I’ve been practicing “mom minimalism,” as I like to call it, for a few years now. And, as a stay-at-home mom, I’ve had to learn how to navigate decluttering and managing a home quite differently than a young single male would! This is why I have appreciated these books on minimalism for moms specifically!
They aren’t written specifically to moms because only moms can read them and glean from them. But, I think they speak directly to the heart of a mother. As moms, we must navigate everyone else’s things alongside our own, and that adds up to a lot of things!
Minimalism is a breath of fresh air for mothers because it allows us to manage less, making more time for things that truly matter! To some people “mom minimalism” may not look like minimalism at all. It may still mean having a stocked pantry, baby items in storage, plenty of books for the children, and outdoor toys.
We don’t need a lot, and our children certainly don’t either, but we do need more than anyone without children! Especially, as a homeschooling and homesteading mom myself, I realize that I still need a wide array of things to help teach my children and become more self-sufficient. So while we choose to minimize most things in our lives, we don’t minimize things like good books, hand-me-down clothes, outdoor sports activities, scrap metal, or gardening tools.
As a mom, you will find where you thrive when it comes to minimalism. There will be some things that you just need to let stay for the sake of your tinkering husband or your energetic kids. That is where these books come in, to help you find where that line is!
Let’s check them out…
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This is certainly one of the best books on minimalism for moms because life sure is messy! This book had me hooked in because it felt like I was talking across the table to another mom. The author is real, authentic, and practical regarding books on minimalism!
The book takes you on a journey from learning why minimalism is a good choice, how to mentally get there, and then how to declutter and maintain the new lifestyle with habits! Moms, I know we benefit the most from minimalism yet have the idea in our heads that it is only for lonely single men or RV-traveling families.
It’s for the average mom, no matter how messy your life seems! I encourage moms to read this book first when they want to dive into the minimalism journey because it speaks directly to all of our pain points and brings more peace and order into our lives.
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I love that there are books on minimalism for moms that focus on family life. We’ve too often seen single people or just couples practicing minimalism and think, well they don’t have kids so it’s easy.
After my first child was born I had been gifted and given so many baby things to say it was overwhelming was an understatement. It took time to see what I truly needed as I raised my children and honestly, I realized that I just didn’t need much.
In this book, you will also discover what you don’t need much of. The book walks you through each room of your house, and what it looks like for someone with a family to declutter each space. I especially appreciated the bedroom section. Our children need so little when it comes to toys, clothes, furniture, and décor. (But, I do still keep quite a few books in our house.) Also, the author’s no-gift ideas reminded me so much of ours.
This is a great book for families and moms just diving into minimalism with several family members in the house with you!
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If you want a book all about minimalism, then read the author’s first book Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism. But, if you want a book on how to make minimalism stick and be your new way of life, then read this one!
While this book doesn’t directly talk about minimalism, it does reference how minimalism and having less in our lives improves our habits, which in turn improves our lives. The book provides information on willpower and habits and then 50 steps to make new habits stick.
Some of the habit tips I had heard before, and you probably have to, but they were good reminders alongside the new information I had never heard. If there is any sort of habit in your life that you are looking to form or break, then consider this book. I think it’s best to go into the book with a specific habit you have in mind to get the most out of it. He also includes 14 good habit inhibitors!
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Yes, I am a cozy minimalist! That is, I’m a minimalist who still wants color, character, and warmth in my home. It doesn’t have to be industrial or blank walls. Our families need us to treat minimalism as simply a tool to create a cozy space for them.
As a mom you can still be a minimalist and live an extremely full life, actually a more full life! You can decorate your home and find time for yourself each day when you learn less is more. While other minimalism books written by men have helpful tips, I think books like this are truly where moms thrive!
This is one of the most encouraging books on minimalism for moms to read today because it shows you have less without sacrificing a beautiful home!
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I had heard of Project 333 before – 33 pieces in your wardrobe for 30 days – but never jumped into trying it for myself. I like to think that everyone in our family keeps our wardrobe very minimal, but after recently completing the 100-Day Dress Challenge by Wool& I realized I could do even better.
Overall I loved reading this book because it was so honest about all the emotions that come into play when it comes to our wardrobe. Every single thought or worry you may have about simplifying your clothing is addressed. There are even four examples of real women who do the challenge!
If your wardrobe seems overwhelming to you or you get frustrated with getting yourself (or your kids) dressed in the morning then you need to read this book and do the challenge! I especially love the chapters about how even simplifying your wardrobe can spill into all areas of your life.
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When I first saw this book, I was intrigued to read it because of its name. How could minimalism be new? I quickly learned that the authors were focusing on making minimalism more approachable.
They explained how they wanted to find the balance between traditional minimalism (almost scarcity) and over-consumption (way too many things). They had several helpful tips including the four personality traits of decluttering.
I saw myself with the personality trait of frugal, meaning it is difficult for me to let things go that have financial value. Whereas my husband is very clearly a practical guy, meaning he struggles with letting practical things go. Knowing the information they provided can help us declutter even further!
If you want a simple life without feeling like you are going to the extreme end of the spectrum then this book will be very helpful and practical for you! It may also help you encourage your kids or husband to declutter more as you try to learn about their tendencies.
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In this book, author Myquillyn Smith brings her first two books (The Nesting Place this post and Cozy Minimalist Home above) together and walks you through decorating for the seasons! That means keeping the imperfectionist mindset and cozy minimalist mindset in harmony.
In my opinion, the best part of this book was seeing her spaces in each season pictured together. For example, there are four pictures of her living room next to each other, one decorated for each season. The most subtle difference in her decorating really did make such a huge difference!
This book will help you first decorate for the season and then host celebrations for that season. First, she will help you change your mindset from a consumer to a creator in the season you are in, and then she will help you decorate with your senses.
Small changes in your senses are the key! What are you feeling, smelling, hearing, tasting, and seeing this season? Learn how to tweak your house to embrace those joys of the season. If you want simple and easy yet beautiful seasonal change without all the cheap clutter, then this book is for you!
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Which of these books on minimalism for moms will you be reading first? Let me know in the comments below!
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