Motherhood Simplified

Krista Lockwood
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Welcome to Motherhood Simplified, a podcast for moms who want to declutter but don't want to become a full blown minimalist!

  1. FEB 26

    How to Garden SIMPLY this year - Nicky Schauder

    Ever dreamed of growing your own food but feel totally overwhelmed by where to start? You don’t need a huge backyard, tons of free time, or a green thumb to make it happen! In this episode, I’m talking with Nikki Schauderabout permaculture gardening—a simple, sustainable way to grow food that actually gets easier over time. We’re diving into: What permaculture really means (spoiler: it’s just smart, low-maintenance gardening!) Why gardening can simplify your life instead of adding more to your plate How to start small—even if you don’t have a yard! Nicky and her family didn't! The best beginner-friendly crops (so you actually enjoy your harvest) How permaculture makes gardening easier year after year Resources & Links from the Episode:📖 Join the Grow-It-Yourself (GIY) Program – Get step-by-step guidance, expert mentorship, and a supportive gardening community 📩 Join the Motherhood Simplified Newsletter – Get weekly decluttering tips, simple living strategies, and encouragement straight to your inbox. 🎧 Listen Now and start your journey toward a low-maintenance, homegrown food system today!

    35 min

  2. JAN 22

    Kendra Fitzgerald | Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Specialist

    In this episode, we sit down with Kendra Fitzgerald, prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise specialist and creator of Devoted Mamas, to explore practical, accessible ways to support your body during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. Kendra shares her expert insights on the importance of core and pelvic floor health, overcoming compensation patterns, and simplifying your recovery through micro-movements that make a big impact. If you’ve ever felt like your body needs a reset after pregnancy or wondered how to navigate recovery effectively, this episode is for you. Kendra’s approach is practical, empowering, and designed to fit seamlessly into the busy lives of moms. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Who is Kendra Fitzgerald? Kendra’s background as a prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise specialist.The inspiration behind creating Devoted Mamas. Understanding Postpartum Recovery: The importance of core and pelvic floor health during pregnancy and postpartum.Common compensation patterns and how to address them. Bridging the Gap in Postpartum Care: Why traditional postpartum care often falls short.How Kendra’s programs provide accessible, at-home solutions for moms. Practical Tips for Pregnancy and Postpartum: Micro-movements that make a big difference.How to prepare your body for childbirth with intentional breathing and positioning. The Devoted Mamas Membership: An all-in-one program for pregnancy, childbirth preparation, and postpartum recovery.Why moms love the membership’s flexibility and simplicity. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Devoted Mamas Membership:Learn more and sign up here.Free Masterclasses by Devoted Mamas:Download your free masterclass today.Kendra Fitzgerald on YouTube:Subscribe to Kendra Fitzgerald Yoga for free tips and resources.Follow on Instagram:@DevotedMamas for daily inspiration. Why This Episode Matters: Pregnancy and postpartum recovery don’t have to feel overwhelming or isolating. Kendra Fitzgerald’s simple, science-backed approach empowers moms to take control of their recovery and move through motherhood with confidence. Don’t Miss This Episode If You: Are pregnant and want to prepare your body for childbirth.Are postpartum and want to strengthen your core and pelvic floor.Are years postpartum and looking to resolve lingering issues like diastasis recti or back pain. Connect with Motherhood Simplified: Join the Community: Motherhood Simplified Facebook GroupFollow on Instagram: @Motherhood_Simplified Subscribe & Review: If you loved this episode, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes! Your support helps us reach more moms who want to declutter and simplify their motherhood journeys.

    31 min

  3. 09/24/2024

    What does the Bark App do?

    As a parent, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting your kids in the digital world. That’s where the Bark app comes in. In this post, I’ll walk you through what the Bark app is, what it can do for your family, and how it can be used to create a safe and secure online environment for your kids. Want to try the Bark App? https://barkparentalcontrols.pxf.io/c/5160003/2153860/17000 ► 💻 GET THE BEST DECLUTTERING COURSES FOR MOMS: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/11 » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decluttering-simplified-2024 ► 🌟 JOIN OUR FAMILY: » YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@motherhoodsimplifiedinc » INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/motherhood_simplified » BLOG: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/blog » FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherhood_simplified ► 💻 READ THE BLOG POST: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/clear-clutter-from-your-home/ __________ ► 📋 FREE 30-PAGE DECLUTTERING CHECKLIST: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/not ► 🌱 FREE DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE: » Sign up here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ghost ►💰FREE DIY DECLUTTERING PLAN: » Grab here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/DIY __________ ► 💻 MORE BLOG POSTS TO READ: » Declutter Your Home In 5 Simple Steps https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutter-your-home-in-5-steps/ » How to Stop Buying Clutter https://motherhoodsimplified.com/stop-buying-clutter/ » Responsible Decluttering: An Honest Conversation About Goodwill https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/ ► 🍿 MORE RELATED VIDEOS: » Bark Phone Monitoring Vs Management: • https://youtu.be/fkoDy5Ak_Dk » Best Parental Control App: Bark App Review: • https://youtu.be/ykAiNzzr4dA __________ ► FAVORITE RECOMMENDATIONS Online Therapy - https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=4059 Bark parental control app for kids https://barkparentalcontrols.pxf.io/c/5160003/2153860/17000 __________ ABOUT MOTHERHOOD SIMPLIFIED I’m a mom just like you who has decluttered her entire home. I have 5 children, have lived all over the US with them (Alaska, Florida, Idaho, SoCal, the midwest) and I have been clutter free for more than a decade - and have STAYED clutter free! I don’t teach decluttering in theory, and I will never ask you to do something in your home that I have not done myself. All the tips and strategies you find in this course have worked for thousands of other moms. I’m here to help you find that sweet spot of having enough, but not too much, so you can feel less stressed in your home. Love, Krista

    10 min

  4. 09/23/2024

    My 7 Day Family Meal Plan

    Meal planning for a big family doesn’t have to be overwhelming! In this video, I’m sharing my tried-and-true system for meal planning that has made feeding my family of seven (yes, seven!) so much easier. 🙌 I’ll break down how I plan dinners, breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for the week, and how I organize my grocery trips to save time and money. I even include a sample 7-day meal plan you can try today! 🍽️ ✨ In this video, I cover: 0:00 Intro 1:30 How I plan 7 dinners for the week 3:45 My approach to easy weekday breakfasts 5:00 Packing lunches for my kids 6:15 Why snacks are key (and how I keep them healthy) 8:00 My grocery store strategy (and why I shop at 2-3 places) 10:30 How decluttering helps me dedicate time to meal planning 12:00 Sample 7-day meal plan 14:00 Final tips + how to get started! 👇 Check out my full blog post here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/7-day-family-meal-plan/ Want to simplify your home so you can meal plan without the stress? Grab my 11-course decluttering bundle https://motherhoodsimplified.com/11 ► 💻 GET THE BEST DECLUTTERING COURSES FOR MOMS: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/11 » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decluttering-simplified-2024 ► 🌟 JOIN OUR FAMILY: » YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@motherhoodsimplified » INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/motherhood_simplified » BLOG: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/blog ► 💻 READ THE BLOG POST: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/blog _________ ► 📋 FREE 30-PAGE DECLUTTERING CHECKLIST: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/not ► 🌱 FREE DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE: » Sign up here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ghost ►💰FREE DIY DECLUTTERING PLAN: » Grab here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/DIY __________ ► 💻 MORE BLOG POSTS TO READ: » Throwing Away Everything I Own Made Me A Great Mom https://motherhoodsimplified.com/throwing-everything-i-own-away/ » 3 Ways I Help My Kids Declutter https://motherhoodsimplified.com/3-ways-i-help-my-kids-declutter/ » Responsible Decluttering: An Honest Conversation About Goodwill https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/ ► FAVORITE RECOMMENDATIONS Online Therapy -https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=4059 Bark parental control app for kids https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY __________ ABOUT MOTHERHOOD SIMPLIFIED I’m a mom just like you who has decluttered her entire home. I have 5 children, have lived all over the US with them (Alaska, Florida, Idaho, SoCal, the midwest) and I have been clutter free for more than a decade - and have STAYED clutter free! I don’t teach decluttering in theory, and I will never ask you to do something in your home that I have not done myself. All the tips and strategies you find in this course have worked for thousands of other moms. I’m here to help you find that sweet spot of having enough, but not too much, so you can feel less stressed in your home. Love, Krista

    18 min

  5. 09/11/2024

    Best Parental Control App - Bark App Review

    Here’s how I use Bark with my own kids and why it’s been such a game changer: (try bark right here https://barkparentalcontrols.pxf.io/c/5160003/2153860/17000) Comprehensive Monitoring: Bark monitors texts, emails, YouTube, and even 30+ social media platforms. But the best part? It flags potential issues like cyberbullying, inappropriate content, online predators, or signs of depression or anxiety. I can’t tell you how relieved I was when Bark caught a concerning text exchange before it became a bigger issue. Yes, you can monitor kids text messages, with a degree of privacy for them. Custom Alerts: This is where the app shines for moms who don’t have time to micromanage every app or conversation. Bark sends you a notification only if something needs your attention. That means I don’t have to waste time scrolling through endless messages or posts—it’s already done for me! Balance Between Safety and Privacy: One thing I’m always conscious of is how I approach my kids’ privacy. I want them to have freedom, but I also want to protect them. Bark strikes the perfect balance by not spying on every detail but giving me enough insight when something’s off. It helps create trust between you and your kids, so they don’t feel like you’re constantly “big brother-ing” their every move. In my opinion Bark is much better than Qustudio or Famisafe based on how dedicated they are to keeping kids safe online. What kind of phone is a Bark Phone? In short, it's an Android. The longer version you can find here. https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY ► 💻 TRY BARK NOW » https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY » USE CODE SIMPLIFY ► 🌟 JOIN OUR FAMILY: » YOUTUBE: / @motherhoodsimplifiedinc » INSTAGRAM: / https://instagram.com/motherhood_simplified » BLOG: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/blog » FACEBOOK: / https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427 ► 💻 READ THE BLOG POST: » what Bark Monitors: https://www.bark.us/what-bark-monitors/ » How Bark Works https://www.bark.us/how/ __________ ► 📋 FREE 30-PAGE DECLUTTERING CHECKLIST: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/not ► 🌱 FREE DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE: » Sign up here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ghost ►💰FREE DIY DECLUTTERING PLAN: » Grab here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/DIY __________ ► 💻 MORE BLOG POSTS TO READ: » Declutter Your Home In 5 Simple Steps https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decl... » How to Stop Buying Clutter https://motherhoodsimplified.com/stop... » Responsible Decluttering: An Honest Conversation About Goodwill https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radi... ► 🍿 MORE RELATED VIDEOS: » Ghost Your Clutter Playlist: • • ghost your clutter day 1 2022 » Clear Your Clutter Playlist: • • challenge day one final » Clutter Chronicles Playlist: • • Clutter Chronicles Leah __________ ► FAVORITE RECOMMENDATIONS Online Therapy - https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/af... Bark parental control app for kids https://barkparentalcontrols.pxf.io/c/5160003/2153860/17000 __________ ABOUT MOTHERHOOD SIMPLIFIED I’m a mom just like you who has decluttered her entire home. I have 5 children, have lived all over the US with them (Alaska, Florida, Idaho, SoCal, the midwest) and I have been clutter free for more than a decade - and have STAYED clutter free! I don’t teach decluttering in theory, and I will never ask you to do something in your home that I have not done myself. All the tips and strategies you find in this course have worked for thousands of other...

    17 min

  6. 09/10/2024

    Throwing everything I own away

    Now, I know that phrase, “throwing everything I own away,” can sound a little drastic. But I’m here to tell you that in 2013, as a family of five, we did exactly that. We packed up a single suitcase for each of us and moved from Alaska to Florida, leaving behind all the clutter. It was a monumental shift for my family, one that I had no idea would lead to such profound mental health benefits. Let me walk you through how we did it, why we did it, and what it changed for me, especially as a mom. ► 💻ONE OF THE VERY FIRST THINGS I DID AFTER I DECLUTTERED WAS START THERAPY. HERE'S A GREAT ONLINE COUNSELING TO TRY: https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=4059 There are a lot of online therapy platforms out there, and this one I trust. I will be completing an online-therapy.com review shortly, and doing it in comparison to my betterhelp review. It's hard to find an online counselor you can trust, and I know recommendations like this can be really helpful. Therapy online has become very normal, and useful, especially for moms. ► 💻 GET THE BEST DECLUTTERING COURSES FOR MOMS: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/11 » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decluttering-simplified-2024 ► 🌟 JOIN OUR FAMILY: » YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@motherhoodsimplifiedinc » INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/motherhood_simplified » BLOG: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/blog » FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427 ► 💻 READ THE BLOG POST: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/throwing-everything-i-own-away __________ ► 📋 FREE 30-PAGE DECLUTTERING CHECKLIST: » https://motherhoodsimplified.com/not ► 🌱 FREE DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE: » Sign up here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ghost ►💰FREE DIY DECLUTTERING PLAN: » Grab here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/DIY __________ ► 💻 MORE BLOG POSTS TO READ: » Declutter Your Home In 5 Simple Steps https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutter-your-home-in-5-steps/ » How to Stop Buying Clutter https://motherhoodsimplified.com/stop-buying-clutter/ » Responsible Decluttering: An Honest Conversation About Goodwill https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/ ► 🍿 MORE RELATED VIDEOS: » Ghost Your Clutter Playlist: • https://youtu.be/Eqv6Z9uyLag?si=YshR9p6ZJKdYLhnc » Clear Your Clutter Playlist: • https://youtu.be/QRs5TbOUmLY?si=nyQfp8a6FQVImDl5 » Clutter Chronicles Playlist: • https://youtu.be/-dkva4_7srM?si=MoP_OmUSglkH91jc __________ ► FAVORITE RECOMMENDATIONS Online Therapy - https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=4059 Bark parental control app for kids https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY __________ ABOUT MOTHERHOOD SIMPLIFIED I’m a mom just like you who has decluttered her entire home. I have 5 children, have lived all over the US with them (Alaska, Florida, Idaho, SoCal, the midwest) and I have been clutter free for more than a decade - and have STAYED clutter free! I don’t teach decluttering in theory, and I will never ask you to do something in your home that I have not done myself. All the tips and strategies you find in this course have worked for thousands of other moms. I’m here to help you find that sweet spot of having enough, but not too much, so you can feel less stressed in your home. Love, Krista __________ NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links; these links allow you to find the items...

    21 min

  7. 03/26/2024

    Clutter Chronicles: Erica declutters again after having another baby!

    Join the April 2024 decluttering challenge Get into Decluttering Simplified

    29 min

  8. 02/27/2024

    Simplifying dishes & dish routines - listener question!

    Don't forget to submit your voice note here to get your question answered! Or submit a written question here! Join the Motherhood Simplified Group Here Follow me on IG and give us your best advice! Decluttering Simplified Listen in as I share my ever-evolving journey with daily household chores, specifically the dishwashing routine that has shifted to accommodate my family's current work-from-home and schooling dynamic. I explore how life's different seasons demand flexibility in our routines, and I'll walk you through our current dish cycle which includes a nightly reset by my diligent 12-year-old son, a strategic midday run, and my morning unloading ritual. I also stress the importance of having a manageable number of dishes to keep the kitchen chaos at bay and how sustainable practices can be achieved through self-correcting habits, such as avoiding disposable paper plates. Moving from the kitchen to the entryway, I offer insights on organizing shoes and beauty products, especially for those with large families. You'll get a glimpse into my personal approach to managing footwear for my family of six, where each person is allocated a daily pair and a seasonal pair to minimize clutter. I also talk about how we handle the allure of adorable, non-essential shoes for the little ones, balancing indulgences with spatial and financial realities. For more tailored solutions, I highlight the creative ideas from the Motherhood Simplified group, underlining the benefits of intentional purchases and storage solutions. Tune in for these practical tips that could revolutionize the way you manage your household's daily grind.

    18 min
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Welcome to Motherhood Simplified, a podcast for moms who want to declutter but don't want to become a full blown minimalist!

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  • Creator
    Krista Lockwood
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    280
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Krista Lockwood
  • Show Website
    Motherhood Simplified

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