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

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and discouraged by endless cleaning tasks? In this episode, Mystie Winckler chats with Naomi Marks about her practical strategy to declutter the entire house in manageable 15-minute chunks. Get your own free cleaning guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/clean

Naomi shares her guilt-free approach to homemaking, explaining how a simple yearly schedule and "baby steps" philosophy transformed her home—and her mindset.

If you're tired of boom-and-bust cleaning cycles and want sustainable routines that lead to lasting peace and productivity, this conversation is for you. Naomi’s story and insights are also featured in Mystie's book, Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done.

🌟 Free Guide: Get started today with Mystie’s Personalized Housekeeping Guide - https://simplyconvivial.com/clean

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0:00 – Escaping the Homemaking Guilt Cycle
01:39 – Naomi's 15-minute Cleaning Plan
02:25 – Why Baby Steps Are Better Than Big Plans
06:18 – Simplifying Your Spaces with a Bingo Method
07:29 – Getting Kids to Help Without Losing Your Mind
09:45 – Staying Motivated When Life Gets Messy
11:03 – The Power of Small Daily Tasks
17:00 – Make Your Own Personalized Cleaning Plan with Mystie's Free Guide

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

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

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.