Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Today I'm giving you action steps to help you give a purpose to each closet in your house, declutter it, and organize it. Closets tend to be a place where clutter gathers, and this episode can be a companion to help you declutter any closet in your house. These tips also apply to most rooms in the house, so listen in and do some decluttering with me!Links:Desirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsors: EveryPlate - Go to everyplate.com and use code MINIMALISH179 to get your first box of meals for $1.79 per mealJust Thrive - Justthrivehealth.com use code minimalish to get 15% off your purchase of Just Thrive Probiotics and Just Calm Probiotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Lydia of Love This For You all about her best thrifting and secondhand shopping tips.Lydia has created a thriving clothing reselling business which she does part time, in addition to working in marketing. She loves having many different creative projects on the go and enjoys inspiring others with her endeavors. She has adopted a simplified lifestyle that allows her to be present as mom and wife while also pursuing her passions.Links:Lydia on InstagramLydia's Poshmark StoreSign up for Poshmark and use LOVETHISFOR_YOU for 15$ off your first purchase!Desirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteMercari discount codeSponsors:Hiya Vitamins: Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimalIndeed: Start hiring now at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a bonus episode where we are approaching a topic a little off the norm for minimal-ish, but one I think is important! It's also different because I got to interview the owner of a company that I have benefited from, and that I'm also partnering with. I'm grateful to get to hear more of the heart behind a company that has helped me, along with being able to partner with them to sponsor this episode. Please note: Anytime we approach a topic that dives into health, it is NOT medical advice.We talk about:- the heart and story behind Just Thrive probiotics-gut health and why it is integral to our overall health-starting points and ways that we can improve our gut healthAgain, I'm so grateful I got to partner with a company that has helped in my own health journey, along with being able to interview the founder for a unique bonus episode of the show!You can use code "minimalish" at justthrivehealth.com to get 15% off your order of Just Calm and Just Thrive probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a reflective episode where I go through some questions to help us look at our days currently and rearrange to find space for things that are restful and recharge us. I also discuss a quote about burnout that has been going viral and what I think might truly cause burnout. I hope this quick episode is one that you enjoy and even take action on if you need it!Links: Align your days to your prioritiesDesirae on InstagramSimple morning lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I heard Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less talk about how she travels with carry-ons only anytime she does air travel, even with a family of five, I knew I had to have her on the show to break this down a bit for us!Rachelle has been applying minimalism to travel since right after she made minimalism a part of her home, and she brings so many great tips and mindset ships for us on this episode to do the same. Listen in and enjoy your travels this summer with less stuff and more peace!Links:Rachelle on InstagramRachelle's Book, Messy MinimalismRachelle's websitePodcast websiteDesirae on InstagramSponsors:Hiya: Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimalBetterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laundry is one of those household chores that we can't avoid. It seems to always be waiting for us. How can we fit it into our days without letting it take up too much of our time (but also getting it done?)Today I'm talking with Amy Eilers, mom of four and home systems and rhythms expert, all about the laundry. We talk about... creating a system that works, tips to make folding and getting the clothes put away easier, how to make your laundry space a little more joyful getting the kids involve So many of these tips can be applied to any household chore, so I hope you enjoy today's episode as much as I enjoyed my conversation with Amy!Links:Amy on InstagramAmy's WebsiteDesirae on InstagramPodcast websiteSponsor:Indeed: Get a 75$ credit when you upgrade your job posting at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to introduce the 10 Minute Mysteries podcast, which is part of the brand-new American Girl Podcast Network.Narrated by the co-host of The Psychologists are In, Maggie Lawson, this mysterious, suspenseful podcast takes listeners on a fun and spooky journey and is PERFECT for listening together as a family.I hope you tune in and subscribe!apple.co/ag10mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A question I've gotten lately as we've recently added to the family? "Do you regret getting rid of so much baby stuff?" or "What should I do with the baby/ kid stuff when I'm not sure when or if we will use it again?"Today, I'm approaching this question and sharing my why for getting rid of baby stuff a couple of years ago, and why we don't regret it. I'm also sharing some questions to help you make your own decision on this along with some roadblocks that you might have to overcome along the way!Sponsor:Hiya: get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimalShopify: get a 14 day free trial at shopify.com/intention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have Joshua Becker back on the podcast to talk about his newest book, Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life. In his book, Joshua details 8 distractions that keep us from living an intentional life, and today we are talking in depth about two of those distractions. We cover the distraction of fear and the distraction of technology - two distractions I believe so many of us struggle with.Links:Joshua on InstagramBecoming Minimalist WebsiteThings that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life---Desirae on InstagramPodcast CoursePodcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with you solo about having a great (and intentional) summer. We talk about how we can use our time, plan ahead, declutter a bit, and choose gratitude to help set us up for an intentional summer. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, make sure to dive in to the mini course for a deeper dive on intentionality this summer (and in every season). Find it at desiraeendres.com/yourintentionalsummerLinks:Your Intentional Summer CourseInstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsor:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices