Join the free homemaking challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october

This October, we will move through the house week by week, rethinking our attitude and approach in each area, while also tackling the actual space.

My goal for October is to initiate tangible and meaningful baby-step organization tasks that will truly make a difference in your home. Sign up at simplyconvivial.com/october to get each checklist and the chance to enter the giveaways. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, Simplified Organization Podcast, and Simply Convivial Podcast for more insights. Tell your friends about Organize October so they don't miss out either!

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 Done
https://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

FREE Bust out of Burnout Bingo Challenge - https://simplyconvivial.com/bingo

Homemaking in an apartment or rental house can be disheartening. It's easy to be discontent in small spaces and in a place you don't own and can't change. But it's important, still, to be an engaged homemaker, even in less-than-ideal circumstances.

In a world where we see idealized photos of white-and-beige kitchens wherever we turn, how do we then step into our 30-year-old, not-updated, cramped kitchen and remain content? It’s a question worth asking – and answering.

I am truly grateful for this time in temporary housing at a phase of life where it’s easy to feel like we’re entitled only to upgrades. We’re past the season where we rough it to gain equity, aren’t we?

Is there really a season where we judge how we’re doing by how nice our house is?

I love talking about both homemaking and education because both are lifelong pursuits. It’s good to not get to a point where there’s no challenge.

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 Done
https://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

Get my free meal time templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/freemenuplan

Getting a family dinner on the table can feel relentless. Whether we serve up a success or a flop, the next meal will follow fast on its heels.

Family dinners have spiritual and relational value, beyond just biological feeding. We should make family dinners normal, extending hospitality by inviting other families, and building community through shared meals.

00:00 Introduction: The Relentless Nature of Dinner
00:24 The Purpose Behind Repetition
00:39 Welcome to Simply Convivial
01:12 The Temptation to Grow Weary
02:06 The Promise of a Harvest
03:22 More Than Just Biological Feeding
05:04 Family Dinners: The Bedrock of Civilization
05:59 Building Community Through Family Meals
06:40 Practical Steps to Reclaim Hospitality
07:10 Resources for Simplified Meal Planning

As mothers, one great temptation is to grow weary in doing good. We do so much of the same work, day in and day out, that it’s easy to lose the plot, to lose ourselves, to lose a desire to do…anything.

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 Done
https://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

Take the free Bust Out of Burnout Bingo Challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/bingo

Why Hiring a Professional Organizer Won't Solve Your Clutter Problem

The video discusses the common idea of hiring a professional organizer to deal with overwhelming clutter and mess in your home. It explains why this approach often doesn't work long-term, emphasizing the importance of personal habits and attitudes over quick fixes. The speaker shares personal experiences with organizing systems and the realization that maintaining order requires ongoing effort. Instead of seeking an external solution, the speaker suggests small, manageable steps and introduces a free 'Bust Out of Burnout Bingo' card, aimed at helping viewers improve their homes and attitudes incrementally.

00:00 Introduction: The Overwhelming Clutter
00:48 Considering a Professional Organizer
01:59 The Reality of Organizing Systems
03:10 The Effort Behind Maintaining Order
05:25 The True Challenge: Habits and Attitudes
06:49 A Practical Solution: Bust Out of Burnout Bingo
07:48 Conclusion: Small Steps to Reclaim Order

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 Done
https://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

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 Done
https://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

Art of Homeschooling course: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling

Mystie Winckler, a seasoned homeschool mom and author, addresses how to keep kids accountable during homeschool days. She offers three practical tips to create accountability, reduce nagging, and ensure students know their responsibilities. The strategies include using checklists, designating a place for work submission, and enforcing daily deadlines with consequences.

Mystie emphasizes clear communication and consistent enforcement to teach responsibility. She also highlights the importance of parents holding themselves accountable. Join her course 'The Art of Homeschooling' for further guidance.

00:00 Introduction to Homeschool Accountability
01:44 The Importance of Checklists
04:27 Creating a Turn-In System
09:28 Setting Daily Deadlines
12:30 Accountability for Homeschool Moms
13:03 Join the Art of Homeschooling

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 Done
https://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

Take Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling

Mystie Winckler, a homeschool mom of five and author of 'The Convivial Homeschool,' shares her three favorite practices to ensure a smooth start to the homeschool day. Mystie emphasizes the importance of self-preparation, choosing a consistent starting place, and using a motivating motto or verse. She breaks down how these steps can set the right tone for a productive day. Mystie invites viewers to join her in further exploring these ideas through her course, The Art of Homeschooling, and follow her podcast for more insights.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
01:36 TIP 1: The Importance of a Self-Preparation Routine
06:27 TIP 2: Choose a Homeschool Day Starting Space
08:59 TIP 3: Using a Motto or Verse for Focus
11:40 Get Homeschool Accountability!

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 Done
https://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

https://simplyconvivial.com/timebudget/

As we head into a new school year, we have to evaluate how we're using time. Time budget, time blocking, time management - these are skills we as busy moms can improve in so we can steward our days well.

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 Done
https://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

Try Baby Step Bingo with us! https://simplyconvivial.com/babystepbingo

Discover Christian Joy in Mundane Tasks!

Discover how Christianity unites work and joy, redefining mundane tasks with a purpose. Learn how incorporating fun, playful strategies like 'Baby Step Bingo' can transform homemakers' productivity and help them get more done at home. This episode is ideal for moms and homemakers looking to combat procrastination and find satisfaction in their responsibilities.
00:00 Breaking Free from the Grind Mentality
01:13 The Christian Perspective on Work
03:03 Finding Joy in Mundane Tasks
07:17 Incorporating Playfulness into Routines
08:25 Shifting from Panic-Driven to Joy-Driven Motivation
10:45 Practical Tips for Sustainable Motivation
12:19 Community Sharing and Brainstorming

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 Done
https://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