What if keeping your home clutter-free didn’t require a weekend marathon… just one minute?

This week, we’re ditching the pressure to “go big” and embracing the power of micro-habits. I’m walking you through 5 tiny-but-mighty strategies you can use right now to simplify your space—even on the busiest, messiest summer days.

Whether you’re juggling beach bags, snack wrappers, or just the mental clutter of a full calendar, these 1-minute habits are about to become your new secret weapon.
No stress. No perfection. Just progress.

• My go-to 1-minute reset for mess magnet zones (looking at you, kitchen counter)
• How to sneak in decluttering “audits” while living your everyday life
• A surprisingly fun trick that turns the date into your decluttering goal
• The reason donation bags never leave your trunk—and how to fix it
• The OHIO principle (a clutter-free rule that takes less time than scrolling IG)
• A daily mindset question that’ll change how you show up in your home

Because decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
These habits don’t require a big chunk of time or mental energy—they work with your real life, not against it.

And when they stack up? Total game-changer.

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If this episode made you breathe a little easier, send it to a friend who’s in declutter mode this summer. One share = one less overwhelmed mama.

And hey—your home doesn’t need to be spotless.
It just needs a system that supports the season you’re in.

You’ve got this.
One minute at a time.
Ready, Set, Simplify.

Because sometimes even a decluttered home can feel like… too much.

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So you’ve KonMari’d your closet, donated the baby gear, and finally tamed the junk drawer.
Your home looks… decluttered.
But your nervous system? Still on edge.

If you’ve ever walked into your kid’s room and felt like the Legos might actually swallow you whole, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

In this real-talk episode, I break down why a home with less stuff can still feel overstimulating—and what to do when your outer space doesn’t match your inner peace.

• Why visual clutter isn’t the only kind of clutter messing with your calm

• The difference between “expected mess” vs. true clutter—and why it matters

• How to navigate the tension between your needs and real life with kids (without guilt)

• Simple questions to help you decide what’s worth addressing—and what’s just part of the season you’re in

• My honest response to a listener who decluttered and still feels overwhelmed

• The reframe that will help you stop gaslighting yourself for being “too sensitive”

• Real-life examples of how to reset overstimulating spaces (without tossing everything)

• What to do when your minimalist values clash with plastic toys, busy schedules, and motherhood

You don’t want less stuff. You want less nervous system activation.
And that’s a completely valid goal.

So let’s shift the conversation from “how much is too much” to:
→ What supports your peace?
→ What disrupts your calm?
→ And how can you build rhythms that honor both your family and your own capacity?

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See you next week, friend.
Ready, Set, Simplify.

Packing light shouldn’t feel like rocket science… or like you’re prepping for the runway.
This week, I’m walking you through my exact minimalist travel system—no overpacking, no stress, and zero suitcase regrets.

👕👖☀️What if you could pack less and actually feel more like yourself on your next trip?
Whether you’re hitting the road for a weekend getaway or jetting off on an overseas adventure, this episode is your permission slip to ditch the “what-if” items and build a travel wardrobe that works hard for you.

I’ll share my go-to 5/4/3/2/1 packing formula, the truth about “aspirational outfits,” and the one mindset shift that changed how I travel forever.

• How to avoid overpacking by planning for the real you, not the vacation fantasy version of you
• The 5/4/3/2/1 minimalist packing formula that simplifies everything
• Why “just in case” items = clutter in disguise
• The color palette hack that makes mix-and-matching effortless
• My favorite fabrics for wrinkle-free travel that don’t scream “tourist”
• One thing to do before zipping your suitcase that will save your sanity later

• The unexpected reason we overpack—and how to quiet that clutter voice

• Why breathable, layerable pieces are your vacation MVPs

• How snapping outfit photos before your trip becomes your secret weapon

• What to pack instead of extra outfits (hint: it smells amazing and saves your back)

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You don’t need more outfits to have more fun.
You just need space for what matters.

Ready, Set, Simplify.