188: Minimalism Stories: Minimalism with 7 Kids with Tricia Regar
Jun 29, 2023
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Tricia Regar, a mother of 7 kids, shares her journey of embracing minimalism with a large family. Topics discussed include misconceptions about minimalism, minimizing children's toys, managing kids' clothes, setting boundaries, and developing habits and routines for the family.
Embracing minimalism with a large family requires intentional routines and systems to maintain a clutter-free home.
Involving children in the decluttering process and making it a positive and rewarding experience is crucial for maintaining minimalism with a large family.
Deep dives
Importance of Minimalism with a Large Family
Tricia Rieger, a mom of seven, discusses how minimalism can be achieved with a large family. She shares her own accidental journey to minimalism, where financial difficulties and the need to sell possessions led to a more minimalist lifestyle. Tricia emphasizes the importance of finding what works for your own family and not comparing yourself to others. She highlights the need for intentional routines and systems to maintain a clutter-free home with a large family. Tricia also encourages parents to involve their children in the decluttering process and make it a positive and rewarding experience.
Challenges of Minimalism with Many Kids
Tricia acknowledges the unique challenges of maintaining minimalism with a large family. She mentions the sheer number of items, such as water bottles and shoes, that multiply with more children. Tricia emphasizes the importance of having routines and systems in place to manage clutter and maintain an organized home. She shares her strategies, such as capsule wardrobes for kids, regular decluttering sessions, and involving children in the process. Tricia acknowledges that maintaining minimalism with many kids may require some flexibility and adjustments over time.
Practical Tips for Simplifying with a Large Family
Tricia provides practical tips for simplifying and decluttering with a large family. She advises starting with small routines, such as timed cleaning sessions, to make the process more manageable. Tricia suggests trading items with children as an incentive for decluttering and involving them in the decision-making process. She emphasizes the importance of finding what works for your family and personalizing minimalism to suit your own values and preferences. Tricia also highlights the significance of maintenance and regular evaluation of possessions to prevent clutter from accumulating.
Personalizing Minimalism and Overcoming Guilt
Tricia encourages listeners to personalize their minimalism journey and not compare themselves to others. She stresses that minimalism looks different for everyone and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Tricia shares examples of what she personally values and has more of, such as children's books, seasonal decor, and girls' dresses. She emphasizes the importance of blocking out the noise and focusing on what brings joy and simplicity to your own life. Tricia also suggests reading books and resources on habits and routines to enhance the implementation of minimalism within the family.
Today I have Tricia Regar of Clean House with Kids as my guest. Tricia has 7 kids, and today she's sharing her story of how her family discovered and embraced minimalism. She also gives us insight into what it's like to live with less when you have a large family, and gives us a glimpse into what challenges she's encountered along with why minimalism has been so beneficial for her family.