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

Get my free homeschool checklist templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/checklistsI couldn't keep my homeschool running and organized and on track without checklists for me as the teacher and checklists for each student being homeschooled, but that doesn't mean I haven't made mistakes along the way! There are wrong ways to use checklists and bad ways to depend on them. Here are the major mistakes I've made while homeschooling with checklists so that you don't have to!1. Making all the homeschool checklists up front at the beginning of the school year.2. Start creating new homeschool checklists from scratch every week.3. Using shorthand and shortcuts on the checklists while homeschooling4. Letting student checklists roam free and loose - checklists need a home!5. Not looking at each kids' checklists - if mom doesn't look at them, neither will the kids.Blog posts about homeschooling teens - How to homeschool a tween: https://simplyconvivial.com/2023/how-to-homeschool-a-tween-a-survival-guide-for-moms/Homeschool Advice: https://simplyconvivial.com/2018/homeschool-advice-inspect-expect/Twelve-year olds are persons too: https://simplyconvivial.com/2018/twelve-year-olds-are-persons-too/The Stages of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/2023/the-stages-of-homeschooling/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➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Get my free homeschool checklist templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/checklistsEvery homeschooling mom's dream is to have independent learners who just do their own work and love learning - every day. Yes, that's a dream. The dream is different from the reality. Checklists aren’t a tool where we offload our responsibility onto our kids. But they are a tool that lets us train them in diligence if we keep up our end of the diligence.Raising an independent learner is more than handing a checklist to a kid and telling him to do it. It takes time, coaching, and consequences after mistakes for kids to learn. There are age-appropriate stages for expecting independent work. Learn more about proper expectations when it comes to homeschooling with checklists in this video!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➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Join Sweep & Smile: https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepCreating Effective Homemaking Routines: A Simplified ApproachIn this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckle discusses the importance of homemaking routines and how to create cheerful and God-honoring family life. Joined by Stefani Mons, a homeschooling mom from Texas and the community manager at Convivial Circle, she explores the evolution of their own routines, highlighting the shift from no routine to implementing effective daily tidying practices, known as eHAP, and the Sweep and Smile program. They delve into the transformative power of morning and evening routines in making homemaking manageable and joyful rather than overwhelming. The conversation aims to inspire listeners to personalize their cleaning schedules according to their family's needs, addressing perfectionism and the pitfalls of unrealistic standards. This episode encourages a practical approach to homemaking, focusing on small, impactful routines that can be adjusted as life changes.01:11 The Journey to Effective Homemaking Routines02:20 Discovering the Power of Daily Tidying04:42 Implementing Morning and Evening Routines07:04 Adapting Cleaning Routines to Life's Seasons07:35 The Philosophy of Sweep and Smile: Customizing Your Cleaning Routine07:54 The Importance of Baby Steps in Cleaning11:26 Personalizing Your Cleaning Routine with Sweep and SmileMystie 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➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Get my homeschool checklist templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/homeschool-checklist/As a homeschool mom, it's important to stay organized and on top of things. In this video, I'll share the THREE kinds of checklists that have helped me stay organized and efficient in our homeschooling journey. From lesson plans to weekly accountability with our students, these checklists are a game-changer for any homeschool mom. Watch now for homeschooling tips from Mystie Winckler!Simplify doesn’t mean doing as little as possible. We don’t want to be like the worst version of our students, getting away with as little as possible. But we also don’t want to be idealist dreamers, planning for so much more than is actually possible.Have a purpose for everything you assign. Avoid busy work. Will having done this work make a difference in the child’s education? Will both of you be happy in ten years that you did it. You will be when it comes to reading good books, having meaningful discussions, learning important skills.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➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Lindsey runs the Reformed Faith and Family website and podcast alongside her husband Caleb. Together they have seven children ranging in ages from three to fifteen years old. Caleb is a bi-vocational pastor, and Lindsey is a long-time homeschooling mom who enjoys reading to her children, dabbling in homestead hobbies, and being a doula for friends when she gets the chance. Their work on Reformed Faith and Family was born out of a deep desire to provide a solid resource for Christians trying to understand the Reformed perspective and help Christian families disciple their children from a Reformed Christian worldview.Lindsey has a helpful family devotional titled "Filling Hearts While Cleaning Homes: 5 Minute Devotionals for Families" -- teach your kids to do their chores diligently for the glory of God! Use coupon code "MYSTIE" they can get it for free now through April - a $9 value. Find it here --https://reformedfaithandfamily.com/product/filling-hearts-while-cleaning-homes-5-minute-devotionals-for-families/01:21 Challenges of Parenting and Homemaking02:41 Adapting to Different Personalities and Needs05:02 Embracing the Chaos and Trusting God's Plan06:36 Adapting to Children's Unique Learning Styles10:34 Encouraging Love for Reading in Dyslexic Children13:21 Adapting to the Changing Needs of Older Children14:15 Maintaining Kindness and Patience in Difficult SeasonsMystie 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➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 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 homeschool checklist templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/checklistsMath, science, history, handwriting, spelling, reading - all the subjects for each one of the kids. How’s a mom to keep track of it all? NOT IN YOUR HEAD! On a checklist - a checklist for you, checklists for the kids, a checklist for everyone. Let’s talk all things homeschool checklists!Get organized with these homeschool checklist tips! From curriculum planning to daily routines, these checklists will keep your homeschooling on track and stress-free. Watch now for easy ways to stay organized and efficient in your homeschool journey!What’s on mom’s checklist? What’s on the kids’ checklist? Let’s talk about what goes on each of these three different checklists in the next video, right here.You can’t keep track of things in your head. It’s not what your head is for.Checklists only work if you look at them and use them to inform your choices.Checklists take time and training and consequences - for us as well as kids. Are we willing to do the work? It’s not as simple as just telling the kids what to do and then - ta da!In fact, we can’t all be working from the same checklist. Everyone in the homeschool ages 8 and up should have their own….next video!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➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.convivialcircle.com

Are we afraid of one another as Christian women? Do we see one another as competitors or as co-laborers? We can delight not only in a variety of creative endeavors within the home, but also in the multiplicity of gifts God has granted within His body, the church.Find part 1 of our conversation here - https://youtu.be/tLKGKAdXOM4Show notes on the blog here - https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/can-moms-have-hobbies-an-interview-with-lexy-sauve/Lexy shares how her church has developed community and skill-sharing among the women, implementing Titus 2 in a real-life, down-to-earth, organic manner. It’s not a program. It’s being intentional about doing life together and learning from one another. When social media shapes our pictures of homemaking, we have to ground ourselves in the vital real life of local community. Dabbling in various homemaking skills – with no pressure to continue them for the rest of our lives or achieve total mastery – allows us to discover delight and satisfaction as we experience maturity and personal growth. We have to be willing to step out of our comfort zones, push through any awkwardness, seek mentorship, and find inspiration within our local church community. Together, we can nurture a culture of thriving and creativity in homemaking, leaving a lasting impact in our homes and families. Be patient. Love. Pray. Persevere.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

Free habit guide for busy moms: https://simplyconvivial.com/habitWant to know if you're being lazy or productive? In this video, I'll share the top habits of a successful homemaker and how you can build them in 2024. Discover the habits of a successful homemaker. Learn the habits every homemaker needs to stay organized, productive and on top of things!Get mom-life management and organization coaching & community inside Convivial Circle - https://convivialcircle.comIf you struggle with productivity and organization in your homemaking, then this video is for you. Discover the key habits that will help you create a more fulfilling and efficient home life. From decluttering to meal planning to time management, we'll cover everything you need to know to become a successful homemaker. Don't miss out on these tips from Mystie Winckler!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➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 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 habit-building guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/habitJoin me as I share my daily habits as a Christian homemaker after 20 years! From cleaning routines to meal planning to spiritual practices, these are the habits that have helped me thrive in my role as a homemaker for over a decade. Whether you're a new homemaker or have been homemaking for years, these habits are essential for creating a peaceful and fulfilling home.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➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm