Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Today my guest is Tyler Moore of Tidy Dad, and you're not going to want to miss this conversation! We dig into Tyler's story and his reason for tidying up his life, and he shares about how physical decluttering lead to emotional decluttering. He also brings practical tips on what it looks like to "surthrive," layer routines, and give yourself grace in the midst of transitions.This episode brings encouragement for any season, but it's certainly a great one for the back to school season. I hope you listen in and enjoy!Links:Tyler on InstagramTyler's WebsiteDesirae on InstagramDesirae's WebsiteSponsor:Mylio Photos: Download the Mylio Photos app for free at mylio.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflecting on back to school experiences, managing busier schedules by saying no, utilizing Alexa for time management and decluttering the mind, avoiding comparisons and focusing on what matters, prioritizing a supportive and loving environment for children, practicing simple morning lists, and promoting 'Me Time' lifestyle podcast.

Today I have Mandy Davis as my guest as we talk all things back to school with a focus on homeschooling. Mandy shares her story of why she homeschools (coming from a background with several years as both a teacher and principal), along with how we can simplify learning at home. If you homeschool and you've felt overwhelmed by the massive amount of resources and ideas on the internet, this episode will be a breath of fresh air for you.Links:Mandy on InstagramMandy's websiteDesirae on instagramSponsor:Mylio: Organize your photos and digital files today - download the free app at mylio.com/minimalish (and get 25% off of Mylio+) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is part one in a two part back to school series! It's that time of year when a shift in the routine is coming for many of us. Diana Rene is my guest today, and we're focusing on systems that can simplify some of the most overwhelming parts of the season, like the influx of paper that comes into our homes or the amount of school lunches we have to pack over the next several months. We also talk about simplifying getting out the door in the morning.Stay tuned for next part two of the series, where we'll approach a similar topic but from a homeschooling point of view.Links:Diana on InstagramDesirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsor:Indeed: Start hiring now with a 75$ sponsored job credit at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have another episode of our “Declutter with Me” series! I am in the process of tackling our basement, which is where we put everything as we moved into our home. I got several requests to talk about storage spaces of some sort or another: the garage, basement, attic, etc. While I was hesitant because this topic is probably the worst of decluttering, we’re doing it!I take you through my basement situation, how I’m tackling it, and tips for you as you create a game plan and tackle your own storage area.Links:Desirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsor:Factor - Head to factormeals.com/minimalish50 to get 50% off with code minimalish50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is another edition of minimalism stories! I have Leah Franklin of Leah's Simple Life on the show to share her story of how her family has been pursuing less clutter and a simplified life for the past 10 years. She talks about how they keep a 1200 square ft home clutter free with a family of 6, using spacial boundaries, seeking inspiration on the journey, and more! Leah is such a fun, warm, inviting soul- I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!LinksLeah on InstagramDesirae on InstagramPodcast WebsiteSponsorOlive and June: Get 20% off your first mani kit at oliveandjune.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.