Spring is all about resetting—both our home and our schedule. It really is a time for a fresh start. The flowers begin to bloom, the sun stays out a little longer and maybe, just maybe, we crack open the windows when the pollen isn’t bad. Now the clutter I’ve been ignoring since the beginning of the year is there and I can’t ignore it anymore.

But here’s the thing—spring doesn’t have to mean a total overhaul of your life and home. It can be a simple reset. A time to release the extra and make room for what matters most.

This isn’t about perfection or doing it all. It’s about simplifying your life in small, easy and meaningful ways.

Here’s what I’m doing this spring to reset my home, routines and schedule—gently and intentionally:

Declutter Your Home (One Space at a Time)

Pick 1–2 spaces a week—start with what’s most visible, not necessarily what’s most overwhelming. If you start with the most overwhelming, you may get discouraged and stop altogether. For us, we were setting up a homeschool room, so I started there. That led to the entryway and living room which led to the kitchen. I didn’t do it all at once, I broke it up into different, because it was a big project.

Set a timer for 15–30 minutes and declutter just that area. Doing a little at a time helps prevent overwhelm. If it takes longer than 30 minutes, I stop and return to it in a couple of days. (Think pantry, entryway, junk drawer, cabinets or your desk.)

Ask yourself: Do I use this? Love this? Need this right now?

Make three piles—keep, throw away and donate. Put donation items in a box and drop them off right away. Trash goes out immediately too. If you’re planning a yard sale, pick a date and start a pile specifically for that.

Reset Your Daily Routine

Choose one part of your day or week that feels the most chaotic. Is it Monday mornings? Weekday evenings? After school? One area of overwhelm can easily affect everything else.

I felt this hard recently—after a few heavy days, I knew I needed to reset. I started rescheduling and simplifying wherever I could.

Try creating a small habit to support that area:

• If mornings are stressful, prep breakfast the night before or on the weekend.
• Lay out clothes for yourself and the kids.
• Struggling with energy? Try putting your phone away 30–60 minutes before bed to improve sleep.

Don’t try to fix your whole day at once. One shift can make a huge difference. I changed just one thing on Thursday and it made my entire week feel lighter. That one change gave me clarity to make more adjustments—like reworking my afternoon routine to create more breathing room.

Refresh Your Calendar

Look at your weekly commitments. What can you remove or say “not right now” to?

Protect your time. Schedule downtime like it’s a real appointment.

Pick one weekend—or designate Sundays—as a “no plans” family day. Slow down on purpose. We’ve started using Sundays as a rest day, and it’s made such a difference. (You can read more about that here.)

Create Margin for What Matters Most

More space in your home and schedule creates more room for connection, joy, peace and making memories.

Simple routines like meal planning and meal prep can give you more margin in your day—to read your Bible, take a walk, play with your kids or just be still. Honestly, even just taking a few minutes to be silly with your kids is worth it.

Remember: Doing less isn’t lazy—it’s intentional.

Spring is the perfect time to let go of what’s no longer serving you and lean into what helps you breathe again. Last spring I let go of so much—and it felt so good. So this year, I’m doing the same. Trust me: resetting and letting go is so worth it.

Let this be your permission slip: You don’t have to do it all. You’re allowed to simplify.

And if you need a little help getting started, The Simplified Home Blueprint walks you through how to declutter, reset your routines, and make space for what truly matters—without the overwhelm.

👉 Grab your copy of The Simplified Home Blueprint here.

Let’s simplify spring together—gently, intentionally, and with grace. 🩷

Love and Support,

Billie-Jo

The Simplified Mom