153: 20 Things I'm Decluttering Before Moving to Finland
Summary
Host Shannon Laco shares her personal decluttering journey as her family prepares to move from Alaska to Finland for her husband’s Coast Guard assignment. She lists 20 specific items she is letting go of, including party supplies, outgrown toys, and unused kitchenware, to adapt to a smaller home. Laco explains her shift toward asking “what can I get by without?” to reduce overwhelm and find peace through intentional living.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and show philosophy
Finland update and emotional state
Overview of 20 decluttering items
Military context and move logistics
Reasons for decluttering before moving
Item 1: Party supplies and placemats
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Item 2: Children's books
Item 3: Bakeware and kitchen tools
Item 4: Bath toys
Item 5: Regular toys and play structures
Item 6: Board games
Item 7: Christmas decor
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Item 7 continued: Christmas decor details
Item 8: Baby gear and camping equipment
Item 9-10: Husband's stashes and small kitchen items
Item 11: Dog bed
Item 12: Old luggage
Item 13: Large speakers
Item 14: Specialty drinkware
Item 15: Area rugs
Item 16: Wedding koozies
Item 17: Damaged table linens
Item 18: Wine accessories
Items 19-20: Pantry, medicine, and large furniture
Conclusion and upcoming episode preview
Outro and call to action
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