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

If minimalism keeps tempting you — or decluttering feels overwhelming — this episode will change how you see your home. Your house is not a pile of clutter. It is a collection of inventories that serve real people. 
If clutter overwhelms you, I invite you to my free workshop: Decluttering Made Simple: 3 Surprising Ways to Get Organized WITHOUT Tossing Everything - simplyconvivial.com/declutter
In this episode of my decluttering series, I explain:
    Why every functioning home has inventories
    Why all inventories require ongoing management
    Why decluttering is not about emotions or aesthetics
    Why minimalism often feeds perfectionism
    How to manage books, clothes, food, and tools without guilt
Homemaking is not about achieving a final “done” state. It is the ongoing work of stewarding resources so your home can serve your family with competence and hospitality.
This is not about having less stuff.
It is about managing what you have well.
This video is part of my decluttering series for Christian homemakers who want a peaceful, functional home without chasing minimalist ideals.
Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together.
📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the roothttps://simplyconvivial.com/smile
💜 My membership & courses:
     Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakershttps://simplyconvivial.com/circle
     Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placehttps://simplyconvivial.com/library
     Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new membershttps://simplyconvivial.com/homemaking101
📚 My books:
     Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityhttps://amzn.to/48LOn9z
     The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momshttps://amzn.to/4j0GmRu
🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:
https://simplyconvivial.com/podcast

Declutter with me! Decluttering does not need to be a weekend project or a life overhaul. Register for the Free Workshop: Decluttering Made Simple: 3 Surprising Ways to Get Organized WITHOUT Tossing Everything - simplyconvivial.com/declutter
In this episode of my decluttering series, I show you how to make decluttering a small, repeatable habit using just 10 minutes at a time. Instead of waiting until you are fed up, exhausted, or drowning in mess, you can learn how to stay on top of clutter as a normal part of managing a home.
I walk through decluttering a real drawer in real time and explain:
    Why big decluttering projects usually backfire
    How to choose the right small space to start
    Why trash comes first
    How to build momentum without making a huge mess
    How to turn decluttering into regular maintenance instead of a crisis response

Minimalism promises peace. Calm. Control. A home that finally feels manageable. But for busy families, minimalism often becomes just another guilt trap. In this first episode of my decluttering series, I explain why minimalism is not the answer to clutter, why homes exist to serve people (not aesthetics), and what homemakers actually need instead.
Register for the Free Workshop: Decluttering Made Simple: 3 Surprising Ways to Get Organized WITHOUT Tossing Everything - simplyconvivial.com/declutter
We talk about:
    Why minimalism and over-shopping are two sides of the same problem
    Why clutter is not a moral failure
    What it really means to manage a home well
    Why hospitality requires equipment and use
    How to think about stuff as a tool, not an enemy
Decluttering matters. But it only works when it flows from ownership, competence, and purpose — not shame or image-management. I also share details about my upcoming workshop and what’s coming next in this series, including real-life decluttering in my own home.
This is episode 1 of a 5-part series on decluttering.
Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together.
📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the roothttps://simplyconvivial.com/smile
💜 My membership & courses:
     Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakershttps://simplyconvivial.com/circle
     Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placehttps://simplyconvivial.com/library
     Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new membershttps://simplyconvivial.com/homemaking101
📚 My books:
     Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityhttps://amzn.to/48LOn9z
     The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momshttps://amzn.to/4j0GmRu
🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:
https://simplyconvivial.com/podcast

“Slow living” is often presented as the cure for stress and overwhelm, especially for moms. But what if slowing down isn’t the answer at all? Free Smile & Start Attitude Challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/smile
The speed of life isn’t the point. Working in the place God has put us and living in His grace and kindness that makes the impossible doable without stress, fast or slow, is the point.
In this episode, I explain why slow living is a false ideal and how chasing a peaceful aesthetic can actually increase anxiety and burnout. Peace doesn’t come from fewer responsibilities, fewer people, or a quieter-looking life. It comes from aligning our expectations with God’s calling and trusting His grace to equip us for the work He’s given us.
Read the article version here: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/slow-living-is-a-false-ideal/
Minimizing your life doesn’t automatically remove stress, social media aesthetics distort our standards, and Scripture calls us to zeal in good works, not retreat from them. God may call you to seasons that feel full, demanding, and intense. You can be cheerful and content in busy seasons, too.
The speed of your life isn’t the point. Faithfulness is.
Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together.
📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the roothttps://simplyconvivial.com/smile
💜 My membership & courses:
     Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakershttps://simplyconvivial.com/circle
     Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placehttps://simplyconvivial.com/library
     Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new membershttps://simplyconvivial.com/homemaking101
📚 My books:
     Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityhttps://amzn.to/48LOn9z
     The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momshttps://amzn.to/4j0GmRu
🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:
https://simplyconvivial.com/podcast

Most overwhelmed moms keep looking for the perfect planner, the right app, or a better routine. But deep down, you already know that no external system is going to fix overwhelm.
The problem isn’t your tools. The problem is in your thinking.
In this final episode of the series Why Perfectionism Makes Homemaking Feel Overwhelming, we get straight to the real solution: support, community, and mindset change. Perfectionism grows in isolation. It loosens its grip when you stop trying to manage everything alone.
In this video, you’ll learn
• why perfectionism thrives when you’re isolated with your thoughts
• how community resets unrealistic expectations
• why sharing small wins matters more than waiting for big results
• how accountability builds follow-through without pressure
• three practical ways to practice repent, rejoice, repeat
Homemaking is real work. It takes attention, effort, and wisdom. It’s not something to be embarrassed about or hidden. It’s worth talking about, sharing strategies for, and growing in together.
That’s why I created Convivial Circle—a community for women who want to practice cheerful, faithful stewardship at home without chasing perfection or pretending the work is effortless.
Inside Convivial Circle, we
• confront perfectionism together
• practice baby-step progress
• build routines that fit real families
• develop accountability through small standup groups
• grow in skill, confidence, and joyful responsibility
If you’re tired of trying to fix overwhelm on your own, this is your invitation to stop isolating and start building momentum with support.
👉 Learn more about Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.com
I’d love to hear in the comments how you stay connected with other women and where you talk shop about homemaking. Let’s make this kind of conversation normal again.
Repent. Rejoice. Repeat.