Q+A: “I can’t say no to free” & getting kids to help

The Minimal Mom

Dawn Madsen

Self-improvement, Education:how To, Education, How To

4.8 • 743 Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Do you want to involve your kids in decluttering but have trouble figuring out how? Have you ever shared your excitement over living with less only to be told, “good for you, but I could never!” Do you find it nearly impossible to say, "no" something free? Listen in as Dawn answers real questions from her listeners and helps navigate some of the sticky situations that can come up when decluttering. Want to record a decluttering question? You can do so here: https://sayhi.chat/MinimalMomIN THIS EPISODE: - how to get kids on board with cleaning - dealing with guilt of, “good for you, but I could never” - when you just can’t say no to free - how to keep pushing through the layers of declutteringWelcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind following? It helps podcast apps recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn

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0:00.0	The only question that I have is how you get your kids to help clean up.
0:06.0	We've always felt that simpler is better and we've worked really hard to declutter and simplify.
0:11.9	But with that, there's something that I just totally didn't expect.
0:15.5	I feel a little bit guilty.
0:19.2	I find myself not being able to say no to that free pen, free hand sanitizer,
0:26.4	free new shopping bag.
0:29.8	Welcome to the Minimal Mom podcast, where simplicity meets inspiration on your journey to a
0:35.6	clutter-free and intentional life. Join us each week as we
0:39.3	dive into practical tips, real-life stories, and expert interviews to guide you through the art of
0:45.1	decluttering, intentional living, and finding joy in the simple moments. Whether you're a season
0:50.6	minimalist or just starting your journey, We're here to help you create a
0:54.6	life with less stuff and more meaning. Let's declutter our homes, minds, and lives together.
1:01.3	This is the Minimal Mom podcast. Hi, Dawn. I want to tell you how you have changed my life.
1:07.7	I ran across your YouTube channel about probably six months ago and related to the
1:15.3	my stuff is screaming at me and the silent to-do list. I have been frantic for the last 20 years.
1:22.2	You know, doing business with my husband and now homeschooling and running aside business.
1:26.5	My house looks fairly decent to most people
1:28.4	coming in, but in every corner is something yelling at me. I just feel like it's driving me nuts.
1:33.4	There's so much to do. I can't get to it. And when I realized, oh, I just took all your advice and I
1:39.4	started getting rid of things. I'm not a minimalist. And that probably not my goal really, although I could get there,
1:46.2	I think, if my family would let me. But I have had the most fun getting rid of everything I can get
1:53.8	my hands on in this house and trunk loads of stuff going out the door. I'm feeling like I can do
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