Simply Convivial: Biblical Homemaking, Homeschooling & Mom Life—Without Burnout
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.
Episodes
https://simplyconvivial.com/clean - Why don’t any of those Pinterest-perfect cleaning schedules ever seem to work in real life—especially when you have a house full of people actually living in it?
In this episode, I explain why most cleaning schedules fail and what a doable alternative looks like. As Christian homemakers, we’re not called to make our homes spotless museums—we’re called to make them functional, beautiful, a...
👉 https://simplyconvivial.com/clean - Are you stuck in a boom-and-bust cycle with your homemaking? In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, Erica McCartney shares how she broke free from unrealistic expectations and found freedom in short bursts of faithful maintenance. We talk about cleaning zones, embracing 5–20 minute tasks, and resisting the perfectionism that paralyzes.
Erica’s practical wisdom and live...
simplyconvivial.com/chores - Are family chores happening in your home? Feeling behind on training your kids to help around the house? You’re not alone—and it’s not too late. In this video, I’ll show you how to start a better family chore routine, even if your kids are older and resistant.
You’ll learn my 3-step process for getting started with kids’ chores:
1. Brain dump the must-do tasks
2. Work with your kids consistent...
Teach Kids Responsibility: simplyconvivial.com/chores/ -- Are you tired of printing chore charts that end up ignored by Wednesday? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.
In this episode of the Simply Convivial Podcast, homemaker and homeschool mom Mystie Winckler explains why chore charts so often fail—and what to do instead. Discover a better, more biblical way to train your children in responsibility and teamwork, with...
If teaching your kids to do chores feels harder than doing everything yourself, this episode is for you. As Christian homemakers, we want our homes to function with peace and purpose—not nagging, burnout, or sticker-chart chaos. Kids need chores, not just to help us out, but to grow into capable, responsible adults.
Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/chores
In this episode of Simply Convivial, I’m sharing how to make k...
Most modern women weren’t trained to be homemakers—not because they missed home ec, but because our entire culture formed them for employee roles, not ownership. In this episode, Mystie Winckler unpacks how homemakers operate real economies, make high-stakes decisions with scarce resources, and create lasting value—often without recognition or reward.
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Feeling overwhelmed by housework? Laundry piling up, toys scattered, and your motivation missing? You're not alone— You’re likely stuck in the perfectionism-procrastination loop.
In this practical workshop, Mystie Winckler, author of Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done, unpacks why perfectionism keeps Christian homemakers paralyzed and how baby steps can get you unstuck. Learn why waiting for motivatio...
Do you feel like your hair is on fire? Like you're always putting out fires in your home?
Are you swinging between chaos and control, between no plan and over-planning? In this episode, Mystie Winckler explains why checklists are powerful tools—but terrible masters.
Learn to avoid the twin ditches of emotional emergency mode and rigid perfectionism, and embrace the narrow path of cheerful self-mastery. This is the mindset ...
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and discouraged by endless cleaning tasks? In this episode, Mystie Winckler chats with Naomi Marks about her practical strategy to declutter the entire house in manageable 15-minute chunks. Get your own free cleaning guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/clean
Naomi shares her guilt-free approach to homemaking, explaining how a simple yearly schedule and "baby steps" philosophy transformed her ho...
Do you struggle with all-or-nothing thinking, chasing the perfect plan, or feeling stuck in a boom and bust cycle at home? Free brain dump guide: simplyconvivial.com/brain-dump
In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, I’m joined by Clarissa Ramsey, a homeschool mom of four and a member of Convivial Circle, who shares how she broke free from perfectionism and began building real momentum in her homemaking.
We t...
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list before lunch? You’re not alone. Most of us try to plan our way to the perfect day—but instead we end up discouraged and behind.
In this episode, I share the simple, sanity-saving habit that’s helped me stay focused, cheerful, and faithful in the daily work of homemaking: the 3x3 Daily Card. ▶️ https://simplyconvivial.com/3x3
This quick, two-minute practice helps you:
Ditch the per...
Do you ever feel like you're the only one struggling to keep up with homemaking, homeschooling, or just life in general? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing.
In this episode, I share why trying to do everything on your own is holding you back, and what happens when Christian moms connect with like-minded women who understand the work of homemaking and the joy of serving their families faithfully.
We weren’t created to wa...
Homemaking isn’t mindless. It isn’t menial. And it certainly isn’t easy. Get the free Organize Your Attitude module here: simplyconvivial.com/story
You’ve likely been told that keeping house should come naturally—that if you’re struggling, it must be because you’re lazy or undisciplined. But that’s not true.
In this episode, we talk about why homemaking is real work—physically, mentally, and spiritually—and why your exhausti...
Feeling overwhelmed, homemaker? Is there so much that needs to be done—but nothing actually gets finished? In this episode, I’ll show you one simple 5 minute daily review for moms that will transform the way you approach each day and help you feel more focused, peaceful, and purposeful in your homemaking.
Mentioned: The 3x3 Daily Card Method: simplyconvivial.com/3x3/
We all know the feeling: the mental clutter, the endless t...
Wondering how to enjoy homemaking, especially as a Christian homemaker? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind of homemaking? These 3 quick, practical tips will help you bring more joy, peace, and purpose into your home—starting today.
Homemaking doesn’t have to feel like drudgery. In this episode, you’ll learn small mindset shifts and simple habits that can transform your attitude and lighten your load. These aren’...
Feeling discouraged in your homemaking? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re diving into the three biggest traps that leave homemakers feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and discouraged. Unrealistic expectations, isolation, and burnout can make homemaking feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be that way.
🤯 FREE: Get out of your head with my free brain dump guide: simplyconvivial.com/brain-dump
00:00 Why Homemakin...
Get Mystie's free attitude makeover guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/attitude -- How do you stay cheerful in homemaking when the work never ends? In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, I sit down with longtime Convivial Circle member Kathy Irving, a devoted wife, homeschool mom, and self-described “book-trovert.”
Kathy shares her hard-won wisdom from completing Simplified Organization Community Coachin...
Get the first module of Organize Your Attitude for free: simplyconvivial.com/story/
How we talk about our lives shapes how we experience them. Do we think of ourselves as machines that must constantly produce, or as living beings designed for fruitfulness? In this episode, we discuss:
✨ Why our internal narratives impact our productivity and joy
✨ The difference between efficiency and fruitfulness in homemaking
✨ How t...
Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming, but as Christian homemakers, we are called to fear nothing that is frightening (1 Peter 3:6). In this conversation with Jordan Sparks from Fruitful and Fearless, we discuss how fearlessness and fruitfulness go hand in hand—how trusting God, preparing well, and embracing biblical roles lead to peace and confidence in our homes.
We talk about:
✨ How fearlessness is a command and part o...
Masterclass: www.vocationvision.com -- Struggling to define your roles and stay on top of life’s responsibilities? Vocations aren’t just about jobs—they’re about understanding God’s calling in every role you fill.
In this episode, I walk through a step-by-step process for defining your vocations, using them in your planning, and keeping them at the forefront of your decision-making. When you clarify your vocations, planning...
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