Olivia|The Marketplace Mom's Guide:Decluttering, Selling, and Getting Rid of Your Stuff

Collabs Creative
Dec 9, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Dec 16, 2025

TL;DR

The Marketplace Mom shares smart, doable tips for decluttering your home and selling on Facebook Marketplace—just in time for the holiday season. Think: porch pickups, bundled listings, and practical strategies that help clear space and buy gifts.

From Clutter to Cash: Holiday Selling Tips from The Marketplace Mom

If you’ve ever looked around your house and thought, “Why do we have so much stuff—and why am I still broke?”... this episode is for you.

In a season when everyone is looking to save money and clear space, Olivia —aka The Marketplace Mom—shares her go-to strategies for turning clutter into cash through Facebook Marketplace. And the best part? No sketchy meetups, no weird DMs, no professional reselling experience required.

Here are Olivia’s best tips for moms looking to simplify and sell this holiday season:

1. Sell What You Would Buy

The golden rule of Facebook Marketplace? If you wouldn’t buy it, don’t list it. Olivia recommends only selling items that are in good condition and would make sense for another busy parent. Think: clean baby gear, seasonal kids’ clothes, storage items, and holiday décor.

Pro tip: Give items a quick wipe-down and snap photos in natural light. It makes a huge difference.

2. Bundle + Batch = Faster Cash

Instead of listing every baby onesie individually, Olivia suggests creating bundles (e.g., “Baby Girl 3-6 Month Lot – 15 Pieces”). It saves time for both you and the buyer, and moves more inventory in one go.

Pro tip: Take photos of the full bundle and then 1–2 close-ups. Mention you’re open to porch pickup and quick responses.

3. Set Up a Porch Pickup System

Olivia’s biggest sanity-saver? Porch pickups.

Leave a bin or bag labeled with the buyer’s name on your porch. Ask for Venmo ahead of time or give payment instructions. No awkward chats. No dragging your kids to meet strangers in a parking lot.

Pro tip: Set expectations clearly in the listing and in messages. “Porch pickup in XYZ neighborhood. Venmo preferred.”

4. Use Marketplace to Fund the Holidays

This is the time of year when everyone’s looking for deals—whether it’s a lightly-used play kitchen or snow boots for their toddler. Olivia’s sold enough to knock gifts off her own kids’ wishlists and clear out storage space in the process.

Pro tip: Don’t wait until after the holidays. People are already shopping for gifts now. List items in early December and keep them updated.

5. Write Listings Like a Human, Not a Robot

Be clear, kind, and a little conversational. Olivia’s tone is always mom-to-mom: “Used and loved, but still has lots of life left!” or “My kiddo adored this—we’ve just outgrown it.” It builds trust and gets quicker responses.

Pro tip: Avoid price haggling by writing “Firm on price” in your post if you don’t want to negotiate.

6. Think of It as a System, Not a Side Hustle

You don’t have to go full resell mode to make Marketplace work for you. Olivia shares that she lists in batches every couple of weeks, keeps a small “Sell bin” in her garage, and only sells what she can manage.

Pro tip: Keep a bin in the corner of your closet labeled “To Sell” and do a quick sweep once a week.

Real Talk: You Don’t Have to Hustle, Just Start Small

Olivia is a mom just like you—juggling kids, nap schedules, and all the unseen labor that comes with running a household. But her approach to Marketplace proves that small, consistent action can make a difference.

And in a season where mental and physical clutter tends to pile up fast, this episode is your sign to lighten the load.