“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.
Jen @lifewrangling says
One of the best steps I took when tackling clutter with kids was to involve them in finding a solution. You would be surprised what they come up with and what they will be prepared to throw away.
Rachel says
I just bought the PDF on my ipad and it won’t download! :( I was wondering if this could somehow be rectified?
momtomany says
I ate this book up! But I am having trouble. We have 6 kids newborn to age 8. I thought I’d de-cluttered. I own just 24 articles of clothing! There is NOTHING in the 3-year-old’s room except a bed, dresser and closed toy-box. I keep the counters bare. I spend HOURS a day cleaning up…stuff. Our house is tidy. And yet, in a matter of minutes, the kids destroy it. It’s supposed to stay neat, right? WHERE does all this stuff come from? I must be doing something wrong! Taking care of “stuff” is still my primary occupation. Dishes and laundry are perhaps expected, but we go from tidy to disaster so quickly. And we’re down to so little stuff, I sometimes wonder if this is good. One winter coat, like you say. Except the child’s coat broke in January and we were in trouble for school the next day. We simply had no back-up! (And I might be cheating by having tons of toys in the basement, but only a few are up here at a time, and we don’t see the basement unless we go down there). We also store tons of baby items that are still going to be needed. I am having trouble deciding if we can even get rid of more stuff…I feel like the stuff I get rid of now ends up being a necessity since we are down to so little (oops, sorry, I nearly tossed husband’s bottle opener since I didn’t know what it was for and I never used it). I just don’t see the peace yet that we’re supposed to find. 5-6 bookbags alone take up the whole foyer after school, add the coats and shoes, and you have…disaster. I try to put it all in the closet, but whew. So much stuff! Yet they needs bag and shoes, and boots, and a coat, etc.
Jane Hart says
Thanks for this book. My husband just bought me the Pdf version. I’ve been into “minimalism” since buying a book called “Enough” a few years ago. Having children is a real challenge to the “Enoughist” though. Thanks for the tips, all the topics are in areas I find difficult. The biggest problem to me is birthdays and Christmas, when the relatives want to buy presents. My sister thinks I am mean when I say just get something small. I suppose children like lots of things, but I never used to get stuff from Aunties like they do, I just got stuff from my parents and grandparents. It all just gets out of hand, but it’s what our western economies thrive on. I need to practice what I preach though, so I need to sort out my wardrobe!
Sandra Cross says
I don’t have any kids on my own yet, so I’ve never really thought about the case of decluttering when you have children. It surely looks like a challenging thing, but I think that it would definitely be worth it. The kids would be raised with true values and will be able to differentiate between want and need – thus making their own lives more meaningful as they grow older.
Thanks for sharing this, I’ll make sure to get a copy of this book!
Meg says
I am so excited to delve into this book! Ever since I started my mindful journey last year and covered the topic of simplicity for April’s topic, living with less is often on my mind. I still have a long way to go but I look forward to teaching our family the principles and the value of living with less. Thank you for writing this book!
Meg
http://amindfuljourney.com/
Patti Chadwick says
I’m looking for a review copy of:Clutterfree with Kids: Change your thinking. Discover new habits. Free your home. By Joshua Becker
Who would I contact?
Patti Chadwick
Book Bargains & Previews
22 Williams St.
Batavia, NY 14020
http://www.bookbargainsandpreviews.com
Charisse Easter says
I just paid on paypal for the PDF version but it did not download for me on my phone. What can I do? I look forward to reading it.
joshua becker says
I just sent you an email Charisse.
Gladys (The Pinay Mom) says
I think it’s a great book and I can’t wait to get copy!
Kuwanna says
Just ordered it. Can’t wait to read – Thank you for the sale price!