Episodes

  • 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 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!

    📖 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 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 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 Conversation

    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

  • 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 Steps

    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

  • Start a local group: https://simplifiedorganization.com

    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.

    The Four Loves: https://amzn.to/3MFFa71

    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 Conclusion

    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/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!

    📖 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

  • Join us for Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling

    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
    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

  • Learn the Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling

    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 Gratitude

    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

  • 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 Thoughts

    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 your children helping around the house: simplyconvivial.com/ehap

    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 Thoughts

    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

  • Find Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/

    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
    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

  • Join the Empowered Wife bookclub, starting July 12: https://convivialcircle.com

    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!

    📖 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

  • 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!

    📖 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

  • Time management help: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

    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:
    https://simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

  • Join the Empowered Wife book club inside Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.com

    The Simply Convivial team discusses what it takes to have a happy marriage - and why that's so important.

    Empowered Wife (find on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45ju0wY ) sounds cringy and feminist, but it's actually about taking responsibility for yourself, about recognizing and stopping excuses and blaming and complaining, and embracing a femininity that enjoys masculinity. It's "empowered" because wives are the relationship keepers, connection-makers; we do a lot to make everyone around us either flourish or flounder in misery.

    Laura Doyle teaches 6 skills to foster connection, intimacy, with your husband and in a lot of ways, most of them boil down to learning how to be a happy, content, feminine woman - where feminine doesn't mean frilly and flowery, but biologically and culturally feminine - nurturing, relationship-fostering, connection-making, receptive, grateful home-builders.

    Then she also throughout admonishes women to not belittle men for being masculine, but be quiet when we're uncomfortable with masculine expressions and appreciate being given special treatment because we're women, and to not emasculate our husbands with disrespect - which she goes to great lengths of very normal examples to show how easily we slip into disrespectful expressions.

    So I'd love to hear some of your takeaways or thoughts from anywhere in the book, really, about what it means to embrace being a woman, being feminine.


    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

  • Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney.

    Find Sarah's latest picture book here:
    https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJ
    Visit Waxwing Books:
    https://waxwingbooks.com/

    Sarah is the author of Teaching from Rest, The Read-Aloud Family, and several new picture books, including the just-released picture book biography, Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World. She's the host of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast and lives in the Northwest with her husband of 23 years. They've homeschooled all six of their children: 1 college graduate, 2 current college students, and she's still in the weeds with 3 at home!

    Mystie and Sarah chat about why Sarah started her own publishing house for picture books and also show-and-tell the latest picture book project - Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney paints her world.

    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

  • Find your vocations: https://simplyconvivial.com/vocguide/

    Rosemary was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, yet she’s still checking in with her accountability stand-up group weekly and being such an encouragement in our community.

    Rosemary I would just love to hear your testimony of seeing God’s work in your life and family even as you’ve been struggling with this new trial.

    Inside Community Coaching you were sharing about how rewriting your vocation statements helped you step back from stressful responses. I know it’s one of those exercises that looks like it’s extra, it’s gravy. How have you found it helpful to have those vocation statements appropriate to your current season?

    Rosemary lives with her husband John and five kids jn beautiful Northern California. She is a homemaker and homeschooler who loves to read, garden, and dance. She is fascinated with teaching and learning in all settings.

    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://simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm