Simple For Real

go get an inventory of you fridge, freezer, and pantry (and anywhere else you hide food) so you are AWARE of what you have. That way you save money, food doesn't go to waste, and you don't end up with 7 bottled of ketchup.

Learn how a simple meal plan can save you money!Basically:Have themes for each day of the weekWrite out the generic meal plan for the whole monthBuy only what you need for that week!

Ready for the tips?Customize Notifications Clear Home ScreenUtilize Folders.... They're FREE!!!If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe!

In this episode, lets;Unsubscribe from emailsCreate folders for important emailsEmpty trash and spamDelete old documentsAnd rename documents to better identify and find themThank you so much for listening! Remember to click the little heart button if you liked this episode and feel free to write a review!

We want to avoid upgrading our Google account to save more pictures, right? I know I do. One key thing to keep used storage down is to reduce the number of photos we have.The goal for this episode is to clear out old photos that are boring, duplicates, or just don't hold memories so we can have more room for new photos!If you liked this episode or ones before it, please like and subscribe so I know I'm not just talking to myself in a closet 😂Thank you!

Lets declutter the toy room!--- GUYS!! this is the longest episode I've done (27 minutes!) so hopefully you will get a lot of good ideas from listening! If it's super drawn out, sorry! But thanks for being a trooper and listening!!!---- Also, if you have any friends that might enjoy, please share. And if you have any ideas for future podcasts, please let me know in the comments!Step1, Designate a home for each item or category.Step 2, Clean up the toy room and put the toys into their assigned homes.Step 3, Go through the Stray Toy Basket.Step 4, Go through each container or "home".Step 5, Utilize the Save For Later box!Questions to consider:Remember the simple days?Have they played with it? When? Really??Will they miss it?When will they be receiving more?

.....They won't miss it like you think they will....

The holidays are coming up quick and we need to make room now for all the new toys that will be coming in! Here is your permission slip to declutter the old toys to bring in the new!The 10 toys are:Toys that are Battery OperatedToys that Make SoundsToys that have Tons of Small PiecesBroken ToysMessy ToysAny toy that requires adult supervisionToys that aren't Age AppropriateClose Ended ToysSuper Expensive ToysAny Toy Your Child Isn't Using or Loving

Hi! It's been a while but I finally found time to create another episode.This episode I'll update you on what I've been up too. Also, Fantasy Selves! We all have a fantasy for ourselves and sometimes items to go along with those dreams. Mine is arts and crafts.... I'm just not a crafty person and having craft supplies doesn't bring me closer to wanting to freely complete craft projects. And you know what? That is okay! I'm letting it go so I can do the things I truly want to do!

You might say that the mess in your home is not a distraction or simply not even a mess but "Life", and therefore you can't get rid of it.My question for you:Does this "life" help or inhibit you from living the life you want to live?

Let's face it, we could all do with less paper! .... especially since almost everything is digital now....In this decluttering session, we are going to tackle paper clutter!Gather up all the paper, toss what you don't need, complete what needs to be done now, take pictures of things you want to look at later, and file everything else in their designated home.

Lets finally start our decluttering journey!Today we will be decluttering clothes.Questions we should ask are:Does it fit you CURRENTLY?Do you love how you look in it?Does it boost your confidence?Is it comfortable?Is it difficult to wash?Does it stress it out to wear it?Will it fit in 30 days?

Basically, if you hate cleaning, you need to declutter.The less stuff you have, the less stuff you'll need to clean.

In this episode, I give 10 ideas of where to take the stuff you've chosen to declutter. But remember, it doesn't really matter where it goes as long as it makes its way out of the house!

In 4 months we went from having just what fit into our small car to having a whole house full of stuff! We accumulated stuff fast and in this episode, I go into detail on how to avoid accumulating excess and how to become gatekeepers to your home.Challenge:Consider joining Buy Nothing groups to give stuff away, unsubscribe from store emails, and use what you currently own in your home.

In this episode, we look at:"Super Market Sweep" technique to quickly start decluttering"I'm Moving" technique to efficiently declutter at an extreme level.This episodes challenge:Set a timer for one minute and, using the "Super Market Sweep" technique, quickly scan the items where you are and find one thing to declutter.

Simply put, minimalism is the act of living with less in order to enjoy life more fully.After considering your own values and dreams for the future, what is your definition of minimalism?

Imagine living everyday with a never ending to do list... Can you imagine having your feelings, energy levels, and actions be controlled by ... Your STUFF?That's what it felt like before I decluttered, before minimalism. Now, I live a happy, energy filled life with less stress and more purpose.I challenge you to imagine living in a stress free home where there are fewer choices and therefore more opportunity and time to live your life to its fullest. And most importantly, enjoy your family to its fullest. What are the positives and negatives (yes, it's important to look at both sides) and let me know what you discover.If you find that decluttering and minimalism may benefit you, Start decluttering!

Thank you so much for listening! I have gained so much motivation to keep going and to keep making episodes because of all the support and listeners that keep coming back.I want you guys to share your accomplishments so YOU can gain motivation to keep going too! Share what you've done and what you are proud of and inspire those around you to declutter as well! Keep going, guys! You are awesome!