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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 state. Examine the balance between housework and emotional well-being, avoiding guilt while maintaining order. Finally, discover practical steps, including brain dumps and baby steps, to enhance home organization, with real-life success stories.
The Joy Reset Workshop provides further insights into building habits for lasting joy and resilience.
00:00 Introduction and Pebbles' Creative Space
01:36 Joy Reset Masterclass Announcement
02:53 Organizing Our Attitude
03:32 Convivial Circle Membership Benefits
04:16 Introduction to Today's Session
11:36 Purpose of Attitude in Homemaking
12:48 The Role of Attitude in Glorifying God
16:54 Impact of a Mother's Attitude on Family
19:24 Repentance and Transformation
29:38 Practical Steps for Organizing Attitude
38:32 Encouragement and TestimonialsMystie 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!
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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
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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 opportunity will open up for everyone who finishes the checklist. Plus, all month long there will opportunities to enter the end-of-the-month giveaway extravaganza.
You’ll see real results with less time than you’d think! Plus, it will be fun!
WHEN YOU PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZE OCTOBER, YOU’LL SEE THESE RESULTS:
Clearer Mind - By brain-dumping each week, you’ll understand what’s dragging you down and what you need to change.
Cleaner House - Tackle small but significant cleaning tasks that have outsized benefits – and learn why they do!
Happier Heart - As we clean specific parts of our house, we’ll also organize our attitude so we can have the happy home we want.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
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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 into a showroom.
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!
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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 importance of gratitude, realistic expectations, and engaging one's creativity in homemaking. Participants will receive weekly checklists, mini-podcast episodes, and opportunities to share their progress, all aimed at fostering an engaged and joyful approach to housework.
00:00 Welcome to Organize October!
01:33 Weekly Focus and Checklists
03:34 Giveaways and Prizes
07:02 Meet Mystie Winckler
14:01 The Importance of the Kitchen
25:05 Steps to Organize Your Kitchen
34:18 Repent, Rejoice, Repeat
36:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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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 -
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 into balancing close-knit relationships, differentiating between mere companionship and genuine friendship, and the importance of navigating female friendship dynamics gracefully.00:00 Introduction to Friendship and Society's Challenges
00:38 Welcome to Simplified Organization Podcast
01:25 Exploring Feminine Struggles in Friendships
01:56 Types of Friendships and Their Dynamics
02:50 The Role of Ideals in Friendships
03:49 The Pitfalls of Seeking Friendship for Its Own Sake
06:09 The Influence of Literature on Friendship Perceptions
08:40 The Evolution of Anne and Diana's Friendship
12:40 The Impact of Friendship on Personal Growth
17:42 Concluding Thoughts on Friendship
18:58 Preview of the Final Part of the ConversationMystie 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
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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-laboring nature of genuine friendships.
The conversation touches on potential pitfalls of friendship and compares them to family and marital relationships, incorporating personal anecdotes and interpretations of Lewis's views. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of intellectual stimulation and mutual support in friendships, paving the way for a more profound connection.
00:00 Introduction to Deep Friendships
00:44 Welcome to the Simplified Organization Podcast
01:19 Exploring C.S. Lewis's Views on Friendship
02:12 Debating the Elevation of Friendship
03:49 C.S. Lewis's Life and Friendships
05:08 The Role of Friendship in Personal Growth
07:53 Friendship vs. Comradeship
10:26 The Exclusivity and Depth of True Friendship
17:08 Friendship as a Source of Support and Perspective
18:52 Conclusion and Next StepsMystie 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:
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Mystie Winckler, Kate Myers, Karen Head, and Adelaide Garner discuss CS Lewis' Four Loves and the best ways for women to make and maintain friendships.
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Building Meaningful Friendships: Insights from C.S. Lewis’s 'The Four Loves'
In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, Mystie Winckler, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers discuss the importance of community and friendship through the lens of C.S. Lewis’s book 'The Four Loves.'
The conversation explores how group dynamics contribute to stable, long-term friendships and the value of camaraderie among women. Women must remember to balance close, intimate connections and broader community ties. One beautiful part of friend groups is how they bring out different facets of each individual.
00:00 The Importance of Community in Friendships
00:37 Introduction to the Simplified Organization Podcast
01:14 A Unique Episode on Friendship
02:07 Discussing C.S. Lewis's 'Four Loves'
03:42 The Dynamics of Group Friendships
07:39 Personal Experiences and Reflections
09:17 Defining Friendship According to C.S. Lewis
11:47 How Our Friendship Began
13:52 The Divine Aspect of Friendship
15:06 Conclusion and Importance of Cultivating Friendships -
Start a local group! https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/local-group/
Meghan Jackson has started a local homemaking study group. She shares her group's dynamics, initial ice-breaking activities, and the profound impact on their attitudes towards homemaking. Moms in the study report significant positive changes, including improved family interactions and overcoming perfectionism. You can do the same in your local area!
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:21 Starting the Study Group
02:18 Icebreakers and Group Dynamics
03:46 Progress and Feedback
04:33 Impact on Attitudes and Homes
07:40 Group Meetings and Logistics
11:26 Reflections and Future Plans
14:55 ConclusionMystie 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
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https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling
Maximize Your Homeschooling Hours: Tips for Focus and Success
Devote specific hours, called sacred school hours, to focus solely on school work. Parents should minimize distractions, such as household chores and social media, during these hours. The emphasis is on being present and available to support children's learning in an environment filled with potential distractions.
Our best homeschool accountability advice - Build in frequent check-ins (the younger the student, the more frequent the check ins), not only to celebrate the small steps of progress along the way, but also to make sure they’re not dawdling.
Dawn Garrett lives in Ohio with her husband Jason and their three always-homeschooled children - two graduates and a rising senior. In her homeschool, they learn about God and His cosmos by studying the seven liberal arts in order to know Him better, imitate Him and His ways, and share about Him with others. Her home blog – about books school and life – has been at ladydusk for 20 years.
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!
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Imperviousness is a new word for many of us, but it's a word and a mode that we need to be successful homeschool moms who guide our children through their various phases into functioning adulthood. Homeschooling is not always going to be rainbows and roses, and we have to be prepared to weather the storms of our children's displeasure if we're going to effectively shape their loves and lifestyle.
Lauren Scott makes her home in the foothills of the Arkansas Ozarks, where she and her husband Nathaniel are raising their two energetic teenage boys on the Scriptures, living books, the great outdoors, and lots of meaningful work experiences. Lauren has been home educating now for over a decade and organizes a local co-op. She’s an avid gardener and reader, and she writes about the Christian life, books, and homeschooling at KeptandKeeping.com.
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
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Transforming Homeschooling with Joy and Preparation | Simplified Organization Podcast
Let's chat about the joys of homeschooling and homemaking. Rena shares practical tips and strategies from the 'Art of Homemaking' course that helped her manage her home and homeschooling with gratitude, even through challenging times like pregnancy and the COVID pandemic.
They discuss the importance of setting a clear direction, using checklists, preparing in advance, and iterating routines to create a smoother and more joyful homeschooling experience. Rena also highlights the significance of starting the day with a positive mindset and the role of alignment cards in maintaining focus and gratitude.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:44 Meet Rena: A Convivial Circle Member
01:22 The Art of Homemaking and Homeschooling
02:20 Setting Direction and Vision
03:24 Practical Tips for Daily Routines
05:15 The Importance of Preparation
09:04 Iterating and Adapting Homeschool Plans
11:56 Starting the School Year Right
14:24 The Power of the Alignment Card
16:43 Concluding Thoughts and GratitudeMystie 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
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Baby Step Bingo starts today: https://simplyconvivial.com/babystepbingo/
Gracie shares her experience with the 'Baby Step Bingo' challenge from the Convivial Circle community. They discuss how small steps can make a significant difference, particularly during life transitions such as expecting a new baby. Misty and Gracie explore how structured activities can enhance family productivity and joy, and they emphasize the importance of gratitude and personal choice in homemaking.
00:00 Introduction to the Simplified Organization Podcast
00:39 Meet Gracie Madwick: A Homeschooling Mom of Nine
01:35 Baby Step Bingo: A Fun Family Challenge
02:36 Implementing Baby Step Bingo in Family Life
04:30 Adapting Baby Step Bingo for Different Ages
06:08 Celebrating Success with Family Prizes
06:47 Adjustments and Iterations of Baby Step Bingo
07:40 Postpartum Pause and Future Plans
10:26 Mom's Baby Step Bingo: Thank You Notes
11:47 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMystie 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!
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Mystie and Anna Laura Farnham discuss effective methods for managing kids' chores and household tasks. Learn about the Baby Step Bingo challenge, chore charts, and decluttering techniques that turn everyday tasks into engaging activities. Discover how to keep kids motivated and foster a cooperative family environment, ultimately getting more done with gratitude and creativity.
Anna Laura and her husband, Gandalf, live in Indiana and have six children ranging in age from toddler to teenager. Before kids, she earned two music degrees in oboe performance and worked in a corporate office, but she has set aside those careers to focus on being a mom and homemaker. She and her family stay busy with church fellowship, several sports, music, reading and generally being creative.
**Focus on Baby Steps:** Anna learned to tackle small tasks one at a time, like removing cobwebs or wiping down the washing machine. These small steps made a big difference, especially during hectic times like pregnancy or postpartum.
- **Gamified Chores:** Anna translated the lessons from Baby Step Bingo into practical training tools for her children. Tasks are broken into manageable chunks, and the kids get to experience a sense of accomplishment when they check off items from their bingo charts.
- **Customizing for Each Child:** Each child's bingo chart is slightly different, catering to their specific needs and capabilities. This ensures that chores aren't monotonous and helps keep the kids engaged.
- **Age Appropriateness:** For younger children, like her five-year-old, Anna uses a smaller 4x4 bingo chart and simpler tasks. This approach makes it easier for them to participate and feel involved.
- **Encouraging Early Participation:** While her two-year-old doesn't have a structured bingo chart, she imitates her older siblings and helps out in small ways, fostering a sense of contribution from a young age.**Adding Excitement to Household Chores**
Anna finds that changing up daily routines with something like Baby Step Bingo can make a big difference. For example, before a holiday or trip, they might include tasks like vacuuming a vehicle or packing clothes in the bingo charts. This adds variety and makes mundane chores exciting.
Welcome to the Simplified Organization Podcast - 15 minute conversations with real moms about managing our homes and family life cheerfully to the glory of God. We can actually enjoy housework and love being homemakers when we focus on truth and work with gratitude.
00:00 Introduction to the Simplified Organization Podcast
00:32 Meet Anna Laura Farnham
01:15 Baby Step Bingo: A Game-Changer for Homemaking
03:04 Implementing Baby Step Bingo with Kids
03:48 Chore Charts and Rewards
07:54 Customizing Bingo Cards for Each Child
13:47 Gamifying Household Tasks
16:07 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMystie 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
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Haley Williams, host of the Kindled Podcast, reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from managing a podcast while raising five children. She discusses the initial pressures to maintain a consistent publishing schedule and the eventual shift to a more flexible approach that accommodates her family life.
Emphasizing the importance of being grounded in faith, she describes how she finds balance through regular prayer, Bible study, and prioritizing her family's needs. She also touches on engaging her children in meaningful discussions about current events and politics, highlighting the value of adapting expectations and focusing on what truly matters.
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 Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/
Mystie Winckler and Haley Williams chat about managing home and family life from a biblical perspective. Feminism has poisoned our view of homemaking more than we realize, and Haley shares how she's seen that in her own life. They also discuss the challenge of balancing business and motherhood, and how they continue reevaluating priorities.
Haley shares her personal journey of transitioning from focusing on her web design business to embracing her role at home as a homemaker. All moms need to figure out how to be sure external pursuits do not overshadow family responsibilities. Mystie and Haley provide insights on how to approach homemaking cheerfully, grounded in faith.
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
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In essence, by nature, the female is not necessarily floral, pastel, and soft. The female receives and productively transforms what she receives. She embodies and glorifies what she stewards. Feminism has taught women to be insulted when men treat them as special, open doors, carry heavy things, etc. Yet before feminism, women felt such special treatment was their due.
Men honor women by giving them special treatment. Women honor men with respect and gratitude. A husband loves his wife by giving to her, by cherishing her - and a wife has to let him cherish her if she's going to get the love and intimacy she actually craves if she's vulnerable and honest enough to admit.
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!
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Now, I've read a lot of Christian marriage books that talk about love and respect, but none have actually ever given such specific examples like Empowered Wife. I think a Christian book these days could never be as pointed and blunt and specific as Laura Doyle is because specifies are immediately denounced as legalism.
I have been married for over 20 years and have always paid attention to trying to be respectful, but I found her specificity and examples clarifying and helpful. She pulls no punches in saying that a wife respecting her husband in very concrete ways is essential to an intimate marriage.
We really have bought the enlightenment and feminist assumptions of the world that if we give respect, we are diminished in some way, and I think Laura Doyle does a great job of giving stories and evidence that we are happier, more secure, more cherished and loved - that is, we are MORE and better when we give over respect and trust, even when it's scary.
What have been your takeaways about showing respect? Which of her examples stood out to you or do you have examples of your own of changes you've been able to make to increase the respect you give your husband?
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!
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Be a happy wife - at first it seems odd that the first intimacy skill is self-care, is about yourself, but it's all part of taking responsibility for yourself. Start with yourself, not with what other people are doing or saying.
Many unhappy wives and homemakers think martyrdom is holiness, that sacrificial love means never thinking about yourself at all - but there is no guilt for taking showers, for enjoying beautifying yourself, for resting with a magazine and a hot cup of coffee, for doing an exercise class or taking music lessons.
How can we help our families become flourishing people without also taking the time to flourish ourselves and show them how it's done? I think a lot of the examples of self-care in Empowered Wife are examples of how not to make your contentment and happiness dependent on other people, but just enjoy life as your own person.
Join Convivial Circle to read, discuss, and apply this book with Stefani: https://convivialcircle.com
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:
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