I’m currently 38 weeks pregnant with my first and I definitely got the decluttering bug too! Nesting was in full swing for me my whole pregnancy, it was so fun 😅 congrats to you and good luck with everything 🩵

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That was such a good idea to switch the tea drawer over. I love making those little tweaks in the kitchen to make it function better. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I know you'd want to be informed and make safer choices for you and the baby. A lot of those teabags you have contain microplastics, which of course are released with hot water and steeping. Loose leaf should be fine and some brands with safe teabags include Stash, Yogi, Traditional Medicinals, and Pukka.

I can't believe I missed this surprise post but it's also the right vibe for a Sunday morning so it's all good. Slow Growth - I love this concept, similar to the idea of doing something 1% better each time or each day. I don't even set goals or use a planner or make to-do lists anymore because I have failed them all. Instead, I've adopted that idea of slow growth to 'do the next best thing' to improve my life or the state of my home when I'm rested/fed/hydrated and up to the task.

Another declutter strategy without anxiety-inducing decluttering decisions: 🗑 Declutter the items you can effortlessly let go of. 📦 Store away uncertain items in boxes using a digital inventory with images. 🏡 Enjoy a clutter-free home with a digital overview of stored items. 🏷 Tag items in the inventory for sale, donation or review. ⏳ Let time declutter for you-what remains boxed is likely clutter, making decisions easier. As a "declutter professional" what do you think about this strategy?

Can you make a video on where you got your maternity clothes and where you got baby room items and accessories?

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Love the variety of goals, habits and structure around it. It actually makes goals feel like more fun. Thankyou for the inspiration.

You’re right. I’ve experienced this as well

I love this! So smart to plan ahead for what you need at hand.

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Girl make “learn how to properly hold the pen” your priority

So happy I found your channel 😊 love the chill + wholesome vibes ✨

Love the quick glance at peace… despite the cold.

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The timing of this video was perfect. I have a declutter planned for today ahead of moving next week. Thanks for the inspiration and also you're looking amazing! So exciting to see you getting closer and closer to the baby's arrival!

I'm almost in Week 34 and also running around decluttering, organising and clearing stuff out which was a tad bit stressful with me being a freelancer and having ADHD. Luckily my gyno was like "girl, I gotchu" and wrote me a work exemption certificate so that I can de-stress and spend all my time nesting. Can't wait for Friday which will be my last work day. 🥰 Your video came riiight on time for me to stay motivated and tackle everything.

Hey ! I am back from long vacations and eager to nest ! We also have a lot of baby things waiting for their right places. But I'm considering emptying a piece of furniture for baby rather than buying one... So decluttering here also ! It's very helpful to think "let's make room for the baby" than "let's get rid of things". Like the sentence "when I say no to something, what do I say yes to ?". No gender reveal here ? I was pretty sure we where having a girl so we asked for validation... It appears that my intuition is quite bad since it's a boy 😂!

Love the concept of making space instead of empty margins!! Also maternity was when I realized I craved a capsule wardrobe because I loved how few items I had but loved them all!

Such a beautiful message

That journal entry you read at the beginning is exactly what I've been feeling for a while. Oof. Trying to learn to slow down and live more intentionally.

Cozy video!

You have a really beautiful way of sharing. They call it a journey for a reason and there are many possible directions, obstacles, types of terrain, and ups and downs along the way. You did have a very minimalist wardrobe but of course you needed to bring in more clothes to fit during pregnancy. The 1 in, 1 out rule doesn't apply here as well as with all the baby items you need to acquire. It's a tough adjustment that maybe feels like failure but most of this extra stuff is necessary for the new life and your new season of life. I know you know all of this but I don't know if there's a way to stop you from feeling overstimulated and stressed about it. I can't wait to see your updated decluttering strategy!

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I adore your content! Congratulations to the beautiful new addition to your family! I keep my thrift box/bag in my vehicle where it’s visible (front or back seat). If I have items to add, I leave them by my purse and keys (as a reminder to take them when I next leave the house). I don’t always take the box right away to donate; however, seeing it in my car serves as a reminder AND I can more easily drop the donations off if I’m out in the streets. I also believe it’s good to have children involved with tidying up at a young age. When my child was very young I would sing Barney’s “Clean Up” song and have him clean up his toys with me each day. And closed toy storage was a must!

Thank you for sharing! I too have been easing into the "new year reset" in order to be more thoughtful and intentional about what I want to focus on, and I'm only taking things on one quarter at a time, rather than an entire year.

A clean space hits differently!

Watching this video is such a peaceful way to wind down on a Saturday afternoon after work week.

Loved this video and your attitude. Wish we could be friends haha.

loved the surprise of a Friday post. I just enjoyed the video with a warm bowl of oatmeal and tea on my couch cozy on Saturday morning -- my little luxury moment of the day (also your baby bump looks so beautiful!)

Hi Anika, this video felt like a cozy Saturday morning, unwinding from the week for me! Thank you!

Hi Anika! Hope you’re feeling good nowadays and all is well. ☺️ Funny you say this reversed method of goal-setting and vision boarding!! This is exactly what I’ve been doing lately, and it works like a charm! ✨

Loved the peaceful vibe and being attentive to riches in the moment.

Love this!!! I'm trying new ways to navigate my year as well! Instead of planning my goals for this year I stepped back and just went with my word of the year (actually a phrase this year, lol) "Navigating the Chaos" and my big goal is to just go with the currents, and try to keep things afloat. (Huge renovation saga and ultimately decluttering and making space for the changes in my life - a wheelchair) Thanks for the Cozy vibes and peaceful reset. It's all too easy to forget that Responsibilities can be taken slowly and still give us those cozy and relaxing vibes!

Sweet friend i absolutely loved the style of this video! You most definitely accomplished the cozy Friday night vibes 🫶 Some ways i’m resetting for the year is simply doing the every day things that need to be done - i too put things off for no apparent reason other than me being lazy & saying I’ll get to it tomorrow & then tomorrow comes & goes. Welp it’s time we changed that! 👏🏼

Just discovered your channel and it's been a fresh breath for my soul. Would love to know your Pinterest username/account (if its something you'd be willing to share!)

Would really love to see your January declutter❤️

please do a podcast, will be great to hear your tips while driving by car, walking around.

Congratulations to you and your family! 💚

Im also expecting our first baby in feb, and Im definitely trying to balance intentional buying with what I realistically need for a baby. There are some things Im holding off of because the baby industry is just overwhelming, but Im focusing on the necessities and health items. I've also been more intentional about decluttering my cats' toys that are too chewed up as I know with cat and baby toys together, it can be overwhelming. Definitely will have different baskets for each 😆Wishing you a smooth pregnancy and delivery as well!

I'm waiting for minimalists to sell their stainless-steel refrigerators and replace them with a used cooler. 🤑

I love the shift from pursuing success with minimalism to pursuing peace… Brilliant.

The area in Ontario I’m from , they do donation pick up at home. So maybe look into it? Definitely works for me 😅

Thank you for your kind words to those of us starting Minimalism, I want this to be something that betters my life not another chore or something impossible to do. I’m a soon to be mother of 4 kiddos and decided to make a change but I’m doing this slow and making it a new life style not just a trend.🙏🏼

#2 Was soooo relatable! Another great video :)

My best advice for minimalist parenting is to join the library and a toy library (I don't know if these exist outside New Zealand, I hope so!). My son is 3 years old now, but I can see us doing this for years still. You will get sick of reading the same books over and over and kids attention span for toys is so short. Plus family and friends often like to gift these items for birthdays etc so we just never buy them. My son loves going to choose new books and toys, we usually go every 2 weeks. We had very minimal books and looking back could still have done with less! On the note of gifting - to avoid getting a bunch of 'stuff' on his birthday, asking people to chip in for a larger quality item or some kind of experience - e.g. last year we asked people to chip in for a quality balance bike. This was ideal and my son uses it a ton still a year later. This year we didn't do this, and I wished we had. Ideas are things like a year pass to a local attraction eg wildlife park, this is what we will do next year! Kids grow out of clothing super fast, so you don't want to invest in too much in one size, but also don't make life hard by not having enough items in the name of minimalism! Our baby had bad reflux so we needed lots of clothing items, not to mention the poo explosions, starting solids etc and now days getting into messy play at preschool. But buying them second, or buying low cost basics works for us. I also keep two small storage tubs in his wardrobe, one for 'growing into' items in his next size and one for 'grown out of' items - donate or pass on once the tub is full.

Can't wait to watch this video 💚

Hi Anika 😊 It was so nice to see a notification about your new video. It resonates with me a looot especially thinking in black and white absolutes. Currently working on it in therapy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Have a peaceful January!

Love your jacket, can I ask where it's from?