EP118: Children, Small Spaces and Too Much Stuff with Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson

We talk with a fellow minimalist mom, Stephanie, who is eagerly pursuing the zero waste movement. Having a zero waste home means you strive to use or reuse everything that comes into your home so there is no waste going to a landfill. Yes, zero trash is the goal! We don’t think our conversation today will get your household to that goal, but we’d like to introduce the concept and talk about easy ways your family can start to incorporate zero waste principles into your homes. Find all the resources mentioned in this show and a list of beginner zero waste steps: Show Notes for EP50: Zero Waste for Beginners. Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Huhti 201845min

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week.   This week's mantra is: Single Task More   For a complete transcript of the show click here:  Show Notes for EP49: Single Task More Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Huhti 20185min

We reveal the top 5 anxiety-inducing clutter zones in a family’s home. Researchers from UCLA did a study of how families live, what they keep in their homes and how they use the different spaces. They found a link between high cortisol (stress hormone) levels in female homeowners and a high density of household objects. We’ll share the findings and talk about how to deal with the biggest clutter culprits in our homes. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP48: Top 5 Family Clutter Zones Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Huhti 201849min

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week.   This week's mantra is: Borrow, Don't Buy   Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP47: Borrow, Don't Buy Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Huhti 20183min

Today we talk about Megan's favorite minimalist topic: Capsule wardrobes! We interview Jennifer Mackey-Mary of appleandpearwardrobe.com. Jennifer has been a wardrobe stylist for 17 years and focuses on helping moms simplify their style while still keeping it fun and functional. Jennifer will share her expert tips on how to create a fun and stylish capsule wardrobe that still suits our momma season of life. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP46: Mom Style, Simplified Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Maalis 201842min

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week.   This week's mantra is: Enough Is Enough   Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP45: Enough Is Enough Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Maalis 20185min

Let's talk about natural and minimalist beauty routines! Listen in as we interview Lindsey Moeller of Balm Skincare. As founder of the natural beauty line, Lindsey will share with us what prompted her to create this line that prioritizes natural ingredients and how you can take steps to reduce the beauty products in your home. We also talk about our beauty routines. While we haven’t disposed of all of the “carcinogenic” products, we still believe in making small steps in the right direction. Progress over perfection, friends. Get all the links and resources mentioned in this show:  Show Notes for EP44: Minimalist Beauty with Lindsey Moeller Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!   Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Maalis 201846min

The Minimalist Mantra of the Week is a quick, 5-minute episode with a phrase you can think on throughout the week. This week’s mantra is: Keep It Simple Read a full transcript of this show on the Minimalist Moms website. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! And, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Bioma Health and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Maalis 20184min