The Decluttered Mom Podcast

• 153: Odd House Rules That Actually Work - Part 2

  If you’re a busy mom, fed up with the usual tips and craving real, practical solutions that truly simplify your life, you’re in the right place. This week, we’re sharing more unconventional systems that genuinely make life easier—because let’s be honest, we could all use a little extra help!Diana is back with more of her favorite “odd, but it works” house rules—the ones that keep her home running (mostly) smoothly, even when life gets wild.What’s Inside This Episode:Full Tank, Empty Car Reset: Find out how a simple Sunday habit keeps your car tidy and your week running on time—no more frantic Monday morning gas stops!Sunday Outfit Prep: Discover the secret to stress-free school mornings (hint: it starts with five outfits, fully laid out).The Blank First-Weekend Rule: Why doing nothing after the first week of school is the best way to help your kids decompress—and get them talking.Kitchen Hair Drawer: The genius hack for getting everyone’s hair done while breakfast is on the table (no more running upstairs for lost hair ties).The Naked Fridge: How a clutter-free fridge front can make your whole kitchen feel calmer—instantly.Ready to make your home and routines work for you—not the other way around? Hit play and discover the little changes that make a big difference for busy moms.P.S. Have your own quirky house rule? DM Diana to share it—anonymously or with your name!What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topicsFind Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

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• 152: Odd House Rules That Actually Work

  Are you deep in the end-of-school chaos, or already in full summer survival mode, hiding from the heat and wondering how you’ll make it to August with your sanity intact? Either way, this episode is for you. Diana is sharing her odd, but it works house rules—those quirky, real-life hacks that keep her family (mostly) sane and her home (mostly) running, even when summer turns everything upside down.In this episode, Diana gets real about:Why she refuses to buy anything that can’t survive the dishwasher or washing machine (no shame, just survival!)The nightly “PM pickup” that keeps the kitchen, dining, and family room from turning into a disaster zone—even when the day’s been wildHer hard-and-fast rule: if you’re home and awake, you’re helping with cleanup—no exceptions, no martyrs, just teamwork (and less resentment!)Why should you listen?Because you’re busy, you’re tired, and you don’t need another perfect Pinterest routine—you need real talk, real solutions, and maybe a laugh or two. Diana’s house rules aren’t about perfection—they’re about making life a little easier, so you have more time for the stuff that actually matters (like sitting down for five minutes without someone yelling “Mom!”).Plus: Diana wants to hear from you! Got your own “odd, but it works” house rule? DM her on Instagram (@the.decluttered.mom) and you might hear it in a future episode!So grab your iced coffee, hide in the laundry room for a few minutes, and hit play. Let’s survive summer together—one weird house rule at a time!What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topicsFind Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaReneFind Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

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• 151: Fast Fashion, Full Closets & the Guilt of Letting Go: A Better Way to Declutter Your Clothes

  Overflowing closet every morning? Feeling guilty about all those impulse purchases that are now taking over your space? This episode is your roadmap out of clothing chaos.Diana tackles the reality that many of us face: closets bursting with fast fashion finds that we can't bring ourselves to donate because we know they'll just end up in landfills. She breaks down the shocking truth about textile waste (spoiler: it's worse than you think) and gives you a clear, actionable plan to declutter responsibly.What You'll Learn:The mind-blowing stats that will change how you think about clothing consumption (hint: we're talking garbage trucks full of clothes every SECOND)The simple 2-pile sorting system that takes the guesswork out of declutteringExactly where to take clothes that aren't donation-worthy (including free options and mail-in services)Store take-back programs you probably didn't know existed (H&M takes ANY brand!)How to model conscious consumption for your kids without being preachyPermission to enjoy fashion while still being environmentally responsibleStop letting clothing clutter control your mornings and your guilt control your decluttering. This episode gives you everything you need to create space in your closet AND peace of mind about where your clothes end up.What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topicsFind Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

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• 150: Simplifying Summer with Kids: Easy Routines That Work (Back with New Episodes)

  Are you staring down summer break and already feeling that mix of excitement and overwhelm? I see you. If you’re anything like me, you’re juggling work, family, and the endless “what are we doing today?” questions from the kids. I've been exactly where you are—kids bouncing off the walls, work deadlines looming, and that sinking feeling that you should have planned better for these twelve (yes, TWELVE!) weeks of summer.Why You’ll Love This EpisodeHonest, mom-to-mom talk—no judgment, just ideas that might make your summer a little smoother.Flexible routines and affordable activities that work whether your kids are home all day or bouncing between camps.Encouragement and community, because motherhood is better when we share what works (and laugh about what doesn’t)I'm not here to tell you to be a perfect mom or to have color-coded schedules. I'm here to share what's working in our house right now, with the hope that maybe one or two things might make your days a little easier too.Tune in now, and let’s tackle summer together—one simple routine at a time!What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topicsFind Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

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• 149: Where Do I Store Bulk Items? (Replay! New episodes coming 6/10!)

  If you're one of those moms who loves the savings of bulk buying but feels like your kitchen has turned into a storage unit, you're definitely not alone. Maybe you're shoving toilet paper behind the couch, stacking cereal boxes on top of your fridge, or—let's be honest—just leaving everything on the counter because you literally have nowhere else to put it.What if we told you there's a better way? What if you could keep buying those money-saving bulk items AND have a kitchen that actually feels calm and functional?What You'll Learn:The #1 place to start when you have zero pantry space (hint: it's not buying more bins!)Creative "backstock" locations you never thought of—including one that might be right under your nose (or bed!)The container game-changer that keeps your bulk buys organized AND pest-freeWhen to say "no" to bulk buying (even when it saves money) and why your sanity matters moreBottom Line: You CAN have your bulk buys AND a peaceful kitchen—Diana shows you exactly how, step by step, with real solutions that work in real homes.Ready to reclaim your countertops and your sanity? Hit play and get your kitchen (and peace of mind) back!Got questions? Drop a voicemail here. We’re going to answer it on air!What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topicsFind Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Clutter Free Home” to learn how it’s possible! And find all of my resources here.

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