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

By Mystie Winckler

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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.

Episode Date
Simplify Housework with This Easy Protocol
May 27, 2025
Why Cleaning Schedules Never Work (And What to Do Instead)
May 22, 2025
How Much Can You Get Done In 5 Minutes?
May 20, 2025
How to Start Chores with Kids (Even If You're Behind)
May 13, 2025
Ditch the Chore Chart: A Better Way to Teach Kids Responsibility
May 08, 2025
Teaching Kids Chores Without Losing Your Mind
May 05, 2025
No More Gold Stars: What it REALLY means to be a housewife
May 01, 2025
REPLAY: Stop Waiting for Motivation: Try This 10-Minute Homemaking Fix
Apr 29, 2025
Stop Chasing Emergencies and Fix the Real Problem!
Apr 24, 2025
Declutter Your Entire Home in Just 15 Minutes a Day - with Naomi Marks
Apr 22, 2025
Overcoming Perfectionism in Homemaking: Clarissa’s Story
Apr 17, 2025
Stop Overplanning & Start Prioritizing with This Simple Trick
Apr 15, 2025
What Christian Homemakers REALLY Need (It’s Not a Planner)
Apr 10, 2025
Why You Feel Behind All the Time (It’s Not What You Think)
Apr 08, 2025
The BEST Daily Habit to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
Apr 03, 2025
3 Quick Tips for More JOYFUL Homemaking
Apr 01, 2025
Discouraged? You CAN enjoy homemaking
Mar 27, 2025
7 Ways to Fight Negative Thoughts as a Homemaker
Mar 25, 2025
How Your Mindset Shapes Your Homemaking: Stop Thinking Like a Machine (with Joanna Forrester)
Mar 20, 2025
Fear Nothing That Is Frightening: How Christian Homemakers Can Live Boldly (with Jordan Sparks!)
Mar 18, 2025
Feeling Overwhelmed? Use Vocations to Simplify Your Life
Mar 13, 2025
Homemaking is MORE than making things pretty (with Jordan Sparks)
Mar 11, 2025
Homemaking as Calling: EVERY Task Can Glorify God
Mar 06, 2025
Priorities: The Key to Staying Organized as a Busy Mom
Mar 04, 2025
Wishful Thinking Groceries? Build a Realistic Pantry Instead - with Catie DeCarlo
Feb 27, 2025
Pantry Cooking 101: Build a Master List That Works for Your Family
Feb 20, 2025
Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms: A Nutritionist’s Advice
Feb 18, 2025
Easy family meals: how to plan, prep & save money (with Jessica Fisher!)
Feb 15, 2025
Budget-Friendly Grocery Shopping: Jessica Fisher’s Best Tips
Feb 13, 2025
Practical Decluttering Workshop - 3 strategies that work!
Jan 30, 2025
From Frustration to Faith: Rachael Younger’s Story
Jan 28, 2025
Get Decluttering Traction: Simple Steps to Get Started and Stay Motivated
Jan 23, 2025
Repentance and Gratitude: The Secrets to a Joyful Home with Tilly Dillehay
Jan 21, 2025
New Year, Same You! Why this is GOOD news!!
Jan 16, 2025
Defeating Temptation in Daily Life: Lessons from My Dear Hemlock
Jan 14, 2025
The Truth About Homeschooling 12-Year-Olds: Expectations vs. Reality
Jan 09, 2025
The Truth About Homeschooling 12-Year-Olds: Expectations vs. Reality
Jan 09, 2025
What is a HOUSEWIFE, really?
Jan 02, 2025
Making Homemaking Work: Adapting Routines with GRACE (featuring Mairin Schuman)
Dec 31, 2024
Redefine Hospitality: How to Open Your Home to Glorify God (with Rachel Alaia)
Dec 24, 2024
Why You’ll Never Be ‘Done’ Organizing—And That’s Okay
Dec 19, 2024
From Daydreamer to Doer - Amie Garner's Transformation
Dec 17, 2024
Embracing Change: Growth, Grace, and Sanctification
Dec 12, 2024
Can Weekly Reviews REALLY Change Your Life in 2025? (with Rachel Bozarth)
Dec 10, 2024
The Shocking Reason HOUSEWORK is Making You Mad
Dec 05, 2024
Fight perfectionism with a timer - with Erika Macartney
Dec 03, 2024
Holiday Reset: The 5-Step System to Prepare for an Amazing New Year
Nov 26, 2024
It is NEVER too late to become a better homemaker! (with Judy Troxler)
Nov 25, 2024
Choosing Joy: Overcoming Worry Through Prayer and Gratitude
Nov 21, 2024
From "no-plan" lifestyle to joyful home management (with Stacey Thomas)
Nov 18, 2024
Women should celebrate life with baby showers!!
Nov 14, 2024
STOP Feeling Overwhelmed! Daily Habits for a Joyful Home Life (with Cassy Satterfield)
Nov 12, 2024
In Search of Wisdom: Feminism, Friendships, and Personal Growth
Nov 09, 2024
5 novels to help you be a better mom
Nov 07, 2024
Simple Ways Smiling More Can Change Your Life as a Mom!
Nov 01, 2024
Discover the SECRET to Living a Joyful Life!
Oct 31, 2024
GRATITUDE vs. Negativity: Which One Will You Choose?
Oct 29, 2024
WHY Your ATTITUDE Is the Most Important Thing to Organize
Oct 28, 2024
Clean Your Bathroom in 10 Minutes FLAT!
Oct 24, 2024
3 Quick Ways to Clean Your Bathroom FAST
Oct 23, 2024
YES, You Can LOVE Cleaning Your Bathroom!!
Oct 22, 2024
Yes, you CAN enjoy cleaning toilets!! Here's how...
Oct 21, 2024
Improve the look & feel of your bedroom
Oct 17, 2024
Quick and Easy Bedroom Cleaning Hacks That Really Work
Oct 16, 2024
Clutter or Chaos?! FIX your messy bedroom problem!
Oct 15, 2024
YES, You Can Keep Your Bedroom Tidy!
Oct 14, 2024
Replace your living room complaints with real gratitude - 3 quick steps!
Oct 11, 2024
3 Tasks to Quickly Clean Your Living Room Every Week
Oct 10, 2024
You CAN Clean Your Living Room FAST
Oct 09, 2024
Living Room Goals Vs. Reality
Oct 08, 2024
Create a WELCOMING Living Room with This KEY Process
Oct 07, 2024
DIY Kitchen Improvements ANYONE Can Make!
Oct 04, 2024
Why You're Wasting Time in the Kitchen and How to Fix It
Oct 03, 2024
THE EASIEST Kitchen Organization Hacks You Need Now
Oct 02, 2024
STOP Complaining about Your Kitchen! Do THIS Instead!
Oct 01, 2024
Don't MISS OUT on October's Top Kitchen Organization Tips!
Sep 30, 2024
Get Ready for the MOST PRODUCTIVE 31 Days as a Homemaker!
Sep 25, 2024
Get Ready for the MOST PRODUCTIVE 31 Days as a Homemaker!
Sep 25, 2024
Female Friendship Struggles - and how to fix them
Sep 24, 2024
Got Vision? Acquaintances versus True Women Friendships (part 2)
Sep 19, 2024
Being a Happy Homemaker in a House You Don’t Love
Sep 17, 2024
Women should have friendships (here's how)
Sep 12, 2024
Family dinner is daily Christian hospitality
Sep 10, 2024
Why Hiring a Professional Organizer Will NOT Make You Organized
Sep 05, 2024
Start a local homemaking study group! with Meghan Jackson
Sep 03, 2024
3 Effective Tips for Homeschool Accountability
Aug 29, 2024
How to Create Homeschool Accountability (with Dawn Garrett)
Aug 27, 2024
TOP 3 Essential Tips for a Smooth Homeschool Morning
Aug 22, 2024
How to be impervious as a homeschool mom! (with Lauren Scott)
Aug 20, 2024
Advanced Time Budget Techniques for Busy Moms
Aug 15, 2024
Transform Your Homeschool Mood: How to Stay Organized and Joyful with Rena Sites
Aug 13, 2024
Make family chores fun every Saturday!
Aug 01, 2024
The little things make a big difference!
Jul 29, 2024
From Procrastination to Progress: How Baby Step Bingo Can Help
Jul 27, 2024
SUPER Creative Way to Manage Kids' Chores in a Large Family
Jul 26, 2024
Do LESS but get more done - here’s how…
Jul 23, 2024
How to be a great homemaker
Jul 21, 2024
YES! You can enjoy homemaking!
Jul 17, 2024
Motherhood is more valuable than your business (with Haley Williams!)
Jul 16, 2024
How to organize your life and be happy
Jul 11, 2024
Biblical homemaking v. worldly feminism (with Haley Williams!)
Jul 09, 2024
FIVE keys to plan your homeschool year round
Jul 06, 2024
We STOPPED homeschooling year round (here's why) #homeschoollife
Jul 06, 2024
NEVER do this while planning your homeschool year round schedule
Jul 06, 2024
How to be truly feminine (The Empowered Wife - part 4)
Jul 02, 2024
WIVES - Respect your husband! (The Empowered Wife - part 3)
Jun 25, 2024
NEVER do this while planning your homeschool year round schedule
Jun 20, 2024
Self-Care for Moms - (The Empowered Wife - part 2)
Jun 18, 2024
Master a year-round homeschool schedule (make it work for YOU)
Jun 12, 2024
Happy marriage, happy home (The Empowered Wife - part 1)
Jun 11, 2024
Prevent homeschool BURNOUT with this pro schedule
Jun 07, 2024
Live a full life WITH your kids - featuring Sarah Mackenzie
Jun 04, 2024
Cancer: Finding peace & comfort - with Rosemary Bartlett
Jun 01, 2024
Spend less time in the kitchen! 3 tips to get faster
May 30, 2024
Try this! Cook from your pantry, not from the grocery store
May 25, 2024
MUST-HAVE items in your pantry?
May 24, 2024
Create a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito
May 22, 2024
No menu plan?! Try a meal strategy instead!
May 16, 2024
BEST Planner Tips for Moms with Kayse Pratt
May 14, 2024
You DON’T need a meal plan for the week
May 09, 2024
Why use a planner at all?? with Kayse Pratt
May 08, 2024
Are you a project person or a plodder?
May 04, 2024
Excuses make you overwhelmed & stuck - here's what to do
May 02, 2024
Sidetracked? Plan with an index card! (with Rachael Younger)
Apr 29, 2024
Skyrocket your productivity as a stay-at-home mom with index cards!
Apr 29, 2024
ONE index card, every day = productivity for busy moms
Apr 25, 2024
Supercharge your productivity with an index card (a conversation with Karen Head)
Apr 22, 2024
Your weekly planner on an index card! Simple. Easy. Cheap.
Apr 22, 2024
SIMPLIFY your home cleaning plan using index cards - with Abby Wahl
Apr 17, 2024
Win your day with a post-it note! (with Trisha Leger)
Apr 15, 2024
NO APPS - use index cards to plan and organize your life
Apr 12, 2024
Here's a cleaning plan that actually works - at last!
Apr 09, 2024
Your cleaning checklist WON'T work - here's why
Apr 08, 2024
Household chores got you down? 3 keys to cleaning motivation
Apr 06, 2024
The secret to manage housework with joy!
Apr 04, 2024
How I simplify our homeschool with checklists
Apr 04, 2024
FIVE mistakes moms make with homeschool checklists
Apr 02, 2024
Homeschool accountability with weekly checklists
Apr 02, 2024
Cleaning motivation for whole house routines - with Stefani Mons
Apr 02, 2024
Building local community between women - with Lindsey Stomberg
Mar 25, 2024
THREE kinds of homeschool checklists you need to be organized
Mar 21, 2024
Homeschooling as a laid-back mom - (with Lindsey Stomberg)
Mar 18, 2024
TOO MUCH! Why you need homeschool checklists
Mar 14, 2024
New Hobbies & Strong Community-Building with Lexy Sauve of Bright Hearth
Mar 11, 2024
Are you productive or lazy? Improve your homemaking habits in 2024 
Mar 09, 2024
My daily habits as a Christian Homemaker - what I’ve learned after 20 years
Mar 07, 2024
Can moms have hobbies?? Being creative at home with Lexy Sauve of Bright Hearth
Mar 04, 2024
Tired? Need energy? Tips for moms from Leslie Taylor
Mar 01, 2024
10 ONE-MINUTE habits every homemaker needs
Mar 01, 2024
self-care & sabbath - life-giving habits of a Christian homemaker
Feb 27, 2024
Homemaking habits not working? 3 mistakes you might be making
Feb 20, 2024
Becoming a more energetic mom with Leslie Taylor
Feb 19, 2024
What to do when you're overwhelmed - the 5 habits of a Christian homemaker
Feb 15, 2024
Loving the kitchen life with Jami Balmet (young wife's guide)
Feb 12, 2024
Moms need a service mindset - but the right kind!
Feb 07, 2024
From chaos to joy with Jami Balmet (young wife's guide)
Feb 05, 2024
3 reasons to start decluttering today!
Feb 01, 2024
Singing the catechism with Hannah Spuler
Jan 29, 2024
When social media and real life collide: how to avoid being awkward in person
Jan 25, 2024
Enjoying a busy life with Hannah Spuler
Jan 22, 2024
Don’t waste your life scrolling
Jan 18, 2024
Why moms need to figure out social media
Jan 18, 2024
How to be productive with the internet and our phones with Rachel Jankovic
Jan 15, 2024
Knowing how to navigate social media and phone time with Rachel Jankovic
Jan 08, 2024
Pursue Hospitality at Home (How to Love What Must Be Done #6)
Jan 06, 2024
Establish small routines in your home (How to Love What Must Be Done #5)
Jan 05, 2024
Invest Your Time Intentionally (How to Love What Must Be Done #4)
Jan 04, 2024
Take Baby Steps Everyday (How to Love What Must Be Done #3)
Jan 03, 2024
Stop Your Internal Tantrums (How to Love What Must Be Done #2)
Jan 02, 2024
Don't rush, don't overschedule, don't stress with Aly Silva-Monroy
Jan 01, 2024
Tell Yourself True Stories (How to Love What Must Be Done #1)
Jan 01, 2024
Postpartum moms - time management tips just for you
Dec 28, 2023
Getting organized will take a year, not a week
Dec 27, 2023
How to do homemaking accountability with Kristin Ching & Joyce Wong
Dec 26, 2023
Do you have the nerve to be a Mom?
Dec 20, 2023
Shouldn't I have homemaking figured out by now? --with Mary Shearouse
Dec 18, 2023
Help! I can't find morning devotional time!
Dec 14, 2023
Iterate Every Day: Priorities, Progress, and Perseverance with Krista Babel
Dec 11, 2023
Managing a tiny home with 6 people - Robyn McLeod
Dec 09, 2023
Wrap your head around the coming year
Nov 29, 2023
How to do a personal annual review with Leisa Moulton - part 2
Nov 27, 2023
How to do a personal annual review with Leisa Moulton - part 1
Nov 21, 2023
Short & Sweet Weekly Reviews with Trisha
Nov 14, 2023
Start a beginner's weekly review
Nov 09, 2023
Weekly Review Best Practices with Stefani Mons
Nov 08, 2023
5 Best Time Management Tips for Moms from Wendy Alcime of Plan, Prep, Pray!
Oct 30, 2023
Why we overplan
Oct 26, 2023
Overwhelmed? How making a plan can help! with Wendy Alcime of Plan, Prep, Pray
Oct 23, 2023
How to live a simple life you enjoy
Oct 20, 2023
Are you getting your routines all wrong??
Oct 12, 2023
Haunted by Perfectionism? A conversation with Cassidy Bell
Oct 09, 2023
Routines don't make life effortless...sorry
Oct 06, 2023
Routines take time with Sarah Nelson
Oct 02, 2023
Don't overthink your weekly top 3
Oct 01, 2023
The magic of EHAP tidying up with Abby Wahl
Sep 27, 2023
Build a livable life you love
Sep 12, 2023
Creating routines with your kids with Virginia Lee Rogers
Sep 12, 2023
Motherhood as investment in the future
Sep 07, 2023
How to do your own evening review as a mom
Sep 06, 2023
Empty-Nest Homemaking with Leann Erickson
Aug 24, 2023
SPECIAL: The bandwagon isn't the problem or the solution
Aug 17, 2023
Managing Crisis Mode with Elaine Shutt
Aug 15, 2023
SPECIAL: Homemaker's CEO Day Clip
Aug 14, 2023
3 Steps to Being a Happier Homemaker
Aug 12, 2023
Having babies, taking baby steps - with Anna Laura Farnham
Aug 09, 2023
Loving your teenagers (with Kat Lee!)
Aug 03, 2023
SPECIAL: Homemaking while in recovery
Aug 02, 2023
Don't live like a deist - encouragement for Christian homemakers
Aug 02, 2023
A minimum viable morning routine (with Kat Lee!)
Aug 02, 2023
Home organization tips with Kristi Clover
Jul 28, 2023
Organization isn't perfection - with Kristi Clover
Jul 13, 2023
Put down the phone and get outside (with Joy Cherrick)
Jul 04, 2023
How gamification can work for busy, distracted moms
Jul 01, 2023
Getting creative with your housework with Rosemary Bartlett
Jun 27, 2023
Why your weekly review isn't working for you
Jun 24, 2023
How to gamify chores for you and your family (with Leisa Moulton)
Jun 20, 2023
Fixing Mom-Brain by Closing Open Loops
Jun 17, 2023
When you feel guilty for resting (with Stefani Mons)
Jun 17, 2023
Hospitality Tips with Bess Hawthorne
Jun 08, 2023
Dealing with Perfectionism with Bess Hawthorne
Jun 02, 2023
How to go from scattered to reliable, with Dallas Nachtigall
May 09, 2023
What to do when you're irritable, with Dallas Nachtigall
May 01, 2023
Choosing Joy, with Katie Westenberg
Apr 26, 2023
Ack! There's never enough time! with Katie Westenberg
Apr 24, 2023
What is women's work?
Apr 22, 2023
Don't homeschool for the camera
Apr 21, 2023
How to get a grip on your thoughts, with Laney Homan
Apr 21, 2023
Even if you're a naturally messy person, you can learn to love cleaning!
Mar 24, 2023
To all the scattered moms, from Laney Homan
Mar 21, 2023
Recovering from Overwhelm, with Sarah Beals
Feb 10, 2023
What to do when your house is a wreck
Feb 10, 2023
How to declutter other people's stuff
Feb 01, 2023
How to get better at keeping house
Feb 01, 2023
Time management for the highly distractible mom, with Ashley Weaver
Feb 01, 2023
Managing Mom-Life with ADHD with Ashley Weaver
Feb 01, 2023
How to stop feeling scattered & pulled in too many directions
Jan 19, 2023
The Most Important Tool for Organizing Your Attitude, with Bethany Barendregt
Jan 17, 2023
What is a home routine? Why are they so hard?
Jan 14, 2023
When Life Feels Upside Down, with Bethany Barendregt
Jan 10, 2023
The mind-blowing secret for sticking with your goals
Jan 06, 2023
Overcoming Depression, with Karen Head
Jan 03, 2023
The first thing to declutter is your attitude
Dec 31, 2022
Depressed, Stuck in Bed, & Fearful, with Karen Head
Dec 27, 2022
Ask your husband what he thinks about your homemaking (with Gemma M)
Dec 20, 2022
A total life makeover begins with small steps - with Gracie Madgwick
Dec 13, 2022
When your kids are bored on school break
Dec 08, 2022
3 Basic Planning Pieces that Beat Stress - with Clarissa Ramsey
Dec 06, 2022
Discouraged? Procrastinating? Find a homemaking mentor to help you get started!
Dec 03, 2022
A Total Home Life Makeover - with Pastor's wife Naomi Marks
Dec 02, 2022
Notice what works and then iterate for progress
Nov 25, 2022
Housework is a team effort - build your dream team
Nov 16, 2022
Powerful day job vs. cooking & snot - balancing priorities with Joy Pullmann
Nov 14, 2022
The ministry of feeding people, with Jamie Erickson
Nov 07, 2022
What to do when you feel scattered and crazy
Nov 03, 2022
Managing life bravely, with Jamie Erickson
Nov 01, 2022
Fixing Mom Burnout - you don't have to be burnt out!
Oct 31, 2022
Planning tips & tricks with Mackenzie Koppa
Oct 31, 2022
5 ways to be more realistic when you plan
Oct 20, 2022
Managing home & life as a single mom - with Mackenzie Koppa
Oct 20, 2022
Getting your homeschool day started
Oct 17, 2022
Practical Family Menu Planning with DeeDee & Ximena, the Chips & Salsa Ladies
Oct 10, 2022
Irritation Busters for Moms with DeeDee & Ximena, the Chips & Salsa Ladies
Oct 03, 2022
What if you only had three things to do a day?
Sep 26, 2022
Finding peace at home - with Durenda Wilson
Sep 26, 2022
Be unhurried, not overwhelmed - with Durenda Wilson
Sep 20, 2022
Start Monday Strong by Taking Sunday Off
Sep 15, 2022
How to get out of a mental loop & really think things through
Sep 14, 2022
Avoid escapist planning!
Sep 13, 2022
Your plan & routines have to adapt - wisdom from Amy Roberts of Raising Arrows
Sep 13, 2022
Finding margin in your day as a homeschool mom - with Amy Roberts
Sep 06, 2022
Juggling life as a mom and missionary - with Sarah Furrow!
Aug 16, 2022
When You Need to Walk Away
Aug 11, 2022
How to maximize your time and energy as a working mom - with Molly Nickles!
Aug 08, 2022
How to be happy as a mom
Aug 04, 2022
How to be happy as a mom
Aug 03, 2022
A homeschooling, working - happy! - mom tells all (with Molly Nickles!)
Aug 02, 2022
Grocery Shopping Tips with Betsy Farquhar
Jul 28, 2022
Got homeschool logistics?
Jul 26, 2022
What plans are really for - with Betsy Farquhar
Jul 26, 2022
How can I enjoy laundry, the never-ending chore?
Jul 22, 2022
3 ways to overcome discouragement - with Amanda Sewell
Jul 13, 2022
Dear mom who feels discouraged - with Amanda Sewell
Jul 07, 2022
Is your planner working or frustrating? 3 things to make your planner useful
Jul 06, 2022
Productivity advice for women: fruit not widgets
Jun 30, 2022
Your mindset matters - tips with Melissa Cummings
Jun 30, 2022
Dear mom who is always tired - with Melissa Cummings
Jun 30, 2022
Tips for Organizing Mom Life - with Lynna Sutherland!
Jun 14, 2022
Overcome overwhelm as a large family mom - with Lynna Sutherland!
Jun 09, 2022
The 3 Mindset Hacks Every Mom Needs
Jun 07, 2022
A framework to change your perspective (with Lauren Scott!)
May 31, 2022
Why should I make my bed?!
May 26, 2022
When life feels heavy and overwhelming - with Lauren Scott
May 25, 2022
Build community, accountability, and motivation for moms
May 19, 2022
Make a better minimum viable plan - Pam Barnhill's planning tips
May 16, 2022
Create your own housework framework (3 steps)
May 13, 2022
How to be more consistent with Pam Barnhill
May 10, 2022
3 Ways to Make Hospitality a Habit
May 04, 2022
Moms managing time better (with Virginia Lee Rogers)
May 02, 2022
How to juggle homeschooling and housework
Apr 29, 2022
When your kids irritate you - with Virginia Lee Rogers
Apr 25, 2022
3 things to do when homemaking is hard
Apr 20, 2022
Stop using your head like a briefcase (with Leisa Moulton)
Apr 18, 2022
How to classically homeschool multiple students
Apr 13, 2022
What to do when you feel overwhelmed - with Leisa Moulton
Apr 11, 2022
Building better habits at home
Apr 09, 2022
Scripture Memory Tips with Amy Sloan
Apr 04, 2022
Get Organized #5: Planning without wasting time or feeling like a failure
Apr 01, 2022
Get Organized #4: Put your attitude in order
Mar 31, 2022
Dealing with perfectionism with Amy Sloan
Mar 31, 2022
Get Organized #3: A planner that isn't clunky, that works - even when messy
Mar 30, 2022
Get Organized #2: Organizing Spaces Effectively
Mar 29, 2022
Get Organized: Why organization never sticks
Mar 28, 2022
Create an island of sanity.
Mar 23, 2022
Abby Wahl's best kitchen hacks
Mar 21, 2022
Dear Mom who doesn't stick to her plans - with Abby Wahl
Mar 19, 2022
Dear homeschool mom who wants to give her 5yo a classical education
Mar 19, 2022
Ten minutes is enough to make progress
Mar 12, 2022
Kortney Garrison's planning tips & tricks
Mar 01, 2022
When life is overwhelming - with Kortney Garrison!
Feb 25, 2022
The solution no matter how you're feeling - with Dawn Simpson
Feb 19, 2022
All of your homeschool is character training
Feb 18, 2022
Using a move to really declutter - with Dawn Simpson
Feb 13, 2022
Time management tips with chronic illness - with Stefani Mons
Jan 31, 2022
How much time should homeschooling take?
Jan 30, 2022
What to do when your kids irritate you - with Stefani Mons
Jan 17, 2022
Time budgets for moms
Jan 12, 2022
Dawn Garrett's tips for feeding your people
Jan 10, 2022
What to do when you don't have enough time
Jan 05, 2022
Dear Mom who feels overwhelmed - with Dawn Garrett
Jan 05, 2022
Rachael Younger's tips on self-talk
Jan 05, 2022
Dear Mom who is easily irritated - with Rachael Younger
Jan 05, 2022
Homemaking is an occupation
Jan 01, 2022
Sarah Mackenzie's Time Management Tips!
Dec 22, 2021
Dear mom who struggles with perfectionism - with Sarah Mackenzie!
Dec 22, 2021
10 reasons NOT to homeschool
Dec 14, 2021
Finding more homeschool motivation
Dec 02, 2021
3 homeschool tips for moms
Nov 27, 2021
How to be a better homeschool mom
Oct 30, 2021
3 ways to beat perfectionism
Oct 19, 2021
Why can't the dishes wait until the morning? Is procrastination ever good?
Sep 22, 2021
Hey, slob. You might be a perfectionist.
Sep 15, 2021
Your weekly dashboard - make a planner work for you!
Sep 10, 2021
How to Get Started Planning: Planner Organization and Set-Up - 5 Simple Steps
Aug 12, 2021
Functional Planner: How to make any planner work
Aug 05, 2021
Stop Getting Distracted: Motivation for Moms
Jul 28, 2021
Unclutter your mind so you can think creatively
Jul 21, 2021
How To Be More Productive When You're Feeling Unmotivated
Jul 15, 2021
Hacks for Busy Moms to Stop Stress & Regain Sanity
Jul 07, 2021
Hot Tips for Menu Planning
Jul 02, 2021
3 tips for a better grocery shopping list
Jun 24, 2021
You need to plan ALL the meals
Jun 16, 2021
Create a template for your menu plan (make dinner faster & simpler!)
Jun 08, 2021
What to do when you don't get your most important things done in a day
May 29, 2021
When you pick the wrong top 3 for your to-do list...
May 18, 2021
The best planner is the one you look at (why a daily card works)
May 12, 2021
Create a clutter-free planner with a daily card to-do list
May 03, 2021
Life is full of growing pains
Apr 27, 2021
You are not your life's main character
Apr 19, 2021
Living a fairy tale life
Apr 12, 2021
Are you an unreliable narrator?
Apr 06, 2021
3 ways to make hospitality a habit
Mar 18, 2021
How to have people over for dinner without losing your cool.
Mar 10, 2021
Home is for hospitality
Mar 06, 2021
Disorder is normal - your house will get messy.
Feb 23, 2021
What is clutter?! ...and how best to deal with it
Feb 15, 2021
Declutter in 10 minutes a day
Feb 03, 2021
Perfectionism stops progress
Jan 28, 2021
What "counts" as a good weekly review?
Jan 23, 2021
Weekly Review #2 - Calendar & List
Jan 13, 2021
You have to look at your lists to make them work. (Weekly Review Step #1)
Jan 06, 2021
Planning for 2021 & the unknown, Step 5: Ready
Dec 30, 2020
Be Prepared for 2021, no matter what happens, Step 4: Reset
Dec 23, 2020
Get Ready for 2021, Step 3: Renew (no matter what happens, be ready)
Dec 16, 2020
Be ready for 2021! Planning Step #2 - Reflect on 2020
Dec 09, 2020
Be ready for 2021! Planning Step #1 - Review 2020
Dec 02, 2020
How to have a festive home for Christmas
Nov 25, 2020
Are holidays for family time?
Nov 18, 2020
How to enjoy your kids
Nov 11, 2020
Do you feel guilty for not playing more with your kids?
Nov 04, 2020
You don't need consistency, you need perseverance
Oct 28, 2020
How to persevere when you're tired at the end of the day
Oct 21, 2020
Do not grow weary in doing good, mama!
Oct 07, 2020
A fruitful life or a successful life?
Sep 30, 2020
Ordo amoris in a terrible no-good homeschool day
Sep 16, 2020
Obedience will make you happier
Sep 10, 2020
6 Ways to Build Rest into Your Day
Aug 26, 2020
10 Tips for Better Mornings
Aug 20, 2020
How to plan time for rest and renewal.
Aug 13, 2020
How can moms take a sabbath day of rest?
Aug 05, 2020
Why moms need to be learners, too.
Jul 31, 2020
Do moms need a vision statement?
Jul 08, 2020
How to stay sane as a stay-at-home mom
Jun 24, 2020
Do organized moms use schedules?
Jun 17, 2020
How to be a successful stay-at-home mom
Jun 10, 2020
Time Management for Moms
Jun 03, 2020
How to menu plan a month at a time - or more!
May 27, 2020
Make dinner faster with menu plan templates
May 20, 2020
How to enjoy cooking more - 3 dinner time tips
May 13, 2020
How to keep a well-stocked pantry.
May 06, 2020
What is organization? It starts with your attitude.
Apr 29, 2020
Index Card Organization System
Apr 22, 2020
The most effective to do list template
Apr 15, 2020
How to keep your to-do list short
Apr 08, 2020
Make a simple, daily to-do list
Apr 02, 2020
Decluttering once a week is all it takes.
Mar 24, 2020
Make decluttering a habit
Mar 19, 2020
How to clear clutter - step-by-step guide
Mar 10, 2020
How to declutter in bite-sized steps
Mar 04, 2020
Mindset Shift: Life is Like Laundry
Feb 28, 2020
Do you need an attitude adjustment? I've got one for you.
Feb 23, 2020
How to change your mindset
Feb 13, 2020
124. 3 Surprising Reasons to Organize Your Life
Jan 28, 2020
Serve others, not yourself, to feel happy again (with Abby Wahl)
Jan 25, 2020
Choose self-control instead of self-care
Jan 16, 2020
Spiritual Self-Care (and self-discipline, too)
Jan 08, 2020
Stay-at-home mom, always tired: what to do
Jan 01, 2020
Make a home: it's your job
Dec 21, 2019
118. Old-Fashioned Homemaking
Dec 06, 2019
The Importance of a Homemaker, and how to be a better one
Nov 30, 2019
Homemaking Hacks with Virginia Lee Rogers
Nov 23, 2019
Biblical homemaking is our calling
Nov 06, 2019
Making a good house cleaning routine for you.
Oct 31, 2019
113. Tips for using checklists with Stefani Mons
Oct 23, 2019
Prioritizing tasks with smart checklists - how to
Oct 15, 2019
Procedure Checklists for the Overwhelmed Mom
Oct 09, 2019
How can a mother balance life?
Oct 03, 2019
109 – What to do when life feels wobbly, a conversation with Virginia Lee Rogers
Sep 27, 2019
Balance is time management
Sep 17, 2019
A Balanced Life - what it looks like for moms
Sep 09, 2019
How to organize your calendar
Aug 21, 2019
How to organize your thoughts intentionally
Aug 13, 2019
Beat perfectionism with iteration - Get Organized Tip #5
Aug 06, 2019
Stay organized with a weekly review - Get Organized Tip #4
Aug 06, 2019
Keep a to do list SHORT - Get Organized Tip #3
Aug 05, 2019
Write things down. - Get Organized Tip #2
Aug 05, 2019
Get organized at home - tip #1: shift your mindset
Aug 05, 2019
Do habits make life easy?
Jun 24, 2019
Persevere, mama!
Jun 17, 2019
What is a productive day, anyway?
Jun 10, 2019
Morning Routine Magic
Jun 03, 2019
When Planners Waste Time
May 27, 2019
Communication tips for teens
May 20, 2019
Character builders for mom & kids
May 13, 2019
5 ways to stay sane as a homeschool mom
May 09, 2019
6 steps to reclaim home organization
Apr 29, 2019
Moms must muddle on.
Apr 22, 2019
Why we need friends
Apr 15, 2019
5 Ways to Love Our Kids
Apr 08, 2019
Novels are not a waste of time.
Apr 01, 2019
How to have a growth mindset
Mar 25, 2019
All God’s children
Mar 18, 2019
When noise rubs nerves raw
Mar 11, 2019
Homemaking requires hospitality.
Mar 04, 2019
Children are persons needing education
Feb 25, 2019
Children are born persons
Feb 18, 2019
Be an impervious mother.
Feb 11, 2019
Charlotte Mason is classical
Feb 04, 2019
Life is full of entropy
Jan 28, 2019
Life will change. It’s OK.
Jan 19, 2019
Homeschooling Middle School Boys
Jan 14, 2019
Set Your Mind - Intentionally.
Jan 07, 2019
Organize your attitude: a conversation with Virginia Lee Rogers
Dec 31, 2018
SO073: Living From a State of Rest
Oct 01, 2018
Teaching is Hard & Worth It: Seneca on Education
Sep 26, 2018
All God’s Truth: Clement on Classical Christian Education
Sep 25, 2018
The 3 Kinds of Rest We Need
Sep 24, 2018
Fruitful Subjects of Study: Tacitus & Philo on the Liberal Arts
Sep 12, 2018
Rest Isn’t Easy
Sep 10, 2018
Duties & Delights: Quintilian on Teachers & Students
Sep 05, 2018
The Rest that God Gives
Sep 04, 2018
Imagination & Expectation: Quintilian on Education
Aug 29, 2018
Busy Moms: There is No Guilt in Resting
Aug 27, 2018
Homeschool Math Tips with Virginia Lee
Aug 23, 2018
Realistic Ways to Rest for Moms with Virginia Lee
Aug 20, 2018
Thoughts on Jayber Crow and Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry
Jun 06, 2018
Thoughts on Consider This by Karen Glass
May 30, 2018
Family is For Fellowship.
May 29, 2018
Thoughts on Living Page by Laurie Bestvater
May 23, 2018
15 Minutes is All You Need
May 21, 2018
Choose Your Expression.
May 14, 2018
Thoughts on Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung & Shopping for Time by Carolyn Mahaney
May 08, 2018
Resist Plan Perfectionism. Iterate.
May 07, 2018
Thoughts on Mere Motherhood by Cindy Rollins
May 02, 2018
SO063: Give Yourself a Motto
Apr 30, 2018
Book Recommendations with Virginia Lee
Apr 25, 2018
Tips for Attitude Change (with Virginia Lee)
Apr 23, 2018
Classical Education Demands Habit Training
Apr 04, 2018
The Role of Vocations in Planning
Apr 02, 2018
Education Requires Language
Mar 28, 2018
Build the Habit of Looking at Your Plan
Mar 26, 2018
Where Education Begins & Ends
Mar 21, 2018
Planning Seasonally
Mar 19, 2018
A Teacher’s Goals
Mar 15, 2018
Your Planner is a Focus Tool
Mar 12, 2018
A Teacher’s Attention
Mar 07, 2018
Are You Trapped in Productive Procrastination?
Mar 05, 2018
The Reason for Education
Feb 28, 2018
When Planning Feels Like a Waste of Time
Feb 26, 2018
Handling Plans with Flexibility (with Celeste Cruz)
Feb 15, 2018
Clear Vocations
Feb 12, 2018
Homeschooling with lots of littles (with Celeste Cruz)
Feb 09, 2018
Prayerful Pause
Feb 05, 2018
Communicating Plans with Kids (with Amy Roberts)
Feb 02, 2018
Thoughtful Truth
Jan 29, 2018
CH052: Homeschooling Middle & Little Kids (with Amy Roberts)
Jan 24, 2018
Intentional Stories
Jan 22, 2018
Planning with a Large Homeschool Family (with Amy Roberts)
Jan 17, 2018
Realistic Expectations
Jan 15, 2018
Homeschool Management - two moms talk real life
Jan 10, 2018
Brain Dump Tips (with Virginia Lee)
Jan 08, 2018
Organized Homeschool White Board
Nov 21, 2017
Menu Planning for Each Personality Type
Nov 20, 2017
A Digital Homeschool Planner
Nov 14, 2017
How Often Should You Grocery Shop?
Nov 13, 2017
How I Catalog My Books
Nov 07, 2017
Plan All the Meals
Nov 06, 2017
Homeschooling Without a Schoolroom
Oct 31, 2017
Taking Kids to the Grocery Store
Oct 30, 2017
Organizing Your Homeschool with Shelves & Bins
Oct 24, 2017
Grocery Store Tips
Oct 23, 2017
How We Organize Homeschool Stuff (with Virginia Lee)
Oct 17, 2017
Grocery Shopping Tips for Families
Oct 16, 2017
Homeschool Mottos
Oct 03, 2017
Focused Habits
Oct 02, 2017
The Secret to Sanity
Sep 26, 2017
Productive Habits
Sep 25, 2017
The Scary Homeschool Mom
Sep 19, 2017
Start with Habits
Sep 18, 2017
Beating Homeschool Morning Blahs
Sep 12, 2017
The Habit of Making My Bed
Sep 11, 2017
Choose Conviviality
Sep 05, 2017
Focus on Keystone Habits
Sep 04, 2017
Mom’s Mood Matters
Aug 29, 2017
Habits, Not Results
Aug 28, 2017
How to lesson plan so you’re never behind
Aug 17, 2017
Evernote for Homemaking
Aug 14, 2017
Plan a Homeschool Day
Aug 10, 2017
How to Get Information Into Evernote
Aug 07, 2017
3 Tools for a Sane Homeschool Plan
Aug 03, 2017
How to Organize Evernote
Jul 31, 2017
Secrets about Schedules
Jul 27, 2017
Digital Menu Planning
Jul 24, 2017
Why make plans?
Jul 20, 2017
Evernote for Daily To-Do Lists
Jul 17, 2017
Planning for Real Life
Jul 13, 2017
Evernote for Home Routines
Jul 10, 2017
Convivial Means Life
May 25, 2017
Gratitude Makes You Productive
May 22, 2017
Convivial Means Keeping in Fellowship
May 18, 2017
Frustrated No Longer
May 15, 2017
Convivial Home: The Dare
May 11, 2017
Realistic Expectations
May 09, 2017
Convivial Means Choosing Your Attitude
May 04, 2017
How to Organize Your Attitude
May 01, 2017
Convivial Means Lighten Up
Apr 27, 2017
Dreaming of Perfect Systems
Apr 24, 2017
A Convivial Home: Enjoying Life, Children, and God
Apr 20, 2017
Learn to Love What Must Be Done
Apr 17, 2017
Classical Homeschooling in Our Home
Mar 30, 2017
A Brain Dump Strategy for Moms
Mar 27, 2017
What is Education?
Mar 23, 2017
SO024: Write it down, right away.
Mar 20, 2017
Write It Down, Right Away
Mar 20, 2017
The Liberal Arts Are Musical
Mar 16, 2017
What to Do With Your Brain Dump Lists
Mar 13, 2017
A Liberal Arts Education
Mar 09, 2017
How to Do an Effective Brain Dump
Mar 06, 2017
Virtue Is the Goal of Classical Education
Mar 02, 2017
Tips for a Better Brain Dump
Feb 27, 2017
What Is Classical Education?
Feb 23, 2017
Start with a Brain Dump
Feb 20, 2017
5 Homeschooling Tips for Extroverts
Feb 09, 2017
You Need Time to Reset Your Perspective
Feb 07, 2017
5 Homeschooling Tips for Introverts
Feb 02, 2017
One Quick Hack to Improve Your Plan
Jan 30, 2017
Homeschool Mom Personalities
Jan 27, 2017
Review Required Every Evening
Jan 23, 2017
Knowing Your Child’s Personality
Jan 19, 2017
Review Required Every Morning
Jan 16, 2017
Personality & Learning Styles
Jan 12, 2017
Review Required Every Week
Jan 10, 2017
Personality Typing
Jan 05, 2017
What professional moms need
Jan 02, 2017
7 Laws of Teaching: The Law of Review
Nov 30, 2016
EHAP, a tidy-house strategy
Nov 28, 2016
7 Laws of Teaching: The Law of the Learning Process
Nov 23, 2016
Cheerful Chore Challenge
Nov 21, 2016
The Law of the Teaching Process
Nov 16, 2016
Be a happy homemaker.
Nov 14, 2016
7 Laws of Teaching: The Law of the Lesson
Nov 09, 2016
Clean House with the End in Mind
Nov 07, 2016
7 Laws of Teaching: The Law of the Language
Nov 02, 2016
A reasonably clean house
Oct 31, 2016
7 Laws of Teaching: The Law of the Learner
Oct 26, 2016
What novels taught me about cleaning house
Oct 24, 2016
7 Laws of Teaching: The Law of the Teacher
Oct 19, 2016
Why clean the house?
Oct 17, 2016
Interval Planning: Grow your capacity.
Oct 03, 2016
The Best Teacher
Sep 28, 2016
Interval Planning: An example holiday plan
Sep 26, 2016
Living from Rest
Sep 21, 2016
Interval Planning: Keep laser focus
Sep 19, 2016
Seeking or Seeming?
Sep 14, 2016
Interval Planning: Take a restful break
Sep 13, 2016
Interval Planning: Making an Interval Plan
Sep 13, 2016
A Life of Repentance
Sep 06, 2016
Daily Faithfulness
Sep 06, 2016
The Simple Life
Sep 05, 2016
Realistic Goal Setting: Interval Training
Apr 25, 2014
Daily Faithfulness
Dec 05, 2013