Colleen | Simplicity + Motherhood

Mom/homemaking hack you do NOT want to miss… 🤌🏻 😍I love sharing mom hacks and this is a GOOD one… 🛑I stopped buying hand soap years ago and will never go back. This saves me money AND keeps the toxins out of my home and children. 😉 👩‍🍳The Recipe: 1 1/2 Cups filtered water 2/3 Cups Castille Soap 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil 1 teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil 10-15 drops essential oil (We use Germ Fighter Blend.) 👏🏻That’s literaly it! Whisk together and fill your foaming hand soap bottles. Done! ✨You can check out my Amazon Storefront linked in my bio for everything I use. 📲Comment GUIDE for my FREE decluttering with kids resource. You MUST be following me to get messages from me. #diyfoaminghandsoap #handsoaprecipe #naturalfoaminghandsoap #momhacks #homemaking #stayathomemoms #dailyroutines #routines #workingmoms #workfromhomemoms #happymoms #sahms

I finally realized THIS as a mom… 💾You’re gonna wanna SAVE this for later! 👉🏻Moms need a clear mission. I needed not only a plan for my day but a vision for my life as a mom. I got clear on my mission and the kind of life I wanted to create not only for myself but for my family. A mission will help you stay focused and motivated to work towards specific goals. 👉🏻Moms need healthy boundaries. I started saying no to things instead of yes to everything. Creating healthy boundaries allows you to say no without guilt and spend your time and energy on what God is calling you to do. 👉🏻Moms need routines. Every single person needs routines and habits. Routines eliminate decision fatigue and reduce anxiety and stress. Routines & habits will make you and your family stronger! 👉🏻Moms need to simplify their home. In 2012, I decluttered my entire house in 30 days and never looked back. Many big moves and 7 kids later, we still live clutter-free. Decluttering is the first step to creating a simpler life and getting it all done as a mom. You don’t need to be more organization, you need less stuff. 👩🏻If you feel overwhelmed with getting it all done as a mom, it’s time to simplify! 🎁Make sure to SHARE this with a mom friend! 📲Comment GUIDE for my free Clutter-Free Kids guide.👇🏻 🎉Follow me @colleencmason for routines, decluttering and simplifying your life with kids. #dailyhabits #dailyroutines #clutterfreeliving #clutterfreewithkids #clutterfreehome #simplifyyourlife

The truth 👇🏻 Stop hanging on to the person you used to be. Instead, start acting like the person you want to become. I don’t need to waste my time telling you the stats about decluttering. We all know the benefits… 👉🏻Less to clean 👉🏻More time to do what actually matters 👉🏻Less stress 👉🏻More focus 👉🏻Easy to organize The truth is every item in your home demands your attention and sends a message to your brain. ⚡️If you own it, you have to manage it. Less stuff, less to manage. Decluttering isn’t a one time event. It’s a regular practice when you’ve made the decision to live a simpler life as a mom. Get into the habit of getting rid of things that no longer serve you. Stop holding on to the past if you want to change the future. Decluttering your home doesn’t have to take years. You can literally do it in 30 days. I did and now I’m teaching you. Stop waiting to feel “ready” or for some life event to be over to build the life you want. It’s time. I’m ready to help. 📲Comment CLUTTER to start. #clutterfreeliving #declutteryourhome #declutteringtips #minimalismwithkids

You’re not failing. You’re failing to do THIS👇🏻 I know exactly why you feel frazzled, distracted, stretched too thin and like you’re failing at motherhood… 👩🏻All those other moms that seem to naturally be good at this “thing” aren’t. They have put certain things in place to keep their home and family running smoothly. You haven’t done that yet and that’s why you’re just spinning your wheels. I used to be like you. Always feeling behind, working all day but never crossing anything off my list, great ambition to slay the day but no real plan. I was overcomplicating things and it showed. In 2012, we simplified before a big move by decluttering our entire home and it was amazing. But it wasn’t until 2016 that I went all in and made a decision to go all in. I started living a life of simplicity in ALL areas and it changed my motherhood journey. You wanna stop feeling like you’re failing as a mom? Time to simplify. Imagine… 👉🏻Peace & productivity 👉🏻Time to do what you love 👉🏻A home that is easy to care for 👉🏻Calm atmosphere 👉🏻Focus on what matters most ❤️It’s not that you’re bad at managing it all. It’s just that you’re managing too much. ✨“If you’re not changing it, you’re choosing it.” So make the choice today to simplify your life as a mom and thrive. I’m cheering you on as a mom of 7 & I’m ready to help! 📲Comment ENOUGH to get started.👇🏻 ✨Follow me @colleencmason for more on simplifying your life & motherhood so you can manage less and live more as a modern mom. #simplifyyourlife #largefamilymom #minimalistmom #lifecoachformoms #stayathomemoms #declutteryourlife #simplicity #modernmom #motherhood #simplicityparenting #simplifymotherhood

Down Here 👇🏻 Somewhere along the way, childhood got complicated. In turn, so did motherhood. 🤯Modern moms have more to manage than any other mom in history. Kids do too! Most kids have… 🚂Full playrooms 🧸Bins of toys in the closet 🪁Outdoor toys 🗑️Baskets & shelves of gadgets ❌Too much stuff. Too many choices. We are told that more choices is better. More options will enhance their childhood and their development. 🙅🏻‍♀️False. The truth is more toys and more choices actually do the opposite. 🤰🏻It’s affecting you as the mom! Are you ready for a change? 🙌🏻Less to manage. 🙌🏻Less to tidy. 🙌🏻Less to organize. 🙌🏻Less fighting and “I’m bored.” 🙌🏻More time to play. 🙌🏻More energy to enjoy. 🙌🏻More space to breathe & imagine. 🙌🏻More childhood and more motherhood. 🏁The best place to start is with decluttering as a mom is with the kids’ stuff. Clutter-free kids is not only possible, it’s essential. 📲Comment KIDS for my free guide to get started! 👩🏻I’m a minimalist-minded mom of 7 and simplicity coach for moms. 💪🏻Follow me @colleencmason for more on simplifying your life & motherhood so you can manage less and live more as a modern mom. #declutterlikeamother #simplifyyourlife #simplifyyourhome #declutteringwithkids #simplicityparenting #lifecoachformoms #overwhelmedmom #clutter #clutterfreewithkids

THIS is the best place to start 👇🏻 👉🏻You know something needs to change. 👉🏻You feel like you’re spending all day cleaning & tidying. 👉🏻You often show up late because you can’t find stuff. 👉🏻You feel overwhelmed & stressed at home. 👉🏻Your kids argue & complain about being “bored.” 👀You look around and think... How did we get here!? Where did all this stuff come from!? ❌This is NOT how you pictured motherhood. 🙌🏻There is hope and there IS a solution! The culture of modern motherhood has done moms a huge disservice. The message you hear from every direction is buy more, give them more, do more. 🤰🏻We ALL want to give our children a wonderful childhood and enjoy motherhood at the same time. 🙅🏻‍♀️More stuff is NOT the solution. Less is more. Less stuff means less to manage and that means more living! 🏠The best place to start simplifying your home? The kids stuff. 🪜I created a FREE step-by-step plan for you to declutter the toys and clear that kids clutter. If you’re ready to take the leap and start simplifying your home and life as a mom, you are in the right place. 📲Comment KIDS and I’ll send the link to my FREE guide. #declutteringwithkids #minimalistfamily #minimalismwithkids #simplicityparenting #clutter #overwhelmedmom #clutterfreewithkids #simplifyyourlife

THIS is the best place to start ⬇️ 👉🏻You know something needs to change. 👉🏻You feel like you’re spending all day cleaning & tidying. 👉🏻You often show up late because you can’t find stuff. 👉🏻You feel overwhelmed & stressed at home. 👉🏻Your kids argue & complain about being “bored.” 👀You look around and think… How did we get here!? Where did all this stuff come from!? ❌This is NOT how you pictured motherhood. 🙌🏻There is hope and there IS a solution! 👩🏻The culture of modern motherhood has done moms a huge disservice. The message you hear from every direction is Buy more, give them more, do more. We ALL want to give our children a wonderful childhood and enjoy motherhood at the same time. 🙅🏻‍♀️More stuff is NOT the solution. Less is more. Less stuff means less to manage and that means more living! The best place to start simplifying your home? 👧🏻The kids’ stuff. 😍I created a FREE step-by-step plan for you to declutter the toys and clear that kids clutter. 👏🏻If you’re ready to take the leap and start simplifying your home and life as a mom, you are in the right place. 📲Comment KIDS and I’ll send the link to my FREE guide. 💪🏻Follow me @colleencmason for more on simplifying your life & motherhood so you can manage less and live more as a modern mom. #motherhood #modernmom #overwhelmedmom #clutter #toyclutter #declutteringwithkids #clutterfreewithkids #kidsplayroom #simplicityparenting #parenting #simplifyyourlife #declutterlikeamother

I’m Colleen, mom of 7, and I’ve had enough.👇🏻 🌎The world says... Buy more. Do more. Go more. Be more. Do it all and do it all at once.😵‍💫 😩The pressure on you as a mom can be paralyzing. But YOU? 👉🏻You want peaceful days. 👉🏻You want an easy-to-manage home. 👉🏻You want happy, content kids. 👉🏻You want more time at home. 👉🏻You want less decisions. 👉🏻You want less pressure & expectations. ❌Society has done this. And it has to stop. 👩🏻Moms are amazing but we aren’t meant to “do it all.” At least, not at the same time. 👀If you’re looking for someone to give you permission to live with less. To do less. To simplity. It’s me! 🤰🏻Modern moms are managing WAY too much! There’s a better way! It starts with simplicity. It starts today. 📲Comment ENOUGH to join the simplicity revolution. 💪🏻Follow me @colleencmason for more on simplifying your life as a mom so you can manage less and live more. #simplifyyourlife #simplicity #simplicityparenting #motherhood #overwhelmedmom #minimalistmom #livewithless #clutter #anxiousmoms #stayathomemoms #seekingsimplicity #simplelivinglifestyle

“Dr. Christine Carter, PhD, warns about the dangers of packing kids’ schedules with too many activities. While some activities are great, too much can leave kids feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out. Kids need downtime to play, relax, and explore their own interests. Without it, they lose the chance to build creativity, independence, and resilience.” Shared from @parenting.unlocked Credit: @chasingchildhoodmovie Speaker: @christinecarterphd 👉🏻Modern kids have more to manage than any other kid in history. One of the pillars of simplicity as a lifestyle is simplifying our schedule. It’s time to seriously consider the long-term effects of the rushed, over-scheduled child. ❤️Giving your children a simple life is one of the best gifts you can give. 💪🏻Follow me @colleencmason and join the simplicity mom revolution and the rebellion against the “too much” culture of modern motherhood. 📲Comment ENOUGH to get on my email list for simplicity resources & encouragement.👇🏻 📲Would love to hear your thoughts on this! Are kids too busy? 👇🏻 #simplicityparenting #simplicity #simplicitymotherhood #minimalistmom #minimalistfamily #minimalistparenting #simplifyyourlife #savechildhood #slowchildhood #simplelivinglifestyle #letthemplay #largefamilymom #protectchildhood

I’ve had ENOUGH 👇🏻 👩🏻I’m Colleen, mom of 7, and I’ve had enough. 🌎The world says… 👉🏻Buy more. 👉🏻Do more. 👉🏻Go more. 👉🏻Be more. 😩The pressure on you as a mom can be paralyzing. ❤️You want peaceful days. ❤️You want an easy-to-manage home. ❤️You want happy, content kids. ❤️You want more time at home. ❤️You want less decisions. ❤️You want less pressure & expectations. Society has done this. And it has to stop.🛑 🤰🏻Moms are amazing but we aren’t meant to “do it all.” 👀If you’re looking for someone to give you permission to live with less. To do less. To simplify. It’s me! ❌Modern moms are managing WAY too much! There’s a better way. It starts with simplicity. 🌺Follow me @colleencmason for more on simplicity in motherhood and to join the revolution. 💪🏻I’m rebelling against the “too much” culture of modern motherhood and I’d love to bring you along! 📲Tell me in the comments if you feel the pressure to have more and do more as a mom but you just want to live a simple life!?👇🏻 #simplicityparenting #seeksimplicity #simplifyyourlife #simplicity #motherhood #modernmotherhood #modernmoms #stayathomemoms #momprobs #overwhelmedmom #minimalistmom #clutter #modernparenting #simplelivinglifestyle

Let’s talk about this 👇🏻 ❤️Welcome to the corner of the internet where moms talk about… 👉🏻Living with less 👉🏻Doing less 👉🏻Managing less So we can focus on what matters most. 🔄Simplicity is counter-cultural. 🌎The world says… Buy more. Do more. Hurry more. Add more things to your plate. ❌We’re saying NO to all of that. I know you’re feeling a pull to simplify it ALL. 😍You’re in the right place! 👩🏻I’m a mom of 7 and I decided over a decade ago to do motherhood differently. 🫡I decided that simplicity was going to be my M.O. 👉🏻Less stuff. 👉🏻Less on the schedule. 👉🏻Less screen time. 👉🏻Less to manage. 🙌🏻More peace. 🙌🏻More play. 🙌🏻More nature. 🙌🏻More LIVING. More time to do what I’m called to do. 🏠Simplifying my home, life, schedule and motherhood is my jam and I’m here to teach you how to do the same. Life is short. And so is motherhood. 🗑️So let’s get rid of everything getting in the way of enjoying it. 😍Follow me @colleencmason to join the mom revolution against the “too much” culture and let’s simplify together! 📲Who’s in!? Let me know below!👇🏻 #motherhood #stayathomemoms #simplifyyourlife #declutteryourlife #modernmom #clutterfreelife #seeksimplicity #simplelivinglifestyle

Let’s fix it ⬇️ You’re overwhelmed more than you’re not. You’re struggling to keep your hear above water as a mom. You know it’s time for a change but no idea where to start. You spend most of the day tidying up & exhausted. ⏰Time to simplify. I’m gonna keep it short and sweet…you need LESS. It starts with decluttering the physical clutter. (We’ll get to the other types of clutter later.) You need a plan and ruthless one. ✨I created a 30 day whole house decluttering plan for you. The clutter has to go before you move on to the next steps. 📲Comment CLUTTER so I can send you the link. #declutteringtips #clutterfreehome #simplifyyourlife #overwhelmedmom #stayathomemomlife #homemakers