The Reframe

This week, we discuss 101-level booking strategies to help you travel the world for pennies on the dollar, using our family's recent trip to Japan as an example. Tune in for a blow-by-blow on booking flights and accommodations, including tips on points pooling, snagging "middle class business class", and finding quirky, fun apartments for rent... all for almost nothing. Stay for the run-down of all our on-the-ground expenses, with a transparent full accounting from boring expenses at home (airport parking! pet care!) to quirky souvenirs (nail clippers and makeup, anyone?).For any questions or feedback please reach out: Minimalish_Mom on Instagram or theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com.

It's an Oura ring v. Moleskin notebook faceoff, y'all. Not really, but in this week's episode we discuss how to engage in a little "quantified self" fun when you don't want to build up a crust of gadgets, apps, and log-ins to track your life.Please reach out - theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com or MinimalishMom on Instagram!

Well, seems I talked into the ether for too long last week... we had to break up the episode into two parts! Here's the second one, checking in on my "25 for 25" list after Q1. Hope you enjoy, and please reach out with feedback, ideas, etc.!

Goals are fun. Let's check in to see how the 2025 goals are progressing after Q1!

Do you have a lil' shopping habit? Back in the day, I did, for sure. But it felt a little icky... not great for the wallet, not great for the earth, and not actually filling the void I wanted it to fill. In this episode, we talk about identifying the root causes of our shopping habits, and designing custom-tailored approaches to breaking them. Join in, and please share your thoughts! Email is theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com, and Instagram is Minimal(ish)Mom.

Love the idea of a streamlined, mix-and-match, elegant and minimalist wardrobe? But does the idea of paring down forever and finding your One True Style sound like too too much? Then let's do the minimal(ish) version, and try a capsule wardrobe! Listen in for discussion about Project 333 v. 10x10 capsules, selecting your style inspiration words, allocating types of clothing across daily activities, and more.Please reach out: theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com, or Minimal(ish)Mom on Instagram.

Love the idea of Financial Independence but find it intimidating... or fear it's a killjoy? Tune in to learn how pursuing FI can be fun, and how you'll feel stronger and more confident along the way.Please reach out! Email is theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com, and Minimal(ish)Mom on Instagram.

Time to haul out the fine fabrics, the bling-y baubles, and all the special things you've been "saving" for some unspecified future time. Today we talk about using our Good Stuff, because today is definitely worth celebrating.Please reach out: ⁠Minimalish Mom⁠ on Instagram or theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com

Our experiences with money as children and young adults shape our earning, spending, and saving throughout the rest of our lives. So let's dive deep on understanding those experiences, and how they shaped us!Please reach out at MinimalishMom on Instagram or theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com

Do you love the idea of buying a classic, well-made piece and keeping it for life? In this episode we discuss whether the buy-it-for-life approach necessitates a high price tag (spoiler alert: it doesn't!), what candidates are for a buy-it-for-life approach, and best practices for maintaining our things for the long term. Plus, a little recommended reading.As always, please reach out: MinimalishMom on Instagram and theminimalishmompodcast@gmail.com.