Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and sometimes it’s hard to know what to ask for (or what to give someone else) that won’t be a clutter culprit! Here are my top 10 favorite clutter-free Mother’s Day gifts!   *FLASH SALE!* Between now and May 12th, I am offering 20% off my in-person and virtual decluttering coaching services for FIRST TIME clients who are podcast listeners! When you book your service, make sure to mention the Mother’s Day sale when answering the question, “How did you hear from me?” to enjoy the discount. NOTE: Calls must be booked by May 12th but do not need to be completed by that time.    Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Color Guru - enjoy 20% off with MOTHER between April 29th and May 3rd, 2024 Spring Capsule Guide (included with Style Circle Membership) from Everyday Style Storyworth - $10 off until May 12th, 2024 Legacybox for digitizing photos/VHS tapes, etc. Thrive Market membership (use code “exit20” to save 20% off your first order or search other coupon codes), Soaring Mothers Society, Audible membership Consumable subscription box, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscription Family command center board like this Daily Organization System from Pottery Barn Online Course - like the Meal Planning Mini Course from Intentional Edit, Systemize Your Biz (which includes Systemize Your Life in the VIP package) House cleaning service or cleaning tote with natural cleaners Decluttering Coaching with yours truly - see details above!   Related Episodes: Episode 116: Simplify and Streamline Your Wardrobe By Shopping “Color First” with Jeannie Stith from Color Guru Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style Episode 45: The 3 Levels of Overwhelm with Jessica Jackson from Thriving in Motherhood Podcast Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

30 Huhti 202411min

Do you often find yourself with the case of the "Sunday scaries"?  Intentional weekend routines are a great way to take back control of your time and go into the upcoming week with confidence!  In today's episode, Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast is back for a discussion about her favorite weekend routines to help her prepare!  As a professional home organizer, and simplicity enthusiast Lauren has been sharing what works in her home for years. Ruthless decluttering, organization and intentional routines save time, prepare our home for what is coming up, stay on top of busy schedules, reduce wasteful spending, get the chores done efficiently and keep the home tidy with less effort. Lauren is passionate about being organized, efficient and helping families simplify. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Lauren on her website, podcast, and Instagram Grab her Weekly Refresh and Restock freebie!   Related Episodes: Episode 41: Fed Up with the Question “What’s for Dinner?” Stress-Free, Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms with Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show Episode 58: Strategies for Smoother Mornings and Being the “Mom in the Arena” with Mollie Donghia from This Evergreen Home   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

25 Huhti 202428min

If you are tired of the chaos and want to start decluttering, but are too exhausted to start, these mindset shifts will propel you to action. Leave your excuses behind and grab that notebook and pen - it’s time to clear the clutter! Resources Mentioned: The Living on Less Collection is a curated collection is packed with valuable resources to help you declutter your home, organize your finances, and simplify your life. My 5 C’s of Decluttering Mini-Course (retail $12) is just one of the resources - and you get everything for $5. Only redeem what you want! Resources include: - The Ultimate Declutter Dashboard - 101 Ways to Get Organized - Parenting Beyond Your Triggers  - Less Stress Planner and Tracker Bundle Today is the last day, so don’t delay!   James Clear’s articles on motivation and activation energy My Spotify decluttering playlist   Related Episodes: Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything Episode 32: Stop Believing These 7 Lies About Your Stuff Episode 61: 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

23 Huhti 202414min

If you can’t see the screen saver on your desktop because your digital files are out of control and you are drowning in e-mails that keep on coming, today’s episode is for you! Deanna Yates, host of the popular podcast Wannabe Clutter Free is guiding us through how she sets up her “virtual filing cabinet” for digital files as well as sharing some tips for taming your inbox! Deanna helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can stop spending their entire weekend cleaning house and start enjoy more time together. Her positive attitude and down to earth nature has propelled the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast to the top 1% of podcasts and has reached over 1.5 Million listens. With expert guests, and tips and tricks from her own experiences she has helped women from all over the world discover the freedom that comes from living clutter-free. When she's not helping clients realize their dreams, you can find her paddle boarding, searching for the tastiest breakfast burrito, or balancing her love of world travel with her love of snuggling up on the couch. Enjoy this conversation with Deanna! Resources Mentioned: Connect with Deanna on her website, podcast, and Instagram Snag her freebie The Doable Dozen to help you keep your home tidy My episode on Deanna’s podcast Related Episodes: Episode 49: Digital Organization and Home Management Tips with Time Management and Biblical Mindset Coach Erika Diaz-Castro *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

18 Huhti 202428min

The invisible mental load of motherhood are all the things we carry - planning, inventory, appointments, finances, projects, and more. We constantly feel like something is falling through the cracks because of all we are managing. So how can we declutter the crushing mental load? Today I’m sharing my 5-step system to help you declutter the mental clutter that is contributing to your stress and overwhelm. Grab that notebook and pen - you’re going to need it! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): A great article about the invisible load of motherhood Eisenhower matrix as described by James Clear Thriving in Motherhood Planner Time Blocking Workbook from Chelsi Jo Moore Systemize Your Life System   Related Episodes: Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things Episode 78: Intentional Planning to Combat Overwhelm with Sarah Horgan From Simple + Intentional Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Simple Steps *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

16 Huhti 202411min

If your closet is overflowing with clothes with the tags still on, shopping overwhelms you because you don’t know what colors look best, or you struggle with impulse purchasing rather than intentionally selecting the clothes that work best for you in your current season - today’s episode is for you! Because shopping - and decluttering - “color first” will change everything when it comes to your wardrobe (and your kids’!) Today’s guest is Jeannie Stith, founder and CEO of Color Guru. Color Guru analyzes your hair, skin, and eye color to match you with your ideal color palette for clothing so that you can look beautiful and feel confident in your clothes, shop more simply, and create a coordinated wardrobe. Jeannie’s color analysis services and color cards have simplified choosing clothes for people in 49 countries and counting - including me!   Resources Mentioned: Connect with Jeannie on Instagram. Try a color analysis from Color Guru - use my special code OVERWHELM for 10% off your order Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz   Related Episodes: Episode 20: The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Steps to Calm Closet Chaos Episode 33: Edit Your Closet Without FOTO (Fear of Throwing Out) with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from Everyday Style Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks Episode 108: The Simple, Stress-Free Way to Edit Your Wardrobe with Emily Conley from The Minimal-ish Mama *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

11 Huhti 202431min

These 5 bins keep my home clutter-free as they help with the inflow - and outflow - of stuff. You don’t need to plan a trip to the Container Store - you probably have bins you can use at home! Let’s dive in! Resources Mentioned: Sign up for the Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms weekly newsletter Check out these stackable paper trays from Target as an option for incoming mail and papers. Kids Artwork Purgatory - Instagram Reel Artkive and Keepy for kids’ artwork Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning show on Peacock Related Episodes: Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox Episode 111: Your Simple S.P.R.I.N.G. Decluttering Plan (Spring Decluttering Series) Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show Episode 65: Could Swedish Death Cleaning Be the Decluttering Motivation You Need? 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

9 Huhti 202411min

Are you constantly sacrificing your own needs for others? Do you feel depleted, but aren’t sure how to get to the root of your own needs? In today’s episode, Teresa Wiedrick from The Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast is helping us develop effective self-care boundaries so that we can nurture the nurturer. Teresa Wiedrick helps the dissatisfied, overwhelmed homeschool moms shed what’s not working so she can show up in her homeschool (& life) authentically, purposefully, and confidently. She’s a graduated homeschool mom of four & Certified Life Coach who walks alongside moms to reflect their concerns & challenges so they can get clear on those challenges, enable clarifying, perspective-shifting conversations, and encouraging accountability with practical tools. I know you’re going to love this conversation! Resources Mentioned: Connect with Teresa via e-mail, on her website, podcast, Instagram, YouTube, and her Facebook group for homeschool mamas. Check out Teresa’s free resources including her 5-Day Wellness Challenge and her Overcoming Overwhelm Assessment. Build Your Boundaries Journaling Workbook Teresa’s book Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the Nurturer My episode on Teresa’s podcast Related Episodes: Episode 39: Anxiety and Overwhelm Impacting Your Motherhood? Focus on The “Foundational Five” and Build Your Stress Resiliency with Rachel Fernandez from The Stressed to Refreshed Podcast Episode 51: 7 Steps to Declutter Challenging Relationships and Become a Boundary Boss with Jen Rogers from Bold & Blended Stepmoms Episode 66: How to Simply Nourish Yourself as a Busy, Overwhelmed Mom with Kristen Noriega from the Baby Weight Nutritionist Podcast *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

4 Huhti 202425min