Simply Convivial: Biblical Homemaking, Homeschooling & Mom Life—Without Burnout

Free meal planning templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantryFeeding a large family while balancing homeschooling, projects, and a budget can feel overwhelming. Do you spend all day cooking or opt for convenience and spend more money? There’s a better way! In this video, we’re talking about simple meal planning strategies that save time, reduce stress, and keep your family well-fed—without breaking the bank.Find Jessica here: https://goodcheapeats.com/Access her free resource library: https://goodcheapeats.com/subscribe/Learn how to:✅ Reduce decision fatigue with a meal plan template✅ Master go-to meals that get easier (and faster!) with repetition✅ Help picky eaters become more adventurous✅ Stretch your grocery budget while still enjoying family favoritesWith a little planning and patience, homemade meals can be both simple and satisfying. Watch now and start making mealtimes easier!📌 Subscribe for more homemaking and productivity tips!#MealPlanning #FamilyDinners #Homemaking #BudgetMeals #SimpleMeals📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Jessica Fisher, cookbook author and food writer at Good Cheap Eats, shares practical and creative ways to cut grocery costs while still enjoying quality meals. From shopping your pantry to building relationships with your local butcher, Jessica offers real-world strategies to make your grocery budget stretch further—without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.Find Jessica here: https://goodcheapeats.com/Access her free resource library: https://goodcheapeats.com/subscribe/➡️ Discover simple ways to save money on groceries while still serving meals your family loves!Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

February Decluttering Challenge: convivialcircle.com - Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Homeschool books, the dining table, kids' rooms, or that "junk drawer" guest room—wherever the mess piles up, this workshop will help you declutter practically.Practical decluttering isn’t about achieving a Pinterest-perfect home. It’s about making your home more effective—so you can find what you need, use what you have, and live fruitfully without constant stress.In this workshop, we’ll tackle:✅ The real purpose of decluttering (hint: it’s not perfection)✅ Why certain spaces—like dining tables—should be your focus✅ Three strategies to declutter every day without burnout✅ How to set up an “island of sanity” & a realistic decluttering plan✅ The truth about clutter: it’s not just about getting rid of stuffDecluttering is not a one-and-done project—it’s an ongoing process of managing your home well. And when you shift your attitude toward clutter, the daily work becomes lighter, not heavier.Join me in Convivial Circle for our February Declutter Challenge! 20 days, 10-minute decluttering sessions, real progress, and even a prize pack when you finish! 🏆💡 Join the challenge here: convivialcircle.com💡 Get 20% off with code: DECLUTTER25✨ Let’s embrace our role as resource managers and create a home that serves our family—without letting clutter rule our days.🔔 Subscribe for more workshops & homemaking encouragement!#Decluttering #HomeOrganization #SimplyConvivial #ChristianHomemaking📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Free course module: https://simplyconvivial.com/story - Rachael Younger shares her journey of learning to trust God through the challenges of being sidelined by tendinitis. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about confronting pride, embracing humility, and finding grace in a season of unexpected limitations. Listen as Rachael and Mystie discuss how God uses trials to refine us, redirect our focus, and teach us to rest in His sovereignty.➡️ Join the conversation and discover how to grow in faith, gratitude, and perseverance during life’s toughest moments.Life rarely unfolds the way we plan. As homemakers and mothers, we thrive on routines and the ability to “do it all,” but what happens when we’re forced to slow down? Rachael Younger’s story of being sidelined by tendinitis is a powerful reminder of how God uses trials to teach us dependence, humility, and trust.Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Register for the FREE declutter workshop: https://simplyconvivial.com/declutteringDecluttering can feel overwhelming, but understanding the concept of traction can make all the difference. In this video, I’ll share practical tips and strategies we discussed during our annual Declutter Challenge to help you build momentum in your decluttering journey.Discover what decluttering truly means, why it’s an ongoing habit, and how small, consistent steps can lead to lasting progress. Learn how to give every item a home, embrace the rhythm of tidying, and tackle clutter one layer at a time using the "onion approach."Join me as we reframe clutter not as a problem but as a byproduct of a functional home in action. Let’s create spaces that are organized, harmonious, and adaptable to life’s changes.🧺 Ready to gain traction and declutter with confidence? Start small, stay consistent, and watch your space transform!Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

In the second half of Mystie Winckler’s interview with Tilly Dillehay, they explore how our homes can become spiritual outposts and places of transformation. Tilly shares her testimony of how hospitality and the atmosphere of a godly home led to her own conversion, emphasizing the eternal significance of our homemaking efforts.They also discuss practical topics like the power of gratitude, the necessity of confession, and how cultivating small, daily habits can make your home a place of spiritual refuge. Discover how your faithfulness in the ordinary can have extraordinary, eternal impact.Topics Covered:How a godly home can lead others to Christ.The transformative power of gratitude and confession.Viewing homemaking as spiritual warfare.Stay tuned for inspiration to see your daily work as kingdom work, with eternal consequences that glorify God.📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Free Organize Your Attitude Module: https://simplyconvivial.com/story - The "new year, same you" message might sound discouraging at first, but it's actually the hope-filled truth we need. Starting fresh doesn’t mean striving for perfection or chasing an unrealistic ideal. Instead, it means embracing the growth God has for us while anchoring ourselves in the reality of who we are—people in constant need of grace.In this video, I reflect on the temptation to use guilt or perfectionism as motivation for change and why that approach never works. Real growth comes from repenting, rejoicing, and repeating—over and over again. Together, we’ll explore how to set realistic goals, take faithful steps forward, and find joy in the work God has for us today.Let’s stop chasing control, trust God’s plan, and embrace this year with gratitude and hope.Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckler sits down with author Tilly Dillehay to discuss her latest book, My Dear Hemlock. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, Tilly’s book explores women’s unique temptations through the lens of fictionalized letters between tempters.Get Tilly's latest book: https://canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlockTogether, they dive into the inspiration behind the project, the creative process of turning nonfiction insights into compelling fiction, and how the demon’s perspective reveals hidden struggles we all face. Learn how storytelling can help us see our sins more clearly and motivate us to pursue righteousness.Whether you’re a homemaker, a homeschool mom, or just looking for encouragement, this conversation offers powerful insights into how God works in and through our daily lives.Topics Covered:The inspiration behind My Dear Hemlock.How fiction can make sin and temptation more stark.The importance of self-awareness in spiritual growth.📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Take my course The Art of Homeschooling: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling/Are you navigating the challenges of homeschooling during the middle school years? In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative period of adolescence—those years between 11 and 13 that can feel like a whirlwind of emotions, growth, and shifting dynamics.Homeschooling isn’t just about academics; it’s about shepherding your children through critical developmental phases. From the early days of homeschooling toddlers and enjoying the rhythm of elementary years to the distinct challenges of guiding pre-teens and teens, this talk unpacks how to adjust your expectations and embrace the opportunities for growth during puberty.Discover practical insights on:Understanding the distinct "middle school" phase.Why homeschooling a 12-year-old feels like starting over (but isn't!).How to guide your child toward responsibility and maturity.Overcoming cultural obstacles to raising resilient, respectful adults.The critical mindset shift moms must make during these transitional years.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the ups and downs of homeschooling a middle schooler, this episode will give you encouragement, perspective, and practical tips to navigate this season with confidence and grace.🎧 Listen now for strategies to help your homeschool thrive through the transitions of adolescence!📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Take my course The Art of Homeschooling: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling/Are you navigating the challenges of homeschooling during the middle school years? In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative period of adolescence—those years between 11 and 13 that can feel like a whirlwind of emotions, growth, and shifting dynamics.Homeschooling isn’t just about academics; it’s about shepherding your children through critical developmental phases. From the early days of homeschooling toddlers and enjoying the rhythm of elementary years to the distinct challenges of guiding pre-teens and teens, this talk unpacks how to adjust your expectations and embrace the opportunities for growth during puberty.Discover practical insights on:Understanding the distinct "middle school" phase.Why homeschooling a 12-year-old feels like starting over (but isn't!).How to guide your child toward responsibility and maturity.Overcoming cultural obstacles to raising resilient, respectful adults.The critical mindset shift moms must make during these transitional years.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the ups and downs of homeschooling a middle schooler, this episode will give you encouragement, perspective, and practical tips to navigate this season with confidence and grace.🎧 Listen now for strategies to help your homeschool thrive through the transitions of adolescence!📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm