A lot of us moms practically drool every time we scroll past an influencer showing off their minimalist mom aesthetic on social media. It all seems so clean and organized and calm, and so very different from the chaos of our daily lives. And yes, we’re slightly envious. Even if we had the time to reorganize and streamline, we could never afford to achieve the same look, right? Well, not necessarily. Becoming a minimalist mom might seem intimidating at first, especially if you’re thinking about the dollars and cents of it all but, you have to keep in mind that when you’re talking minimalist, less is always more.
CafeMom teamed up with influencer and minimalist mom, Miyaeva Renae, to bring you 10 easy tips for minimalist parenting on a budget. Miyaeva, who is a stay-at-home mom and content creator, has over seven million followers on TikTok and nearly half a million on Instagram, where she has become a trusted voice in modern motherhood with her cozy minimalistic aesthetic that’s still practical for parents, no matter what stage of life they’re in. These are her top 10 tips for minimalist parenting on a budget:
- Keep it simple. Love, food, sleep, and comfort go further than gadgets.
- Secondhand is your best friend. Tiny humans outgrow things so fast, there’s no shame in thrift finds or hand-me-downs.
- Choose pieces that grow with them. Like a crib that becomes a toddler bed or clothes that mix and match.
- Less toys, more play. A few thoughtful toys rotated often feels new without the clutter.
- Keep clothes minimal. A cozy little capsule wardrobe makes life easier and mornings simpler.
- Borrow before buying! You’ll learn quickly what the baby actually loves (and what they won’t touch).
- Homemade > overcomplicated. From baby food to sensory play, simple DIYs save money and feel more personal.
- Experiences > things. Ask loved ones to gift memories, not piles of stuff.
- Use what’s free. Library story time, parks, and community playgroups are gold.
- Simplicity is a lesson too. When kids see us valuing time over things, they grow up learning gratitude.
