

Simply Convivial: Biblical Homemaking, Homeschooling & Mom Life—Without Burnout
Mystie Winckler
Homemaking and homeschooling can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. If you’re a Christian mom longing for a well-ordered home, a peaceful homeschool, and a joyful heart—without the stress or burnout—you’re in the right place. Moms can be productive and peaceful when grounded in Scriptural truth.
I’m Mystie Winckler, homeschooling mom of five, founder of Simply Convivial, and your guide to managing both home and heart with faith and focus. Here, we talk about biblical homemaking, sustainable homeschooling, and cheerful productivity—all through the lens of organizing your attitude and embracing your God-given calling.
In each episode, you’ll find practical homemaking systems, homeschooling strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you manage your home without perfectionism or frustration. We’ll tackle topics like:
✔️ Christian homemaking routines that actually work
✔️ Productivity, mom-style
✔️ Homeschooling with peace—even when life gets messy
✔️ Time management for moms (without rigid schedules)
✔️ Decluttering your home & your attitude
✔️ How to be diligent, not just busy
Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need more willpower—you need a grace-filled, biblical approach to managing life at home. Let’s cultivate faithfulness, embrace joy, and build habits that make home a place of peace and purpose.
👉 Subscribe now and start organizing your home and heart—cheerfully.
I’m Mystie Winckler, homeschooling mom of five, founder of Simply Convivial, and your guide to managing both home and heart with faith and focus. Here, we talk about biblical homemaking, sustainable homeschooling, and cheerful productivity—all through the lens of organizing your attitude and embracing your God-given calling.
In each episode, you’ll find practical homemaking systems, homeschooling strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you manage your home without perfectionism or frustration. We’ll tackle topics like:
✔️ Christian homemaking routines that actually work
✔️ Productivity, mom-style
✔️ Homeschooling with peace—even when life gets messy
✔️ Time management for moms (without rigid schedules)
✔️ Decluttering your home & your attitude
✔️ How to be diligent, not just busy
Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need more willpower—you need a grace-filled, biblical approach to managing life at home. Let’s cultivate faithfulness, embrace joy, and build habits that make home a place of peace and purpose.
👉 Subscribe now and start organizing your home and heart—cheerfully.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 13min
Can moms have hobbies?? Being creative at home with Lexy Sauve of Bright Hearth
In this episode, we have a delightful conversation with Lexy Sauve, a creative mom and pastor's wife who has found joy and fulfillment in adding creative pursuits to her homemaking. Join us as Lexi shares her experiences and insights on how embracing creativity has expanded her capacity to manage her home, raise her six children, and find delight in everyday tasks.Lexy is smart, competent, and thoughtful. On her podcast Bright Hearth she and her husband delve into practical and theological aspects of homemaking. And don’t miss part two of our conversation, where we talk about HOW to go about dabbling and building our skills and confidence as women at home.Check out Bright Hearth: https://www.briansauve.com/bright-hearthMystie 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

Mar 1, 2024 • 14min
Tired? Need energy? Tips for moms from Leslie Taylor
Leslie is a stay-at-home mom and grandma to seven, a health writer for Substack, and a health coach. She is passionate about helping people regain their health in ways that are simple, inexpensive, and life-changing.I know I've had weight loss on my list of annual goals for years on end and many years I've just given up on it and felt like it took too much energy for too little payoff. It's so easy to get discouraged with weight loss goals. Are they even worth making? Should we even care or should we just roll with where we are because so much else in on our plate? Why should weight loss be on our radar when our radars are feeling pretty weak as it is? If weight loss is worth our time and attention, what are your recommendations for busy moms with many children, especially when we want to be emphasizing family meals and not teaching our kids to be weird about eating or their food?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

Mar 1, 2024 • 15min
10 ONE-MINUTE habits every homemaker needs
FREE GUIDE - Put together a complete habit & practice it: https://simplyconvivial.com/habitAs a homemaker, it can be challenging to balance household responsibilities with personal time. In this video, I'm sharing 10 one-minute habits that have helped me stay productive and organized as a homemaker. From planning to housework to self-care, these habits are essential for any homemaker looking to make the most out of their day. Get ready to transform your daily routine and become a more efficient homemaker!TEN ONE-MINUTE HABITS FOR EVERY HOMEMAKER:1. Make your bed - if it takes longer you’re doing it wrong!2. Drink a glass of water3. Look at your calendar4. Set out your Bible and notebook the night before5. One-minute EHAP - with everyone!6. Write a daily card7. Wipe down your island of sanity8. Putting your phone away in a different room9. Don’t leave a room without grabbing something that needs to go with you10. Smile at your kidsMystie 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

Feb 27, 2024 • 15min
self-care & sabbath - life-giving habits of a Christian homemaker
As a Christian homemaker, I'll share my life-giving habits, including self-care and sabbath, to help you thrive in the home without feeling guilty. Find balance and peace in your homemaking habits with these tips!Free how to build a habit guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/habitAs a Christian homemaker, it's important to keep the right kind of self-care and a day of rest -- without guilt. In this video, Mystie shares life-giving habits and tips for balancing homemaking and self-care, including the importance of taking a Sabbath and finding time for rest and rejuvenation. Discover how to create a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle as a homemaker 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

Feb 20, 2024 • 13min
Homemaking habits not working? 3 mistakes you might be making

Feb 19, 2024 • 15min
Becoming a more energetic mom with Leslie Taylor
Habit tracking sheet: https://simplyconvivial.com/habitFind Leslie's substack here: https://fastwell.substack.com/Join Leslie Taylor as she shares her journey of becoming a more energetic and healthy mom through intermittent fasting. As a stay-at-home mom, she struggled with weight loss and low energy, but through her lifestyle changes, she has found success and wants to help other moms do the same. Tune in for tips and inspiration on how to become a healthier and more energetic mom!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

Feb 15, 2024 • 17min
What to do when you're overwhelmed - the 5 habits of a Christian homemaker
Free guide to setting up smart personal habits: https://simplyconvivial.com/habit/There is so much to do as a mom at home - the more kids, the more there is to do. Homeschool? Work? Hospitality? Sports - we all have our special combo of life we’re juggling. How do you juggle without losing your mind? It is possible. These 5 habits will help you keep it all together.Habit #1 - Write it down, right away.Habit #2 - Center your thoughts with an alignment card.Habit #3 - Limit your daily to-do list to 3 items.Habit #4 - Take 10 minutes to EHAP every day.Habit #5 - Smile!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

Feb 12, 2024 • 18min
Loving the kitchen life with Jami Balmet (young wife's guide)

Feb 7, 2024 • 23min
Moms need a service mindset - but the right kind!

Feb 5, 2024 • 10min


