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Kylie and I discuss her family's journey to minimalism and becoming debt free. Join me for this encouraging conversation where we discuss: -respecting our kids when we're decluttering -how minimalism benefits our kids -unconventional advice for the debt free journey -turning off our phones (to be more present) Find Kylie on Instagram Other Links: Digital Minimalism Free Minimalism Guide Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website

Join me for this special edition, bonus episode to celebrate half a million downloads of the podcast! Today I'm talking about the windy road to creative "success" by telling the story of minimal-ish (it's surely not a straight path) PLUS talking about something I don't normally talk about - Podcasting! At the end of the episode I give 5 tips for a successful podcast in case YOU have one or you're wanting to start one. I believe these are just a few things that have helped minimal-ish see the success it has. Though this isn't normal minimal-ish subject matter- I get asked about it a lot, so I decided to share with this fun bonus episode! Enjoy! Get my Podcast Launch Checklist See all of my resources for creatives. Find Desirae on Instagram

I'm so excited to share with you my conversation with Allie Casazza. She's a mom of four and decluttered her home with 3 under 3 crawling around and she's here with a life giving message for moms plus a kick in the pants conversation about taking action on the things you want to do (like, declutter, even when you have a lot of kids.) Find Allie: On her Website On Instagram Find Desirae: On her website On Instagram Show Notes Other Things We Mention Simple Morning Lists Allie's Affirmations Guide PS: Are you a podcaster or wanting to start a podcast in the future? I'm creating resources for YOU! Check out the first one (it's FREE) here. Sponsors: Prepdish: Get a free 2 week trial!  

I hope this short episode encourages you to start 2020 (and each day) by letting go of something before adding something to your list. I also talk about why January 1st isn't magical...and why it is. Links: Find Desirae on Instagram Simple Morning Lists

It was so fun to do this reflective episode and I hope it prompts you to do your own 10 things you've learned in 10 years, plus inspires you in some way.  Some other things I mention: simplemorninglists.com Episode 18 (wardrobe) Episode 20 Episode 1 Podcasting Resource Intentionally.co Desirae on Instagram Sponsors: Feals Sunbasket

Catherine and I took your questions on anything and everything under the minimalism and intentional living umbrella, and what we came up with was an episode on the beginning of minimalism, plus our favorite rooms and systems now, and a whole lot of talk on postpartum and new motherhood. We even chat about some of our favorite baby essentials. We get very real in this episode and my hope is that it will make you feel a little less alone in your journey and encourage you in some way! Questions we answered (in order) Did you have a huge edit at the beginning of minimalism? How many times have you decluttered since? What is your favorite room (decluttered) and why? What is your favorite system? What are some baby essentials? What do I actually need? Overwhelmed by all the lists and suggestions. What do you do with keepsakes from the first baby that are taking up too much space while waiting for the second? The baby baby stuff we mention: Boppy Lounger Boppy Play Mat Plain Gerber Onesies

Today on the show I’m taking you through some heart filled, purpose centered reflecting on this past year. I’ll ask you questions as we go through to help you think of a hustle free, purpose filled goal for next year (more than one of course if you’d like!). We’ll also work on starting with contentment as we move into a new year, and choose a word for the year, but make it a little more tangible to act on that word. At the end, I give you a peek into Simple Morning Lists and let you in on the five lists I make each morning to help me bring my purpose and goals to the front of my mind as I start each day. // Links // The worksheet that goes along with this episode Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram // Sponsors // Thank you to our sponsors! Their support makes Minimal-ish happen week after week! Prepdish: Get 2 weeks free at prepdish.com/minimalish Bombas: Get 20% off your first order at bombas.com/minimalish  

Today I'm talking with Expert Thrifter Kat Steck of The Junkyard Journals. Kat is passionate about conscious consumerism and the good we can do by shopping secondhand first. Today, she's giving us the why behind thrifting plus simple, effective methods for shopping secondhand without losing our minds & wasting our time. We also talk about donation centers and the best options for where we can donate our stuff. Links: Kat on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Thrifting apps are really great because they all provide referral programs and $$ off your first purchase!  Mercari: 10$ off your first purchase with the link ^(my favorite secondhand shopping app for clothes, shoes, kid stuff, etc...I even got our Ninja Coffee Bar on here last winter)  Poshmark: Great for clothing! Get 5$ credit when you sign up with an invite code - enter "desiraeendres" at sign up where it says "invite code." Thred Up: Get 10$ when you sign up with this link! Facebook Marketplace  DoneGood Simple Morning Lists  Podcast Website

Today we're talking about simplifying the holiday season, starting from the outside (our environment) and moving deeper (our schedule/ mindset). I'm bringing you a four day holiday decluttering challenge that you can start whenever you are ready plus 6 steps to simplifying the holidays and really focusing in on what truly matters to you this season! Get the Holiday Decluttering Challenge Guide Links: Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Today's Sponsor: Prepdish - get 2 weeks free!

Today we're talking about a thing that matters- the way we view ourselves. This matters for so many reasons; the way we view ourselves contributes to the fullness in which we live each day and it also sets an example for our kids. So, how in the world do we get a positive body image when impossible beauty standards bombard us? Today, I'm chatting with my friend Blake about this topic as she candidly shares her own story (and I share a bit of mine, too). Blake shares tangible, practical, and relatable ways we can choose to work towards better when it comes to the way we view ourselves each day, and I don't think you'll want to miss this! // Links // The Crappy Christian Podcast Blake's blog post on cycle syncing Blake on Instagram Chasing Slow Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website // Sponsors // Ch

I'm coming to you with a short bonus episode on one of my favorite holidays- Thanksgiving. What does the best Thanksgiving Ever include? Listen in to find out - and of course, it doesn't have anything to do with food! Get Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Simple Holidays Challenge  

This practical episode will help you shift your habits to pay off your debt for good! We talk about minimalism & finances and how to really change our habits and get on track financially. Check out my guest, Jen Smith, at the links below, including her new book full of practical advice on the topic! If you are wanting to pay down debt or reach other financial goals, this episode is for you, friend! Listen in! Links: Simple Morning Lists Pay off your Debt for Good No Spend Challenge Guide Frugal Friends Podcast Jen on Instagram Jen's Website Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Everlywell: Enter code Minimal to Get 15% off your first kit Thrive Causemetics: Get 15% off your first order If you want to support the show, check out our sponsors! Just click over, see what they do, and If their product seems useful to you, give them a try! Minimal-ish couldn't go on without them and we are grateful for their support and yours!  

Today is the first of a new monthly series on the show where I'm bringing on a co-host, Catherine Williams, to answer questions you all ask! November's topic is Minimalism and The Holidays and we got so many great questions. We covered overarching topics of holiday decor, gifts, mental health, and relationships and got to the nitty gritty details on all of these topics as much as possible! We laugh a lot & also get pretty serious about some heavy topics. I hope you enjoy this new format! If you have a topic suggest for future Q&As, email hi@desiraeendres.com Links: simplemorninglists.com (Morning Companion Journal) Catherine on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Today's Sponsors: Native: Get 20% off your first order with code MINIMALISH Prepdish: Get a 2 week free trial

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Courtney is a mom, wife, business owner & student who writes about about boundaries and healing. Today she's giving us a little boundaries 101 and empowering us to being drawing lines where we need them and building ourselves up in the process. I absolutely love her message and I know you will, too! Links: Courtney on Instagram Courtney's Blog Courtney's Boundaries Workshop Get Minimal-ish Monday Emails & get notified about Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Podcast Website Sponsors: Prepdish: Get 2 weeks free at prepdish.com/minimalish FamilyAlbum: A Free Family Photo and Video Sharing App

Today I chat with Catherine Williams, a minimalist mom & counseling professional, about how minimalism can affect our relationships (both positive & negative) and what to do when we have people close to us not on board with our lifestyle change. We also dig into the issue of gifts in a timely way (holidays right around the corner!)   Find Catherine at @theminimalcolonial  Join the launch team for Simple Morning Lists Desirae on Instagram Get a free starter guide to a Minimalish home & life Today's Sponsors: Warby Parker: Get your free at home try on Native: Get 20% off your first order - use code MINIMALISH

Today I'm coming to you solo, which I do about once a month now, on the topic of social media. This is something I've reflected with and experimented on and off with over the course of this year - how does social media fit into an intentional life and present days? My goal with this episode is to help you reflect on your own values & purpose, the current state of your social media usage, and how to align the way you use social media to your personal values.  I think we all want to be present with our people and live intentional days that we love- social media is a very prevalent thing within many of our days- so it's worth taking a look at how we're using it and what might need to change. I talk about: 3 questions to evaluate how you're currently feeling about social media Steps to take to evaluate how much you are on your phone & how make change to align that to our values A bunch of tips to help you get there! There's a free resource that contains the reflection questions and tips from this episode:

Today I chat with Amanda Anderson, author of All My Friends Have Issues all about simplifying the process of making friends in the season of motherhood. I loved this conversation as it was truly one I didn't know I needed- and I'm betting a lot of us are struggling with similar issues when it comes to finding friendship and community in any season, really. Amanda has so many insights on this topic and we really go wide and deep at the same time on the topic of friendship. I hope you enjoy the conversation and gain new confidence in finding community in your life! What we talk about: -Why friendship matters (with people in the same season and different seasons) -How to simplify the process of making friends -Inviting people into our lives -Dealing with toxic friendships well/ boundaries -Next steps with finding community -A question about race and friendship that she leaves us with at the end (Absolutely something worth noting and something to think about more deeply) Links: Amanda's Website All My F

The word productivity usually scares me away. It feels like another way I don't measure up or another way I can feel "not enough" if I don't check all the boxes. When I stumbled upon Tonya Dalton's message in her newest book JOMO, I learned that true productivity shouldn't feel like that - and it includes creating space for what you love in your days and actually enjoying your life. Much different from the message of productivity being the "always busy" image so many of us have in our heads.  Today, Tonya and I talk about: -Her new book, The Joy of Missing Out -Why the culture of busy is dangerous -What true productivity looks like -What it looks like to create whitespace in your days -Whitespace in your days with your kids -How to begin creating time for whitespace. Links for today's show: Get The Joy of Missing Out Where to find Tonya... Her website Her Facebook Her Instagram Inkwell Press Where to find Desirae... Instagram Website Facebook Join the Facebook Community Get the free guide to getti

I hope you enjoy this celebratory 50th episode and the tips on how to declutter your home FAST! Check out my online course - doors are open for 5 days - if you want to declutter your home & life with accountability and guidance! desiraeendres.com/makeroom Thank you to Today's Sponsors: Prepdish FamilyAlbum Support the show by checking out the sponsors - they help minimal-ish happen each week and we are super grateful for their support!