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Declutter Like a Mother

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I know this book has "mother" in the title, but I didn't expect it to be quite so exclusionary to other people who might be interested in decluttering. At one point, she dismisses traditional minimalism as something that only people who are "single", "bored", or "don't have kids" would have time for. As a busy single person, I was also hoping for some useful advice on decluttering, but apparently I have too much free time and can turn to the wisdom of Marie Kondo instead. And what about fathers or other parents or guardians who might benefit?

Much of the book seems to be an advertisement for Casazza's paid courses and newsletters. I understand that Instagram influencers need to earn a living, too, but I have presumably purchased your book and don't need to be upsold in every chapter.

There's also more Christian content than I expected, based on the book's marketing. Casazza has the right to her religious beliefs, but I don't appreciate when it's not included in the blurb. Especially since I'm considering this for a public library collection, and would not put a book with religious themes in the same section as one without.

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Thank you, Nelson Books, for the advance reading copy.

I really like the presentation of the contents. For non-fictional/self-help/productivity books, it really helps when the presentation is minimal and fun to read.

The choice of words used and the style in which the book is written are the best parts of the book. It makes the reading quite engaging and entertaining.

Decluttering is a process we would all love to do but mostly we do not. For various reasons and we keep on adding piles and piles of things, more so in case with families with kids.

Briefly divided into eleven short chapters, the book deals with decluttering ideas and the various difficulties we are going to face while in the process of doing it.

I find the things said here quite practical and minimalistic. However, for such kind of books I was expecting pictures (or some minimal illustrations) alongwith some space provided for reflection at the end/within/in between the chapters.

I appreciate the notes at the end which I would called references to be more exact.

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This book couldn't have come at a better time. As a mom to a toddler and a newborn, I've found myself overwhelmed by our day-to-day. Our belongings, our commitments, it has all been weighing me down.

Allie shows the reader that the desire to live a simpler, purposeful life is valid and she provides practical advice (and encouragement) to get you there. With focus and dedication, Allie's methods are easy to implement and have lasting results!

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What an awesome approach to decluttering the home. My life situation is a little different… I am not a mother and I don’t live in a home- just a small apartment. But I personally have struggled with having a clutter free (and stress free) dwelling. The principles in this book are guilt free and timeless and I cannot wait to put it into action. The only thing I didn’t like in this book focused mainly on the introduction chapters. It felt very repetitive and made me feel a little impatient to “just get on with it,” almost if the author had a word quota to meet. Other than that it was a great book. Happy I came across it on Net Galley.

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I didn't feel like there was anything new in this book that hasn't already been said or written before. I also got annoyed because I felt like the author was trying to upsell the reader into buying her paid courses. Overall, this book read like one long advertisement, and not even a good one.

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ARC given in exchange for an honest review

I haven't heard of Allie Cadazza and her decluttering methods prior to reading this book but now i feel like i know to much. The book reads as one big ad for her blogs and courses, podcasts and social media groups. I honestly can't recommend buying a book when more than half of it is trying to upsell you on her website.

The information for decluttering itself was nothing new or insightful and rather unmotivated. I love reading decluttering and simplifying books because they inspire me to look at my space different and reassess my possessions, instead i found myself eye rolling and struggling not to DNF the book. This book just wasn't for me.

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I loved this book from start to finish!
I wrote down a bunch of links, quotes and highlighted tons in the book!
I can't wait to start Decluttering like a Mother!
This book was just what I needed and I can't wait to kick start tackling Motherhood and the items in the house-- to make me a happier Momma.

5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me a copy to read and review.

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I have read a lot of books on minimalism, but I have never related with the author and their philosophy, quite like I do with Allie! She is so down to earth and her writing is so fun to read. Best of all, she doesn't prescribe to an all or nothing version of minimalism, whose legalism can actually make life more stressful. Instead, she advocates for a minimalism that works for you and makes you life easier. This includes ridding your life of less important stuff that take up our time, for the more important stuff that we would actually rather spend our time on. No counting clothes or books or need to dedicate a week straight of cleaning out, but with her plan, you can start and do what you can every day and if you find your life still isn't functioning well, you can repeat the declutter phase to get to a more ideal place. She talks about each room in the book and helps you develop your intent for the room. Since she is a mom of 4, she understands how the traditional minimalism can make life with kids harder and how adapting it to different needs really is the magic bullet her. This is a quick and fantastic read with so much great advice!

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Decluttering via Allie's method is not a rigid one-trick-pony; Allie is your friend and cheerleader to push that positive message that progress does not need perfection; life is messy; life/childhood can be enjoyed if you will (because you CAN) create space for it. Having margin is necessary. Set your mind; set your intent; set your rhythms and realistic expectations and stop allowing visual and physical clutter steal your time/money/space/mental-emotional health.

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Goodreads review Sept 2021:
I'm terrible at review's but want to give Allie all the 💕! I absolutely love this book and her methods. I found Allie on IG a few years ago and have been declutting like a mother ever since! It's all about progress not perfection. I have a very heavy "all or nothing" mindset and her courses and now book, show you that 30mins or 15mins at a time are perfectly fine. That it doesn't have to be done on day 1 and that all the containers and bins in the world won't save you from your stuff, you don't have to have an empty home either, but you will have rooms set with intention and purpose.

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I really enjoyed this book! I have read a lot of books about minimalism, but I liked the fresh perspective this book offers around intent for each space. I've added this to my list of books to buy so I can refer back to it in the future.

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This book was fine. I follow a lot of organizational people and know a lot of their tips. I didn't find anything new or novel in this book, but it was helpful summary of the popular literature about decluttering.

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Great book. The first book on decluttering where I actually put the suggestions to use. My trouble spots are no longer troubling. I use a timer and it's the beginning of the year and this book is helping me purge the rest of everything else. There are so many books on decluttering this one I recommend. Highly!

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Decanter Like A Mother by Allie Casazza is a great book to have in your arsenal when fighting the clutter bugs that invade your house. I found Allie through a friend of mine a few years ago when she did a declutter challenge so I was interested to see what she would say in her book. Unlike other books that basically tell you to get rid of everything, Allie's approach is more common sense and, at least for me, doable. The part I appreciated the most was the part about making sure your decluttering matches your life and where she talked about how to handle the toys that threaten to overwhelm the houses that have kids. Until Allie's advice, I liked to go in and get rid of stuff after the kids were not home or in bed. But Allie advised to get them involved and in the end it will go smoother. Overall, I highly recommend this book if your looking to streamline your stuff without going hard core minimalist.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.

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I received an advance copy of this book. I loved Allie’s approach to minimalism. I will say, I think this is aimed toward moms who are so overwhelmed with their home and life and need the first steps to get started. Not necessarily anything new if you’ve been in the minimalism world for awhile. But great read and I love the heart of the author.

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I definitely enjoyed this one. It motivated me to organize some trouble spots in my house and finally let go if some useless items I've been holding onto. I love anything that can convince me to to that. She has a fun writing voice that definitely makes me like her. I recommend this book to any mom that feels buried in stuff that keeps making messes. I got rid of several toys that are constantly a painful mess on the floor and my kids haven't noticed but I have. My house has been staying more clean and organized.

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Great book to begin the new year on a decluttering journey. A lot of wise pieces of advice such as to envision how you want a space to work for you and make it happen. The author was relatable and down to earth. Gave the reader confidence to begin this journey and not to read the book and quit before the process even begins. I do think the book is geared toward mothers, which it what I was looking for, but others could get valuable tips as well. I will read more by her.

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It wasn't groundbreaking if you have read other books on decluttering, but I did find it inspiring and motivational. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a little kick to get you going on a declutter. It definitely helps focus and give you a method to be successful.

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I am constantly looking for new ways to declutter and give meaning to my space. I feel as if we collect so many things as we navigate life and sometime you have no real place or a space to put ite.ms That is where this book came in. I appreciate the advice given and plan to incorporate.

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This is a fantastic book. I have read quite a few books about decluttering, but I really like the step by step plan given in this one. I have just begun to work through it, and it is very manageable, taking just one step at a time. I really like the way she starts by asking you to declutter in the bathrooms and throw out everything you don't use. I have started with this, and it was a very good place to start.
I've read the whole plan, and I'm going to challenge myself to complete it in this order. It will take a while (she suggests 30 minutes every day), but it is achievable. I really like the way that she gives practical examples of how minimalism means different things to different people, but that less stuff makes life less stressful. I also enjoyed the links to her website - I went online to read a few of her blogs and watch a video. I also see that she has a podcast, so it will be interesting to listen to that.

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