“This book is wrecking me. All I want to do is de-clutter everything.” —Eileen Donaruma
Clutterfree with Kids is our brand new book. It is a book about clutter. But it is a book about more than clutter.
***Thank you for making Clutterfree with Kids the #1 Parenting and #1 Self-Help book in America!***
The promise of living a clutterfree life sounds attractive to many. They have considered the benefits: less to clean, less to organize, less stress, less debt, more money, more freedom, and more energy for their greatest passions.
Unfortunately, with kids, discovering and maintaining a clutterfree home can be difficult. As a parent myself, I understand this to be true. We consistently find more and more things entering our home. Holidays, birthdays, schoolwork, shopping, and passing fads all contribute to this reality.
As a result, many parents begin to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or defeated. The idea of living clutterfree sounds attractive, but appears impossible. But this does not need to be the case.
Clutterfree with kids is possible. Not only is it possible, it is life-giving.
This is a book about clutter.
Children add joy, purpose, and meaning to our lives. They provide optimism, hope, and love. They bring smiles, laughter, and energy into our homes. Unfortunately, they also add clutter. And a lot of it.
As parents, balancing life and managing clutter may appear impossible—or at the very least, it may appear to be never-ending. But what if there is a better way to live? One that discovers new habits? One that changes the way we think about our possessions? And one that frees our home from the inside-out?
Clutterfree with Kids is that book. It offers a new perspective and fresh approach to overcoming clutter. With helpful insights, inspirational stories, and practical application, the book serves as a valuable resource for parents. It offers hundreds of practical tips applicable to every family.
Clutterfree with Kids is written as a comprehensive how-to manual for handling kid clutter. The book defines and outlines the ten most common clutter problems for parents:
- Toys
- Clothes
- Artwork
- Sentimental items
- Collections
- Screens
- Photos
- Gifts
- Packing
- Schedules
- Preparing for baby
It inspires and encourages parents to rethink their approach in each area. Each chapter offers easy to maintain habits. And each ends with personal application questions to make clutterfree living a reality.
It is a book about clutter. And discovering new habits to find victory over it.
This is a book about more than clutter.
This is a book about finding a new life.
Clutterfree with Kids is a book about owning less and living more. It challenges parents to reconsider the common more is better mentality. It calls us to reevaluate the role consumerism plays in our lives. It invites us to find new life apart from the relentless pursuit of material possessions. And it encourages us to become not just clutterfree, but more intentional in life and parenting.
Through practical application and inspirational stories, Clutterfree with Kids invites us to change our thinking, discover new habits, and free our homes. It invites us to reevaluate our lives. And it just may inspire you to live the life you’ve been searching for all along.
Where to find Clutterfree with Kids.
Clutterfree with Kids launches today. It includes content previously posted on Becoming Minimalist and brand new material written specifically for the book.
For the first 7 days, we will be offering the digital edition at a discounted price (only $2.99). We really want to encourage readers to pick it up right away. After the first week, the Ebook will sell for $6.99. Currently, the paperback is available for $10.44.
Paperback: Amazon
Ebook: Kindle | Nook | Kobo | PDF
Buy one for you. Buy one to share.
And finally begin living clutterfree.
camille says
Thanks for the discount, Joshua, I just got it for my Kindle! I have a 20-months-old son and so far we’ve been able to manage the chaos, but I’m sure I’ll need all the help I can get to continue on that path, so I look forward to reading the book.
Jenifer says
We started out minimalist before the kiddo was born. It’s hard-core dealing with family (grandparents). Their desire to provide way too much stuff is overwhelming! They are generous — for which I am thankful — but I have to really tell them “enough! enough!”
Part of the issue is that the gift-giving *overwhelms* my son. When he has less, he’s happier and more focused. When he has more, he’s fractious, can’t figure out what to do, and so on.
It’s difficult to communicate with extended family who see our minimalism as “mean” to a child, when it fact it is both what we want and what he needs!
School, artwork, etc — that’s all easy. We just talked to them that we don’t need advertisements to buy books (we use the library religiously), and we don’t want copies of his artworks. In the waldorf school, art is considered a process-oriented experience rather than an object-oriented one. So, they cull to what they think are “the best” and then allow us to choose. The rest are recycled for their own projects (i.e., making thank you cards, etc). And then we give most of this artwork away, as gifts to family members.
So it’s easy to manage most clutter, but gifts from family are the toughest!
Michelle L Smith says
I had similar issues with gifts and clothes especially with our daughter being the only granddaughter on both sides. We pushed for savings bonds and 529 education investment. She’s in college and so far not breaking our bank!
Joel Zaslofsky says
The chorus of cheers for your new book is already loud, Joshua. Since I’ve already read it, I know it will continue to be loud for years. Kudos on a creative and live-giving resource!
joshua becker says
Thanks Joel.
lynne says
Just hit order…. cannot wait to read.
Laura S. says
Thank you so much for this book! I was struggling in particular with how to gain control over the kid’s artwork, and your suggestions really helped! This is such a great read, and entertaining too.
Cheryl Magyar says
“… minimalism calls out to the smaller, quieter, calmer voice” – That is exactly who this book is speaking to.
Chris says
Thank you for a PDF option.
Chris says
Thank you for a PDF option.
Alison says
Just purchased!!
I can’t wait to read this, Joshua :)
Love your website and books.
Kelvin says
Hi Joshua: This is great! I’m looking forward to reading sir. Thanks!
joshua becker says
Thanks Kelvin. I’m proud of it. People are going to find it very helpful and will be surprised how attracted they become to simplicity and clutterfree.
Therese Andjeski says
Hi Josh, I am a professional home organizer in Cleveland, Ohio I guess I have been a closet minimalist for years. I really enjoy helping others see the freedom they get from the things they leave behind. De cluttering is my passion. As a child I would organize my mothers cupboards & closets for our family of 11 ! My business tag-line is ….to organize the world one home at a time. Your book will be highly recommended by me to many of my clients with children. I may buy several books for door prizes, for the organizing talks I give at local venues. Thanks for your all your great advice ! God bless you ????