The Secret Reason Having Less Makes You Feel Rich

That Practical Mom October 30, 2025
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WELCOME to That Practical Mom! Helping other moms simplify the everyday chaos of life. From realistic organization to attainable productivity to money-saving tips to honest motherhood. WHO IS KALLIE? Hey! I'm Kallie Branciforte AKA That Practical Mom. I'm a teacher turned blogger turned YouTuber (it's a long story). I live in Connecticut with my husband, our 4 kids (and our French Bulldog, Olive) For a lot of my life, I struggled with many things that I know many people do like: organization, keeping a tidy home, productivity, budgeting, and so on. Then I became a mom and it all became even harder! So I was on a quest to figure it out. Age and motherhood have taught me some really valuable lessons that allow me to be more productive, keep a cleaner home with less time, and live a more frugal life, and I love to share all that with you. Business inquiries: [email protected]

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In this video, I’m breaking down the real psychology behind why owning less actually makes you feel like you have more — and how to use it in your home, habits, and mindset to finally feel content with enough. This year I’ve been on a mission to strip away excess — no-buy months, time off social, and spending with purpose. The more I slow down, the more I realize how often we’re not buying solutions… we’re buying problems. Let’s talk about savoring what you already own, feeling richer with less, and reclaiming a little peace (and control) in the process. 0:00 Why 2025 has been about "less" 0:41 Why Contentment Is Hard 2:01 Savoring Capacity: using what you own 4:23 Contrast Effect: choice overload 6:27 Agency: Control and intentional living, WATCH NEXT 🔹 The 4-Toy Rule That Changed My Kids’ Play - https://youtu.be/aMNbtO4ujag 🔹 Social Media Ruined Our Homes: https://youtu.be/1_R-SDRUbGU 🔹Live Poor, Feel Rich: https://youtu.be/5MnI8aXfdxU Resources Mentioned Savoring Capacity Study – Chapman University Contrast Effect Study – Boston University & Columbia University 👋 HEY! My name is Kallie Branciforte, and I am That Practical Mom™ I'm here to share practical life hacks to help you get organized realistically, find attainable productivity, and simplify some of the chaos of life. ▶WEBSITE: www.thatpracticalmom.com ▶INSTAGRAM: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/kallie_branciforte ▶MY STORE (my planner, merch, and printables): https://caffeinateandconquerco.com/ ▶SHOP MY FAVS: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/thatpracticalmom ▶PODCAST: https://www.just4momspodcast.com/ ▶SUBSTACK: https://thatpracticalmom.substack.com/ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ I’M HERE TO HELP YOU SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Need more? 1. Check out my FREE Printables: https://thatpracticalmom.substack.com/s/free-printables 2. Grab my “30 Days To a Cleaner Person” e-book: https://caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/cleaner-in-30-days-e-book-how-anyone-can-learn-to-be-tidy 3. Become a Morning Person in 7 Days: https://caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/how-to-become-a-morning-person-e-book-and-workbook-bundle ____________________________________________ For business inquiries: [email protected]

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