The Decluttered Mom Podcast

Decorating for different seasons can be challenging, especially if you want to avoid clutter. However, there are ways to achieve a seasonal look without adding unnecessary items. Whether you only decorate for big holidays or change your decor by season, Diana’s systems will help.In this episode, Diana shares five easy tips and tricks to help you keep a clutter-free home when adding seasonal decor.Tips in this episode:Use what you have first.Organize your decorations by season/ holiday.Know when to let unused decorations go.Supplement decor with anything new you want to buy.Replace your non-seasonal decor instead of adding.What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep059Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

One topic that resonates with many moms and that Diana receives many messages about is toys. What do we do with toys? How toys impact our child's play. How many toys are too many toys? Am I getting the right kinds of toys for my kids? It can be overwhelming and confusing when it comes to what we should be doing to help our kids when it comes to play.Have you ever noticed that your little one isn't interested in their toy collection? We'll share some eye-opening insights that might change your perspective on how many toys your child needs. We'll bust some common myths and get real about the benefits of a simplified play environment. Plus, we'll give you some helpful tips on decluttering and optimizing your child's playtime.In this episode, we’re sharing an oldie but a goodie. It’s the second episode we created, but it’s the most downloaded episode. Let’s talk about toys!We’ll also discuss:How do kids play when they have lots of toys compared to minimal toysWhat does research show about the number of toys that are best for childrenRelease the guilt around what you’ve done in the past and embrace having fewer toysWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep058Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Are you thinking about the holidays yet or not really because it’s still August? We have approximately eleven weeks until Thanksgiving and are gearing up to host our Member-Only 10-week Challenge! That’s where we work through Diana’s signature course, Minimal-ish Starts Here, in small bite-size chunks together. To join this challenge and be ‘Decluttered by the Holidays,’ you can purchase Minimal-ish Starts Here (plus some excellent bonuses!) for 50% off until midnight on August 29th!Click here to join our program and the Member-Ony 10-week Challenge and be ‘Decluttered by the Holidays.’In this episode, Diana explains how to reduce stress during the holiday season.We’ll also discuss:Why having a decluttered home during the holidays will drastically decrease stress levels.What are some ways that we can lower our baseline stress level?Adding holiday decorations to a cluttered home might make it feel more messy.Our to-do list grows during the holiday season. Let’s set ourselves up for success in our home.What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep057Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Have you implemented any of the tips from the previous episodes? If yes, send Diana a DM or leave a review because we’d love to hear how it helped!Are you interested in joining our giveaway? Click the link below for more information and how to enter.Back-to-School Giveaway: Click Here to EnterThis is the final episode in our 3-part Back to School series. Diana shares more practical and stress-free strategies to help make weekdays easier.Tips in this episode:Batch baking for the weekPick out all your child’s outfits for the week on Sunday to help with decision fatigue and searching for items in the morningFill up your gas tank and clean out your car on SundaysDo a brain release when you’re starting to feel overwhelmed. Find more details on Ep009: Power of Brain ReleaseChecklists! Click Here to get Diana's kids' checklistsWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep056Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Are you struggling with the back-to-school chaos? I’m sharing six practical, stress-busting strategies, from snack time tips to tools for managing school schedules. Remember, there's a chance to win $300 for your back-to-school needs too. Let’s make this school year the best one yet!Are you interested in joining our giveaway? Click the link below for more information and how to enter.Back-to-School Giveaway: Click Here to EnterThis is the second episode of a three-part series. Diana shares more practical strategies for managing back-to-school stress and schedules.Tips we discuss in this episode:Dodge the snack time funk by creating a master snack listKeep the first weekend after school totally clear and low keyCreate 1:1 time with each childLoad your planner/calendar with all the back-to-school thingsUse alarms or use personal assistants to give you countdowns and reminders to be ready for schoolHave snacks ready to avoid hangry kidsWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep055Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

It’s almost back-to-school time, as most schools tend to return in the fall. And that means new routines and the end of the summer schedule. Today we’re starting a three-part series sharing many tips to help make this time, or any time during the school year, less chaotic.Are you interested in joining our giveaway? Click the link below for more information and how to enter.Back-to-School Giveaway: Click Here to EnterIn the first episode of a three-part series, Diana shares practical tips for simplifying your morning routine and supporting your child's teachers.We’ll also discuss:Writing lunch notes for the whole semester in one sittingWays to help simplify the morning routine Teacher’s favorite sheet to get them something they’ll appreciate: Click Here to Download the Teacher's Favorites FormEverything by the door the night beforePack lunches the night beforeWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep054Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Have you ever unintentionally become a minimalist? That's exactly what happened to Diana in her early twenties. She was a recent graduate, moving from the snowy region of Michigan to sunny Colorado, and only took what she could pack in her tiny car. But it didn’t last long!In this episode, Diana shares when she went from being an accidental minimalist to being overwhelmed with stuff.We’ll also discuss:Diana’s story about her move to Colorado.The “need” to fill our empty spaces with stuff instead of having empty rooms.How clutter isn’t just physical.What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep053Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Today we share a conversation from the spring of 2021 that Diana had with an Instagram friend, Tricia Regar, from @cleanhousewithkids. She’s so wonderful and is a mom of 7 who lives a minimalist lifestyle! Check her out for a different dynamic on living a simpler life with a large family.In this episode, Diana talks with Tricia Regar from @cleanhousewithkids all about gift-giving.We’ll also discuss:A previous episode about gift-giving, Ep017: Dealing with Toys as GiftsHear Tricia’s background and how she became a minimalistConsumerism and when it shifted in our cultureWhat do you do when you receive a gift after you told them you don't want it?A blog post about gift-giving “How to Ask for Experience Gifts for Kids?”What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep052Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Learning to let go is a big challenge for many people and is likely one of the reasons you listen to this podcast. For those of you with small children who don’t understand the act of decluttering or living with less, you have a rare opportunity for them to grow up already knowing the benefits of living a clutter-free life. Of course, letting go of things can be learned at any age, but why not introduce them to this concept early in life so it’s easier for them in the future?In this episode, Diana shares a clip from ‘Miss Six,’ her 6-year-old daughter, and discusses how it’s easier for her to let go since a Minimal-ish life is all she’s ever known.We’ll also discuss:Miss 6’s cute audio clip from when she was four years oldThe benefits of being young and only knowing a clutter-free homeHow anyone at any age can learn to let goWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep051Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

Struggling to remember daily tasks while juggling the challenges of being a mom? Ever wished for a magic memory hack to make your day run smoothly? I get it! Using normal human behavior can help you remember to do things throughout your day and make your life easier.In this episode, Diana shares tips and tricks to help you manage your daily routine better and ensure you have more control over your day.We’ll also discuss:Diana shares a recent family trip that turned into an unexpected adventureUsing your normal human behavior to help remember things you need to doHabit stacking and how it personally helped Diana’s routine‘Watering hole’ concept from Alex Hormozi @hormozi and The Game PodcastWhat can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topics Get the show notes and transcription here: www.dianarene.com/podcast/ep050Find Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.