I could barely figure out a name to this episode because my guest, Claudia Erickson, and I talked about so many things packed into one episode when it comes to unplugging to connect with the people in front of us. From helping our kids create better screen habits, to modeling those habits ourselves - Claudia brings a wealth of ideas to keep us and our kids off our phones more. If you find yourself or your kids on your screens more than you'd like to be and you're feeling the negative effects, this episode is bound to bring you some takeaways and leave you inspired to connect with the people in your community more.Links:Unplug CollaborativeContent decluttering ChallengeUnplug Collaborative on InstagramDesirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteGet in touch with Claudia at claudia@unplugcollaborative.orgSponsor:Olive and June: Get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is our Quarterly Q&A for Quarter 3 and I'm excited to be answering a few kid-themed questions!Here's what we talk about:-What do you do about the influx of stuff from other people, like grandparents and in laws-Do you have many outdoor toys? If so, what are your favorites?-Do you keep baby stuff? What does that look like for you to store stuff to pass down to the next kid?I also want to remind you we will be starting our content decluttering challenge on Monday, July 17th! Join us at desiraeendres.com/contentdeclutter!Links:Decluttering ChallengePodcast WebsiteDesirae on InstagramSponsor:Air Doctor: Get up to 39% off or up to 300$ off depending on the model! go to airdoctorpro.com with code "minimalish." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, like there are a million things to do, but you're not sure where that feeling is actually coming from? Of course, a busy life can make us feel this way, but I think our brains are more overwhelmed than ever because of the amount of information we are able to take in thanks to the internet and social media.If you find yourself scrolling through social media, unsure of why you even opened the app in the first place, this is for you! "Consuming content" isn't a bad thing - there is great content out there in the world in the form of longer form content, like books and podcasts, and shorter form content such as an Instagram post. We can learn and grow and get great value from these things. The problem comes from the volume of it along with the addictive nature of the apps. Our brains simply weren't made to take in this much information in such short periods of time.Today we're working on decluttering our podcast feeds, our social media, and our email inboxes. Of course, we'll put a heavy emphasis on reflecting on what our goals and values are when we do consume content online before we start decluttering. We'll also talk about phone boundaries and how our habits play a big role in how much content we consume.What I'm most excited about is the challenge I created to go along with this episode! We start the challenge as a community on July 17th, but you can also do it at any time on your own!Social Media/ Content Decluttering Challenge:desiraeendres.com/contentdeclutterOther Links: Desirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteUnroll.me (email decluttering)Forest appAro (phone box)Sponsor:Indeed: Start hiring now with a 75$ credit when you sponsored your job post at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Today my guest is Shay Richter of Front Porch Finances. Shay is a mom of two, a wife, and she's passionate about a less-hustle message when it comes to our finances. Shay shares ways she has saved money and added to her family's income purely by challenging the way she and her family spend their money. In today's episode, she's going to share two of those challenges with us along with a bit about her family's debt free journey, and how we can get creative when it comes to adding income to our family or saving more money.Links:Shay on InstagramShay's websiteShay's book. Budget BurnoutDesirae on InstagramPodcast NewsletterSponsors:Nuts.com: Get free shipping and a free gift when you spend $29 or more at nuts.com/minimalishOlive and June: Get 20% off your first mani set at oliveandjune.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking decluttering our clothes - and we are specifically talking about our own, personal clothes (not our spouse's clothes or our kids' clothes.) I believe this is one of the most impactful areas of the home to declutter because we wake up and make a decision about what to wear every day. A cluttered, overfilled closet doesn't help us in that daily endeavor.Being that it's summer, this might be the most impactful time of the year to talk about this topic and make sure our closets are only filled with the clothes that we love and that fit us. I hope you'll join me today as we talk about why this is such an impactful area of the home to make minimal-ish, along with tips for decluttering this area of the home (by creating a personal uniform). I'm also sharing my recent experience decluttering my clothes and filling gaps in my supper wardrobe.Links:Desirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsor:Indeed: Claim your 75$ when you sponsor your job post at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead is my guest. She is dedicated to helping others learn how to grow their own food and live a more fulfilling, old-fashioned life. Her practical and authentic style of teaching and storytelling has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of homesteaders across social media and through the top-ranked Old Fashioned on Purpose podcast and the best-selling Prairie Homestead Cookbook.Jill and I talk all about her story, the benefits of homesteading and living a little more "old-fashioned." Jill shares that this lifestyle isn't just for someone who has acres of land and time to put to full on homesteading, but rather about how pieces of this lifestyle can benefit all of us when we find the parts that would fit in to our lives.Links:Jill's websiteJill on InstagramDesirae on InstagramPodcast websiteSponsors:Redd Remedies: Get 20% off peaceful mama and other qualifying supplements at reddremedies.com and use code "minimalish"Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use code "minimalish" to get up to 39% off or up to $300 off your purchase (depending on the model) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're planning our summer! Not the tangible kind of planning where we're looking at a calendar or planning tips. Instead, we're going through 4 pillars of minimal-ish living and applying them to our summer. The result will be a plan to move forward with a summer that is focused on what matters most to us. We'll talk about:-What matters most in summer 2023-Summer decluttering-Aligning our summer days to what is most important to us-How we can declutter our minds this summer-ContentmentI hope you enjoy today's episode! Thank you for being here and listening in.Links:Simple Morning ListsIntentional Summer episode 2022Sponsors:Olive and June Get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com/minimalishStoryworth Get 10$ off your first purchase at storyworth.com/minimalishNuts.com Get a free gift and free shipping on your order of 29$ or more at nuts.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a different episode of our "minimalism stories" series. My guest, Tara, shares her story of minimalism, but also how minimalism helped give her permission to make big changes in her life. We also talk about ways to work with your family when they aren't necessarily minimalists, and some simplified meal planning tips.If you enjoyed today's episode and you're enjoying the show, share it, or give the podcast a rating or review if you're able to spare an extra minute. I'm so grateful for your support of the show!Links:Tara on InstagramDesirae on InstagramSponsor:Native: Get 20% off your first order at nativedeo.com/desirae or use code "desirae" at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm starting a new series! Each month, I plan to dedicate one solo episode to a behind the scenes of what is working (or not) in my family's minimal-ish lifestyle. I'll start the first several of these by going room by room. These are the perfect episodes to use as a companion to your own decluttering. This week, we are starting in the living room, but many of these tips may apply to any room in the house, so hit play and declutter or tidy wherever you need to!Links:Desirae on InstagramSponsors: Thanks to our sponsors for making this episode of minimal-ish possible!Airdoctor: Head to airdoctorpro.com and use code minimalish for up to 39% off (depending on the model)!LifeMD: Head to lifemd.com/minimalish to become a LifeMD member!Organifi: Head to organifi.com/minimalish to get 20% off your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices