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

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

Is “housewife” a word worth reclaiming? Become a better housewife: https://convivialcircle.com In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore the history of homemaking, the role of marriage as a shared mission, and the value of the productive Christian household. From the industrial revolution to today, the meaning of homemaking has shifted—but its God-given purpose remains clear.Discover how embracing your role as a housewife or homemaker can bring joy, purpose, and gospel witness into your home. With practical advice and encouragement rooted in Scripture, this video challenges modern assumptions and offers a fresh perspective on what it means to manage your home for God’s glory.📖 Learn how to:Find purpose in homemaking beyond Pinterest and Instagram.Build a household mission alongside your husband.Turn daily tasks into meaningful contributions to your family and faith.💡 What’s your take? Share your thoughts on the term "housewife" in the comments below! Let’s reclaim the joy and dignity of this God-given role together.📖 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

Discover how the principle of iteration can bring clarity and flexibility to homemaking, hospitality, and family routines in this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast. Mairin, a homeschool mom of seven, shares her journey from military life to building a rooted family culture and how she’s learned to adapt and thrive in the midst of change.This conversation offers practical tips for implementing a weekly review, simplifying meal prep, preparing for hospitality, and balancing the demands of a busy household. Mairin's advice highlights the importance of flexibility, reliance on the Lord, and involving the whole family in creating systems that work.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by routines that don’t seem to stick or the need to “get it right” the first time, this episode is full of encouraging reminders to start small, adjust as you go, and lean into grace.🔗 Explore Convivial Circle for more homemaking support: https://convivialcircle.com📖 Find additional homemaking resources: https://simplyconvivial.com👉 Subscribe for more practical and faith-filled homemaking advice!#ChristianHomemaking #SimplifiedOrganization #HomeschoolMomLife #ProductivityForMomsMystie 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

Rachel Alaia, a member of the Convivial Circle, shares her heart for gospel-centered hospitality. As a bilingual, newly born-again Christian, Rachel lives with her family on a big ranch in the coastal mountains of Mexico, where she's restoring a classic hacienda and embracing her calling to serve her family and community.Join us as we discuss:🌟 Redefining hospitality: Moving beyond perfectionism to glorify God.🌟 The power of small, faithful steps in homemaking and ministry.🌟 Trusting God’s provision in the midst of daily life and challenges.Rachel’s story is a beautiful testimony of transformation—how opening our hearts and homes can reflect God’s love to others. Whether you're looking to embrace a more intentional, joyful approach to hospitality or need encouragement in the midst of daily routines, this conversation will inspire and uplift you.👩‍🍳 For more encouragement and practical tips for cheerful homemaking, visit Simply Convivial: https://simplyconvivial.com🌿 Connect with the Convivial Circle community to dive deeper into these topics and find support on your own homemaking journey: https://simplyconvivial.com/convivial-circle/📖 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this conversation encouraged you! Let’s spread the joy of simple, faithful living.#ChristianHomemaking #Hospitality #FaithfulLiving #SimplyConvivial #GospelCenteredHomemaking📖 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

Are you tempted to think you can get everything organized in just a week? Especially between Christmas and New Year’s? Join Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/soccLet’s talk about why real progress takes longer—and why that’s okay.In this episode, I share insights from Simplified Organization Community Coaching and how the process of organizing your home and life isn’t about flipping a switch. It’s a journey that requires consistent steps, adjusting your habits, and embracing the reality that life keeps changing.You’ll also hear inspiring stories from women in the community who’ve learned how to maintain steadiness through life’s challenges—whether it’s illness, chaos, or major transitions. These are real wins from real people, showing how sticking with small, faithful efforts leads to big changes over time.Organization isn’t about achieving perfection. It’s about showing up, growing, and taking the next step forward—together.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

Amie shares her inspiring journey from being a daydream planner stuck in perfectionism to becoming a doer who embraces progress over perfection. Join us for Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/soccIn this episode, Mystie Winckler sits down with Amie Garner, a wife, homeschool mom of 5, and long-time member of Convivial Circle. Amie shares her inspiring journey from being a daydream planner stuck in perfectionism to becoming a doer who embraces progress over perfection.Together, they discuss:✅ How perfectionism holds us back (and how to overcome it).✅ The power of interval planning to create sustainable routines.✅ Why taking baby steps—even when it feels too slow—leads to real change.✅ How to adjust your plans with life’s unpredictable seasons.Amie’s transformation is a testament to the value of starting small, sticking with it, and giving yourself grace along the way. If you’re overwhelmed by clutter, routines, or unrealistic expectations, this conversation will inspire you to stop daydreaming and start doing.🔗 Ready to move from overwhelm to action? Learn more about Convivial Circle and Simplified Organization Community Coaching here: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!📌 Timestamps00:00 – Intro to Amie Garner02:00 – Recognizing perfectionism as the real struggle06:15 – Why plans don’t need to be perfect (or permanent)10:30 – How interval planning gives freedom and flexibility15:00 – The power of baby steps: starting small and iterating20:00 – Overcoming hard moments without giving up24:00 – Final encouragement for perfectionists🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their homemaking and productivity journey!#SimplyConvivial #OvercomingPerfectionism #ProductivityForMoms #HomemakingTips #IntervalPlanning #OrganizeYourAttitude #FromDaydreamerToDoer📖 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

Life and faith require growth and change. Embrace sanctification, trust God’s grace, and rejoice in His work in you through every stage of life. Join us for Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/soccIn this episode, we dive into the beauty and challenge of change. Whether it’s personal growth, spiritual sanctification, or the shifting dynamics of family life, change is a part of God’s design. Learn how to notice progress, embrace growth with gratitude, and trust God’s grace through every stage of life.✨ Key Topics Discussed:Why change is essential for growthHow sanctification is God’s work in usOvercoming fear and anxiety about changeTrusting God’s grace in parenting, homemaking, and life🎧 Listen in and be encouraged to see the adventure in life’s changes!📖 Related Reading:John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian ReligionJohn Frame, Systematic TheologyMystie 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

Rachel Bozarth highlights the power of the weekly review for busy moms. Join Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/soccA weekly review prevents things from falling through the cracks, enables realistic planning, and builds margin for priorities. Start small by reviewing your calendar, listing weekly priorities, and practicing consistently.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

Need to get better at cleaning your home and being a happy stay at home mom? Join Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/soccFeeling overwhelmed by housework? Learn how to manage chores without resentment, embrace ongoing tasks, and foster family teamwork in homemaking.Read the article: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/housework-makes-me-mad/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

Discover how Erika overcame homemaking overwhelm, perfectionism, and clutter with simple strategies like timers, brain dumps, and community support through Convivial Circle. https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/socc/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