161. Decluttering Before the Holidays + How to Have a Minimalist Christmas | Dawn of The Minimal Mom
The joy of giving and receiving gifts is such a beautiful part of Christmas, but this time of year can quickly leave our homes overflowing with clutter.\xa0 Dawn of The Minimal Mom joined me earlier this year on the podcast to chat about decluttering and minimalism, and you all loved our conversation, so I knew this topic would be a perfect opportunity for Dawn to join me on the podcast again!\xa0 We chat about making Christmas fun and exciting for our families without getting caught up in the accumulation of stuff.\xa0 But don\u2019t let the word \u201cminimal\u201d fool you; this discussion is less about how minimally decorated our homes look and more about how truly peaceful our homes feel.\xa0 If you are ready to embrace the upcoming holiday season without the stress and overwhelm, this conversation is for you!\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n The secret to making your home feel festive for Christmas without going overboard\n\n How minimalism benefits everyone in the home\n\n How you know it\u2019s time to get rid of a certain toy\n\n Giving our kids the lifelong skill of learning how to manage their stuff\n\n Preparing your family for Christmas so you don\u2019t end up drowning in clutter\n\n Why our kids\u2019 view of stuff is different than past generations\n\n Shifting our mindset around what makes Christmas truly meaningful\n\n Helping our kids through comparison and disappointment at Christmas\n\n Inspiration for family experiences that can make the holidays memorable\n\n How to navigate receiving gifts that you don\u2019t want to keep in your home\n\n Number one strategy for staying on top of clutter around the holidays\n\n How to know if you have too much stuff\n\n\nView full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nTOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com\n\nBLOGGING SUCCESS MASTERCLASS | Visit bit.ly/FarmhouseBloggingSchool\n\nAMERICAN BLOSSOM LINENS | Use code BOONE22 at AmericanBlossmLinens.com\n\nRESOURCES MENTIONED\n\nDecluttering by Faith by Dawn Madsen and Diana Kokku\n\nDawn\u2019s interview with Dr. John Deloney about the link between anxiety and clutter\n\nCONNECT\n\nDawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!