sustainability Archives

The sustainable minimalists

Let’s talk about eco-friendly decluttering and how to set boundaries with older generations who give us way too much stuff.

Wishcycling: how to mindfully declutter

We often overestimate what is recycled, aka wishcycling. We believe the solution to overconsumption is just more efficient recycling

here is why I don't give product recommendations

Here is why I don’t give you product recommendations

When I get asked where I got my stuff, or for product recommendations it goes against the entire focus of Motherhood Simplified.

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How to survive holiday consumerism

Tis the season to be jolly, and also pressured into consumerism. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love to give gifts. I’d even say it’s one of my top love languages. As a mother of 5 children though I have learn how to survive holiday consumerism with my ego, wallet and sanity in tact.

How to mindfully declutter your stuff

Have you ever been the recipient of someone else’s clutter? Often we have good intentions that take a wrong turn.

Responsible decluttering: an honest conversation

There are a lot of opinions about Goodwill and donation centers. This episode we dive deep into being radically responsible in our role in it.

Thrift store shopping tips!!

Thrift stores are fun, but were the source of much of my clutter. Learn how to enjoy thrifting AND avoid the clutter.

Simplified baby gear!

I don’t know about you , but the more kids I have the less stuff I seem to be able to manage. Learn the essentials of baby gear.

Stop holding onto your clutter for everyone else

Your own relationship with just in case is enough – you don’t need to carry the burden of “what if someone else could use it or want it” .

Decluttering is not wasteful: here is what is

NOT decluttering is actually more wasteful than decluttering – because when you declutter you are being brave and bold enough to actually look at your consumption habits and past shortcomings and realizing that you don’t actually have a problem of not enough, but a problem of too much.