Decluttering Tips and SupportDear Reader, Happy New Year! I hope that you are excited about living lighter in 2026. I am here to support you however I can - with this weekly newsletter, my weekly podcast, free community, in-person services, and (coming soon!) monthly virtual coaching. If you are ready to clear the clutter for good, you may be wondering where to start. I've got you! Here's the episodes I recommend starting with to support your journey: Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things You can check out my catalog HERE and search by keyword to find additional episodes for your specific needs! If you'd like extra support on your journey, please feel free to set up a 20-minute consultation call with me! Even if I'm not the person to help you, I'm happy to make recommendations on a solution that will work for you. On the PodcastIf you want to simplify your health this year, I know you'll love my conversation with Rachel DeSonier from Effective Fitness for Women and the Effective Weight Loss for Moms podcast - she's a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and mom of five. Rachel reminds us of something powerful: we are the standard our children learn from. The way we model health, movement, and self-care shapes what they believe a “healthy mom” looks like. In this episode, we talk about how overwhelmed moms can realistically prioritize nutrition and exercise - even with very limited time. We also dive into:
This conversation is grounding, practical, and incredibly encouraging—especially if you’ve felt stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle. In Case You Missed ItWe are starting a NEW decluttering challenge in the Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Facebook group on Monday, January 5th. If you aren't a member of the group yet, please answer ALL membership questions (yes, even the e-mail address - you won't get the weekly newsletter twice!) Things I'm Loving Right Now✨ My decluttering/organizing tool of the week is this electronics travel organizer case my husband uses for his phone/computer cords when we travel. Stay tuned for an episode specifically about how to declutter and organize cords! (They are an issue in almost EVERY home I've worked in). ✨ My decluttering/organizing resource of the week is this article about where to donate items - although depending on where you live, I can help you find options that may not be listed here. Just hit reply and let me help! ✨ My favorite recipe of the week is this Slow Cooker Beef Stew - perfect on these cold winter days. On the journey with you, Emily P.S. Skipped to the end? No problem! This week I chatted with Rachel DeSonier about how to simplify exercise and nutrition so we can prioritize our health as busy, overwhelmed moms. |
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Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, Have you ever heard of the Great Stuff Transfer? It's when Boomer parents try to give their stuff (mostly furniture, housewares, heirlooms, etc.) to their children who either don't have the room for the items or don't want them. Perhaps you've experienced a variation of this, where you're given boxes of items from your childhood that your parents were holding onto for years. I was given all my report cards since kindergarten. :) It seems that while...
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, You can't take it anymore. The stuff is driving you CRAZY. You grab a trash bag and start rage decluttering. Nothing is safe. It HAS TO GO. That's what I call a clean sweep! 20 minutes in, and you finally feel like you're getting into a groove. Today you WILL take back your home!And then...."MOM! I need you!" Or the dog needs to go out. Or your phone starts pinging with a text message from work and you get distracted.And by the time you get back to...
Decluttering Tips and Support Dear Reader, My kids are incredibly lucky to have people in their lives who want to show their love through gift-giving. But figuring out where to put all the gifts causes a lot of stress - and can lead to clutter. How do we navigate conversations with well-meaning relatives about gifts when we're trying to declutter our homes? This week's guest, Khrystyne Jaspers, is an expert on the subject - she lives with her husband and two kids (ages 4 and 7) in a one...