Wannabe Minimalist Show Deanna Yates of WannabeClutterFree.com

In the private Facebook group, a member recently asked about how to let go of the need to find the perfect recipient for the items she is decluttering. This has become a road block for her and is keeping her from letting go of her stuff and enjoying the benefits of a clutter free life.
And if there is one thing I know, it’s that when one person has a question, others do too.
They might ask it in a slightly different way, but the question is still there. Perhaps you’ve dealt with the guilt of letting something go in the past because it was expensive. Or maybe you want to make sure your donation doesn't end up in the landfill. Or perhaps you have a sentimental attachment to something and while you no longer want the item in your home you still care what happens to it.
The way it generally comes up is that you want your stuff to go to a good home…whatever that means.
This week’s podcast episode starts with a look at a few reasons behind why we feel this way and then gives you 4 ways to take action and start making those donations.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also cover:
What is the helper’s high and how it affects donatingA little known tip for success when giving to a Buy Nothing Group4 ways to find the right person to give toMy favorite hack for avoiding Buyer’s RemorseA simple shopping tip to stave off clutter in the first place
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes (including links to all the statistic sources) at wannabeclutterfree.com/146
The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Tidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Do you struggle with getting your kids to eat their veggies? Would you consider them picky eaters who only want to eat a few “kid-friendly” things?
This is a common struggle with parents and can be extremely stressful when all you want is to do for your kids is nurture, care for them, and help them grow up to be strong and healthy.
My guest this week on Wannabe Minimalist is well versed in helping parents bring magic and fun back to the table and make dinnertime a pleasant experience for the whole family.
Dr. Sam Goldman supports parents in their dream of helping their child have a happy and healthy relationship with food. Because when children have feeding challenges and just won’t eat, parents are often left feeling lost, concerned, and like they’re doing a bad job.
Through her 10 years of experience as an occupational therapist, she has seen first-hand how these eating difficulties not only affected a child’s health but their family dynamics.
In her business she teaches parents how to create peaceful, no-pressure mealtimes where you can spend time connecting with your family instead of focusing on food battles snd how to help your child overcome “sensory issues” at the table so they can start exploring and trying new foods.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
What food rules you should ditchTips for getting your kids in he kitchenWhat you can do make kids interested in meal timeHow a cluttered kitchen can affect our sensory processesFun ways to encourage kids to play with their food without the mess
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/145
Sam's Website
Follow Sam on Instagram
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!


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Decluttering can be difficult and when you add in family and all the things life throws at you, it’s no wonder so many questions come up on your journey.
Are you doing the right things? How can you get others to buy less too? What do you do when your kids don’t pick up after themselves?
And since I hear these questions pretty often, I wanted to do another Q & A episode to help you all out. Because if there’s anything I know it’s that we are never alone when we have questions about something. If you are wondering and asking someone else is wondering about those things too.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will cover:
How to get your kids to pick up after themselvesTips for dealing with baby gearWays to talk to grandparents about buy too muchDifferent approaches to clean up with kidsCleaning out your family home
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes (including links to all the statistic sources) at wannabeclutterfree.com/144
Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
Episode 100 - Another Q&A episode
The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Tidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!


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In our time crunched lives as moms, we can get caught up in the cycle of guilt because we have high standards and even higher expectations. This is especially true when it comes to decluttering and organizing our homes.
On today’s show I’m chatting with Kori Tomelden, a woman working to minimize and organizing as an ADHD and autistic mom. It’s a new topic that I have not discussed on the show so I was excited to have Kori on and learn from her life and perspective.
I have often had listeners ask me about decluttering with ADHD and while I can speak to decluttering and organizing in a very distracting world where we feel like we’re being pulling in a hundred different directions at once, I felt I needed to have an expert in the field come on to talk more about their experiences so I am delighted Kori reached out to me about being a guest.
We had a wonderful conversation and I appreciate her being patient with me as we had some technical difficulties while recording. I am hoping you do not notice them, but let me just say she is a very gracious guest.
Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family with her partner Kyle.
Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted.
A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares neurodivergent family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
Kori’s tips for time crunched momsIdeas for transitioning to a new schedule when you’re already overwhelmedHow Kori overcame her misdiagnosis as a teenagerWhy a broken routine can be a good thingWays to use your 5-minute moments to their fullestHow to stop the mom guilt cycle with reasonable expectations
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/143
Kori's Website
Follow Kori on Instagram
Subscribe to Kori on YouTube
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!


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Most of us function everyday following habits, routines, and systems whether we realize it or not. You probably have a system for getting ready in the morning, a system for getting the kids to school, a system for grocery shopping...the list goes on and on.
But what happens when that system stops working or we try to start a new routine? Maybe the kids have grown and the morning routine doesn't work like it used to. Or maybe you've just moved to a new house and nothing seems to be in its rightful place. Or maybe you’re ready to finally declutter and organize your home.
Whatever the reason, when we start new habits, routines, or systems, there are likely to be some hiccups along the way. Here are a few tips to not just help you implement a new system in your home, but to be successful with it.
This episode of Wannabe Minimalist will also help you discover:
6 ways you can be successful with a new routineWhat to do if and when you mess upWhy it’s imperative to ask your family for inputThe 2 simple strategies I use to resist temptationHow gratitude connects to your goals and new habits
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes (including links to all the statistic sources) at wannabeclutterfree.com/142
Episode 138 - Creative Ideas for Getting Your Family on Board with Decluttering
The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Tidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!


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The nursery rhyme says, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. And whether you followed that path or not, there was never any mention of money in the equation.
However, as any adult knows, money and how we spend it plays a big roll in our lives. By the time we settle down and start our families, we’re lucky if we have a few years of earning under our belts.
We’ve learned how to tell the difference between our wants and our needs and we understand that if we buy the newest gadget on the market, it might affect our budget more than we’d like.
But, often when we become parents (and our sleep schedule takes a beating) we can struggle to get our bearings. This can lead to the budget getting tossed to the wayside as we strive to provide the best upbringing to the newest addition to the family.
My guest this week on Wannabe Minimalist is well versed in helping new parents during this new phase of their lives.
As a financial coach, Sarah helps families with the transition to parenthood. Her approach is focused on aligning your spending with your values, ensuring that your money is helping you live the life you want, and building a strong foundation for your family.
As a mom to 2 young girls, she enjoys helping parents feel more of a sense of control during this phase of chaos and sleep deprivation.
I loved how much our conversation uncovered the connection between our money and our stuff and why it’s so important to use your values when it comes to managing both.
This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:
The difference between a financial coach and a financial advisorWhy we really spend more money when we become new parentsHow to get over “bad” purchasing decisionsTips to help your children navigate impulse purchasesEasy ways to bridge the money conversation with your kids
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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):
Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/141
Sarah’s Website
Tidy Home Academy - This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.
The Home Systems Power Pack - A digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!
Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Subscribe & Review
Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.
And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!


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