How to homeschool and keep house without losing your mind
Homeschooling and homemaking will clash if you don’t set priorities. In this conversation with Leigh Nguyen from Little by Little Homeschool, we get practical about dividing attention between lessons and housework, why year-round homeschooling (6 on / 1 off) helps, and how to set daily “trigger” tasks so the house doesn’t tank your mood.You’ll learn: how to choose a few daily basics and let the rest wait why a break week is for resets, projects, and mental space how kids’ chores build skills (and buy you margin) what to do when you can’t find a mentor—and how to be oneListen to Lee’s podcast: Little by Little Homeschool → https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/podcastLee’s site: littlebylittlehomeschool.com Join Convivial Circle for practical help and accountability → convivialcircle.com📖 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
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The Secret Ingredient to Holiday Joy
The heart of Thanksgiving and Christmas isn’t in the food or decorations—it’s in you, the homemaker who builds a home of warmth, worship, and joy.In this episode, Mystie Winckler shares how Christian moms can embrace their calling as the makers of festivity. Learn how to create joyful holidays through repentance, truth-tethered thinking, and cheerful productivity—without resentment, burnout, or perfectionism.You’ll learn:✨ Why your attitude sets the tone of your home✨ How festivity begins with faithfulness, not ambiance✨ Why joy is the fruit of the Spirit—not your checklist✨ Practical ways to plan your holidays with peace and purposeMoms, you are the magic—not because you do it all perfectly, but because you do it cheerfully. 💜🎄 Plan the Holidays Masterclass → convivialcircle.com📅 Join Convivial Circle → convivialcircle.comIn this episode - How to build a festive home grounded in gratitude and joy How your mindset about work shapes your family’s celebration The truth about burden vs. blessing in homemaking How to plan holidays without resentment or overwhelm How to lead your family in worshipful festivity📖 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
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Simple Ways To Create Family Traditions This Year
simplyconvivial.com/holiday - Holiday planning doesn’t have to mean chaos. In this episode of the Simply Convivial podcast, Mystie Winckler is joined by her Convivial Circle team, Stefani Mons and Leisa Moulton, to talk about how they plan ahead for Thanksgiving and Christmas.We share the practical ways we handle:🎁 Christmas gifts: budgets, spreadsheets, wishlists, and family input📋 Lists: how we track ideas, purchases, wrapping, and stocking stuffers🍗 Holiday meals: menus, index cards, Google Keep, and notes that save time and stress🎄 Family traditions: how repeating simple plans turns them into meaningful traditionsThe holidays add more to our plates, but planning ahead keeps joy at the center. Join us as we talk about realistic gift budgets, keeping records from year to year, and making meals and traditions more cheerful, not more complicated.👉 Want help making your own holiday plan? Sign up for the Holiday Planning Masterclass at simplyconvivial.com/holiday📖 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
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3 Interval Planning Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Big-picture planning doesn’t work when life changes faster than your plan does — and that’s why homemakers need interval planning.In this episode, Mystie Winckler explains the three most common mistakes moms make when setting up their interval plans and how to avoid them so you can finally make progress without burnout.You’ll learn:✅ Why an interval plan doesn’t give you more time — and what it really does✅ How to use “good procrastination” to stay focused✅ What to do during your prep week (and what not to)✅ How to make your interval plan fit real life, not the other way aroundMake the next six to eight weeks purposeful, peaceful, and productive — without overreaching yourself or burning out.💜 Watch next → How to Plan the Holidays Without Losing Your Mind📖 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
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Is Your Week Going Off the Rails? Try This! (with Stefani Mons)
For your planner to work, you have to look at it. Mystie Winckler talks with Convivial Circle community manager Stefani Mons about the habit of reviewing your planner daily, weekly, and at intervals.Stefani explains how:Daily reviews keep perspective accurate and help reframe negativityWeekly reviews highlight what went well before looking at what needs to changeInterval reviews (every 6–12 weeks) give time to evaluate routines, homeschooling, and habits without overhauling everything too soonThey also discuss how reviewing helps avoid planner perfectionism, why it’s important to reframe lies as truth, and how community crowdsourcing provides fresh insights and reminders.This conversation shows why small, regular reviews keep plans realistic and cheerful—without going off the rails.📖 Get my book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmIn this episode, Mystie Winckler discusses the importance of a solid planning routine to make the most of each week. Learn time management tips to help with day planning and create a better how to plan a day. These weekly planning tips are a must!🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.convivialcircle.com
About 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.
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