About this episode

Nicole Jaques shares practical tips for managing home life during busy summer schedules.

Now is the perfect time to revisit this conversation with Nicole Jaques. As summer schedules fill up with gatherings, vacations, and kids home more often, many of us are looking for practical ways to keep our homes feeling manageable without spending all day cleaning. Nicole shares simple, non-toxic cleaning solutions, easy hosting tips, and realistic strategies for creating a home environment that feels both functional and welcoming. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by clutter, household upkeep, or preparing your space for guests, this episode offers tangible, actionable ideas to help you simplify your routines and enjoy your home more this season. Links Discussed in This Episode | Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity Beneficial Resource: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Previous Episode: How to Confidently Create Connection and Community with Morgan Tyree (EP210) Nicole Can't Stop Talking About: Lumebox Connect with Nicole: Instagram Tik Tok Website Episode Sponsors | The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands…

People in this episode

Host: Diane Boden

Guest: Nicole Jaques

Topics covered

• home management
• cleaning tips
• hosting strategies
• minimalism
• parenting

Keywords

• cleaning solutions
• hosting tips
• clutter
• household upkeep
• home environment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity

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