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How to Get Your Family to Tidy Without Nagging (Ep 334)

I was tired of being the only one who noticed the mess and the only one who asked for help. Here's what changed in our house, plus 3 steps to hand off the nightly reset starting tonight.

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The Decluttering Method I Gave Up On After 6 Weeks & 42 Boxes (Ep 333)

Six weeks, 42 boxes, and the decluttering method I gave up on. Here is what my family actually did, and the thing I was really after the whole time.

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Tiny Steps Out of Brutal Mom Burnout with Megan Caldwell (Ep 332)

Megan Caldwell, mom of three and two-time burnout survivor, shares why balance is BS and the tiny steps that help busy moms feel calm at home again.

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October Holiday Prep: 4 Ways to Make December Feel Calm (Ep 331)

Thanksgiving is six weeks away and Christmas is ten. Here are four things to do in October so December feels calm and cozy instead of frantic.

The 4 Jobs We Call "Cleaning" and Why That's the Problem (Ep 330)

Standing in a kitchen with three bathrooms to keep up with, I realized I had been treating four different jobs like one. Here is how to tell them apart and stop feeling like you failed.

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The 3 House Rules I'm Setting Before This House Fills Up (Ep 329)

Willpower runs out exactly when you need it, so I set house rules instead. Three if this, then that rules for the no, the surface, and the maybe, from our first two weeks in a new house.

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My Family Is Running a Decluttering Experiment (Ep 328)

We moved in five nights ago and every box is still sitting here. My husband, my daughter, and I are each unpacking a completely different way. Here is the experiment, and how to try it without moving.

The Clutter Wasn't in My House (Ep 327)

Our landlord is selling our dream rental, and I thought packing would be the hardest part. It wasn't. Here are six mindset shifts from nine hard weeks, and why none of them are about my stuff.

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This Japanese Concept Changed How I See Clutter with Amy Nesbitt (Ep 326)

My clutter threshold broke this year. Amy Nesbitt shares four Japanese concepts that are helping me make room again: Ikigai, Ma, Kaizen, and Kintsugi. ##

How "Would I Unpack This?" Changes Decluttering Forever (Ep 325)

Moving makes you ruthless, but you don't have to move to get the benefit. One question flips your default from keeping everything to choosing what actually earns a spot in your home.

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5 Ways to Donate Smarter Without Fueling the Landfill (Ep 324)

If you're decluttering the chances are that there is a bag in your trunk right now, isn't there? You did the hard part. You went through the closet, you made a hundred decisions in a row, you got everything bagged up and loaded in the car. And then you drove past the donation center. Twice. The problem is that there are two decisions inside every declutter, and almost nobody warns you about the second one. In Episode 324, Deanna is answering this question in real time. Her house is selling, her family is moving, and she is decluttering 500 items right now while her husband recovers from back surgery. Some of it is going to Buy Nothing. Some of it is going on Vinted. Some of it is going in the trash. None of it is happening perfectly, but it is happening. She is also going to tell you the truth about where donated items actually end up, because she thinks you can handle it, and because knowing is going to make you feel better instead of worse. In this episode: The two decisions inside every declutter, and which one stalls you out What percentage of your donations actually make it onto a thrift store shelf Where the rest of it goes, including the millions of garments that arrive regularly in Ghana How to tell in 30 seconds whether a parking lot donation bin belongs to a real charity The 1938 labor law behind the unease people feel about big box thrift chains, and how to research your own local one in two minutes Why the guilt you are carrying is not keeping a single item out of a landfill The donation Deanna found while volunteering that made her want to throw her hands up Five places your decluttered stuff can go, ranked in the order you should try them The new Target Textile Drop Spot that takes stained and torn clothing in every California store Where to send shoes, makeup empties, electronics, and batteries Full permission to throw away actual garbage Why we need a lot of people doing this imperfectly instead of a few people doing it perfectly FREE RESOURCE: The Guilt-Free Exit Plan One page that tells you where anything goes, a short vetted list instead of forty links, and the 30 second donation bin check. Comment the word TRUNK on Instagram to get it, or grab it here. LEARN MORE Show notes and free resource: wannabeclutterfree.com/324 The 19 for $19 Ultimate Decluttering Bundle: wannabeclutterfree.com Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. CONNECT Instagram: @wannabeclutterfree LISTEN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wannabe-clutter-free-declutter-simplify-find-freedom/id1485473251 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ATUIVONi0kyoVUKOQV4OT?si=f555de5388164b10 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wannabeclutterfree Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Vinted: https://www.vinted.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 12 Minute Method That Quiets Any Room with Myquillyn Smith

Myquillyn Smith says your house isn't cluttered, it's loud. We talk about her House Hushing method, why homes fill up to fit the space, and how to quiet a room in about 12 minutes without getting rid of a thing.

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The 20 Day Declutter Plan I Never Wanted to Make (Ep 322)

Our landlord is selling. My husband is in surgery. My mom is in chemo. So I am giving myself 20 days to declutter everything I own. This was not my idea, and I would love for you to do it with me.

How to Reclaim Time and Live Clutter Free with Megan Sumrell (Ep 321)

Time expert Megan Sumrell joins Deanna to show how reclaiming your time is the missing piece of living clutter free, and where to start this week.

5 Steps to Stop Being Your Family's Human Calendar (Ep 320)

Tired of being the only one in your house who knows what is happening? A family command center fixes that. Here are the five steps to set one up, physical or digital, before the school year swallows you.

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Why Your Routines Never Stick & The 3-Word Fix with Monica Packer (Ep 319)

Do you struggle with routines ? Habit coach Monica Packer explains why almost every habit book was built for a life that looks nothing like yours, and how to build habits that actually stick.

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How a 5 Minute Daily Tidy Beats One Big Weekend Declutter (Ep 318)

If a big weekend declutter has failed you in the past, you are not alone. I’m breaking down the Zeigarnik effect, decision fatigue, and task initiation aversion, and teaching you the 5-minute Lightning Tidy that gets you a tidy home the easy way.

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The Shocking Reason Your Home is Cluttered & the 30-Day Fix with Ashlee Piper (Ep 317)

Your kid won't get rid of anything. Dana K. White is here to change that. She shares her container concept and No Mess process for decluttering with kids without the power struggles, the guilt, or the tears.

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The Hidden Digital Clutter Draining Your Day and the 15-Minute Fix (Ep 316)

You can have a perfectly clean house and still feel buried. It’s not in your head, it IS your head. Calendar clutter is real, and today I’m giving you the system to finally clear it.

How to Declutter With Kids Without the Power Struggles with Dana K. White (Ep 315)

Your kid won't get rid of anything. Dana K. White is here to change that. She shares her container concept and No Mess process for decluttering with kids without the power struggles, the guilt, or the tears.