I am so excited to welcome back co-hosts of the Frugal Friends Podcast - Jen Smith (personal finance expert) and Jill Sirianni (social worker) here on Minimal-ish to talk about all things values-based spending during the holiday season. Around here, we are no stranger to intentional living in many areas of our lives, including our spending habits. I absolutely loved this conversation because Jen and Jill bring such an incredibly gentle yet practical approach to navigating holiday budgeting with that same level of intention we strive for in our day to day life.  Links from this episode: Frugal Friends Podcast Frugal Friends Website  Frugal Friends on Instagram Pre-order “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke” More episodes with Frugal Friends: Jen of Frugal Friends on Minimal-ish Podcast: Simple Habit Shifts to Help You Become Debt Free & Reach Financial Goals with Jen Smith Desirae on Frugal Friends Podcast: Letting Go of Material Possessions to Save Money w/ Desirae Endres More episodes on this topic: Episode 215: Values-Based, Deprivation-Free Budgeting + A Conversation on Comparison with Alli Williams Episode 168: Simple Ways to Start Changing Your Shopping Habits (Bring Less into Your Home) Episode 167: Simplifying "Sticking to" your Budget + Tips for Your Grocery Budget Woes with Carly of Debt Free Mom Sponsors: MeUndies: Check out the brand new MeUndies Kids line today. To get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, go to MeUndies.com/minimalish, and enter promo code minimalish. Born Shoes: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full price shoes when you use my promo code, MINIMALISH. Manscaped: Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MINIMALISH at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I give you an overview of Pillar 3 of Your Minimal-ish Holidays, my holiday guided journal. We go through three things we can do to declutter our minds as we enter the holiday season. I hope you enjoy this short but sweet actionable episode. Thank you so much for listening in! Thank you to our sponsors who help support the show and keep it going each week! Sponsors: LMNT: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Minimalish. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. Born Shoes: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full price shoes when you use my promo code, MINIMALISH. Manscaped: Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MINIMALISH at Manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have special guest Sara McCarty, the founder of Run Wild My Child which is a parent resource and community all about encouraging families to start doing outdoor adventures and in turn spend more time away from screens. In this interview, we talk about the benefits of getting outside more, tips for getting the kids (and yourself) outside even when the weather is colder, mindset shifts for parents to help build confidence and positivity, and more! Sara and her company’s approach is so gentle and “entry-level” friendly for parents whether it’s your first attempt at getting outside more or your 100th, which is so appreciated!  Links from this episode: Run Wild My Child Magazine Run Wild My Child on Instagram Mentioned: iNaturalist App Mentioned: Geocaching App Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website More Episodes on this Topic: Ep 173: Simple Routines to Help Get Our Kids Outside and Adventure Together as a Family with Holly Horch  Ep 166: Get Yourself Outside in Any Weather and Live a More Open Air Life with Linda McGurk Sponsors: Born Shoes: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code: MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the start of a mini series that will pop up a couple of times over the holidays season where I take you through a day in my holiday planning journal: Your Minimal-ish Holidays. In today's episode, I'm taking you through Day 22 of Your Minimal-ish Holidays where we talk about holiday traditions. I read you the entry from Day 22 and then let you in on my own thoughts and reflections around traditions while encouraging you to reflect as well. Links: Your Minimal-ish Holidays Podcast Website Sponsors:  Born Shoes: Go to bornshoes.com and use code MINIMALISH for 15% off and free shipping on your full price order. Dr. Marty Pets: Go to drmartypets.com/minimalish for up to 54% OFF Nature’s Blend and get a free bag of Cod Crispies, their bestselling wild-caught cod skin treats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am so excited to bring a guest from Team Minimal-ish for another minimalism story. Sami is sharing her own “messy middle” story of finding her own version of realistic minimalism for her family and 2 young kids. In this interview, we talk about how pursuing a minimal-ish life has impacted her motherhood journey, what her goals are as she continues forward, and resources + advice she has found helpful along the way. Links from this episode: How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis Organizing for the Rest of Us by Dana K. White Peacefully Productive Journal by Jess Massey of Hustle Sanely Sami on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website More “Minimalism Stories” Episodes: Ep 220: Minimalism Stories with Jordan Jones Ep 201: Minimalism Stories - From Extreme Minimalism (+ tiny house living) to Minimal-ish with Korie Veidel Ep 192: Minimalism Stories with Leah Franklin  Sponsors: Dr. Marty Pets: Visit drmartypets.com/minimalish for up to 54% OFF Nature’s Blend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a Q&A that is themed on returning to work/ teaching and questions that I've gotten since I've made that transition. It is full of life updates and also any tips I've learned along the way. I hope you enjoy as I share lots of behind the scenes in this episode! Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: LMNT: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As fall brings the beginning of the holiday season, we also see consumerism ramp up all around us. Today I'm bringing you some tips and reminders to help you stay minimal-ish while also enjoying being festive this season. Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Go to drmartypets.com/minimalish for up to 54% OFF Nature’s Blend and get a free bag of Cod Crispies, their bestselling wild-caught cod skin treats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm in reflection mode because my oldest daughter just turned 7, which also means my husband and I learned about minimalism and decluttered our home for the first time ALMOST 7 years ago. Additionally, I started the podcast right before my daughter turned 1, so Minimal-ish is officially 6 years old! With all of these milestones has come some reflecting- so I'm bringing you 7 big lessons I've learned about both motherhood and minimalism. I love doing episodes like this one, so I hope you enjoy it! At the end, I ask you to send me your favorite thing you've learned about motherhood and/or minimalism. Find me on instagram or via email to do so ([email protected]). Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Dr. Marty Pets: Go to drmartypets.com/minimalish for up to 54% OFF Nature’s Blend and get a free bag of Cod Crispies, their bestselling wild-caught cod skin treats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you an episode that stemmed from a little check in with myself earlier this week. As I've entered a new much busier season of life that has come with big change for our family, it has been trial and error trying to figure out our new routine, how to be intentional with it, and how to support myself and my family during this time of change. If you're in a. busy season or a season of change, I hope these tips bring you the permission you need to let go of some things along with some actionable tips. Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Hungryroot: A great option to take the guesswork out of meal time and grocery shopping during your busy season! Get free veggies for life and 40% off your first delivery at hungryroot.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the end of one of the busiest weeks of the year for my family, I'm bringing you a replay episode of my favorite episode of the podcast that speaks to me now just as much as it did two years ago. Shauna Niequist had always been my dream guest, and that dream came true in spring of 2022! I'm so excited to replay this episode for you as you may not have heard it yet being that it is far down in the archives. Even if you've heard it, it's one of those must-re-listen episodes. Shauna and I talk about change, the mourning that can come with change, and how we can embrace a new season even if it feels like someone is prying the old season from our hands. If you're going through change of any kind, change can be so hard. This episode is here to be a warm embrace. Grab a cup of something warm and listen in again, or for the first time. Links: Shauna on Instagram I Just Haven't Learned That Yet Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sharing a solo episode where I talk through some details of how we overhauled our summer routine when our days were feeling very unstructured and unintentional. First I share some steps I take when I'm ready to change up a routine. I then share a little more behind the scenes of routine changes and visuals that worked for our family to go from unintentional summer routine to much more structure and intention in our days. I'm sharing about our summer routine since we had some practice in making sure it worked. However, I'll be applying these concepts to our back to school/ fall routines over the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy this episode! thank you for listening in! Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Many Little Joys Etsy Sponsor: Lands End: Get 30% off your summer purchase at landsend.com with code MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, we have special guest Dr. Morgan Cutlip, PhD in psychology and relationship expert, featured on Good Morning America, New York Times, Women’s Health Magazine, and more, to talk about the mental load in motherhood. With back to school season upon us, Dr. Morgan shares tips for managing busy seasons as a family and finding ways to recalibrate and be intentional with your time and energy. If you've been navigating burnout, I hope this conversation resonates with you and that you'll know you're not alone.  LINKS Dr. Morgan on Instagram Morgan’s Website Check out her book: “Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself” Pre-order her new book on mental load HERE Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DRAFT SHOWNOTES: In this week's episode, we have special guest Amanda Jefferson here to talk about all things digital decluttering + organization especially in back to school season. Amanda is the owner of Indigo Organizing, co-host of the Good Enough-ish podcast, and TEDx Speaker. She shares so many good tidbits on how to stay on track of important school documents, the constant influx of emails from schools, sports, or club, and even ways to manage the endless photos of your kids on your phone. I left this conversation with Amanda feeling a little less overwhelmed to start tackling my own digital clutter and I know you will too! Code for $5 OFF any of Amanda’s courses: MINIMAL Links: Amanda on Instagram Amanda’s Website (Indigo Organizing) Amanda's Podcast: Good Enough-ish Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Lands End: Use code "minimalish" for 30% off your summer purchase at landsend.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are looking for more Minimal-ish podcast episodes on Back to School, check these out: Episode 197: Layering Routines and Surthriving with Tidy Dad Episode 196: 4 Pillars to a Minimal-ish Back to School Season Episode 195: Part 2: Simplifying Back to Homeschool with Mandy Davis Episode 194: Part 1: Simplifying Back to School with Diana Rene Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have special guest Joey Mascio - husband, father of 4 kids, former middle school teacher turned certified life coach for teens, and founder of the app Sidekick Hero. Joey shares his journey with creating Sidekick to Hero, a gamified program for building resilience in teens and tweens as well as some really great takeaways about how to help your kids build confidence and self-worth, manage emotions, and achieve their goals. If you are a parent of kiddos at any age, or struggle with confidence yourself, I know you’re going to love listening in to Joey’s story! LINKS Sidekick to Hero app Joey’s Website Joey on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website SPONSOR Thanks to Hungryroot for sponsoring today's episode! Head to hungryroot.com/minimalish for 40% off your order and free veggies for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sharing a behind the scenes/ declutter with me style episode, but we're talking about travel instead of decluttering. I take you along my thought process when it comes to being intentional and minimal-ish while prepping and packing for my upcoming trip. We're more-so focused on my version of intentional vacationing vs. what exactly is in our suitcases. After all, the living is more important than the stuff. Links: Minimal-ish Travel episode with Rachelle Crawford Budget Template from Debt Free Mom Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast website Sponsor: Lume: get 15% off at lumedeoderant.com with code Minimal-ish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have a solo episode for you where we go through a mid summer check in. So often we plan for the season ahead and then forget about the plan, or at least never come back to reflect on how it is going. Today, we're reflecting on how our summer is going via a simple question along with the four pillars of minimal-ish living. I personally take you along with me on my own mid-summer check in, and then encourage you to do your own! Thank you for listening! Links: Summer Planning Resource I used Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I have special guest Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach, on the show to discuss how the Enneagram can help moms find confidence and navigate parenthood.  What I love most about her message is that she emphasizes the importance of embracing your own unique personality in motherhood while also taking time to more deeply understand and appreciate the different types of your partner and kids. Here on Minimal-ish, we are no stranger to seeking a life with more intentional relationships, or prioritizing time for self-growth and reflection, so I’m excited for you to tune in to this conversation with Beth! LINKS Beth on Instagram (@yourenneagramcoach) Beth’s Website Beth’s Free Enneagram Quiz  Pre-order her book “Enneagram for Moms” Released July 9th! Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website SPONSOR Thank you to today's sponsor for helping support the show! Earth Breeze: Check Out Earth Breeze for 40% off at earthbreeze.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I share my experience and tips for decluttering and maintaining a clean car. We talk about this all with NO shame for your current car situation because a clean car with kids is something that can often feel impossible. My car gets wild, so I know the struggle. We also talk about some mindset shifts that can help us with an uncluttered car. We finish the episode with a list of minimalish summer essentials to keep in the car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have Kristin Green of The Joyful Minimalist joining me to share her expertise on creating a capsule wardrobe and embracing minimalism within your closet and home. She shares several tips, tricks, and starting points for women and moms who are feeling overwhelmed and stuck with their current clothes but aren’t necessarily able or wanting to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. I hope this conversation leaves you feeling just as inspired as I did to just start and start small!  LINKS Kristin on Instagram (@thejoyfulminimalist) Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a solo episode where I’m sharing a little bit about my own recent mindset shift and desire to step out of my comfort zone to embrace a season of “yes” with my kids this summer. Minimalism is often associated with saying “no” and living at a slower pace, but there are times when saying “yes” to things big or small can also lead to a fuller life. A season of yes can look different for everyone + may change depending on the season of life we are in, but whichever season you’re in I hope you will leave this episode with some encouragement to consider where you can or want to say “yes” more often.  LINKS: Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I interview Erin Loechner, author of 'The Opt Out Family,' about her journey from being an influencer to living a low-tech lifestyle. We discuss the challenges of social media, the power of the algorithm, and the importance of being more engaged in our real life. Erin shares her insights on how to make the shift to a low-tech lifestyle, and we talk about getting intentional with the role technology plays in our life. Erin encourages us to be more engaging than the algorithm and shares examples of how her family lives a low-tech lifestyle. Conversations on technology and social media are always important ones to have because there is no playbook on how to do this well - we have to make those decisions for ourselves. I love that Erin gives us another perspective along with a ton of resources on this topic. Links: The Opt Out Family Website Preorder The Opt Out Family (June 12th is the release date) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have special guest Tara Saunders who is a mom of 2, wife, and special education teacher who is now home on summer break. If you’re anything like me, the start of summer (whether I’m teaching or not) gets me excited to have more time + energy to spend reading. As an educator and kids with summer reading assignments, Tara shares her tips for creating daily routines for the whole family to read and discusses all things book decluttering and storage. If you’re also hoping to simplify reading for everyone this summer, then you’ll love this lighthearted and fun conversation! LINKS Tara on Instagram Tara’s Minimalism Story Episode on Minimal-ish Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Pop up tent :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am bringing you a fun conversation with special guest Diane Boden of Minimalist Moms all about having a minimal-ish summer. Diane shares so many great tidbits in this interview, including: finding a balance of flexibility and structure for everyone, simple routines to make getting out of the house less stressful, prioritizing connection with our family, and even unique ways to make time for our own friendships as moms. I’m so excited for you to tune into this episode to kick off your own minimal-ish summer!  Links: Diane on Instagram Minimalist Moms Instagram Minimalist Moms Podcast Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Sponsor: GreenChef: Get 50% off your order and 20% off your next two orders when you go to greenchef.com/minimalish and use code minimalish50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I'm bringing you a replay of one of my favorite conversations that is perfect for summertime. I talk with Jamie Baker about finding personal style and feeling confident in our clothes. We discuss the importance of curating a wardrobe that fits our current bodies and lifestyles, and Jammie brings tips for shopping with intention. This conversation is timely with summer coming soon, because we all know shorts and swimsuit season can bring some feelings and have us not loving our closets as much as other times of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are wrapping up our Getting Intentional At Home series with special guest Carly Hill of Debt Free Mom. Carly and I are talking all about contentment, how caring for what we already have can foster these feelings both inside and outside our homes, and all of the mental, physical, and financial effects of chronic discontentment.  She also shares her personal experience with moving and how she applies these concepts to improve her perspective and find peace in her temporary living situation. I always love having Carly share her wisdom here on Minimal-ish, but this conversation is definitely one of my favorite topics!  Sponsors: Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life at hungryroot.com/minimalish armoire.style/MINIMALISH to get up to 50% off your first month LINKS Carly (Debt Free Mom) on Instagram Carly’s Website Carly’s Podcast Carly’s Previous Episode on Minimalish (Budgets + Groceries) Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a solo episode where we are taking time to celebrate the routines that help me stay intentional at home, which ranges from self-care to productivity to home management style routines. As always, you will leave this episode with some encouragement + reminders to celebrate your own wins instead of always focusing on what’s not working.  LINKS: Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Supplements Mentioned: Peaceful Mama Joot Just Calm Rhythm and Flo SPONSORS: Earth Breeze: Get 40% your subscription at earthbreeze.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m bringing you my conversation with special guest Myquillyn Smith where she is talking all about simplified home decor. She’s sharing several realistic tips and tricks from her new book ‘House Rules’, such as how to redecorate or reconfigure a room on a budget, adding layers of “coziness”, or the importance of decluttering a space to make it feel more clean and simple. I was so encouraged by her down-to-earth, walk-with-me approach for any woman who feels like they aren’t a “naturally inclined” home decorator. I know you’ll love this episode as much as I did! Myquillyn’s new book: House Rules Myquillyn’s website Myquillyn's 'House Rules' Podcast Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website ---- Sponsor: Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/minimalish50 and use code minimalish50 to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm doing a special edition of "declutter with me" where we're focused on trouble shooting the commonly cluttered areas of our home and answering the question "Why do I still have Clutter." Links: Decluttering Action Plan Podcast Website Desirae on Instagram Sponsor: Oneskin: Go to oneskin.co and use code minimalish for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are kicking off our Getting Intentional At Home series with Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse who shares her personal experience with minimalism + simplicity for her and her family as a work-from-home business owner and homeschool mom of 4 kids. In this episode, we talk about maintaining a clutter-free home with systems and routines, intentional home design and arranging spaces purposefully, hosting and boundary setting, and so much more! I hope you love learning from Lyndsey’s personal journey as a minimal-ish mom as much as I did! Treehouse Schoolhouse Instagram Shop - Treehouse Schoolhouse (Code MINIMALISH15 for 15% off) Desirae on Instagram Minimalish Podcast Website Sponsor: Hungryroot: Go to Hungryroot.com/minimalish to get 40% off your first order and free veggies for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm introducing our new series that we will be focusing on for the next several weeks: Getting Intentional at Home. The goal of this series is to work towards contentment and gratitude for the home we have as we also work on one simple improvement we can make to the way we take care of our homes or use our homes. I explain of that in this episode, and I also take you through some reflection questions and mindset shifts to get us started. Links: Join the Minimal-ish collective and book club Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Minimal-ish Ep. 176: Q&A: Why We Moved + Getting Things Done With Little Ones Sponsor: Fearless Finance: Head to fearlessfinance.com and use code Minimal-ish for 50$ your first planning meeting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm honored to have pastor and author, Max Lucado, as my guest. We talk about his newest children's book, Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone and how we can approach the topic of loneliness with our children (and any other big feeling), help them cope, and stay connected as a family in a time where it is common to feel distracted and disconnected. I love this conversation, the encouragement it brings to parents, and the simple, practical tools that Max brings us. Links: Book: Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone Max's website Max on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Podcast Book Club Sponsor: Fearless Finance: Get 50$ off your first meeting with a financial advisor at fearlessfinance.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a topic that I love. Though we don't often talk about it on the podcast, I believe fitness and wellness, and how we take care of ourselves in general, is a big part of intentional living. However, motherhood often does make it a little more difficult to navigate making it a part of our lives. Today I have Amy Kiefer of Expecting and Empowered on the podcast to encourage us with resources and motivation to a healthier life - from nourishing ourselves well, to simplifying fitness, to making it a part of our routine in the midst of overwhelming days as a mom. We also talk about the benefits of strength training and nourishing ourselves well. I hope you can tell through listening in that I absolutely loved this conversation and was very inspired by Amy- I know you will be, too! Links: Expecting and Empowered Expecting and Empowered on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Collective Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have Ashlee Gadd as my guest as we are talking about a "thing that matters" - creativity, or really, doing whatever it is that makes you feel more like you. We encourage our kids to be creative, yet as adults we often fully lose this part of ourselves to a busy life. We count creativity as something that we no longer have time for, that is inessential. Today's conversation challenges that and encourages you to keep creating, right in the margins of a busy life and motherhood. Ashlee s a wife, mother of three, believer, and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs. When she's not working or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the Internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. Her book, Create Anyway: the Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, is now available wherever books are sold. Links: Minimal-ish Collective (book club) Ashlee's Book Ashlee's Podcast Coffee + Crumbs Ashlee on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast website Sponsor: Hungryroot: Get 40% off your delivery and free veggies for life at Hungryroot.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am honored to have Dana K White of A Slob Comes Clean as my guest! Dana is (much to her surprise) a messy person turned decluttering expert, and she brings so many actionable tips in this episode to help us see decluttering in a new way. Instead of taking everything out and making more mess in the process, what if we did things differently? This episode is full of tips for the overwhelmed, messy person who wants to declutter but doesn't have much time to be making and cleaning up more messes in the process. Listen in and then go declutter something! Join our Decluttering Challenge/ Book Club Dana's Website Podcast Website Find Desirae on Instagram Sponsor: Earth Breeze: Get 40% off your subscription at earthbreeze.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are taking a break from your typical weekly minimal-ish episodes to bring you a preview of what is to come next week - our first challenge in the minimal-ish patreon community + the happy mom summit. I would love to see you in either one of these places, and hope I do! Either way, I'll talk to you next week right back here for our regularly scheduled programming. Sign up for: Happy Mom Summit (free 5 day summit with 32 speakers) Minimal-ish Collective Maintenance Decluttering Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are approaching a hard topic: Grief. While it's hard to talk about, it is important. Many of us don't even want to think about what my guest, Krista, experienced through losing her husband, but for many others, it is a reality. Krista now helps other women struggling through loss, and today she shares about her story, post traumatic growth, and how stuff, clutter, and decluttering plays a role in the grieving process. Links: Minimal-ish Collective/ Minimal-ish + Coffee Podcast Krista on Instagram Krista’s Website The Widowed Mom Podcast Grief Plateau Quiz Desirae on Instagram Minimalish Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Minimalism Stories edition of Minimal-ish, I talk with Jordan Jones, mom of three, business owner, and podcast host of the Work + Worship Podcast. I recently stumbled across Jordan's story of her cross country move TWICE in one year with three little ones, and I had to hear more about how minimalism has played a role in her family's ability to say yes to big adventures. We talk about so many different things: from minimalism before kids vs. minimalism after kids, to living in smaller spaces vs. larger spaces, to simplifying our wardrobe and Jordan's biggest advice to anyone starting out. This is such a fun conversation, and I know you'll love learning from Jordan! Links: Minimal-ish Collective Jordan on Instagram Jordan's Podcast Jordan's Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a "declutter with me" style episode, but it's a little different than typical. Instead of focusing on one area of the home, I'm sharing 7 of my top tips for decluttering that I've learned over the years. I'm also sharing where my focus will be with decluttering this year. At the end of the episode, I announce the minimal-ish collective - a place where we can declutter and walk towards a minimal-ish life together. Head to patreon.com/minimalish to find out more about the minimal-ish collective. Links: Minimal-ish Collective Episode on changing your shopping habits (this year) (last year) Free Minimal-ish Starter Guide Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're taking some time to pause and think about our goals again because goal setting is an important part of a minimal-ish, intentional life. We often have a push to set goals at the beginning of the year, but the real progress comes when we revisit those goals and refine them throughout the year. In this episode, we go through a series of questions to help us reflect on our progress, decide which goals still matter and which we can let go of. We also make a little plan to continue this type of reflection throughout the year. This episode is a guilt and shame free revisiting of our goals - if you haven't made any progress yet, the opportunities are endless to start when you're ready. At the end of the episode, I revisit the goals that I shared with you on the first episode of the year and do my own version of this exercise as an example and a reminder that I'm always on this journey with you! Links: Podcast Website Desirae on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Rachel Nielson, host of the 3 and 30 podcast, all about ways we can "declutter our motherhood." We talk about topics that range from a practical way to find joy in the everyday, mundane moments, to decluttering all the "shoulds" we put on ourselves in motherhood. Rachel also shares about her struggle with depression in early motherhood. I know this is a conversation that will leave you feeling encouraged and less alone after you listen. Links: Simple Change Summit Rachel's website Rachel on Instagram Rachel's course she mentioned 3 in 30 podcast Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're diving deep into the reason why we so often feel the temptation to over consume things we don't actually need, why we would want to change these habits, and how we can become more conscious consumers in an "influencer world." This episode was inspired by the craze of the "Stanley Cup" - a trendy reusable water bottle. I'm digging into the story of this cup, what it says about influencer marketing, and more importantly, how we have the power, as a consumer, to change our habits. The second half of the episode is full of actionable steps like questions to reflect on and different ways we can challenge ourselves so we can have real, lasting habit change in our buying habits - starting with thinking or pausing before we buy. Links: Desirae on Instagram Vox article mentioned Podcast Website Sponsor: Green Chef: Get 60% off and 20% off your next two months at greenchef.com/60minimalish using code 60minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Alli Williams of FinancALLI Focused. Alli has one of my favorite perspectives I've heard on budgeting, paying off debt, and working towards our financial goals, and that is one that is free of a depravation mindset. Today we talk all about why budgets often fail, what we should be doing BEFORE we budget, and we also spend a lot of the episode discussing knowing our values when it comes to our finances so we don't find ourselves caught in comparison and spending our money on things that don't truly matter to us. Wherever you're at in your financial goals and whatever your financial literacy looks like, I know this conversation will encourage you as we start a new year. Links: Alli's Group Coaching Program, Flourish FinanciALLI Alli on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor Thank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this episode! Get 15% off at oneskin.co with code "minimalish" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is my personal pause as we start the new year. It's a chance for me as your host to reflect, celebrate some minimalish milestones, and share what I've got planned for the podcast in 2024. In the 2023 Podcast Recap segment of today's episode I share: -the top 5 episodes of the year -Fun statistics to celebrate In the "looking ahead" segment, you'll hear: -A few fun things coming up on minimal-ish this year -Some of my goals for the year and how I'm approaching goal setting this year. I hope you enjoy this episode. I'm looking forward to 2024 here on the minimal-ish corner of the internet with you! Sponsor: Earth Breeze Eco Sheets: Get 40% off at earthbreeze.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode piggy backs off of episode 212, our annual goal setting episode. Today we go over four other ways to set goals or just plan intentionally for 2024. We go over setting a word for the year, setting goals on a monthly or quarterly basis, a 24 in 24 list, and more. This episode is meant to spark ideas for your 2024 planning, and even if you're not a goal setter, I hope it helps you do some intentional reflecting and planning. Links: desiraeendres.com/goals for last week's worksheet Find Desirae on instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Get a 75 dollar credit when you sponsor your job post on indeed at Indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each year on Minimal-ish we set a deep, meaningful goal to take us in to the next year. Today, we've got our goal setting episode and we start with reflection, determine what matters to us, list our values, and then set a goal based on our values. I have a worksheet to help guide you along in this process. Grab It at desiraeendres.com/goals. Other links: Find Desirae on Instagram Get Simple Morning Lists Podcast Website Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by CoPilot. Get a fitness plan that is personalized to you at go.mycopilot.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am honored to have Rachel Cruze on the show to help us find effective ways to teach our kids about gratitude and contentment, especially in the midst of this holiday season. Rachel recently wrote a children's book, I'm Glad for What I Have, which features a simple story that can be a catalyst for having the conversation with our kids about what truly fulfills us in life (spoiler alert: it's not material things). Rachel shares different strategies and routines we can implement into our daily life to help build contentment and gratitude as an entire family. We also talk about having conversations with our kids about comparing what we have to others, along with so much more. I felt so inspired by this conversation, and I know you will, too! Links: My previous conversation with Rachel on Minimal-ish Rachel's book Rachel on Instagram Rachel's website Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: TN Dickinson's: available on Amazon and at major retailers including Walgreens, Walmart, Target, CVS, and Rite Aid. Better Help: Thanks to Better Help for sponsoring today's episode. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have a Holiday Q&A to round out the last of the Quarterly Q&A episodes this year! I pulled a few of your questions from instagram, and talk about the following in this episode: How do you deal with the overwhelm of so much stuff coming in? What are your favorite traditions? How do you find rest during such a busy schedule What are some things you don't do for the holidays because of minimalism? This was a fun one to record, so I hope it you enjoy listening! You can grab the holiday decluttering challenge I mention at desiraeendres.com/holidaygift - you'll get a four day decluttering challenge, a clutterfree gift ideas list, and a list of links to holiday minimal-ish podcast episodes from this year and past years! Grab Your Minimal-ish Holidays Follow Desirae on Instagram: @minimalish.desirae Sponsors: Apostrophe: Get your first visit for 5$ at desiraeendres.com/minimalish using code minimalish at checkout. Indeed: Get a 75$ credit when you sponsor your job post at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices