It’s January, and the pressure to “get it all together” is real. You’ve got fresh motivation, new schedules, and big plans—but if you're already feeling behind, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re ditching the pressure for perfection and embracing rhythms that actually stick.

You’ll learn how to reset your homeschool day with gentle routines that work with your family, not against them—so you can start the year with peace, not burnout.

• Why rigid schedules often fail—and what to do instead
• The difference between rhythms and routines (and how to find yours)
• Simple steps to reset your homeschool day after the holidays
• How to start with “morning anchors” that ground your entire day
• A 3-step rhythm triage plan if you're in total chaos mode

👉 Rhythm Reset Toolkit – Ready to build rhythms that actually stick? Download my toolkit with templates + guidance to get started today. https://www.lauranoelle.com/reset/

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Feeling buried under baby gear, curriculum clutter, or mystery junk drawers? You’re not alone, mama. In this episode, I’m sharing the small daily challenge that helped me declutter over 6,800 items in three years—and how it completely transformed our home and our homeschool.

Whether you love trackers or just want someone to tell you where to start, you’ll get the simple strategy (with built-in grace days) to clear the clutter and create breathing room—without burnout.

If you’re ready to make 2026 the year you finally feel lighter, calmer, and more in control… this is your sign to begin.

• Why decluttering 2,026 items this year is totally doable
• How just 5–6 items a day creates massive momentum
• What to declutter first when you're overwhelmed
• How to involve your kids (and make it fun!)
• Why visual tracking boosts motivation
• The real mindset shift that makes simplicity stick

Download the Declutter 2026 Tracker Your free, printable tracker to keep the challenge doable and motivating. 👉 https://bit.ly/2026declutter

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• 100-box declutter challenge (for non-item counters)
• Creating a keepsake + hospitality bin system
• The storage room transformation that changed everything

Tag me on Instagram when you start the challenge! I’d love to cheer you on and share your wins. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauranoellewrites

Are your mornings starting in chaos? Toys on the floor. Dishes in the sink. Sticky counters and zero energy—and yet, you’re still expected to homeschool.

I’ve been there, mama.

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the simple 5-step evening routine that changed everything for our home and homeschool. It’s not about perfection—it’s about peace. You’ll learn how to build a sustainable, repeatable rhythm that helps you wake up calm, clear, and actually ready for the day.

Because the way you leave your house at night… is the way you wake up to it in the morning.

Let’s make that something beautiful.

• Why “I’ll do it tomorrow” is stealing your peace
• The emotional toll of clutter (on you and your kids)
• My simple evening routine (and the 1 goal that started it all)
• How to build your own routine, one step at a time
• Why your reset isn’t about being perfect—it’s about protecting your peace

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Tonight—just do one thing. Maybe it's the dishes. Maybe it’s a 5-minute tidy. Give your future self the gift of peace in the morning.

And remember… ✨ Simplicity isn’t a dream. It’s a system. You’re building it, one reset at a time.

Your home is full of systems—but your kids still leave stuff everywhere. What gives?

In today’s episode, we dive into why kids don’t automatically respect shared spaces (spoiler: it’s not because you’re doing it wrong), and how to train them with rhythms—not more rules.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about peace. And peace starts with one rhythm that sticks.

• Why bins and labels aren’t enough to make systems work
• The real reason kids don’t see mess like we do
• How to start training responsibility (even if you feel behind)
• 2 game-changing rhythms that transformed our home
• What to do when your kids resist routines

Teaching kids to respect your systems is a long game—but it’s one that pays off. Start small. Stick with it. And watch your home breathe again.

Ready to build rhythms that actually stick? Come join Simplicity Mamas—our free, grace-filled community for homeschool moms decluttering chaos and creating systems that support real life. --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplicitymamas

Feeling buried by clutter no matter how many times you clean or organize? In this episode, I share the 50% Method—a practical mindset shift that helped me let go of the excess and breathe easier in our homeschool life. You'll learn where to start, how to build decluttering momentum, and how to avoid the guilt that keeps so many moms stuck. Less stuff really can mean more peace.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why organizing isn’t working (and what to try instead)

• The 50% Method explained

• How to pick your starting point and avoid burnout

• What to do with the "what if I need it later?" fear

• Why this method brings emotional freedom, not just tidy drawers

Links & Resources:

• Watch my Minimalist Kitchen Tour on YouTube

• Download the Free Simplicity Staples Guide

• Listen to Episode #8: Letting Go of Someday

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Feeling overwhelmed by the daily “what’s for dinner?” chaos? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re ditching complicated meal plans and building a simple, sanity-saving system that actually works—even on co-op days and toddler meltdowns.

I’ll show you how to create a One Week Master Meal Plan—a repeatable rhythm of meals your family already loves so you can stop reinventing the wheel every week and start enjoying dinnertime again.

If you’re ready for fewer decisions, more peace, and a rhythm that sticks, this episode is your first step.

• Why traditional meal planning doesn’t work (and what to do instead)
• How a simple 7-day rotation can free your brain
• Real-life examples of how this system changed everything in my home
• Step-by-step guide to creating your own one-week meal rhythm
• Why simplifying meals is not “cheating”—it’s wise

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Ever feel like December is trying to break you? The calendar’s packed, the kids are overstimulated, and you’re still trying to check all the homeschool boxes.

This week, we're talking about December School—what it is, why it matters, and how it can bring calm instead of chaos to your homeschool during the holidays.

✨ Because you don’t have to push through. You get to pause. And in this episode, I’ll show you how.

• Why simplifying December isn’t “lazy”—it’s leadership
• How to shift from burnout to breathing room in just 3 weeks
• What December School can actually look like (real examples!)
• How to make space for peace, presence, and connection
• The one mindset shift that changes everything this season

💛 Audit your curriculum & drop what you don’t need 💛 Keep just 1–2 core skills going 💛 Add in seasonal connection points: crafts, stories, service, unit studies 💛 Let go of the pressure to “keep up”—and choose what sticks

👉 Join the free FB community: Simplicity Mamas Homeschooling with calm, clarity, and connection, even in December https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplicitymamas

Your homeschool deserves more peace—and so do you. Take a deep breath, mama… and let’s simplify together. 💛

We’ve been sold a lie: that simplicity is white walls, matching baskets, and peaceful, linen-draped mornings. But for most overwhelmed homeschool moms? That kind of “simplicity” feels anything but simple.

In this episode, I’m debunking the Pinterest version of simple living—and replacing it with real, practical strategies that actually work in real homes, with real mess, and real kids.

You'll hear my personal journey from chaos to calm, how I used just five items a day to start shifting my home, and how that transformed our homeschool rhythms too. Get ready to let go of pressure, perfection, and performative simplicity—and build a life that actually helps you breathe again.

• Why “simple living” online is often just another performance

• The true definition of simplicity (and what it’s not)

• How to find your personal starting point—clutter, rhythm, or systems

• My favorite micro-practices that build momentum without burnout

• The secret to building simplicity that sticks—even with little kids and busy days

• 💛 Free Tool: Homeschool Clarity Coach – Get your personalized 10-minute win: lauranoelle.com/clarity-coach

• 📥 Download the Homeschool Simplicity Staples guide: lauranoelle.com/start

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