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Ep 488Sidetracked? Plan with an index card! (with Rachael Younger)

Apr 29, 202417 min

Ep 487Skyrocket your productivity as a stay-at-home mom with index cards!

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanTake the free index card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycardLearn how to skyrocket your productivity as a stay-at-home mom using index cards! These simple tools can help you get more done and stay organized. Watch this video to learn how.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 Done https://simplifiedorganization.com➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done by focusing on less: https://https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and learn to love what must be done so you stop feeling overwhelmed:https://simplyconvivial.com/convivial-circle 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 29, 202415 min

Ep 486ONE index card, every day = productivity for busy moms

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanLearn how to use the daily card method: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycardLooking for a simple productivity hack for busy moms? Try the index card method! Learn how one index card a day can help you stay organized and get things done. Perfect for stay at home moms looking to boost their productivity!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 Done https://simplifiedorganization.com➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done by focusing on less: https://https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and learn to love what must be done so you stop feeling overwhelmed:https://simplyconvivial.com/convivial-circle 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 25, 202410 min

Ep 485Supercharge your productivity with an index card (a conversation with Karen Head)

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanTake the daily card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycardLearn how to supercharge your productivity with an index card! In this video, Karen Head shares how using a simple index card can help you stay organized and focused on your daily tasks. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a more productive day!Come to our free Homemaker's CEO Day: https://simplyconvivial.com/ceoMystie 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 22, 202417 min

Ep 484Your weekly planner on an index card! Simple. Easy. Cheap.

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanPlan your day on an index card: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycardAre you a sidetracked home executive? Looking for a simple, easy, and cheap way to stay organized? Watch this video to learn how to create your own weekly planner on an index card! You can get more done by focusing on less - as long as the less you’re focusing on is what matters. When you get the big rocks in your day first, the smaller pebbles fit better and snugger. A daily card is simple, cheap, and effective. Check out my free guide that will jumpstart your daily card practice. The link is in the description or you can go to https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard to get your free 1 page printable guide so you can get started with a daily card yourself.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 Done https://simplifiedorganization.com➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done by focusing on less: https://https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and learn to love what must be done so you stop feeling overwhelmed:https://simplyconvivial.com/convivial-circle 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 22, 202415 min

Ep 483SIMPLIFY your home cleaning plan using index cards - with Abby Wahl

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanTake the daily card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideoLearn how to create a simple home cleaning plan using index cards with Abby Wahl. This method is perfect for busy households looking to stay organized and on top of their cleaning routine. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to a clean, organized home!Abby Wahl shares how she's reduced distractions and screen time on her phone by keeping track of everything in her life on index cards. She's using templates from @timeandtideplans to keep her cleaning routine, task lists, weekly plans, and more! Links to the things Abby mentioned:Time & Tide Plans on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/timeandtideplansZipper pouch: https://amzn.to/3vYMiXgMystie 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://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://simplyconvivial.com/convivial-circle 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 17, 202415 min

Ep 482Win your day with a post-it note! (with Trisha Leger)

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanLearn how to use the daily card method: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo/This month we’re talking about daily cards, making a brand new to-do list every day with only 3 things on it. Was this something you jumped right into, were you skeptical, what has been your iteration experience with daily cards?Trisha is a Catholic wife and mother making a home and building a domestic church in Southern Arizona.They discuss the concept of 'daily cards' - a strategy that involves making a daily list of just three tasks to focus on. Despite initial skepticism due to its simplicity, Tricia shares how this approach has brought significant clarity and direction to managing daily tasks amidst the chaos of family life. This method encourages focusing on what's truly important each day to feel accomplished by bedtime. Tricia reveals her personal 'top three' tasks, which typically include homeschooling activities and meal preparation, showcasing the practicality of this method in homemaking. They also touch upon how the flexibility of daily cards helps in adapting to unexpected changes, emphasizing its efficacy in bringing structure, prioritizing tasks, and ultimately achieving a cheerful and grace-filled home management.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:14 The Concept of Daily Cards01:41 The Power of Three Daily Tasks04:26 Examples of Daily Top Three Tasks07:39 The Impact of Simplified Organization Community Coaching09:19 The Flexibility of the Daily Card12:33 The Daily Card as a Tool for Mindset Shift13:23 Conclusion: Winning the Day with God's Grace and a Post-itA couple months ago you finished community coaching and I just loved this bit from your final assessment! For your win that stuck most, you wrote: “Take a look at the situation, make a reasonable guess and just start! It's actually a pretty novel idea to me that as my family grows and changes the systems I had in place don't work anymore and the answer isn't always as simple as 'just double the recipe' or 'just run another load of laundry.' I won't find an answer just sitting there wondering where all the groceries or underpants went.” That’s so hilarious and so relatable! I’d assume the daily card has been a tactic that helps with just taking a first step, any step, when you wake up and realize things aren’t working anymore, right? 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 by focusing on less: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and learn to love what must be done so you stop feeling overwhelmed:https://simplyconvivial.com/convivial-circle 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 15, 202416 min

Ep 481NO APPS - use index cards to plan and organize your life

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanA single, simple index card planner is a better tool to organize your life than any app out there! Learn how: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycardLearn how to organize your life without using any apps! In this video, I'll show you how to use index cards to plan and stay organized. As a busy stay-at-home mom looking to streamline your life, this index card organization system will help you stay on track and get more done each day.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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 12, 202411 min

Ep 480Here's a cleaning plan that actually works - at last!

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanStart Sweep & Smile today! https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepHow many times have you scoured the internet, browsed Pinterest, or binged YouTube, looking for the next best tip or secret for a clean home? You want a clean home, fast, but no tips seem to work and no routines seem to stick. Oh, yeah, I've been there, done that.Have you spent as much working any of those home cleaning tips as researching them?Ouch. I know. But the truth is that any routine for a clean home will work if you do.However, there's a huge temptation we absolutely must resist. It is a plague for those of us who tend to be both overambitious and overwhelmed - at the same time. We can teeter-totter between having everything together and totally giving it all up as impossible. This is the dreaded boom and bust cycle.The boom and bust cycle is hard on moms. It's hard on families. It's not a good cycle or a good plan.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 Done https://amzn.to/4aWIPXU➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done by focusing on less: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and learn to love what must be done so you stop feeling overwhelmed:https://simplyconvivial.com/convivial-circle 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 9, 202412 min

Ep 479Your cleaning checklist WON'T work - here's why

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanTake Sweep & Smile with us! https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepTired of your cleaning checklist not working? Watch this video to find out why and learn how to stay motivated to keep your space clean and organized!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!Have you been following a cleaning checklist but still not seeing results? Watch this video to find out why your cleaning checklist won't work, and how to stay motivated while tackling your household chores.📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done https://amzn.to/4aWIPXU➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done by focusing on less: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and learn to love what must be done so you stop feeling overwhelmed:https://simplyconvivial.com/convivial-circle 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 8, 202417 min

Ep 478Household chores got you down? 3 keys to cleaning motivation

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanLearn to love what must be done: https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepNeed more cleaning motivation? Hate housework? Frustrated with chores? Here's the problem...First, we can feel angry while we clean the house when we focus on finishing or being done with the work and then — too soon after we “finish” — we have to do it again.It’s easy to blame the kids or even our husband for undoing the work, for making messes again, for needing more food or more laundry. When we see housework as a thing we’re supposed to finish, check the work off as done, then the people in our house feel like a problem. We finished the work, but because of others, the work has to be done again.The problem in such cases is only our perspective, not the other people and not the work. We have a wrong view of the nature of housework and the nature of life. We don’t understand our position in relation to our home and family life.**The work of keeping a home is not work that ever stays done. **That’s not a discouraging statement if we look at it rightly.Read more here: https://simplyconvivial.com/2023/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➡️ 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 6, 202420 min

Ep 477The secret to manage housework with joy!

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanSweep and Smile starts April 10 - https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepYou know how we always talk about how overwhelming chores and housework can be? It doesn’t have to be that way. You can manage housework in a whole new way.It's not about finding the perfect cleaning checklist. It’s actually about changing our attitude towards housework. Instead of dreading it, we can find joy in it. Can you imagine? Enjoying responsibilities like doing the dishes or vacuuming? No? Then take a listen to today’s episode: a clip from last year’s Sweep & Smile kickoff call.Sweep & Smile emphasizes fixing our attitude about chores while doing what needs to be done. Life throws curveballs, right? But with the right mindset and some basic practices, we can easily adapt our cleaning routines and keep things running smoothly.The best part? 'Sweep and Smile' isn't about striving for perfection. It's about finding joy in the process and making our routines manageable. No need to stress about having a picture-perfect home all the time.Sweep & Smile is all about community support, sharing insights, and learning together. Join us! https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepMystie 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 4, 202420 min

Ep 476How I simplify our homeschool with checklists

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanMystie 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 4, 202415 min

Ep 475FIVE mistakes moms make with homeschool checklists

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanGet 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 2, 202419 min

Ep 474Homeschool accountability with weekly checklists

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanGet 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 2, 202421 min

Ep 473Cleaning motivation for whole house routines - with Stefani Mons

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanJoin 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Apr 2, 202415 min

Ep 472Building local community between women - with Lindsey Stomberg

Mar 25, 202414 min

Ep 471THREE kinds of homeschool checklists you need to be organized

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanGet 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 21, 202415 min

Ep 470Homeschooling as a laid-back mom - (with Lindsey Stomberg)

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanLindsey 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 18, 202417 min

Ep 469TOO MUCH! Why you need homeschool checklists

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanFree 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 14, 202413 min

Ep 468New Hobbies & Strong Community-Building with Lexy Sauve of Bright Hearth

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanAre 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 11, 202420 min

Ep 467Are you productive or lazy? Improve your homemaking habits in 2024

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanFree 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 9, 202414 min

Ep 466My daily habits as a Christian Homemaker - what I’ve learned after 20 years

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanFree 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 7, 202416 min

Ep 465Can moms have hobbies?? Being creative at home with Lexy Sauve of Bright Hearth

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanIn 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 4, 202414 min

Ep 464Tired? Need energy? Tips for moms from Leslie Taylor

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanLeslie 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 1, 202414 min

Ep 46310 ONE-MINUTE habits every homemaker needs

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanFREE 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Mar 1, 202415 min

Ep 462self-care & sabbath - life-giving habits of a Christian homemaker

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanAs 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Feb 27, 202415 min

Ep 461Homemaking habits not working? 3 mistakes you might be making

Feb 20, 202413 min

Ep 460Becoming a more energetic mom with Leslie Taylor

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanHabit 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Feb 19, 202416 min

Ep 459What to do when you're overwhelmed - the 5 habits of a Christian homemaker

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanFree 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 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Feb 15, 202417 min

Ep 458Loving the kitchen life with Jami Balmet (young wife's guide)

Feb 12, 202418 min

Ep 457Moms need a service mindset - but the right kind!

Feb 7, 202423 min

Ep 456From chaos to joy with Jami Balmet (young wife's guide)

Feb 5, 202410 min

Ep 4553 reasons to start decluttering today!

Feb 1, 202413 min

Ep 454Singing the catechism with Hannah Spuler

Jan 29, 202419 min

Ep 453When social media and real life collide: how to avoid being awkward in person

Jan 25, 202424 min

Ep 452Enjoying a busy life with Hannah Spuler

Jan 22, 202417 min

Ep 451Don’t waste your life scrolling

Jan 18, 202415 min

Ep 450Why moms need to figure out social media

Jan 18, 202415 min

Ep 449How to be productive with the internet and our phones with Rachel Jankovic

Jan 15, 202415 min

Ep 448Knowing how to navigate social media and phone time with Rachel Jankovic

Jan 8, 202416 min

Ep 447Pursue Hospitality at Home (How to Love What Must Be Done #6)

Jan 6, 202410 min

Ep 446Establish small routines in your home (How to Love What Must Be Done #5)

Jan 5, 202410 min

Ep 445Invest Your Time Intentionally (How to Love What Must Be Done #4)

Jan 4, 20248 min

Ep 444Take Baby Steps Everyday (How to Love What Must Be Done #3)

Jan 3, 202412 min

Ep 443Stop Your Internal Tantrums (How to Love What Must Be Done #2)

Jan 2, 202411 min

Ep 442Don't rush, don't overschedule, don't stress with Aly Silva-Monroy

Jan 1, 202424 min

Ep 441Tell Yourself True Stories (How to Love What Must Be Done #1)

Jan 1, 202411 min

Ep 440Postpartum moms - time management tips just for you

Dec 28, 202312 min

Ep 439Getting organized will take a year, not a week

3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/cleanOne year homemaking makeover: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmHomemaking and living organized is harder than we thought it'd be, but it's not outside our reach. We just need to be willing to take baby steps and build our skills and capacity gradually. There is no quick fix solution or overnight success when it comes to home management. 3Rs of Meaningful Housework: simplyconvivial.com/clean

Dec 27, 20239 min