Simply B. Sustainable

E9: Fashion Pt 2: Simplify your Closet

If your closet is bursting at the seams but you've got nothing to wear this episode is for you! I'll show you how to simplify your wardrobe and organize your closet to give you back your time, confidence, and STYLE! I'll share my journey of how I did this myself, and teach you how to create formulas "uniforms" for easy, and stylish outfits for YOUR lifestyle. 

 

I highly recommend this book-  "The way she wears it" by Dallas Shaw. 

 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-she-wears-it-dallas-shaw/1125456388 

 

It goes along perfectly with this episode and the next one. A must-read, especially if you are new to fashion, minimizing your closet, or want to maximize what you have for style! 

 

PLUS

Your Simple Swap

Beer of the Week

My Simple Confession

Tips on taking care of your clothes

Mindful purchasing

Choosing sustainable fabrics

Your joke of the week and a preview of upcoming topics.

 

 

Takeaways

• Declutter your closet and keep only the clothes you love 
• Organize your closet according to your space and needs
• Put things on display
• Create outfit formulas or "uniforms" 
• When you make new purchases be mindful of it's purpose
• Take care of your clothes by line- drying, using a sweater shaver, lint roller, and steamer.
• Consider displaying the clothes and accessories you love to double as decor.
• Fill in the gaps in your wardrobe mindfully, focusing on quality and versatility.

Chapters

Introduction

Simplifying Your Wardrobe

What is a Simple Wardrobe?

Decluttering Your Closet

Organizing Your Closet

Creating Your Uniforms

Taking Care of Your Clothes

Filling in the Blanks

Sustainable Fabrics

 

Beer of the Week: Untitled Art 

 

Blog with more notes coming soon! 

www.simplyb.world

 

E8:Simply Fashion Pt 1: Exposing Fashion's Waste

Join me and special guest, Johnny Daly as we discuss and expose the second largest polluting industry on Earth. Learn the shocking details of waste and the environmental impact of the fashion industry. We will skim the surface of  "fast fashion" and explore sustainable fashion options, suggestions for disposing of unwanted garments, conscious fashion choices, and I'll give you Pt. 1 on how to simplify your wardrobe.

 

For a natural alternative to Botox try FROWNIES! Use Code: SIMPLE for 10% off.

 

Beer of the week

Simple Swap

Fashion Jokes

 

Sustainable brands:

https://goodonyou.eco/most-ethical-and-sustainable-clothing-brands-from-us/

Try the Take-back bag for unusable clothes: 

https://fordays.com/collections/take-back-bag/products/take-back-bag 

Deep peep the facts:

https://nerc.org/news-and-updates/blog/nerc-blog/2018/01/02/lets-take-on-industry-polluter-2?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtaOtBhCwARIsAN_x-3Io5WD1NX03PFN1u9Jwe90-qOLuwCQu_q1DrPkmZQPZ2FSX2LKtwVYaAtD3EALw_wcB

Fast Fashion Facts:

https://earth.org/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste/ 

 

Share what you've learned with me or ask me a question @simp.ly.b

or visit www.simplyb.world 

 

E7: Simply Declutter

Simply Declutter in 3 Steps!

Join me with special guest, Nicole Dillon the founder of Planetize, to help transform your clutter into clarity.

• We share insights on the psychological and practical benefits of decluttering and give actionable tips and strategies for listeners to begin!
• Learn the shocking facts about storage in America and the impact of excessive stuff. 

We'll teach you how to start decluttering big or small and help you with tips on how to decide what stays, and what goes.

Chapters 00:00

Introduction 01:25 Introducing Nicole Dillon and Planetize

03:00 The Shocking Facts About Storage

06:56 The Problem of Excessive Stuff

07:56 Nicole's Journey into Decluttering

10:30 Decluttering and Sustainability

12:44 The Psychological Benefits of Decluttering

15:24 Methods of Decluttering

18:31 Decluttering Process with Planetize

25:08 Deciding What to Keep

33:38 Organizing and Disposing with Intention

36:28 Getting Creative with Storage

38:40 Regifting and Reusing

39:35 Simple Swap of the Week

 42:22 Beer of the Week

43:23 Recap and Decision-Making Process

44:09 Quick Tips for Staying Organized

46:40 Mindset and Environmental Impact

48:51 Changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves

49:44 Preview of Next Week's Episode

Find more about Nicole Dillon and her company Planetize: https://www.planetize.org/

Check out my website for my blog, social, Facebook group, and more! https://www.simplyb.world/

Sources: https://www.governing.com/context/too-much-stuff-americans-and-their-storage-units https://www.neighbor.com/storage-blog/environmental-impact-of-self-storage-facilities/

For Tips from Marie Kondo https://konmari.com/ 

E6: Simply NOT Trash

This is the time of year when we are all decluttering. This is great but what no longer serves you is not TRASH! Learn how to overcome our throwaway culture.

I'll highlight the environmental impact of excessive waste overflowing landfills and teach you where to donate unwanted items, support community initiatives, give tips for responsible disposal, and recycling do's and don'ts.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Trash and the Throwaway Culture
03:16 Chapter 1: The Environmental Impact of Trash
06:05 Chapter 2: The Consequences of Excessive Waste Generation
10:21 Chapter 3: Donating and Community Initiatives
17:16 Chapter 4: Responsible Disposal and Recycling
23:26 Chapter 5: Recycling Do's and Don'ts
26:29 Conclusion: Taking Action and Making a Difference

 

Resources

Staples Recycling: https://www.staples.com/deals/it-s-recycling-day-every-day/BI3000592#recycle-list 

Places to donate that pick-up:

https://www.moving.com/tips/charities-free-donation-pickup/

 

Check out my website for my blog, social, Facebook group, and more! https://www.simplyb.world/ 

E5: How to Entertain Simply!

'Tis the season for friends and family to stop by! In this episode, I'll teach you how to entertain simply without a single trip to the grocery store! (Once you're stocked)

With these crowd-pleasing and versatile recipes, simple but memorable holiday traditions, and classic decorating ideas- your home will be simply sparkling with hospitality and holiday cheer all year long. 

Free Download of the Simply Stocked list! https://bit.ly/simplybstocked 

Frownies Link: https://www.frownies.com/discount/Simple

CODE: SIMPLE for 10% OFF! (I receive 10% of purchases! Thank you!) 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
08:42 Decor
18:48 Food
30:28 Drinks
31:28 Simple Swap of the Week
32:56 Simple Confession
33:25 Drink of the Week
34:22 Conclusion

 

E4: Fall Skillet: Kale Butternut Squash and Groundbeef

This dish is cozy, quick, healthy, and is as simple to clean up as it is to make. This fall skillet is one of my favorites any time of year but especially in the fall. 

Sauteed Kale, onion, ground beef, and butternut squash topped with crunchy roasted seeds and garnished with avocado you can really fall into this comfort food because it's even Whole 30 Approved, paleo, and gluten-free! 

Simple Swap: DIY Mess Kit (no more plastic cutlery)

PLUS a FREE STUFF hack as well as a tip for mindfully shopping/ dressing for a sporting event. 

 

 

E3: 13 ways to simplify your life

Join me and my very first and special guest, on the show, Mia Thompson as we tackle 13 ways to simplify your life and slow your mind so that you can find and feel what aligns with your soul for more daily fulfillment.  These 13 simple ideas will help you prioritize your time so you can spend it on what feels good or will help you to feel better. We can all start by slowing down our minds, making small changes, and gradually building on them. 

Remember, simplifying your life is a personal journey and we are all on it together!

 

Special Guest: Mia Thompson, Owner of Ritual Holistic Studio: Spiritual medium, sound healer, Reiki and meditation guide and more!

https://ritualholisticstudio.com/ 

Meditation starts at the 30:35 mark. Slow down... be healed by the soothing sounds of Mia's voice- she is good!

This week's: 

Simple Swap: a mindset practice.

When you feel rushed or stressed check in with yourself for why and what is causing it. Can we swap faster for actually taking a moment to breath and be slower instead? In our minds, in our actions- in it all? For even one minute? Where we have so much or so many and think maybe we need even more- can we instead do - less, have less? Laundry? Dishes? How do we spend our time? Where do we spend so MUCH of our time? Scrolling? Emails? Can we find ways that could eliminate the noise or take less time to do it to be easier on ourselves? 

Beer: Pumpkin Barrel, Kentucky Ale 

Simple learned fact: There is 21 Billion unspent gift cards in the US alone. 

E2: Simply Sustainable Coffee

Most of us drink coffee every day but we probably don't think about the waste that comes along with it. Here is a seasonally delicious pumpkin iced coffee that is both paleo-friendly, budget-friendly, and with my simple sustainable hacks- great for the environment too!