161: How to Get Kids to Clean Up After Themselves, Tech Tools, & Murder

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · May 21, 2026 · 15m

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!

I answer:

1. How do you get kids to clean up after themselves without feeling like you're nagging?

2. What are some technology tools that you use to organize your life? Listener recommendation of the week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My email: ⁠paringdownpodcast@gmail.com⁠

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