Discover homemaking tips, faith-based organization, & routines for managing family life. Overcome overwhelm with simple, joyful strategies! Enroll today: https://convivialcircle.com In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, a seasoned homemaker and mother , Cassy Satterfield, shares her journey from overwhelming burnout to finding peace and purpose in her daily routines. She discusses her initial struggles managing family life and homeschooling, especially after a health diagno...
Nov 12, 2024•18 min•Ep. 560
Women need to have friends to chat with. If we can cut through feminist lies and envious striving, we can have conversations with friends and with our husbands that lead to wisdom 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! 📖 Ge...
Nov 09, 2024•18 min•Ep. 559
Yes, moms should read novels. Here are my top 5 novel recommendations for Christian moms. Make time to read. Read it here with book links: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/5-novels-to-help-you-be-a-better-mom/ 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. Subscrib...
Nov 07, 2024•18 min•Ep. 558
Cultivating Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit - a how-to for moms Join the Joy Reset: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Christians must remember that joy is a fruit of the Spirit. Joy does not originate from within us; it comes from the Holy Spirit. We can ask for joy, knowing that God delights in giving it. To increase joy, take a minute to pray, asking God to increase your joy for His glory. God provides joy by guiding us to walk in His way. As you ask for joy, stay open to the Holy Spirit...
Nov 01, 2024•6 min•Ep. 557
Organize your attitude by replacing negative thoughts with gratitude! Join us for the Joy Reset Masterclass: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset By taking three specific "baby steps," viewers are encouraged to create a more positive and thankful outlook towards their surroundings, family members, and particularly their marriage. This practice of gratitude is suggested as a way to bring peace and joy, aligning with the spiritual guidance provided by the Heidelberg Catechism on the importan...
Oct 31, 2024•8 min•Ep. 556
In this episode, we dive into a brain dump exercise aimed at increasing gratitude and cheerfulness. Get more at the Joy Reset Masterclass: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset We explore organizing our attitudes, identifying positive 'hooks' for gratitude, and building motivation by recognizing the blessings in our personality and gifts. We challenge ourselves to list things we love about ourselves, while also pinpointing what often steals our joy. We learn to shift focus from blaming othe...
Oct 29, 2024•8 min•Ep. 555
Followup with the Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Understand the importance of defining room purposes and how small steps impact household harmony. Discover how a mother's attitude influences family well-being and practical steps for personal and household improvement. This episode also explores organizing attitudes, emphasizing their role in glorifying and enjoying God. Find out how repentance and action can transform default attitudes and foster a healthy emotional...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 554
Joy Reset Masterclass: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Don't make these bathroom cleaning mistakes! Watch this video for tips on how to clean your bathroom effectively and efficiently as part of your weekly routine. 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 hospita...
Oct 24, 2024•8 min•Ep. 553
Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Clean your bathroom fast with these three baby step tasks: Refill the soap and change the hand towel. Wipe out the sink and any toothpaste spots on the counter and mirror. Clean the inside of the toilet bowl. 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 homemaker...
Oct 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 552
Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Before doing any cleaning tasks in your chosen, highly used bathroom, think through these prompts so you start from a place of gratitude. Bathroom cleaning can be demoralizing, but it doesn't have to be. There is value and worth given and received in keeping a bathroom clean. 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 commu...
Oct 22, 2024•9 min•Ep. 551
Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset 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 🏆 E...
Oct 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 550
Join the Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Explore effective room cleaning strategies with a focus on finding a balanced approach to creating and following checklists. Learn how to avoid extremes, gradually make progress, and apply iteration in homemaking. Discover three practical tips to enhance your bedroom’s tidiness and beauty step by step, and cultivate a space you enjoy.
Oct 17, 2024•13 min•Ep. 549
Take the Organize October Challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october By implementing three effective cleaning tasks—making the bed, disposing of garbage, and organizing shoes and laundry—one can achieve a significantly tidier room in just five minutes a day. The speaker also provides a strategy for tackling problem areas with focused 10-minute tasks, leading to better results and a more organized space. Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so w...
Oct 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 548
Organize October Challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october This episode focuses on the common issue of master bedrooms becoming dumping grounds for household clutter. The script emphasizes the importance of recognizing the master bedroom as a symbolic heart of the home, representing the relationship between husband and wife. It encourages viewers to reflect on the purpose of their bedroom, identify what they love about it, and consider what changes could improve its functionality and welcom...
Oct 15, 2024•9 min•Ep. 547
Sign up for the free challenge - https://simplyconvivial.com/october/ - Get momentum by joining hundreds of other women in weekly action – with many opportunities for prizes! Every Monday we’ll kick off with a new checklist and a YouTube live mini workshop on that week’s area of focus. Every day you’ll get a quick-hit reminder email, helping you break down the weekly checklist and stay on target. The email will link to a daily podcast and the weekly blog post. Every weekend a new prize opportuni...
Oct 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 546
Start today: https://simplyconvivial.com/october Identify a common complaint you have about your entry and living room. Replace that complaint with a written, related statement of gratitude. Spend a full minute, with a timer, thanking God for the things you love about your entry and living room. Which horizontal space is your biggest hot spot for clutter? Spend 5 minutes decluttering and tidying that spot at least 3 times a week. Spend only 5 minutes, whether or not you’re “done.” Mystie Winckle...
Oct 11, 2024•7 min•Ep. 545
Joy Reset Workshop - https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Now, certainly there are more steps you might take. We haven’t vacuumed, washed windows, or done anything too drastic. However, we have dealt with the common irritants that most often inhibit the living room from doing its job. That’s always where we should begin. Then, if that’s as far as we get, it’s ok because the space is functional and the living, not the arrangement or appearance, is the point. Mystie Winckler encourages moms ...
Oct 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 544
Start the Organize October Challenge - https://simplyconvivial.com/october Living room speed cleaning routine Spend 5 minutes neatening piles, tossing garbage, and wiping down dust. Spend 5 minutes removing homeless items from the entryway and living room. Spend 5 minutes adding a welcoming touch of beauty. 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 striv...
Oct 09, 2024•11 min•Ep. 543
Start the challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october Learn how to clean your living room and love your space like a true homemaker. 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: ...
Oct 08, 2024•4 min•Ep. 542
Start the FREE challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october The living room is aptly named. It is a room for living, not for showing off. In the living room we read, talk, and form connections with one another and friends. We study, work, and relax. The living room is for conversations and cuddles. If a living room is where we live together and relax, we have to adjust our approach accordingly. If we put time in cleaning, organizing, and decorating, the point of that effort isn’t to turn it in...
Oct 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 541
Free challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october Making kitchen life joyful! Identify a common complaint you have about your kitchen. Replace it with a written, related statement of gratitude. The kitchen sink is obnoxiously small and shallow. Now, the observation that the sink is small and shallow, especially compared to the sink I had before, is simply a fact. What makes it a complaint is when I make this observation out of irritation, as if I deserved better or can’t work under such oppres...
Oct 04, 2024•10 min•Ep. 540
Free challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october With over two decades of homemaking under my belt now, I have come to a breakthrough insight: Kitchens are functional when there’s a clear workspace available. Shocking, I know. 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 hosp...
Oct 03, 2024•5 min•Ep. 539
Kitchen cleaning week! Join the free challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october Our goal in working in our kitchen needs to not be about giving it a beige-linen aesthetic, but rather about keeping it functional. Even in a small kitchen, there are many areas to focus on. By choosing one area to work in consistently, we can make visible progress. I recommend making this focus area the sink area. Every kitchen has it, and it’s where the most repetitions must be put in - every time we cook or ea...
Oct 02, 2024•5 min•Ep. 538
Kitchen cleaning week! Join the free challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october So instead of just randomly cleaning whatever catches our eye, let’s take a minute to examine our space and our needs. Then we’ll be able to make smart choices for what to clean and where to focus our limited chore time. Now, I’d love to give the litany of improvements I *wish* I could make, but we’re going to stick with what’s actually feasible and “on my paper” or “in my lane.” I need to declutter the fridge fr...
Oct 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 537
Take the challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october Join Mystie Winckler as she launches the Organize October challenge, a month-long initiative created to help Christian stay-at-home moms improve their homes and attitudes. In this first episode, Mystie discusses the purpose behind the challenge, the weekly YouTube lives, and the daily tasks involved. This week's focus is on organizing and optimizing your kitchen with a brain dump, baby steps, and iteration methods. Mystie emphasizes the imp...
Sep 30, 2024•43 min•Ep. 536
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 ...
Sep 25, 2024•4 min•Ep. 535
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 ...
Sep 25, 2024•4 min•Ep. 534
Build friendships around homemaking: https://simplifiedorganization.com True Friendship and Homemaking: Insights from Anne of Green Gables Mystie Winckler, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers discuss the true essence of friendship, using examples from C.S. Lewis and 'Anne of Green Gables.' They explore how intellectual alignment and shared ideals form deeper connections. Discover practical steps for homemakers to cultivate meaningful, long-lasting friendships. The episode offers insight ...
Sep 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 533
Help your friends talk homemaking: https://simplifiedorganization.com Unpacking Friendship: Insights from C.S. Lewis's 'The Four Loves' – Part 2 In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, Mystie Winckler and her guests, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers, delve deeper into the concept of friendship as depicted in C. S. Lewis's book, 'The Four Loves.' They explore the distinction between true friendships and general acquaintances, discussing the unique spiritual depth and co...
Sep 19, 2024•20 min•Ep. 532
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 conte...
Sep 17, 2024•15 min•Ep. 531
