It’s been two months since we moved back to Kentucky from California. We’re pretty much unpacked but our guest room/home office has become a storage closet for the items that don’t have a home yet. Whether you’re near the coast or in a humid climate, you’re probably familiar with the term “June Gloom.” Well, we got a lot of thunderstorms and humid days. The skies were gray and whenever I struggle with seasonal depression, I try to remind myself that decluttering always helps boost my mood even just a little bit. Subscribe to my YouTube channel to see the process along the way— we just installed a dish washer and now we’re picking colors to paint our kitchen cabinets soon (hopefully)! You can also my latest video— my weekly reset routine for a chore-free Sunday! A closet clean out video is coming soon!

Are you in need of a summer refresh? I made this FREE cleaning checklist (LEFT) to refresh and simplify your home this season! You can either do 4 tasks per day over the span of 7 days OR 7 tasks for a total of 4 days. I like to say the 7 days is the mom edition because decluttering will probably take place in shorter time blocks around or during nap schedules, meals, errands, etc!

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Every month I share a digital resource with for paid members. What kind of resources you may be wondering? In May, I shared a printable color-coded chore checklist to simplify your home and lighten the mental load shared in this post (only $10/mo if you subscribe here). You can also enjoy the video version of my weekly reset over on YouTube here! I’ve also sent out goal setting guide, journaling prompts, workshops, and more. In June, I sent out a decluttering workshop all about simplifying routines.

If your attempt for FUN MOM SUMMER becomes ~StRessEd mOm SumMeR~ that means it’s time to simplify!

I’m hosting a series called Simplified Summer! Each month includes a decluttering workshop video and digital printable guide for ONLY $10 a month (which is basically the cost of 1.5 lattes!)

☀️ JUNE: Simplify Your Routines

📂 JULY: Simplify Your Systems

🗓️ AUGUST: Simplify Your Calendar

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Want to stop doom-scrolling and read some more? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy it ICYMI (In Case You Missed It).

Podcasts I’m enjoying:
+ That’s The Point (Every episode keeps me laughing!)
+ Dial In (This episode is about abiding in Christ and it was so exactly what I needed!)
+ Radical Radiance (I got to chat all about decluttering in this episode with my internet friend Rebecca George!)

Shows I’m loving:
+ Fixer Upper
+ That Thrifting Show

Books from my bookcase I finally started:
+ You’re Not Too Late
+ Special Providence for Anxious Souls

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We moved back to Kentucky from California at the start of May so to say I’m exhausted is an understatement. We are still very much unpacking but we are very grateful that after renting our house for a year, we are back and we’ve got lots of dreams, ideas, and projects in the works. Subscribe to my YouTube channel to see the process along the way— like painting every room, finally replacing the blinds, adding a dishwasher, starting a garden, and getting some chickens!

For now, I’ve decluttered, organized, and rearranged our living room, featuring our lovely bookcase, which used to be located in our son’s nursery/home office in 2024 and now it’s really the star of the show in our living room. After our two cross-country moves, we decluttered 120 books (and what’s crazy is I don’t even remember which ones are gone and I don’t miss them)! May this be your sign to do some spring decluttering!

Speaking of spring cleaning, I made this FREE cleaning checklist to refresh and simplify your home this season! You can either do 4 tasks per day over the span of 7 days OR 7 tasks for a total of 4 days. I like to say the 7 days is the mom edition because of nap schedules, meals, homework, etc!

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This month’s resource for paid members is a printable color-coded chore checklist to simplify your home and lighten the mental load shared in this post (only $7/mo if you subscribe here). It’s a resource for women whether they’re type A, B, or C (with a dated and undated option) because I know some like structure while others prefer spontaneity. And it’s the perfect time to try it at the start of a new month and for summer.

Speaking of summer, I’m hosting a series called Simplified Summer! I’m tired of the online advice and noise about how to romanticize, optimize, or upgrade my life. I JUST WANT TO ENJOY MY LIFE. If you’d like to join, use that button below.

P.S. We’re also going to be doing a book club on The Art of Divine Contentment (it’s free on Kindle and it’s a short read)! Think— summer school but in all the best ways because we all could use less screen time and more time slowing down and growing in Christian contentment.

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TBR this summer (hopefully) as I plan to take a break from Instagram during July and August! I’d love to read a mixture of fiction and non-fiction. Let me know all about your summer reading list in the comments!

Books on my bookcase I finally want to read:
+ Habits of the Household
+ The Doctrine of Repentance

Books I borrowed from my church’s library:
+ When God Doesn’t Fix It
+ Pursuing Peace

Books I checked out from my local library:
+ Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) (Note: This is the sequel. The first one is very much a light-hearted read/comedy although a murder mystery although the title seems otherwise. Think: Nancy Drew but the woman is a lovable yet quirky Asian elderly woman who is too nosey for her own good!)
+ What other fiction book should I read this summer?

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The Stuff-Stack is my monthly list of things I’m decluttering, loving, enjoying, etc.

Life Updates 🤎

Happy spring, friend! I’ve got three life updates for you in April’s The Stack.

First, I was a guest on a podcast by one of my fave authors! 🎧

I was a guest on The Jess Connolly Podcast. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. You can also watch it on YouTube! I’ve got another 3 guest podcast episodes releasing this spring and summer with other podcasters. I’ll share the links once the episodes are posted. I also plan to share more behind-the-scenes of what the process was like— from pitching emails to content creation to writing and podcast prep and recording!

Keep an eye out for a very special announcement from me and my internet bestie . We’re creating a community for Christian mothers who work from and for the home. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite a SAHM… If you really need mom friends who can talk not only baby products, sleep schedules, toddler tantrums, but also offer encouragement for creativity and business support, please leave a comment/message me and we’ll add you to the waiting list. We are so excited to share more details soon!

Second, I updated my website! 👩🏻‍💻

I launched my signature online course in January and finally updated my website. I was able to re-launch thanks to my internet friend ! If you need someone to help you with copywriting, she’s your girl! She’s talented, organized, and detail-oriented. I was able to re-launch it right before my podcast with Jess Connolly was shared. I actually sold a few digital products and I’ve gained lots of email subscribers as the website traffic has increased lately. It’s worth investing in your website, dreams, and business. Check out Sarah’s website for more info.

Third, I celebrated a milestone! 🥳

I finally made it to 2,000 followers on Instagram. I made a reel on my birthday, which also happens to be the 100th day of the year. It’s been a very bittersweet season marked with grief and joy. I turned 31 last week and this week will be six months since losing my dad unexpectedly due to a heart attack. Please continue to pray for me and my family. We miss our Papi every single day!

Fourth, we’re moving! ✈️

We’re moving back to Kentucky. How do I feel? Mostly sad but somewhat hopeful. It’s really bittersweet. I plan to share more in a more in-depth blog type of post soon.

Why? We tried making it work as best as we could in California but the Lord made it very clear that we’re called to leave for now. I’ll share those God-moments and stories another time but He really did close and open doors. The cost of living is affordable as a single-income household, which means I can stay at home with my son and pursue Declutter Discontent™ full-time to really grow this ministry and business. I’m very grateful for how my husband serves, loves, and provides for our family and also how he supports my dreams and creative endeavors.

What next? We’ll be moving back into our old house that we rented out this past year. I’m looking forward to finally making that house our home like painting projects, finally replacing the blinds, adding a dishwasher, starting a garden, and getting some chickens!

In My Keep Pile 📁

It’s time to clear the clutter, and start fresh. So…let’s have a little fun with it. Who doesn’t love a freebie?! After all, spring cleaning is my Super Bowl. I made a fun reel all about it. As a thank you for subscribing and reading, I made this FREE spring cleaning checklist to refresh and simplify your home this season! Download below.

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In Case You Missed It 📣

I recently posted a goals workshop along with a 10-page interactive digital guide with reflection questions and journaling prompts for The Junk Drawer members (only $7/mo if you subscribe here). Each month, I share a decluttering workshop and digital guide download. It’s cheaper than Netflix! Be part of a community of Christian women declutter their homes and hearts. We’ve got 6 women so far in our membership and I’d love for you to join!
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Seriously, you won’t want to miss this! 📣 👀 ⬇️

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In My Give Pile 📦

Last month, I mentioned my closet clean out and it’s become one of my new favorite quarterly rhythms. I’ve finally curated a closet of items I actually love because my clothes are cute and comfy. Also, I decluttered our book case and kitchen before packing for our cross-country move. Watch the process over on my YouTube!

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom-scrolling and read some more? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy it ICYMI (In Case You Missed It).

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🤎 Enter to Win a Dyson Vacuum + Receive 8 Free Gifts

Happy Spring, friend!

It’s time to clear the clutter, and start fresh. So…let’s have a little fun with it. Who doesn’t love a giveaway?! I’m hosting a Spring Cleaning Giveaway (along with some internet friends) — and everyone wins something. After all, spring cleaning is my superbowl. I made a fun video all about it.

From March 24–26, you can enter for a chance to win a brand new Dyson vacuum cleaner (yes, the dreamy one 😍), and every single person who enters will receive free digital resources from the participating authors to help you refresh your home and routines this season.

Here’s how it works:

• Enter between March 24 and March 26 at 11:59 PM ET

• One grand prize winner will receive a Dyson vacuum cleaner

• Every entrant will receive free digital gifts delivered to their inbox

Whether your “spring cleaning” looks like deep-cleaning your home, resetting your routines, or just tackling that one junk drawer you’ve been avoiding…this is your little nudge (and reward!) to reset and refresh. ✨

Use the button below to enter giveaway! That’s it! 🥳

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Giveaway Disclaimer:
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Giveaway opens March 24, 2026 and closes March 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. One winner will be randomly selected to receive a Dyson vacuum cleaner and will be notified via email. All entrants will receive free digital gifts delivered via email after entry. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Dyson, Instagram, or any other platform. By entering, participants agree to receive email communication and may unsubscribe at any time. Void where prohibited.

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📁 In My Keep Pile

A very exciting announcement… 🥁 🎙️ 🎧 I was a podcast guest on The Ashleigh Surratt Show! You can listen or watch it on Spotify! You can also listen on Apple Podcasts. I’ve got another 5 guest episodes releasing this spring and summer. I’ll share the links once the episodes are posted.

Also, don’t forget I share a monthly decluttering workshop for Joy Club members (only $7/mo if you subscribe here). The pre-recorded video also includes a digital guide with questions for reflection and application. It’s cheaper than Netflix! I’ll be sending out a 1st quarter goals workshop on Monday. We’ve got 5 women so far in our membership and I’d love for you to join too.

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📦 In My Give Pile

I recently decluttered my entire closet! Before moving a year ago, I decided to do a closet clean out and it’s become one of my new favorite quarterly rhythms. I’ve finally curated a closet of items I actually love because my clothes are cute and comfy. Watch the process— I’m doing a series over on my YouTube. The pile on the left is what I plan to sell over on Depop and the rest is what I donated.

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom-scrolling and read some more? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy it ICYMI (In Case You Missed It).

🤎 Let’s get real:

Hi! There’s been a lot on my mind and heart lately (as it goes when you’re a stay-at-home-working-mom). I miss my Papi daily! March will be month 5 of this grief journey. I hope to share more over time when I’m ready but for now, please know that writing and creating on the internet is such a gift and joy to my soul. So, thank you for reading (and occasionally commenting). I love getting replies by the way!

Most mornings start slow then speed up and get loud as soon our toddler son wakes up. I have a cute decorative sign in his room that says, “Mothers of boys work from son up to son down” and that couldn’t be truer. As we were eating breakfast and about to start reading the Bible together, I told my husband I felt conflicted.

Long story short— I did a brainstorm/brain dump session with my husband, which is basically when he lets me talk/process and then asks a couple of really helpful questions. Here’s what he shared:

Is Declutter Discontent™ a ministry or business first?
Your philosophy will impact everything else when you answer that question first.

Pressure is off. I was letting the numbers and how-to-make-6-figures posts by online experts get to me. We each get to define what our version of success is. The ability to afford to stay home with my son, pursue my creative projects, and hopefully impact some women in the process— that’s success! I’m already rich.

With that being said, I decided to write out the names of new Substack subscribers and put them on this board to remember that they’re actual people. No, they’re not paid subscribers or clients, but nonetheless image bearers. Maybe their lives will change through the Gospel— one newsletter/workshop/video at a time. And that’s the kind of legacy Papi was all about. Smile, Jesus loves you!

👩🏻‍💻 Declutter Your Screen Time LIVE Workshop

If you’re a SAHWM/WFHM, then you know the entrepreneur life. And if you know what those acronyms mean, then IYKYK that you set your schedule, routines, rhythms, deadlines, etc. You’re the CEO, content creator, strategist, social media manager, and if we’re honest, it can be exhausting.

Maybe you don’t need more strategies or advice from content experts. Maybe you just need to do some mental and digital decluttering.

I’m hosting February’s LIVE workshop Declutter Your Screen Time this coming Thursday, February 26. Pay only $15 to join by saving your seat here (along with a recording and digital guide). It’s included for Joy Club members (only $7/mo if you subscribe here. It’s cheaper than Netflix AND you’ll keep getting the monthly decluttering workshops. So fun and fruitful!

This quote keeps coming to mind: A content life begins with a quiet mind.

That’s my paraphrased version.

Theologian and Puritan, Thomas Watson wrote, “Contentment lies within a man, in the heart, and the way to be comfortable is not by having our barns filled, but our mind quiet.”

We’re reading The Art of Divine Contentment for our quarterly Joy Club Book Club taking place in late March during Lent (become a paid subscriber to join)! It’s my favorite book that has impacted my faith and changed my life (and good news— it’s FREE on Kindle).

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📁 In My Keep Pile

For most of you, February is very much still winter (and probably the hardest month of the year) despite whatever that influencer in your feed is sharing about her spring faves already. Your town probably just got another snowstorm or the freezing temperatures and gloom make spring feel so far away. Download and print my FREE Snowed-in & Simplified decluttering checklist. I got this text from one of my internet friends and it made so happy!

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📦 In My Give Pile

I recently decluttered and organized our shed! We share the space with our neighbors so I organized the right part of the photo including our Christmas decorations, keyboard, baby gear, and some furniture!

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom-scrolling and read some more? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy it ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

📂 In My Keep Pile

Living in the gloomy and cold South for 5.5 years taught me lots of lessons on surviving and actually thriving (and one way to do that is by laughing… make sure you’re reading, watching, and enjoying content that is life-giving and light-hearted. No dramas allowed!)

Think of this list as my current faves and happy habits— especially when struggling with seasonal depression (SAD) or winter blues!

• The workouts that I actually enjoy and you can actually find some Barre3 free workouts online here

• The podcast by my fave influencer Sazan and you can watch it on YouTube (she also did an episode with my other fave influencer Kristin Johns from That’s The Point Podcast)

• The book that changed my life is FREE on Kindle and we’re reading it for our Joy Book Club (become a paid subscriber to join)! Our first call will be on Thursday, March 12th on Google Meet! I’ll send out more reminders as it gets closer.

📦 In My Give Pile

This is my weekly list of recommended resources to help you declutter your heart and home! Announcing my NEW and free resource… 🥁 📣

Snowed-in & Simplified decluttering checklist is for those of you going through the Snowmageddon right now! Praying for safety and peace (especially the stir-crazy kiddos and overstimulated mamas).

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🪩 The Joy Club Workshop

Right now, my online course + workbook New Year, Renewed You is free for Joy Club Members.

ALSO!!! I just shared January’s monthly workshop: Declutter Your Quiet Time along some interactive worksheets called the “playbook” (because we like to have fun and be productive around here)! If you want to join us, subscribe here (only $7/month and cheaper than Netflix!)

I’m thinking February’s workshop topic will be either decluttering your wardrobe or decluttering your routines. Let me know which one you’d like to see first by leaving a comment on this post!

BUT if you’re not quite ready for a monthly membership, you can now purchase the lessons and digital guide for only $15 on my website.

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📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy it ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

Update: I decided to change The Sunday Stack to The Stack and you’ll be getting this weekly newsletter on Mondays moving forward. This is where I like to share a list of things I’m decluttering, enjoying, reflecting, and listening/watching. Let’s help live JOY-fully by decluttering our hearts and homes! ❤️

🤗 My God-moment of the week

If you’re on social media, you probably noticed the 2016 trend of everyone sharing their photos and highlights from a decade ago! Long story short… For the past couple of months, I’ve been feeling really sad because I deleted my Facebook account before my dad passed away and I was heartbroken thinking about all the photos that I lost. And then I got a new phone so I’ve been uploading photos because I didn’t have them saved in the ‘cloud.’ I found these photos that were archived on my Instagram account from 2016 when I was a college senior visiting my home in Mexico. I cried happy tears! What a bittersweet moment— I miss Papi every day but I’m so thankful I found these photos that hold such a special place in my heart and will be framed soon for my home.

📂 In My Keep Pile

Think of this list as my current faves or happy habits— what I’m watching, listening to, etc that makes life a little more light-hearted and fun!

• The somewhat-hobby of finally making my a vision board on Pinterest instead of doom-scrolling (see the link!)

• The YouTuber (Libby) I’m following for fashion and style inspo

• This content creator (Caroline) & her Substack newsletters that help me keep going when I’m in a creative slump

📦 In My Give Pile

This is my weekly list of resources (some recommended and some personally made by me) to help you declutter your heart and home!

• Here’s my latest YouTube video I made called 25 things to declutter from 2025 (let go of the past and start fresh) to declutter your heart and home! Subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss any videos (and so we can get to my goal of 500 subscribers by March 2026)! I also post ‘reels’ over on TikTok if that’s more of your kind of bread and butter.

• The book that changed my life is FREE on Kindle and we’re reading it for our Joy Book Club (become a paid subscriber to join)! Our first call will be on Thursday, March 12th on Google Meet! I’ll send out more reminders and details soon.

• Right now, my online course + workbook New Year, Renewed You is free for Joy Club Members, so upgrade your subscription today to get the mini-online course!

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy it ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

🌈 The Joy Club

In honor of my Papi’s legacy, I decided to keep my Substack going and I added this paid subscription option so I can create and offer more resources how to declutter your heart and home so you can live joy-fully in Christ! I just shared January’s monthly workshop: Declutter Your Quiet Time along some interactive worksheets called the “playbook” (because we like to have fun and be productive around here)!

Here are the details:

• If you want to join us, subscribe here (only $7/month and cheaper than Netflix!)

• You’ll get access to the monthly pre-recorded workshop along with some interactive worksheets called the “playbook” like the ones I’ve included below this paywall (because we like to have fun and be productive around here)!

• We’ll have a quarterly book club and our first book is The Art of Divine Contentment. The first call will be on Thursday, March 12th on Google Meet! I’ll send out more reminders as it gets closer with the time and link.

• You’ll be added to a Substack group chat with other Joy Club members for encouragement, accountability, and community! Use the button below to upgrade your subscription. Smile, Jesus loves you! 🩷

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On Sundays, I share a list of things I’m decluttering, enjoying, reflecting, and listening/watching. Consider this a weekly JOY list to help you live joy-fully too by decluttering your heart and home! Keep reading. ❤️

📦 The Weekly Edit

Ever since Christmas Day, I have been decluttering, unpacking, and organizing. We’ve been in our new rental home for a little over one month! Our home is almost ready for a house tour. Subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss that video soon! I’ve been posting daily ‘reels’ over on TikTok and YouTube. See the photos BEFORE (left) and AFTER (right).

🤗 Happy habits

• The weekly planner I love and will use again in 2026

• The five-year daily journal (I started it as a prayer journal but will now be using it as a gratitude journal from Hosanna Revival)

• The Bible reading plan my husband and I are using for the third year in a row (download PDF for FREE)

• The book I re-read annually on goals, productivity, and intentional living (it’s life-changing)

🌈 The Joy Club

Introducing the Joy Club (the paid version of this Substack)! I started my newsletter almost 5 years ago (formerly Toast Tuesdays) and one year ago, I joined Substack. In honor of my Papi’s legacy, I decided to keep my Substack going and I added this paid subscription option so I can create and offer more resources how to declutter your heart and home so you can live joy-fully in Christ! I’ll share monthly workshops along with hosting a quarterly book club. I hope you’ll consider joining. Use the button below to upgrade your subscription. Friends, family, and readers — thank you for all the love and support over the years! Smile, Jesus loves you! 🩷

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✨ New Year, Renewed You

A reset for your heart and habits. Need direction or encouragement for goals, habits, and burnout? This mini online course is for you to live abundantly as you make Spirit-dependent goals and abide in Christ. Buy the mini-online course here!

P.S. Not quite sure if New Year, Renewed You course is for you? You can preview one of the pre-recorded lessons here.

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy it ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

On Sundays, I share a list of things I’m decluttering, enjoying, reflecting, and listening/watching. Consider this a weekly bulletin board! This week, I included a discounted rate for my mini online course for abundant living! Keep reading. ❤️

📦 The Weekly Edit

I basically decluttered my entire house this past week, starting with my living room and kitchen on Christmas Day! I’ve been posting over on TikTok and YouTube. Then I rearranged my son’s room and organized my closet. Full video on YouTube coming this week!

✨ New Year, Renewed You

Want to live abundantly and ready for a change? Need direction or encouragement for goals, habits, and burnout? This mini online course is for you to live a joy-filled, hopeful, and fruitful year as you make Spirit-dependent goals and abide in Christ. Buy New Year, Renewed You here!

P.S. My mini online course is ON SALE for ONLY $5 for this holiday season. Price will go up ($25) in January so get it while you can!

❤️ In My Keep Pile

• The weekly planner I love and will use again in 2026

• The five-year daily journal (I started it as a prayer journal but will now be using it as a gratitude journal from Hosanna Revival)

• The Bible reading plan my husband and I are using for the third year in a row (download PDF for FREE)

• The book I re-read annually on goals, productivity, and intentional living (it’s life-changing)

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy them! ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

10 Items to Give (Away) This Christmas (No-spend Gift Guide as a Mom & Decluttering Coach)
Check out my simple list below to give (away) items you already own and still have a meaningful holiday season (no matter your budget or how busy you are)! It’s all about cultivating gratitude and generosity, instead of more consumerism.

Making Lemonade with God (Reflections from My Dad’s Final Days)
Saying goodbye to my Papi, reflecting on the good ol’ days, and making lemonade with God.

How to Build A Legacy (And Why Telling Your Story Matters)
The legacy we leave behind are the stories we tell and the most important one is God’s story. Thank God for no more happy endings, only endless joy in Heaven.

On Sundays, I typically share a list of things I’m decluttering, enjoying, reflecting, and listening/watching. Consider this a weekly bulletin board! This week, I included three resources I’ve made to help you live fully in Christ! ❤️

🎄How to thrive (not just survive) this Christmas

Honestly, I’ve been dreading Christmas. I wish I could postpone or cancel it altogether. This won’t be the first holiday without seeing my Papi. I spent five years living 2,000 miles away from my family. I became accustomed to spending holidays with our church family.

What is heart-wrenching about this upcoming holiday is the reality that my plans changed and I didn’t have a choice. I was eager and expectant to spend this Christmas with my parents, husband, and son because it would’ve been the first Christmas with them since 2019 (before moving across the country).

But my Papi (dad) passed away suddenly in October. It’s only been two months since the Lord called him home to Heaven and yet it has felt brutally long— like an eternity.

The best way I can describe it is that ever since becoming a parent, I experienced a closeness, appreciation, and affection for Papi that I didn’t really have before. I always loved my dad but this past year was when I really enjoyed our friendship and weekly phone calls. He was the only person who could cheer me up with honest questions like “Do you ever get mad as a parent?” And then we’d laugh because we both knew the answer without having to say a word. His sense of humor and optimism was truly inspiring.

More than a positive mindset, Papi truly lived hopeful— a hope in the resurrection, Heaven is real, one day Christ will return, and one day Christ will make all things new.

One of his most common sayings was, “Smile, Jesus loves you!”

So if the only reason for the season is Jesus isn’t that more than enough?

My main reason to smile and my source of joy and contentment has only ever been Jesus in the first place.

How can I thrive and not just survive this Christmas? Today I remembered that I should actually read the Advent guide I made not just for others but for my own soul.

Psalm 23 reads, “The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need.” (CSB)

Amid the grief, disappointment, and regret… I shall not want. I lack nothing. Amid the loss, doubts, and heartache…

Jesus is the greater temple, priest, shepherd, and king.

Jesus is the greater comfort, joy, and peace.

Lift your eyes and get your hopes up. He is the promise fulfilled.

Christ has come. He made a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. He is the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior and Redeemer (Isaiah 43).

If you’re in a season of waiting or wandering, find comfort and joy in the One who is so much greater than any gift or wishlist. Download my FREE digital guide So Much Greater here! It’s a 4-week digital guide (that can be read in one sitting too!) which includes Advent devotionals, Scripture reading, and questions for personal reflection and group discussion.

🕊️ From Clutter to Calm

Feeling chaos during the ‘most wonderful time of the year’? This beginner’s guide to Declutter Discontent™ is a first step toward experiencing a peaceful mind and life. Download this beginner guide to start learning the Declutter Discontent™ method. Buy From Clutter to Calm guide here!

✨ New year, Renewed you

Need direction or encouragement for goals, habits, and burnout? This mini online course is for you to live a joy-filled, hopeful, and fruitful year as you make Spirit-dependent goals and abide in Christ. Buy New Year, Renewed You here!

P.S. My digital guide and mini online course are ON SALE for ONLY $5 each for this holiday season. Price will go up in January so get both digital products while you can!

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy them! ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

→ 10 Items to Give (Away) This Christmas (No-spend Gift Guide as a Mom & Decluttering Coach)
Check out my simple list below to give (away) items you already own and still have a meaningful holiday season (no matter your budget or how busy you are)! It’s all about cultivating gratitude and generosity, instead of more consumerism.

→ Making Lemonade with God (Reflections from My Dad’s Final Days)
Saying goodbye to my Papi, reflecting on the good ol’ days, and making lemonade with God.

→ How to Build A Legacy (And Why Telling Your Story Matters)
The legacy we leave behind are the stories we tell and the most important one is God’s story. Thank God for no more happy endings, only endless joy in Heaven.

On Sundays, I typically share a list of things I’m decluttering, enjoying, reflecting on, etc but today I decided to share a preview of my Advent guide.

It’s the five year anniversary of releasing it. It’s not too late to start observing Advent (November 30th to December 24th). Year after year, this tradition is one of my favorites.

Download my FREE digital guide: So Much Greater. This 4-week digital guide includes an Advent devotional reading per week, personal reflection questions, group discussion questions (if you decide to read along with a friend), and a Bible reading plan for the month of December.

🎄 So Much Greater Preview

An abundant life is not the absence of suffering or sorrow but rather the presence of Jesus. You and I can live full lives because of the person and work of Christ. We don’t have to wait until we achieve that next goal, job, or relationship. Whatever season of life you find yourself in currently, you can live it to the fullest.

Psalm 16:11 states, “In your presence there is fullness of joy…”

John 1:16 states, “From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.”

Colossians 2:9 states, “For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.”

He is the promise fulfilled.

Jesus is the greater temple, priest, shepherd, and king.

Psalm 23 states, “The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need.” (CSB)

I shall not want. I have what I need. I lack nothing.

Amid the grief, disappointment, and failures…

I shall not want. I have what I need. I lack nothing.

Amid the loss, doubts, and heartache…

Jesus is the greater comfort, joy, and peace.

Lift your eyes and get your hopes up.

Christ has come. He made a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. He is the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior and Redeemer (Isaiah 43).

If you’re in a season of waiting or wandering, find comfort and joy in the One who is so much greater than any gift or wishlist.

In this Advent guide, we’ll explore four promises that the people of God awaited, how Jesus fulfilled these prophecies, and how He is so much greater that anyone could have imagined or anticipated in the Old Testament times.

❤️ In My Giving Pile

Feeling chaos during the ‘most wonderful time of the year’? This beginner’s guide to Declutter Discontent™ is a first step toward experiencing a peaceful mind and life. Download this beginner guide to start learning the Declutter Discontent™ method. Buy From Clutter to Calm guide here!

Need direction or encouragement for goals, habits, and burnout? This online course is for you to live a joy-filled, hopeful, and fruitful year as you make Spirit-dependent goals and abide in Christ. Buy New Year, Renewed You here!

P.S. My digital guide and course are ON SALE for ONLY $5 each for this holiday season. Price will go up in January so get both digital products while you can!

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy them! ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

→ A No-spend Gift Guide for Christmas from a Decluttering Coach (*cough* me…)
Check out my simple list below to give (away) items you already own and still have a meaningful holiday season (no matter your budget or how busy you are)! It’s all about cultivating gratitude and generosity, instead of more consumerism. And if you’re wanting more peace and calm before the chaos, here’s some decluttering inspo!

→ Making Lemonade with God (Reflections from My Dad’s Final Days)
Saying goodbye to my Papi, reflecting on the good ol’ days, and making lemonade with God.

→ How to Build A Legacy (And Why Telling Your Story Matters)
Papi was a story teller and maybe that’s why I have always loved art since I was a young girl. The greatest stories live on forever. The legacy we leave behind are the stories we tell and the most important one is God’s story. Thank God for no more happy endings, only endless joy in Heaven.

On Sundays, I share a list of things I’m decluttering, enjoying, reflecting on, etc. Consider this a mix of a TBR list, Pinterest vision board, or weekly bulletin board!

📦 The Weekly Edit

This segment is all about what I decluttered, organized, and cleaned this past week.

BIG NEWS— We moved! After six months of living with my in-laws and having most of our belongings in storage, we finally have our own (rental) home again. It’s a bittersweet occasion because their support, love, and care has been such a gift to me, especially as I grieve losing my Papi. Every meal and ‘good morning’ and prayer we shared has blessed me. But the good news is that we literally live right across from my in-laws and Gigi, which means that Levi gets to grow up with grandparents and his great grandma, Lord willing. This is truly a dream-come-true. More photos and of course videos coming very soon!

If you need a step-by-step process, check out my beginner’s guide to Declutter Discontent™ (From Clutter to Calm) and my YouTube channel.

P.S. My digital guide is ON SALE for ONLY $5 for Black Friday/Cyber Monday week. Happy Thanksgiving and happy decluttering!

🎄 In My Keep Pile

It’s the five year anniversary! Since 2021, I’ve released my Advent digital guide. Today is Day 1 of the Advent season (November 30th to December 24th).

Year after year, this tradition is one of my favorites. I know the holiday season can be filled with mixed emotions but the goal of this devotional is to point women to Christ, the One who is so much greater than any gift or wishlist. Download my FREE digital guide: So Much Greater. This 4-week digital guide includes an Advent devotional reading per week, personal reflection questions, group discussion questions, and a Bible reading plan for the month of December.

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy them! ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

→ A No-spend Gift Guide for Christmas from a Decluttering Coach (*cough* me…)
Check out my simple list below to give (away) items you already own and still have a meaningful holiday season (no matter your budget or how busy you are)! It’s all about cultivating gratitude and generosity, instead of more consumerism. And if you’re wanting more peace and calm before the chaos, here’s some decluttering inspo!

→ Making Lemonade with God (Reflections from My Dad’s Final Days)
Saying goodbye to my Papi, reflecting on the good ol’ days, and making lemonade with God.

→ How to Build A Legacy (And Why Telling Your Story Matters)
Papi was a story teller and maybe that’s why I have always loved art since I was a young girl. The greatest stories live on forever. The legacy we leave behind are the stories we tell and the most important one is God’s story. Thank God for no more happy endings, only endless joy in Heaven.

On Sundays, I share a list of things I’m decluttering, enjoying, reflecting on, etc. Consider this a mix of a TBR list, Pinterest vision board, or weekly bulletin board!

📦 The Weekly Edit

Here’s what I decluttered, organized, and cleaned this past week. More clutter means more mental chaos. If you need a step-by-step process, check out my beginner’s guide to Declutter Discontent™ (From Clutter to Calm) and my YouTube channel.

Enjoy some BEFORE (left) and AFTER (right) photos below!

🎥 How I transition from Summer to Fall 🍁📦 | Seasonal Closet #Declutter Part 1

🎥 Fall Wardrobe Tour | ONLY 40 Items 🍁✨ Colorful & Minimal | Seasonal Closet #Declutter Part 2

🎥 Part 3 coming soon! 👀

✅ In My Keep Pile

Here’s a list of resources for you to enjoy, including my current faves along with a resource created by yours truly!

📺 My fave sitcom I’m rewatching lately → Watch Here (Abbott Elementary Streaming on Hulu too… My husband and I watched all seasons during the first two weeks of postpartum and now as I grieve losing my Papi, this show makes me laugh so much!)

📖 The comforting & hope-filled book I’m currently reading → Buy Here (Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament)

🎥 The video I can’t stop thinking about → Watch Here (How to Redeem Your Time as a Christian | Ephesians 5:15-16)

💻 Check out my FREE digital guide Fall Into Focus → Download Here
It’s the perfect checklist right in time for a fall reset and refresh! The guide includes over 30 ways to do some decluttering not only for your home but also for your heart (including some digital decluttering). 🍁

📚 The Stack

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy them! ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)…

→ A No-spend Gift Guide for Christmas (from a Decluttering Coach)
Check out my simple list below to give (away) items you already own and still have a meaningful holiday season (no matter your budget or how busy you are)! It’s all about cultivating gratitude and generosity, instead of more consumerism. And if you’re wanting more peace and calm before the chaos, here’s some decluttering inspo!

→ Making Lemonade with God (Reflections from My Dad’s Final Days)
Saying goodbye to my Papi, reflecting on the good ol’ days, and making lemonade with God.

→ How to Build A Legacy (And Why Telling Your Story Matters)
Papi was a story teller and maybe that’s why I have always loved art since I was a young girl. The greatest stories live on forever. The legacy we leave behind are the stories we tell and the most important one is God’s story. Thank God for no more happy endings, only endless joy in Heaven.

On Sundays, I share a list of things I’m decluttering, enjoying, reflecting on, etc. Consider this a mix of a TBR list, Pinterest vision board, or weekly bulletin board!

The Weekly Edit 📦

Here’s what I decluttered, organized, and cleaned this past week. More clutter means more mental chaos. If you need a step-by-step process, check out my beginner’s guide to Declutter Discontent™ (From Clutter to Calm) and my YouTube channel.

Enjoy some BEFORE (left) and AFTER (right) photos below!

In My Keep Pile ✅

Here’s a list of resources for you to enjoy, including my current faves along with a resource created by yours truly!

🎧 The light-hearted podcast that keeps me laughing → Listen Here (*Fall Bucket Episode)

🎥 The video I can’t stop thinking about → Watch Here (How to Number Your Days | Psalm 90 Explained)

💻 Check out my FREE digital guide Fall Into Focus → Download Here
It’s the perfect checklist right in time for a fall reset and refresh! The guide includes over 30 ways to do some decluttering not only for your home but also for your heart (including some digital decluttering). 🍁

The Stack 📚

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Some weeks I’ll share what I’ve been writing recently but today I’m sharing what I’ve been reading recently because I think you’ll really enjoy them!

→ The Internet Is An Art Form: How I Gained 30K+ Followers on Instagram In 2 Months
If you’re thinking about quitting every creative project or dream, STOP TO READ THIS! Caroline is a mid-twenties entrepreneur and marketing agency founder. She also has amazing style. Her social media feels like a traditional travel blog, which is so fun and magical. I often think about quitting my own business and then I remember her saying: The internet is art and you’re the artist.
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→ How to Make Birthdays Feel More Magical
I read one post by Jenna and I was SOLD! I immediately subscribed. I was even inspired to create a fall bucket list and make Pinterest a hobby in all the best ways. Jenna’s newsletter reminds me why I started my newsletter almost 5 years ago (formerly Toast Tuesdays). Here’s to celebrating life and practicing gratitude. If you’re looking for fun, inspiring, and light-hearted content, this is it!
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P.S. If you’re a mom, join my other newsletter— The Party Pooper! 🎉 Mothers are basically caregivers and unofficial party planners. Welcome to the club where we celebrate wins (big and small), combat negativity, and find contentment in Christ.

Welcome back! Last week, I launched this segment and these feels like a fun good ol’ traditional style newsletter. Here’s what I’m decluttering, writing, and enjoying these days (especially since quitting Instagram for good)! Consider this a mix of a TBR (to-be-read) list with some Pinterest vision-board inspiration.

In My Give Pile 📦

Here’s what I decluttered, organized, and cleaned this past week. Did you know there’s been studies done that show a connection between physical clutter resulting in high cortisol levels, especially in women? In other words, more clutter means more mental chaos. If you need help with this step-by-step process, check out my beginner’s guide to Declutter Discontent™ (From Clutter to Calm) and my YouTube channel. 🎥

Enjoy some before (LEFT) and after (RIGHT) photos below!

In My Keep Pile ✅

Here’s a list of resources for you to enjoy created by yours truly along with some of my current faves!

🎧 The light-hearted podcast that keeps me laughing → Listen Here (*Fall Bucket Episode*)

✨ The YouTube video that inspired me → Watch Here (A low to no-cost guide to a cozy fall)

🍁 Check out my FREE digital guide Fall Into Focus → Download Here
It’s the perfect checklist right in time for a fall reset and refresh! The guide includes over 30 ways to do some decluttering not only for your home but also for your heart (including some digital decluttering).

The Stack 📚

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Here’s what I’ve written recently and I think you’ll really enjoy them!

→ How to Really Live to the Fullest
A heartfelt reflection of what it means to leave a lasting legacy, face the reality of death, and embrace each day with intention—so you can stop merely existing and start truly living (and why addressing the death of Charlie Kirk matters).

→ How to Declutter Your Negative Mindset & Unrealistic Goals
A straightforward checklist, inspiring ideas, and some honest thoughts on how to live intentionally for a fruitful last quarter of the year.

→ My Dopamine Menu (Mom Edition)
Need more joy in your life? Sometimes life can feel mundane. Here's a feel-good list rooted in the Gospel that can actually help Christian moms and women in general both spiritually and physically.

P.S. If you’re a mom, join my other newsletter— The Party Pooper! 🎉 Mothers are basically caregivers and unofficial party planners. Welcome to the club where we celebrate wins (big and small), combat negativity, and find contentment in Christ.

Welcome! You’re receiving this email if you’re subscribed to my newsletter, The Junk Drawer. Consider this new weekly segment as an “ICYMI” (In Case You Missed It) so we can stay a bit more connected, especially since I quit Instagram a few months ago— a post on that is coming very soon. But I’m on YouTube and Substack to grow my decluttering business (and TikTok for fun) so I’d love for you to follow along on those other platforms too. And I can’t wait to share some exciting updates very soon that I’ll be launching in the new year!

In My Give Pile 📦

Here’s what I decluttered, organized, and cleaned this past week. In case you need some inspiration to declutter your home and as a result, go from chaos to calm in your heart. Studies have shown that the more clutter present, the more chaos in your life— literally higher cortisol levels (especially for women) are present. If you need help with this step-by-step process, check out my beginner’s guide to Declutter Discontent™ (From Clutter to Calm). Enjoy some before (LEFT) and after (RIGHT) photos below!

In My Keep Pile ✅

Here’s a list of resources I’ve created for you to enjoy along with some of fave products!

🫶🏼 The daily prayer journal that changed my morning routine → Buy Here

🗓️ The weekly planner that keeps me organized → Buy Here

🎥 Check out my YouTube channel → Watch Here

🌿 Check out my online mini-course Abide & Thrive for ONLY $5! → Buy Here Overcome burnout and embrace Spirit-dependent goals for abundant living! This course is for you to live a fruitful rest of the year as you set Spirit-dependent goals and abide in Christ. Pre-recorded lessons and digital course workbook included.

The Stack 📚

Want to stop doom scrolling and read some more on Substack? Here are a few of my recent entries and recommended reads you can enjoy next!

→ How to Really Live to the Fullest
A heartfelt reflection of what it means to leave a lasting legacy, face the reality of death, and embrace each day with intention—so you can stop merely existing and start truly living (and why addressing the death of Charlie Kirk matters).

→ How to Declutter Your Negative Mindset & Unrealistic Goals
A straightforward checklist, inspiring ideas, and some honest thoughts on how to live intentionally for a fruitful last quarter of the year.

→ My Dopamine Menu (Mom Edition)
Need more joy in your life? Sometimes life can feel mundane. Here's a feel-good list rooted in the Gospel that can actually help Christian moms and women in general both spiritually and physically.

P.S. If you’re a mom, join my other newsletter— The Party Pooper! 🎉 Mothers are basically caregivers and unofficial party planners. Welcome to the club where we celebrate wins (big and small), combat negativity, and find contentment in Christ.