170: How to Nudge Your Parents to Declutter, Military Wife Life, & Learning Finnish

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · Jun 11, 2026 · 14m

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

I answer:

1. How do I gently encourage my parents to start going through their stuff? There’s so much!

2. Did you know you would be a career military wife when you married your husband?

Listener recommendation of the week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline Chambers

Instagram: @carochambers

Substack: What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking

Cookbook: What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

MENTIONED THIS EPISODE

Ep 68: ⁠Decluttering for Senior Adults & Their Families with Jeannine Bryant⁠

PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):

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