How are you feeling about gifts this holiday season? Whether you're all about simplifying your gift giving (and receiving) for your family, or you just want to get more intentional and planned out, today's episode is for you! Gift giving and receiving can feel a little sticky when minimal-ish living is one of our values. The holiday season can be full of stress- stress on our budget, stress on our time, all because of the stuff. So, how do we realign the way we do gifts this holiday season with our values? Let's reflect, work on some mindset shifts together, talk about how we can talk to others about this all, and make a plan. Listen in! Links: Secondhand Holidays Episode Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Today's Sponsor: Dock A Tot: Get 15% off your order at dockatot.com with code MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Sharon Marcus of The Realized Home. Sharon is an interior designer with a philosophy that we can keep our decor simple, within our budgets, and still allow it to be incredibly meaningful as it reflects us and the story of our family. Today she brings a gold mine of practical tips to help us find our decor style, stick to it (aka don't buy excess) and get creative in decorating in meaningful ways. She also talks about how we can keep our holiday decor simple but festive. Links: Sharon's Website Sharon on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Cozy Earth: Get 35% off sitewide at cozyearth.com with code MINIMALISH Indeed: Start hiring now at indeed.com/minimalish Mixsupps: Get 20% off your first order at mixsupps.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you part two of this series of what I've learned while decluttering with my daughter. I'm bringing you my process and what has made decluttering easier with my 5 year old as I've handed over the reigns of deciding what stuff to let go of and given her most of that choice. I also briefly talk about decluttering toddler things as well. I hope this episode helps you in some way when it comes to decluttering with your kids, even if they really feel attached to all of their things. Links: What I'm Loving: Hustle Sanely planning products (I personally mentioned/ love the planning notepads and 2023 planner) Podcast Website Find Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors that help make today's episode possible! Cozy Earth: Get 35% off sitewide at cozyearth.com/minimalish with code minimalish Vegamour: Get 20% off at vegamour.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm bringing you a two part series on what I'm learning as I declutter with my 5 year old daughter. First, we are starting with a reflection. Next week we will get a little more practical with the how. As I was cleaning up my home, doing a nightly reset, this question occurred to me and caused me to reflect. Is our pursuit of minimalism selfish if we have kids. I've seen similar questions discussed in minimalism focused Facebook Groups, and I really wanted to reflect on it for my own home. In this episode, I bring you along on my reflection and offer some questions for you to reflect on this for yourself. When it comes down to it, our why for minimalism is often far from selfish, but my own pursuit for a minimalist aesthetic in my home has crossed the line, and has become a stressor for me in the past. Let's talk more about this- Listen in! Links: Find Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Cozy Earth: Use code MINIMALISH for 35% off sitewide. Aspiration: Open your account at aspiration.com/minimalishdebit MixSupps: Get 20% off your first purchase at mixsupps.com/minimalish Indeed: Visit indeed.com/minimalish to start hiring now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My first solo episode of each month will cover something I'm simplifying - today, that is my wardrobe. I've talked about creating a uniform on this podcast before, about three years ago, so I felt it was time to update you on this process and how I'm using it to simplify my wardrobe postpartum. I hope you take away something from this episode that will help you simplify your clothing and create a closet full of only the clothes you love and feel good in. Links: Find Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Cozy Earth: Use code Minimalish at cozyearth.com to get 35% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Kat Steck all about her cross country move from LA to Nashville. She's a mom to two young kids who sold nearly everything her family owned and refurnished her new home completely secondhand. This conversation is full of tips on secondhand selling and shopping whether you are moving or not. Links: Kat on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: Mixsupps: Get 20% off at mixsupps.com/minimalish Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Jamie Erickson of The Unlikely Homeschool all about the concept of Hygge and how we can apply it to our homes and lives. We go beyond the aesthetics of Hygge and talk about how we can use it as a way to choose comfort, joy, connection, and find contentment in our current season. Find Jamie's book, Holy Hygge, here. Find Jamie on Instagram Find Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: MixSupps: Get 20% off at mixsupps.com/minimalish EveryPlate: Use code Minimalish149 to get your first box at 1.49 per meal Little Spoon: Enter code Minimalish at checkout to get 50% off your first order Aspiration: Open your account at aspiration.com/minimalishdebit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a solo episode of something I've been learning lately. I hope this idea of learning when to call it enough, stop trying so hard and stop striving for perfectionism resonates with you if you've been feeling tired, run down, even overwhelmed. It's so easy to just never settle in an area of our life because we always think we need to improve. We see others who are better than us or more of an expert than us on social media. We see a new way of doing something we are already doing fine at. And we choose to keep striving for perfect instead of choose to be content with how things are. This isn't about never growing or improving on anything - it's about the fact that we can't be growing and improving in everything at once. Some thing, we're just going to be okay at in this season, and that has to be okay, or we're never going to feel good about ourselves. Listen in- I hope this episode feels like a warm hug or a breathe of fresh air that you need as much as I did/ still do. Links: Find me on instagram Sponsor: Mixsupps: Get 20% off your first order today at mixsupps.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm bringing you a mini episode to share a podcast I've been loving that is a part of Cloud10 Media - the network Minimal-ish is a part of. I've been so grateful to work alongside of amazing podcasters like Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms. 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is hosted by Rachel Nielson, a lover of practical ideas, conversations with kindred spirits, and her two wild miracle children who keep life interesting. She combined all of these passions when creating her podcast. After a long fight to become a mother, Rachel truly believed that she would thrive as a mom from day one. Her transition into motherhood was a little bumpier than she had imagined, and she sought the help of professionals for actionable advice. 3 in 30 is a podcast for women who want to love motherhood as much as they love their children. Since moms are short on time and brain space, each 30-minute episode offers 3 actionable takeaways. 3 in 30 covers a wide variety of topics from how to stop yelling at your kids so much, to productivity and time management tips, to parenting children with ADHD or autism, to talking to your kids about racism, disability, mental health, and so much more. The tips and strategies shared by expert guests will help you make your family life a little better each week. If this sounds up your alley, listen to 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms on your favorite podcast listening app. Listen in to the rest of this episode (or any episode of 3 in 30) by searching 3 in 30 in your favorite podcast app or clicking here for Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today starts our minimalism stories series which will return every 5 or so episodes. I am so excited to be starting this series that is all about sharing our stories and being encouraged by the journeys of others. My guest Emily McDermott shares her journey on her blog, Simple By Emmy. She is a mom of two and shares how her journey to minimalism helped her through a season of infertility, along with a season of growing her family. She gives extremely helpful tips for getting started as she shares where she started decluttering, resources that helped her, and more. Links: Emily's Blog Emily on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are bringing you a unique topic that we haven't approached on the podcast: Yoga, breath-work, and meditation. My guest, Dr. Chelsea Jackson Robert, is an internationally celebrated Peloton yoga teacher, and she's the perfect one to bring this conversation about yoga onto the show today. Chelsea is currently on the road to motherhood, and she shares some ways yoga can help us in our parenthood, as well as ways we can use it to help our kids adjust back to school (her doctorate is in education, and she brings so much value to this conversation on how yoga can help our kids!) Even if yoga isn't your thing, I believe you'll leave this episode with something you can try either yourself or with your kids. If you want to try one of Chelsea's yoga classes, find her on the Peloton app! Links: Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Sponsor: Little Spoon: Head to littlespoon.com and enter code MINIMALISH for 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of my favorite things to hear from guests on the podcast? The two questions I always ask - what are they simplifying? What are they loving? Today I answered one of those questions as I went through 5 things I'm simplifying and changing/shifting as we head to this back to school season. I hope this episode helps you think up some ideas of what you could simplify before or as the school year starts! Sponsors: Just Thrive: Head to justthrivehealth.com to get 15% off Just Thrive and Just Calm with the code "minimalish" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today I'm taking you through a reflection that I did myself as I started to think about the upcoming school year. Life gets busier for many of us - how can we make sure to make it about what matters most? Sponsor: Just Thrive: Go to justthrivehealth.com and use code minimalish for 15% off of Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Carly Adams of Tidy Revival all about how to get organized when you're not an organized person. We focus in on organizing the kids spaces and sentimental items. Links: Carly's Website Carly on Instagram Podcast Website Desirae's Instagram Sponsors: Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish Hiya: Get 50% off your first month at hiyahealth.com/minimal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm giving you action steps to help you give a purpose to each closet in your house, declutter it, and organize it. Closets tend to be a place where clutter gathers, and this episode can be a companion to help you declutter any closet in your house. These tips also apply to most rooms in the house, so listen in and do some decluttering with me! Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: EveryPlate - Go to everyplate.com and use code MINIMALISH179 to get your first box of meals for $1.79 per meal Just Thrive - Justthrivehealth.com use code minimalish to get 15% off your purchase of Just Thrive Probiotics and Just Calm Probiotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Lydia of Love This For You all about her best thrifting and secondhand shopping tips. Lydia has created a thriving clothing reselling business which she does part time, in addition to working in marketing. She loves having many different creative projects on the go and enjoys inspiring others with her endeavors. She has adopted a simplified lifestyle that allows her to be present as mom and wife while also pursuing her passions. Links: Lydia on Instagram Lydia's Poshmark Store Sign up for Poshmark and use LOVETHISFOR_YOU for 15$ off your first purchase! Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Mercari discount code Sponsors: Hiya Vitamins: Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimal Indeed: Start hiring now at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a bonus episode where we are approaching a topic a little off the norm for minimal-ish, but one I think is important! It's also different because I got to interview the owner of a company that I have benefited from, and that I'm also partnering with. I'm grateful to get to hear more of the heart behind a company that has helped me, along with being able to partner with them to sponsor this episode. Please note: Anytime we approach a topic that dives into health, it is NOT medical advice. We talk about: - the heart and story behind Just Thrive probiotics -gut health and why it is integral to our overall health -starting points and ways that we can improve our gut health Again, I'm so grateful I got to partner with a company that has helped in my own health journey, along with being able to interview the founder for a unique bonus episode of the show! You can use code "minimalish" at justthrivehealth.com to get 15% off your order of Just Calm and Just Thrive probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a reflective episode where I go through some questions to help us look at our days currently and rearrange to find space for things that are restful and recharge us. I also discuss a quote about burnout that has been going viral and what I think might truly cause burnout. I hope this quick episode is one that you enjoy and even take action on if you need it! Links: Align your days to your priorities Desirae on Instagram Simple morning lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I heard Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less talk about how she travels with carry-ons only anytime she does air travel, even with a family of five, I knew I had to have her on the show to break this down a bit for us! Rachelle has been applying minimalism to travel since right after she made minimalism a part of her home, and she brings so many great tips and mindset ships for us on this episode to do the same. Listen in and enjoy your travels this summer with less stuff and more peace! Links: Rachelle on Instagram Rachelle's Book, Messy Minimalism Rachelle's website Podcast website Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: Hiya: Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimal Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laundry is one of those household chores that we can't avoid. It seems to always be waiting for us. How can we fit it into our days without letting it take up too much of our time (but also getting it done?) Today I'm talking with Amy Eilers, mom of four and home systems and rhythms expert, all about the laundry. We talk about... creating a system that works, tips to make folding and getting the clothes put away easier, how to make your laundry space a little more joyful getting the kids involve So many of these tips can be applied to any household chore, so I hope you enjoy today's episode as much as I enjoyed my conversation with Amy! Links: Amy on Instagram Amy's Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast website Sponsor: Indeed: Get a 75$ credit when you upgrade your job posting at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to introduce the 10 Minute Mysteries podcast, which is part of the brand-new American Girl Podcast Network. Narrated by the co-host of The Psychologists are In, Maggie Lawson, this mysterious, suspenseful podcast takes listeners on a fun and spooky journey and is PERFECT for listening together as a family. I hope you tune in and subscribe! apple.co/ag10mm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A question I've gotten lately as we've recently added to the family? "Do you regret getting rid of so much baby stuff?" or "What should I do with the baby/ kid stuff when I'm not sure when or if we will use it again?" Today, I'm approaching this question and sharing my why for getting rid of baby stuff a couple of years ago, and why we don't regret it. I'm also sharing some questions to help you make your own decision on this along with some roadblocks that you might have to overcome along the way! Sponsor: Hiya: get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/minimal Shopify: get a 14 day free trial at shopify.com/intention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have Joshua Becker back on the podcast to talk about his newest book, Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life. In his book, Joshua details 8 distractions that keep us from living an intentional life, and today we are talking in depth about two of those distractions. We cover the distraction of fear and the distraction of technology - two distractions I believe so many of us struggle with. Links: Joshua on Instagram Becoming Minimalist Website Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a more Meaningful Life --- Desirae on Instagram Podcast Course Podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with you solo about having a great (and intentional) summer. We talk about how we can use our time, plan ahead, declutter a bit, and choose gratitude to help set us up for an intentional summer. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, make sure to dive in to the mini course for a deeper dive on intentionality this summer (and in every season). Find it at desiraeendres.com/yourintentionalsummer Links: Your Intentional Summer Course Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sharing my conversation with Jess Massey of Hustle Sanely. Jess Massey is the host of The Hustle Sanely Podcast, a planner creator, and the founder of the community-centered productivity brand Hustle Sanely®. She uses The 5 Keys to Hustling Sanely™ to teach busy women how to pursue their dreams while prioritizing their mental health and relationships. We talk about what it means to Hustle Sanely, how to have a peacefully productive day, her 5 step daily planning process, and how to plan your weeks around your priorities such as relationships and self care. I absolutely love how Jess simplifies planning our lives around our priorities and being productive in the things that matter. She brings us some super actionable tips in this episode, so grab a pen and paper and listen in! Links: Jess on Instagram Hustle Sanely Website Planner shop Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: I'm so grateful for our sponsors for supporting the show. If you'd like to support our sponsors AND minimal-ish, check out their websites and what they are all about by clicking the links below. Better Help - Get 10% off your first month with a therapist at betterhelp.com/minimalish Shopify - Get a 14 day free trial at shopify.com/intention Indeed - Get a 75$ credit when you upgrade your job posting at indeed.com/minimalish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking about The Phrase "The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side," and a recent run in I had on this mindset.  Through navigating these feelings in my own life, I realized there were three problems that get us in this mindset.  In today's episode, I present these three problems or "stories we're telling ourselves" and suggest new narratives to replace them and move past this mindset.  We talk about  1. The issue of wanting to run from tough circumstances or conflict 2. Comparison & Contentment 3. "finding" an elusive "calling or purpose" vs. finding purpose right where you're at. I can't wait to chat with you about this all, friend! I hope you enjoy the episode! Links Find Desirae on Instagram (and all podcast updates) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm chatting with Denaye Barahona of Simple Families! We talk all about her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting, and what that means played out in everyday life. I especially love our chat about what it looks like to holistically take care of the wellness of our entire family, starting with ourselves.  Things we talk about: -Denaye's work with Simple Families -Her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting -Her Simple Manifesto -Positive discipline/positive parenting -Taking care of the family unit and prioritizing your own happiness as a parent.    Links: Order the book: Simple, Happy Parenting!!! Denaye's Instagram Simple Families Website Minimalish on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I chat with Erica of the Life on Purpose Movement about realistic minimalism and how minimalism can benefit everyone- but it isn't one size fits all. She talks about how minimalism and slow living has changed for her has her family has grown and her kids have gotten older, and how it can change for us within our seasons. We also chat about time management and how minimalism can truly help us own our time.   Links: The Life On Purpose Movement The Minimalist Way Erica's Instagram   Podcast Instagram Sponsor: Thank you to Indeed for sponsoring this episode. Get a 75$ credit when you upgrade your job post at indeed.com/minimalish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On today's episode, I am honored to interview one of my favorite authors, Shauna Niequist. Her new book, I Just Haven't Learned That Yet, is full of stories of how we cope with unexpected change, letting go of previous seasons, and embracing the present. I know Shauna's grace filled words and wisdom will encourage you just as they did for me. We discuss: -The namesake of her book and her family's mantra: "I Just Haven't Learned That Yet." -Coping when life no longer looks the way you planned it to (dealing with unexpected change) -Letting go of old seasons when we want to hold on. -Embracing the present. Links: Shauna on Instagram Preorder I Just Haven't Learned That Yet Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsor: Thank you to Indeed for sponsoring this episode. Get a 75$ credit when you upgrade your job listing at indeed.com/minimalish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does a baby really need the 150+ items you'll find on an "essential" registry checklist? The answer, of course, is no, and today I'm bringing four tips/ mindset shifts to help us stay minimal when we are shopping for baby (and even our growing bodies) while pregnant.  Links: Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Simple Morning Lists Sponsor:  Unidragon - Get 10% off your purchase with code minimal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with you solo and transparently about budgeting mistakes my husband and I have made on our debt free journey that have made it really hard for us to make any progress. I share 8 mistakes along with how we changed them to make budgeting easier and make it make more sense for us and our family. My hope is that if you can relate to budgeting and finances feeling hard, what we've learned along the way might help you make some simple yet effective changes as well! Sponsors: Indeed: Get a 75$ credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/intention Unidragon: Use code Minimal at unidragon.com for 10% off Links:  Desirae's Instagram Podcast Website Free minimalism/decluttering guide Podcasting Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Allison Baggerly of Inspired Budget! I love how Allison makes paying off debt and budgeting easier to understand. Her mission to make women feel condient in their finances is one I have personally benefitted from, and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you today! Today, Allison and I talk about: -Her debt free story -Impulse spending and Allison's personal struggle with it. -How to tackle the habit of impulse spending -How debt can play into our identity and what to do to grow past this Need links from this episode? Allison's Podcast Allison on Instagram Allison's Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Podcasting Course Sponsor: Homer App - Get a 30 day free trial at desiraeendres.com/homer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember: It's okay to change your mind. At least, that's what I'm reminding myself. All about the change you'll see here on the MINIMAL-ISH podcast. Find me on instagram: @desirae.endres Podcast Website Free getting started guide to decluttering/ minimalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Patrice Washington, best selling author and speaker, all about her 6 pillars of wealth, pursuing purpose in our work and lives, and redefining wealth. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on the podcast and I believe it will meet you wherever you are at and encourage you! Thanks for listening in! Today we talk about: -Patrice’s story and why she is passionate about what she does. -Work Life Balance: What a purposeful workday looks like for her, including how and why she includes staying present with her family. -How we can beat mom guilt that comes along with work. -Her definition of wealth and why she came to see wealth in this way -The six pillars of wealth: Fit, People, Space, Faith, Work, Money -Pursuing passion in work vs. purpose, even when your work isn’t your passion. -Chasing purpose isn’t about being an entrepreneur -Working towards a life (and work) that you do feel purpose and fulfillment in (and how finances aren’t the most important part of it) -Going from a hustle/ grind mindset to a mindset of presence and purpose -Fitting in the important things on a busy schedule (having balance in the pillars and what to do if you’re feeling out of balance) -Embracing what is naturally “our thing” and staying in our lane (not feeling bad for saying no to what isn’t your thing) Links: Free Making Room Guide Patrice's Podcast, Redefining Wealth Patrice's Website Patrice on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Rachelle Crawford of Abundant Life with Less, author of Messy Minimalism. Rachelle and I talk about how perfectionism can be debilitating on our road to a less cluttered life, and how we can move past it and define minimalism for ourselves. Forgive me for my technical difficulties in this interview, which you won't notice until the end. Our conversation was cut slightly short because of tech issues, but I also talk a little bit about what you missed in my recap at the end of the episode. Links: Rachelle on Instagram Rachelle's book, Messy Minimalism Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Podcaster's Roadmap, my Podcasting Course Sponsor: Indeed: Get a $75 dollar sponsored job credit at indeed.com/intention We are extremely grateful for our sponosrs as they help the show go on! If they are relevant to you, show them some love by simply checking them out through our link and even using their products/services if they'd be of help to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you haven't set goals yet for the new year, there is still time! This isn't your typical goal setting episode. We focus in on reflection prompts and a few ideas for "goal setting" for the new year that might be a little gentler or more attainable than your typical lengthy new year's goal setting session. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if nothing else, I hope it gives you some space to reflect as we begin a new year. Links:  Desirae on Instagram Podcast website My most popular goal setting episode Sponsor: Better Help: 10% off at betterhelp.com/withintention   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming to you with a holiday episode on making the season less about stress and more about what is meaningful to you this time of year. Plus, a little bonus chat about gifts and minimalism!   Today's Sponsor: Prepdish: prepdish.com/withintention for two weeks free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've missed you! I took a long break from the podcast - unexpected - details of why can be found in this episode! What else can you expect from this episode? I decided to come back with a Q&A. I put out a question box on instagram to see what you all wanted to hear about, and the questions fell under three categories: pregnancy/baby, minimalism, and work. I hope you enjoy this episode - cozy up with a warm drink & we'll catch up on some things!  Links:  Desirae on Instagram Simple Morning Lists Holiday episodes (I mentioned I'd leave links here): Intentional Holiday Shopping/ Secondhand Christmas Minimalism & The Holidays Q&A An oldie but a goodie and a favorite holiday episode: Intentional Gift Guide with my friend Jessalyn Fink     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep meal planning simple this back to school season - or any season that feels busier for you. This episode is full of tips that my guest and I truly use to keep things simple in the kitchen, especially when life feels a little more complicated. Meal planning can be one of the most time consuming things we do for our families and ourselves - from planning to shopping to prepping. So, when we have less time, what are some ways we can simplify it while continuing to nourish our families with healthy meals? I hope this episode gives you permission to keep things simple and feel less alone if meal planning and cooking isn't your favorite thing in the world.   Links: Christine's Website Christine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Simple Morning Lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have the honor of sharing my conversation with Christy Wright. We talked all about balance - what it means and why we are always in search of it. I absolutely love Christy's take on balance, the way it looks different in different seasons, and how we can achieve it. We also talk about to - do lists and calendars and ways we can make them actually work for us. You can pre-order her book here: Take Back Your Time Find Christy on Instagram Find Desirae on Instagram This Week's Sponsors: Indeed: Get a 75$ Credit at indeed.com/intention Organifi: Get 15% off your first purchase at organifi.com/intention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with professional photographer, Jenna Arvidson, all about photos of our family: the ones you take and the ones taken of you. Most of us have a smartphone which can make us feel the pressure of constantly capturing the moments of our kids and lives in general- but sometimes the phone/photos can be a distraction and keep us from being present, and almost always we take about a million but only print out a few. Today, Jenna gives us tips on how to get the photos we will actually cherish of our families and be present for the rest instead of constantly living with a phone in our hands so we don't miss a photo op. She also gives us tips on family photo day from a photographer's perspective, and how to stress less when the day comes. Find Jenna on Instagram here Find Desirae on Instagram here Sponsors: Lovevery: Get free shipping at lovevery.com/withintentions Ana Luisa: Get 10% off your first order at analuisa.com/intention     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sharing a bit of my own body image journey. The first half of the episode is reflection that I hope you'll find relatable, while the second half is more actionable, with steps you can take to find more confidence in your body today. This topic is important, especially as we approach summer, and I hope you'll find some value in today's episode! Sponsors Ana Luisa - Get 10% off with code analuisa.com/intention code: Intention Plushcare- Sign up today at plushcare.com/intention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with personal stylist Jammie Baker about how we can dress our current bodies with confidence. Yes, even in our postpartum, post-kids bodies. We talk all about the process of finding a personal style that works, curating a closet full of clothes that fit our bodies NOW, and how to let go of the ones that don't. We also talk about actionable and simple steps to getting started, along with tips to getting dressed and feeling confident this summer. I love this conversation because it is full of actionable steps to help you get started today! Follow along with Jammie: Instagram Jammie's Website Free Body Shape Guide --- Desirae's instagram Podcast Website --- Sponsors: Prepdish: get a 2 week free trial at prepdish.com/withintention Zocdoc: download the free app at zocdoc.com/withintention Indeed: get a 75$ credit to upgrade your job listing at indeed.com/withintention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's declutter an overwhelming space together today - this episode can apply to any "catch all" space you have in your home! I don't have all the answers, but we are doing this together. My catch all closet now has a purpose and it's a breath of fresh air - I hope you'll feel the same when you're done decluttering. Tune in & declutter with me!   Today's sponsors: Ancient Nutrition: Use code intention at ancientnutrition.com/intention to get 20% off your first order Plush Care: Go to plushcare.com/minimalish for a 30 day free trial Indeed: Use code intention at indeed.com/intention for a 75$ credit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are decluttering again together - I walk you through what my decluttering session looked like as I decluttered my daughter's room- specifically her clothes. Her clothes seem to multiply even if I don't bring them into the home, so this is definitely a point of overwhelm for me. I answer the question "what do I keep" when it comes to kids clothes for future siblings, and I also talk over the mindset shifts I've had around kids clothes, and how I declutter as I go instead of always waiting until things get out of hand. I hope you enjoy this episode and continue to declutter with me as the series moves forward!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices