149: When Kids Ask About a Toy You Decluttered, Where I Find Hope, & a Near-Death Decluttering Win

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · Apr 23, 2026 · 14m

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

I answer:

1. What happens when you declutter your kids stuff and then they ask about it three years later?

2. What is a non-religious source of hope for you?

Listener recommendation of the week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get a pothos house plant

Article I read: Effects of Indoor Plants on Human Functions

MENTIONED THIS EPISODE

The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

Ep 19: Decluttering as a Couple with my husband, Aaron Leyko

PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):

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