I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
Decluttering Tips and Support Weekly Newsletter Vol. 8 Dear Reader, I remember after we had our oldest son Andrew and he started growing out of his newborn clothes. It had been a struggle conceiving Andrew, and after in-vitro fertilization my husband and I weren't sure when we'd have another baby - if at all. I started stacking bins in my closet with labels - newborn, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 12 months... As a minimalist, the stack of bins made me a bit...twitchy. 😂 If you're planning to have another baby - or if you have a closet full of bins for seasonal clothing change-outs or "just-in-case" items (like the cocktail dress that you'd totally wear if you had the "perfect" event to wear it to) - here are my top tips for what to keep - and what to declutter. 1. Define What Matters. When it comes to clothing - whether for a new baby or for you - you need to know how much storage space you have, how much you want to devote to each category of stuff, and your capacity to manage it. 2. Set Your Artificial Boundaries. Once you have decided on your storage space, you want to pick an artificial boundary around that category. Perhaps that's one bin for winter clothing and one for summer, or one bin for each size of kids' stuff. Play my favorite game - Love, Like, Maybe, No - to figure out what to keep and what to donate. 4. Be Flexible! Keep the best of the best, and remember you likely can replace something easily (using The Minimalists 20/20 rule) if you let it go and end up needing it later. Before You Go... If you need help figuring out how much baby stuff to keep, how to cut down on what you're storing in your home, or just how to keep a clutter-free home without snapping at your kids all the time - I invite you to book at 1:1 decluttering coaching session with me. For $47USD I can help you create a customized decluttering plan and then support you in implementing over a 2-week period. I also have in-person services for those in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. On this journey with you, Emily P.S. Scrolled to the end? No problem. This week on the podcast I spoke about how much baby stuff to hold onto if you're planning to have more kids and chatted with life coach Natalie Hixson about recognizing destructive anger, taming your triggers, and overcoming the negative thought spiral. |
Emily McDermott
I help overwhelmed moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Decluttering coach and the host of top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
Decluttering Tips and Support Weekly Newsletter Vol. 16 Dear Reader, Mother's Day is right around the corner - have you done your shopping or sent your card yet? Never fear! Finding a clutter-free Mother's Day gift doesn't have to be hard! I'm here to help. Here are my top 10 clutter-free Mother's Day gifts! 1. Color Guru - I LOVE Color Guru because it's made shopping so much easier! My customized color card helps me find the colors that work best for me. Today only, you can get 20% off your...
Decluttering Tips and Support Weekly Newsletter Vol. 12 Dear Reader, I started decluttering my home almost a decade ago, and I've gotten rid of my fair share of stuff...but I still have more to declutter! Sorry to break it to you...but the decluttering process never ends! And once you get through the physical stuff in your home, you may find yourself facing the head and heart clutter that's even harder to remove! As we finished week 3 of our Spring Decluttering Series on the podcast, I shared...
Decluttering Tips and Support Weekly Newsletter Vol. 11 Dear Reader, My parents and aunt are coming in less than 24 hours to visit for Easter, and I'm having a bad case of hostess neurosis! Luckily we are in week two of our Spring Decluttering Series on the podcast, so at least I know my home isn't overrun by a bunch of extra stuff! Since I LOVE acronyms, I have your 6-step spring decluttering plan right here, using each of the letters of the word SPRING! Let's dive in: Schedule a weekly...