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

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.

  1. How to fix your planner fast!

    1 DAY AGO

    How to fix your planner fast!

    Join Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october :: You’re using your planner faithfully—but is it really working for you?In this Simply Convivial episode, Mystie Winckler shares the three most common planner mistakes moms make and how to fix them so your weekly spread becomes a useful, trustworthy tool for managing real life. If your planner feels cluttered, confusing, or easy to ignore, these insights will help you simplify your approach, stop overplanning, and start managing your home with cheerful productivity. What you’ll learn:   Why your planner shouldn’t hold everything   How to write clear, actionable to-do lists   Why “nouns” on your task list create confusion   How to build the habit of looking at your plan daily   How to simplify your planning so it serves your real life Keep learning with Mystie:📘 Homemaking 101 – Replace stress with realistic expectations → simplyconvivial.com/home101💬 Join Convivial Circle – Build faith-filled consistency and calm → convivialcircle.com🎧 Listen to more Simply Convivial episodes →  ⁨@simplyconvivial⁩   📖 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

    16 min
  2. Bullet journal planner for busy Christian homemakers

    2 DAYS AGO

    Bullet journal planner for busy Christian homemakers

    Join Organized October: simplyconvivial.com/october - A planner only works if it fits real life. In this Simply Convivial episode, Mystie Winckler talks with Convivial Circle mentor member Rachael Younger about how she uses bullet journaling to keep a working weekly spread. Rachael shares how she sets up her pages with lines, markers, and index cards, and why the freedom to modify each week makes the system sustainable. She shows how she: Draws a simple weekly spread during her review in just 15–20 minutes Uses daily cards and Post-its to stay focused Keeps track of food spending, gardening, and routines in one place Adds space for brain dumps, book lists, and meal plans Experiments and iterates without pressure to be artistic This episode is part of Organized October, focused on planning your week. Whether you use a bullet journal, a pre-printed planner, or a notebook, you can build a weekly dashboard that works for you. 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

    18 min
  3. The 3 Sections Every Busy Mom Needs in Her Planner

    3 DAYS AGO

    The 3 Sections Every Busy Mom Needs in Her Planner

    simplyconvivial.com/october -- You don’t need the perfect planner—you just need one that works.As a busy mom, any planner will do as long as it includes these three essential weekly sections. In this Simply Convivial episode, Mystie Winckler breaks down the three parts every planner must have for a mom’s life to stay on track. You’ll learn how to set up your weekly spread—on paper or digitally—so it becomes a tool that helps you manage real life without overthinking it. These simple planner tweaks will help you stop losing track of your days, keep your habits visible, and get the right things done with cheerful productivity. What you’ll learn:   The only three sections your planner truly needs   Why your weekly view matters more than your daily pages   How to track habits that actually stay visible   Why a planner is worthless if you never look at it   How to adapt any planner—paper or digital—to your mom life 📖 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

    10 min
  4. Why every mom needs a weekly planner page

    3 DAYS AGO

    Why every mom needs a weekly planner page

    Join the challenge: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/planner | A weekly spread isn’t about making pretty layouts—it’s about giving you perspective. When you only look at today, everything feels urgent and overwhelming. A weekly view shows you where your time is going, what truly matters, and how to keep your plans realistic. In this 30-minute live episode, we’ll dig into why every mom needs a weekly planner page, what it helps you see that a daily list can’t, and how it keeps you from overcommitting. You’ll learn how to use a weekly spread to line up your responsibilities with your actual capacity so you can stay steady without burning out. Grab your planner and join me live—let’s make your week work for you instead of against you.💜 Hit “Notify Me” so you don’t miss it! 📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy 🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.convivialcircle.com

    22 min
  5. Does Your Calendar Match Your CURRENT Life Season??

    10 OCT

    Does Your Calendar Match Your CURRENT Life Season??

    Your calendar habits should grow and change as your season of motherhood does.Whether you’re a mom of littles, juggling teenagers, or entering the empty-nest years, your calendar needs to match your current life—not your past one. In this episode, Mystie Winckler explains how to identify your season, adjust your planning approach, and use your calendar to steward time wisely through every stage of motherhood. Because faithful homemaking isn’t about having one perfect system—it’s about learning, adapting, and continuing with cheerful productivity in every season. Continue your cheerful productivity journey:📘 Homemaking 101 – Replace stress with peace in your daily routines → simplyconvivial.com/home101💬 Join Convivial Circle – Find support and growth in every season → 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

    15 min
  6. 3 Surprising Reasons Your Calendar Isn’t Working

    9 OCT

    3 Surprising Reasons Your Calendar Isn’t Working

    Join Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october -- You’ve got your calendar. You’re using it. You’re trying to make it work.But if you still feel like things are slipping through the cracks, you might be making one of these three calendar mistakes. In this Simply Convivial episode, Mystie Winckler breaks down the three habits that undermine your planner—and how to fix them so your calendar becomes a tool you can trust. These aren’t fancy systems or time-management tricks. They’re practical habits that every homemaker needs to keep her days peaceful, productive, and purposeful.  3 calendar mistakes every mom makesMistake 1: Not updating your calendar immediatelyMistake 2: Using shorthand you can’t understand laterMistake 3: Writing things down and never looking at your calendarHow to fix your habits for good 📖 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

    11 min
  7. Making calendars work for real family life (with Michelle Arencebia)

    8 OCT

    Making calendars work for real family life (with Michelle Arencebia)

    Organize October happening now: simplyconvivial.com/october | Calendars only work if they’re kept accurate—and in real life, that takes iteration and flexibility. In this Simply Convivial podcast episode, Mystie Winckler talks with Convivial Circle mentor member Michelle Arencebia about how she keeps calendars updated in busy family life. Michelle shares how linking calendars with her husband and adult children cut down on confusion, why she enters events right on her phone the moment she hears about them, and how she uses weekly dashboards and interval calendars to keep the bigger picture in view. We also talk about: What to do when other people don’t update the shared calendarHow vocation shapes what belongs on the calendarWhy iteration matters more than the “perfect” planner systemUsing alignment cards as quick reminders when life doesn’t go to plan Whether you use Google Calendar, a wall calendar, or a printable dashboard, the point is to keep it simple, stay cheerful, and keep adjusting. 📖 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

    17 min
  8. 5 Calendar Rules Every Busy Mom Needs!

    7 OCT

    5 Calendar Rules Every Busy Mom Needs!

    Join Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october -- Your calendar is the most important part of your planner.If you’ve ever felt like your family is constantly scrambling, missing appointments, or double-booking activities, this episode will help you fix that. Mystie Winckler shares the five simple calendar rules that make home life flow smoothly—without adding more to your plate. These habits will help you trust your calendar, stay coordinated with your husband, and actually use your planner to manage your real life effectively. By following these five calendar rules, you’ll build peace, not pressure. What you’ll learn: How to stop overcomplicating your planner systemWhy one master calendar simplifies everythingHow to build habits that make your calendar reliableHow to coordinate your calendar with your husbandHow to stay faithful to your plan without perfectionism 💜 Watch next: How to Build a Family Calendar That Works →coming tomorrow! For more practical encouragement:📘 Homemaking 101 – Learn how to love what must be done → https://www.simplyconvivial.com/home101/💬 Join Convivial Circle – Our online community for Christian homemakers → 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

    12 min
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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.

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