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240 // A Stress-Free Guide to Decluttering Your Books

Do you have too many books but the thought of decluttering them paralyzes you? I’m sharing my best tips on how to review and declutter the five main categories of books, including how to overcome the mindset roadblocks that come up during the process!
Resources Mentioned:
Libby app
How to view Kindle highlights
Related Episodes:
Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go
Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try
Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

239 // Stop the Power Struggle! The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering with Kids - with Dana K. White from a Slob Comes Clean

Does your child refuse to let anything go? Do you constantly have power struggles with them about cleaning up their room? Dana K. White from A Slob Comes Clean and the author of the new children’s book Winnie’s Pile of Pillows is here to help! We chat about how to end the power struggles with your kids, including using the container concept, the magic 5-minute clean up rule, having a “dream session”, and more!
Dana K. White is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much to her own surprise) a Decluttering Expert. Dana shares realistic home management strategies and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy in her books, including the new children’s book Winnie’s Pile of Pillows, geared for children ages 4-8. Dana teaches her strategies through her blog, podcast, and videos at ASlobComesClean.com and trains coaches in her unique decluttering process at DeclutteringCoaches.com.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Dana’s new book Winnie’s Pile of Pillows
How to Declutter with Kids (YouTube video on Dana’s channel)
Related Episodes:
Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering
Episode 63: 3 Creative Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Declutter
Episode 103: Always Playing “Whack-a-Mole” with Your Kids’ Clutter? 3 Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Episode 179: What to Do When Your Kids Want to Keep EVERYTHING
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

238 // Three Common Decluttering Roadblocks (and How to Overcome Them)

I’ve been working with moms for several years now to help them declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. In that time I’ve noticed three common decluttering roadblocks that keep them stuck in overwhelm! Today I’m unpacking those roadblocks and teaching you the mindset shifts you need to overcome them!
Resources Mentioned:
Check out my free resource 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter
Related Episodes:
Episode 174: Declutter Your Home with my TRANSFORM Method!
Episode 204: Hate to Feel Wasteful? 3 Ways You Brain Tricks You Into Keeping What You Don’t Need
Episode 216: These Four Phrases are Causing 90% of Your Clutter
Episode 223: Become Unstoppable in Decluttering with These Critical Mindset Shifts - with Tracy Hoth from The Organized Coach Podcast
Check out the Decluttering Mindset playlist
 
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

237 // Overcome Financial Overwhelm and be “Bougie on a Budget” with the Budget Besties Shana and Vanessa

In this episode, we dive into the “B word” that most people avoid - budgets! Shana and Vanessa, otherwise known as the Budget Besties, share their three step process for simplifying budgeting so that you can stop the financial overwhelm and stress and enjoy living “bougie on a budget”. We unpack:- how budgets can be a tool for freedom rather than unpleasant restriction- how their five column system simplifies your finances WITHOUT tracking- why overspending is a byproduct of having one account i.e. the “black hole of transactions” and what to do instead
Shana & Vanessa are best friends, business partners and master financial coaches who love talking about the *B* word. They help women who make good money but have nothing to show for it set up an automatic budget system that fits their real life and their big dreams so they can be bougie on a budget.
Resources Mentioned:Connect with Shana and Vanessa on their podcast Financial Coaching for Women, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokCheck out their FREE Budget System masterclass
Related Episodes:
Episode 92: How to Budget Intentionally (and Actually Stick With It) with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI FocusedEpisode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary
Episode 160: Simple Strategies for Intentional Purchasing When You’re Bringing Too Much Into Your Home - My Coaching Call with Natalie Cook (Part 2)
My conversation on Shana and Vanessa’s podcast: Episode 539: How to Stop Overspending at Target: Decluttering + Boundaries That Actually Work
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 13 - When Everything Feels Urgent

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
It’s the 13th episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!
We’re calling this episode When Everything Feels Urgent: How to Decide What to Work On First as a Busy Mom.
Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about:✨ How to approach Maycember when it feels like an oncoming tidal wave
✨ Prioritizing when life feels overwhelming
✨ Maintaining foundational non-negotiables in times of transition…and more!
Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!
 
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area only)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

236 // The Fair Share: Easing the Mental Load as an Overwhelmed Mom - with Chantel Mila

As moms, we are often the ones managing the bulk of the visible - and invisible - tasks required to manage a household. When we take on too much, it’s a recipe for burnout and resentment. In this episode I’m joined with Chantel Mila, whose book The Fair Share: The Life-Changing Four-Week Program to Ease Your Mental Load provides a roadmap for making the invisible tasks visible and creating sustainable home systems that involve the whole family.
Chantel Mila, also known as Mama Mila, has become a household name for her creative and practical approach to home and lifestyle. Since 2020, she has captivated over 4 million followers with her recipes, home hacks and viral #mamamilastips series. Chantel collaborates with global brands and her expertise extends beyond social media as a bestselling author of The Dream Clean and a frequent guest on The Morning Show, The Today Show and Sunrise.
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Chantel on Instagram
The Fair Share: The Life-Changing Four-Week Program to Ease Your Mental Load by Chantel Mila - releases April 21, 2026 in the United States
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
Related Episodes:
Episode 213: Sharing the Load Without the Resentment: Fair Play for Moms with Valerie Recore
Episode 117: Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System
Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Steps
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

235 // Six Reasons We Hold Onto Stuff (and How to Start Letting Go)

Over the years, I’ve learned that there are six main reasons we hold onto stuff. Whether it’s sentimental attachment, aspirational clutter, or holding on “just in case”, today I’m sharing some questions we can ask ourselves to get unstuck AND some podcast episodes to help you dive in further!
Resources Mentioned:
Prefer to watch instead of listen? Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe for new video podcasts every Thursday.
Related Episodes:
Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try
Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering EffortsEpisode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let GoEpisode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary
Episode 233: Listener Question: What Do I Do With Gifts I Don’t Want From Loved Ones Who Guilt Me Into Keeping Them?
Episode 222: Running Late EVERY Morning? Use My “Roadblock Review” to Help Your Days Run Smoother
 
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

234 // Escaping Quicksand: Proven Strategies to Overcome Overwhelm - with Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365

Between the overwhelming mental load, the endless to-do list, and a disorganized home that keeps you caught in chaos - do you ever feel like you’re drowning…in quicksand?In her new book, Escaping Quicksand: 10 Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern Homelife, Lisa Woodruff shares an important, yet painful truth:“No one is coming to save you, and you must figure out how to save yourself.”
In this conversation, we dive into some of the ten strategies she shares in her book, including how to:- observe times where we are annoyed or irritated as opportunities to find a better way to utilize our time- shift our mindset to working on our households rather than just in them to make us effective and strategic household CEO’s- understand the difference between perfectionism and excellence and how it is a game-changer in your home- implement Lisa’s effective Sunday Basket method
Lisa Woodruff is the founder & CEO of Organize 365. She is also the author of the new book Escaping Quicksand: 10 Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern Homelife, which releases on June 23, 2026.
Lisa and 87% of Americans believe organization is a learnable skill. Yet less than 18% of those same Americans feel they are organized. As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast, with 24 million downloads & counting, Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life.
Resources Mentioned:
Pre-order the book here so you can enjoy perks like the Escaping Quicksand book club where Lisa shares the audio chapters of her book and you can join a community to discuss your progress.
Listen to Lisa’s Organize 365 podcast, or connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn
Related Episodes:
Episode 117: Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System
Episode 184: Intentional Rhythms to STOP the Chronic Overwhelm & Overstimulation in Motherhood - with KyAnn Molina
Episode 12: Say Goodbye to Perfectionism and Declutter with Confidence with Sarah from Simple + Intentional
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 12

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm.
It’s the 12th episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E!
In this episode we are talking all about a Spring Refresh!
Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about:✨ Strategies for organizing your home and cleaning (without doing FULL ON spring cleaning)
✨ Decluttering our families’ schedules
✨ Digital decluttering tools …and more!
Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!
 
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area only)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

233 // Listener Question: What Do I Do With Gifts I Don’t Want From Loved Ones Who Guilt Me Into Keeping Them?

When you receive a gift you KNOW you’ll never use, it’s hard to know what to do…especially when that person is always visiting or asking you where it is! In today’s episode I’m walking you through how to navigate these difficult conversations while holding your ground and keeping your home clutter-free!
Resources Mentioned:
Get my weekly newsletter with decluttering tips, resources, favorite recipes, and more! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/newsletter.
 
Related Episodes:
Episode 14: Is Your Family Pressuring You Into Holding Onto Stuff You Don’t Want? Say Goodbye to Guilt with These 3 Tips
 
Episode 59: Your 5-Step Plan to Declutter Unwanted Gifts Guilt-Free
 
Episode 228: How to Navigate Gift-Giving with Generous Family Members - with Small Space Coach Khrystyne Jaspers
 
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I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.
Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com 
Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources
Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm
 
*** Don't Know Where to Start? ***
5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/
5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/
 
Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!
Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms
Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile
Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme