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Published: April 24, 2018, 4 a.m.

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Living a responsibly sustainable life while raising a young family is definitely a challenge. Join us this week as we learn about one mom\\u2019s journey to a joyful, minimalist home.

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Our guest this week is Stephanie Seferian of Mama Minimalist.

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Stephanie lives just outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
\\nShe podcasts and blogs weekly about how the themes of minimalism, sustainability, decluttering, low-waste living and parenting intersect.

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Her podcast, The Sustainable Minimalist, features eco-friendly tips and incremental strategies for cutting through clutter as a means to more fully enjoy life's sweetest moments.

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Now, we want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click \\u201cAsk Spark Joy\\u201d to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week\\u2019s show.

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In this episode, you\\u2019ll enjoy:

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-How Stephanie decided to pursue a minimalist lifestyle after becoming a busy mom.

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-Her Three Dimensions of Minimalism: Aesthetic, Experiential, Sustainable.

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-How going down the minimalist path gave her more time to be present for her children.

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-How our tendency to buy, declutter, and buy again impacts the environment.

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-The challenges of having young children and maintaining a minimalist household.

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-How to manage the influx of gifts that come into the home.

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-Recycling old cellphones at Best Buy:
\\nBest Buy Recycling Program

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-Learn about Cellphones for Soldiers:
\\nCell Phones for Soldiers

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-The struggle of letting go of a beloved wedding dress!
\\nBrides Against Breast Cancer

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Gems:
\\n\\u201cWe are destined to being constant consumers of technology.\\u201d

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\\u201cWe had the normal parent thoughts of 'When we have a yard, things will be better. When we have a place for our daughter\\u2019s stuff, we will be more relaxed.'"

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\\u201cThere\\u2019s no one path to minimalism.\\u201d

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\\u201cIt\\u2019s about getting out and getting living.\\u201d

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\\u201cWe emphasize experiences over stuff in our home.\\u201d

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What sparks joy for Stephanie:
\\n\\u201cThe simple and often overlooked moments with my daughters and husband.\\u201d

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Parting words of wisdom:
\\n\\u201cJust take one small step toward simplification. And if it feels right, take another.\\u201d

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To connect with Stephanie, you can find her at MamaMinimalist.com
\\n@mamaminimalist on Instagram and Twitter

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The Sustainable Minimalist on Facebook:
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Listen to her podcast:
\\nSustainable Minimalist Podcast

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You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
\\nYou can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Stephanie Seferian.

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