08/23/2026
It's slow. It's imperfect. It involves a LOT of asking.
Sometimes chaotic and crazy (like today). 🤪
My approach with the girls has been to involve them in their own things rather than make decisions for them.
They're both surprisingly good at it when you ask them the right questions.
What are your ten most important things to bring if we were going to go travel for a year?
If another child could love this like you, would you give it to them?
Does it fit the adventure ahead?
My girls have each donated a doll this past week as well as some clothes.
My youngest is still working on picking out her ten most important things.
For my oldest, it has been a bit harder. She attaches meaning to things in a way I'm familiar with.
We aren't rushing this. We're building the habit. And that habit is going to serve all four of us for the rest of our lives.
Follow for the ongoing real version of this.
Save this for when you need a reminder that decluttering with kids is possible and actually kind of beautiful when you do it right.
And comment FREEDOM when you're ready for your own version of this kind of life.
