Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Can Homesteading be for everyone? Many of us will probably never live "off the grid" or even grow our own food, but how can we take principles of homesteading and benefit from bringing them into our everyday life? We can all benefit from this aspect of getting back to the basics and slowing down. I talk to Stephanie Leaf about slowing down, her definition of Simple Living (which I absolutely love!), her family's journey with homesteading, and practical steps for cooking from scratch that any family can implement. Links: Patreon Book Club / Course Stephanie's Website (for recipes and more!) Stephanie's Simple Living Guide Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Sunbasket: Get $35 off your first order with code minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The longest title ever for an episode that covers all kind of different questions! Catherine and I are back at it, answering your questions! Once a month we tackle questions we get from you! Remember that we're not experts on all of these topics, but rather coming to you with a REAL perspective and sharing what works for us - we hope it will inspire you to find what works for you (and maybe feel less alone in what you're struggling with!) // We mentioned a lot of things in this episode // Minimal-ish Book Club pickupplease.com Parenting Resources: Janet Lansbury Podcast No Bad Kids (Janet Lansbury Book) Birds on a Wire The Highly Sensitive Child Debtkickinmom's Cookbook ---- Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website // Sponsors // Baked by Melissa- get 15% off with code minimalist Native - get 20% off your first order with code minimalish20 I always hand pick the companies I work with and I'm grateful for our sponsors that help make minimalish possible! ---- Ever wanted to start a podcast? I'm now creating resources for podcasters because podcasting has been such a blessing in my life - I want to help you get started! Get my free launch checklist as a great starting point! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I chat with Megan Jedlinksi - fellow minimal-ish toddler mom and former personal stylist all about how (and why) to have less in our closets, doing better with what we buy, and how we can simply show up in our everyday lives. I hope you leave this episode encouraged, friend! // Links // Megan on Instagram Megan’s Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website (access these show notes there!) // Join the Minimal-ish Book Club // Minimal-ish Book Club (Patreon) PS: Want to start your own podcast but don't know where to start! Podcasting has been such a huge blessing in my life and I want to help you get started - Check out the launch list I created at desiraeendres.com/podcastlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kylie and I discuss her family's journey to minimalism and becoming debt free. Join me for this encouraging conversation where we discuss: -respecting our kids when we're decluttering -how minimalism benefits our kids -unconventional advice for the debt free journey -turning off our phones (to be more present) Find Kylie on Instagram Other Links: Digital Minimalism Free Minimalism Guide Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me for this special edition, bonus episode to celebrate half a million downloads of the podcast! Today I'm talking about the windy road to creative "success" by telling the story of minimal-ish (it's surely not a straight path) PLUS talking about something I don't normally talk about - Podcasting! At the end of the episode I give 5 tips for a successful podcast in case YOU have one or you're wanting to start one. I believe these are just a few things that have helped minimal-ish see the success it has. Though this isn't normal minimal-ish subject matter- I get asked about it a lot, so I decided to share with this fun bonus episode! Enjoy! Get my Podcast Launch Checklist See all of my resources for creatives. Find Desirae on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to share with you my conversation with Allie Casazza. She's a mom of four and decluttered her home with 3 under 3 crawling around and she's here with a life giving message for moms plus a kick in the pants conversation about taking action on the things you want to do (like, declutter, even when you have a lot of kids.) Find Allie: On her Website On Instagram Find Desirae: On her website On Instagram Show Notes Other Things We Mention Simple Morning Lists Allie's Affirmations Guide PS: Are you a podcaster or wanting to start a podcast in the future? I'm creating resources for YOU! Check out the first one (it's FREE) here. Sponsors: Prepdish: Get a free 2 week trial!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope this short episode encourages you to start 2020 (and each day) by letting go of something before adding something to your list. I also talk about why January 1st isn't magical...and why it is. Links: Find Desirae on Instagram Simple Morning Lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was so fun to do this reflective episode and I hope it prompts you to do your own 10 things you've learned in 10 years, plus inspires you in some way.  Some other things I mention: simplemorninglists.com Episode 18 (wardrobe) Episode 20 Episode 1 Podcasting Resource Intentionally.co Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: Feals Sunbasket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine and I took your questions on anything and everything under the minimalism and intentional living umbrella, and what we came up with was an episode on the beginning of minimalism, plus our favorite rooms and systems now, and a whole lot of talk on postpartum and new motherhood. We even chat about some of our favorite baby essentials. We get very real in this episode and my hope is that it will make you feel a little less alone in your journey and encourage you in some way! Questions we answered (in order) Did you have a huge edit at the beginning of minimalism? How many times have you decluttered since? What is your favorite room (decluttered) and why? What is your favorite system? What are some baby essentials? What do I actually need? Overwhelmed by all the lists and suggestions. What do you do with keepsakes from the first baby that are taking up too much space while waiting for the second? The baby baby stuff we mention: Boppy Lounger Boppy Play Mat Plain Gerber Onesies My favorite Baby Carrier 4 in 1 carseat (links are to the brands I personally love and own. I get a few pennies every time you use my links to Amazon through affiliate commission, and it costs you nothing extra! Thanks so much for your support! Also, a reminder you can find a lot of great quality baby stuff secondhand! More on secondhand shopping on episode 60) Other Links Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Simple Morning Lists Buy Nothing The Podcast on Facebook The Podcast Facebook Community Sponsors Warby Parker Feals   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show I’m taking you through some heart filled, purpose centered reflecting on this past year. I’ll ask you questions as we go through to help you think of a hustle free, purpose filled goal for next year (more than one of course if you’d like!). We’ll also work on starting with contentment as we move into a new year, and choose a word for the year, but make it a little more tangible to act on that word. At the end, I give you a peek into Simple Morning Lists and let you in on the five lists I make each morning to help me bring my purpose and goals to the front of my mind as I start each day. // Links // The worksheet that goes along with this episode Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram // Sponsors // Thank you to our sponsors! Their support makes Minimal-ish happen week after week! Prepdish: Get 2 weeks free at prepdish.com/minimalish Bombas: Get 20% off your first order at bombas.com/minimalish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices