It's okay to say no to the invite to the friend who sucks the energy right out of you or to the

friendship that feels like it's one-sided. Like you're always showing up for them and they

aren't showing up for you. That is entirely okay. Hey guys, it's Jamie Scrimger here, second wife,

stepmom of three and mum of one. And you're listening to

my podcast where we talk about all things motherhood, stepmotherhood, and living a kick-ass life.

If you're ready for raw and real conversations and are striving to live your very best life,

then you are in the right place. Every week, I'll provide you with tips and strategies and

mindset shifts to inspire you to live your own version of a kick-ass life. We'll bring you

along as I create my own. Hello, hello, welcome back to the podcast. So, full disclosure here, this is probably the least prepared I have

ever been for a podcast episode, which is actually quite fitting because this week I'm talking

about what I'm doing to declutter my life. I'm sitting here recording the episode on my

stepdaughter's bed and I am hoping and praying that my other daughter and or the dog don't come storming in.

So cross your fingers for me on that one.

We are going to try to get this recorded so that we can get back to enjoying the last few days of summer break because that's where we're at

right now. But the day that this podcast is going to be released is going to be the first week

back for the kids. So I don't know about you, but I really feel like back to school time is pretty much mom's new year.

I'm just, every year I'm all about figuring out ways to do things better, to get organized.

I love routine.

I love structure.

And, you know, if you've been following along, you know that I love a good regroup and New Year's

resolution.

So it doesn't really

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