The Simple Home
On The Simple Home Podcast, Jenna Arvidson from athomewithkids.com, provides practical solutions for busy families looking to live a simple life. Simple-living is more than just getting rid of the clutter in your home. It's about letting go of expectations, creating routines and systems that work for your family, living intentionally, and using your time and money for what matters most. Jenna talks about minimalism, simple parenting, money and time management, along with other relevant content for busy moms looking for a better way. She shares her conversations with others who are on their own journey to a lighter, more joyful life. If you've ever felt like you don't have time to enjoy motherhood because of the constant to-do's and overwhelm that comes with, then this podcast was created just for you.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 137
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
050: How to Create a Simple Home (Even if You're Busy)
I want you to stop living from mess to mess and meal to meal.
From figuring out breakfast, doing laundry, putting the dishes away from the day before, picking up breakfast as your kids make another m…
049: How to Stay Organized as Your Seasons Change (Interview with Laurie Palau)
Trying to stay organized as the seasons of life change is challenging, especially if you have kids.
The amount of stuff that comes into our lives on a daily basis is almost mind blowing sometimes.
O…
[Bonus Episode] 2 Quick Tips for Stress Free Meal Planning
Getting meals on the table can be one of the biggest challenges of raising a family, but it doesn't have to be.
Like many things, we overcomplicate the whole process of cooking for our family.
These …
048: Get Kids in the Kitchen (Interview with Megan Dague)
Sometimes the thought of having my kids in the kitchen, cooking with me, makes my heart pump at an almost explosive rate. My mind starts thinking about all the prep work and the mess and the amount o…
[Bonus Episode] Minimalism is the Art of Editing
I've been obsessed with this idea of editing lately. Maybe it's because we have an opportunity right now to focus on what really matters. Maybe it's because many things I used to take for granted hav…
047: How to Declutter Sentimental Items (Interview with Diane Boden
“Clutter is just postponed decisions” Hemphill
This quote is true of all clutter, but especially accurate when talking about sentimental clutter. It’s hard to make decisions about items we feel conne…
[Bonus Episode] Simple Organizing Tasks you Can Do Today
If you've been wanting to get rid of clutter and organize your house, but the timing hasn't worked, I encourage you to use some of your time at home right now to get a few things done. Once you have …
[Bonus Episode] Keep It Simple- Not Just A Catchy Phrase
I'm wired to be productive. I am always looking for ways to be more efficient and get more done in less time, but that's not always the best thing. I often have to remind myself to keep it simple.
Wh…
[Bonus Episode] Listener Question: How do I keep my kids occupied all day?
This is a question I get often from parents, but especially right now as families are finding themselves at home all day, trying to work, and school they’re kids.
Although this may feel like a overwh…
046: My Favorite Decluttering Advice From Experts I Admire
Decluttering Advice I Live By
There are so many different ways to go about decluttering and what I've found is it's not a one size fits all thing. It's about finding the decluttering advice that reson…
[Bonus Episode] The 2 Minute Rule + Time Blocking for Homeschool
One of the best pieces of advice I've ever received is to commit to the 2 minute rule.
This simple switch has changed the way I look at daily chores and helped me create consistent habits and routine…
[Bonus Episode] Creating Intentional Routines While You're Stuck at Home
Finding the time to make intentional choices about your day is nearly impossible when you're trying to get to work, get kids to school, manage your house, get food on the table, and run from one plac…
045: 12 Things You Can Do to Lighten Your Load in Motherhood
I bet you’ve heard the quote, “The days are long, but the years are short.” from a well meaning person reminding you just how fast your kids will grow up.
There are days when I can’t wait to lay my k…
3 Steps to Get Out of Survival Mode in Motherhood
Motherhood is too short a season to be living in survival mode. How to make Simple Parenting a reality.
- If you find yourself running through the days on autopilot,
- going from one cleaning task to the …
043: Where to Start with Toxin Free Living with a Family (Interview with Megan Mikkelsen from Detox by Design)
Toxin Free Living- Where to start with a family
There’s so much information out there about the toxins that are in our everyday products.
- The products we use to clean our house,
- our personal products,…
Traveling Light with Kids
Does the thought of traveling with kids feel overwhelming?
The first time we flew with all three of our kids, we had a 3 year old, a 1 year old, and an infant. We thought we needed car seats, diapers,…
041: Organization Comes Down to This One Thing
Having an organized home isn’t as hard as you think.
040: Chores for Kids- Age Appropriate Chores and How to Get Started
Kids chores don’t have to be as complicated as we make it.
Kids don’t need a super long list of things to do. Instead, think of kids chores as a way to help teach kids routines and consistency, as …
039: Becoming an Intentional Mom: Gracefilled Days, Contentment, and Having Less Stuff (Interview with Desirae Endres)
Being an intentional mom doesn’t mean you have to be present every moment.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about finding ways to make the most of each season so you can enjoy your kids as they grow.…
38: What to do When You Get Stuck Decluttering
There’s no doubt that you’ll get stuck when you’re decluttering your possessions. You might start out super excited and realize that the task feels massive and you don’t have enough time or the stuff…