Podcasts about homemakers

Overwhelm isn't caused by how much you have to do. It's caused by perfectionism.If you constantly feel behind, discouraged, or frozen when you look at your home, this video explains why. The problem isn't your schedule, your kids, or your to-do list. It's the unrealistic standards you're measuring your real life against.In this video, I explain• why a full life is not the same thing as an overwhelming life• how perfectionism creates paralysis, procrastination, and burnout• why planning and organizing often make overwhelm worse• how perfectionism fuels the boom and bust cycle so many moms experienceOnce you can identify perfectionism at work, you can start undoing it.If you want a simple way to begin letting go of perfectionism, I'll send you my free Smile & Start Challenge by email. You'll get three short, practical emails that help you take small steps instead of chasing perfect plans.

Overwhelmed by all there is to do at home? If you feel like you're failing at managing your home, ask yourself this first: what standard are you judging yourself against?For many homemakers, discouragement doesn't come from real life. It comes from comparing their homes to idealized images on Instagram and YouTube. Soft music. White farmhouses. Perfect routines. No interruptions. No mess. No real work.That picture is not the goal—and it was never meant to be.In this video, I explain how perfectionism sabotages your attempts to get organized and why so many systems fail before they even begin. The problem isn't your effort or your desire to be responsible. The problem is trying to live up to a false standard that doesn't match real family life.You'll learn• how perfectionism hides behind “high standards” and good intentions• why planning and organizing often turn into avoidance• how perfectionism creates the boom-and-bust cycle• why baby steps are the only way out of overwhelm• how 10 minutes of real action beats perfect plans every timeReal progress in homemaking comes through steady, incremental improvement—not flawless execution or aesthetic ideals.If you want help getting started, I have a free Smile & Start Challenge that delivers three simple baby steps by email over three days.

If systems alone could fix overwhelm, you wouldn't still feel overwhelmed.By the time most homemakers find this video, they've already tried planners, routines, schedules, and organizing systems. The problem isn't that those systems failed. The problem is that systems were never meant to be the starting point.In this episode, I explain the mindset shift that actually dissolves overwhelm: moving from perfectionism and control to stewardship and faithfulness.You'll learn• why perfectionism looks productive but leads to procrastination and burnout• the difference between control and stewardship in homemaking• why faithful action today matters more than ideal conditions tomorrow• how iteration replaces guilt with growth• why small, incremental steps expand your capacity over timeOverwhelm grows when you measure yourself against an imagined future version of your life. Peace grows when you steward what's right in front of you with humility, faithfulness, and patience.This video introduces iteration—the practice of making small changes, evaluating what's working, and building forward over time. It's the opposite of chasing perfect plans, and it's how real progress is made in real homes.If you want help practicing this mindset, my free Smile & Start Challenge will give you daily encouragement and simple, incremental steps by email.

Most overwhelmed moms keep looking for the perfect planner, the right app, or a better routine. But deep down, you already know that no external system is going to fix overwhelm.The problem isn't your tools. The problem is in your thinking.In this final episode of the series Why Perfectionism Makes Homemaking Feel Overwhelming, we get straight to the real solution: support, community, and mindset change. Perfectionism grows in isolation. It loosens its grip when you stop trying to manage everything alone.In this video, you'll learn• why perfectionism thrives when you're isolated with your thoughts• how community resets unrealistic expectations• why sharing small wins matters more than waiting for big results• how accountability builds follow-through without pressure• three practical ways to practice repent, rejoice, repeatHomemaking is real work. It takes attention, effort, and wisdom. It's not something to be embarrassed about or hidden. It's worth talking about, sharing strategies for, and growing in together.That's why I created Convivial Circle—a community for women who want to practice cheerful, faithful stewardship at home without chasing perfection or pretending the work is effortless.Inside Convivial Circle, we• confront perfectionism together• practice baby-step progress• build routines that fit real families• develop accountability through small standup groups• grow in skill, confidence, and joyful responsibilityIf you're tired of trying to fix overwhelm on your own, this is your invitation to stop isolating and start building momentum with support.

Do you have homemaking goals for the coming year? Do you want to make real progress at home in 2026 but don't want another year of overambitious goals that fall apart by February? You need Community Coaching: https://simplyconvivial.com/coachingIn this episode, I walk through three ways to set homemaking goals that actually fit mom life. Not business goals. Not productivity guru goals. Homemaking goals that work when your days are interrupted, your plans change, and real life keeps happening.You'll learn why focusing on basic daily routines matters more than big projects, how choosing a word of the year can shape your attitude and habits, and why accountability is essential if you want progress instead of perfectionism. This is about steady improvement, not picture-perfect outcomes.If you want to invest in your home, your family, and your calling as a homemaker without setting yourself up for failure, this video will help you think clearly and plan wisely for the year ahead.Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you're in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let's grow in cheerful productivity together.

Join us - https://simplyconvivial.com/coaching | Perfectionism blinds us to the beauty already in front of us. In this episode, I talk with Rachel Wendel, a wife and mom of four who discovered how small touches of beauty—and a massive mindset shift—changed her homemaking from burdensome to joyful.Rachel shares:Why perfectionism kept her from starting anythingHow tiny, inexpensive beauty touches lifted the whole mood of her homeWhat happened when she let her kids participate in creating beautyHow conversations with her husband shifted her entire vision for their homeWhy she had to repent of wanting a “picture-perfect” house instead of a family homeThe heart-level issue behind why adding beauty felt overwhelmingHer story is a powerful reminder: you don't need a perfect house to make it beautiful. You need attention, iteration, and a willingness to let real life—not Pinterest—shape your home.

Join us: https://simplyconvivial.com/coaching - When nothing about your life changes—but everything still feels overwhelming—the problem usually isn't your schedule. It's your attitude.In this episode, I talk with Melissa Wood, a homeschooling mom of four living in Australia, about how Simplified Organization Community Coaching helped her move from chronic overwhelm and migraines to peace, clarity, and confidence—without changing her circumstances.Melissa shares:Why her life looked easy on paper but felt unbearably hardHow brain dumping and weekly review changed her mental loadWhy adding small touches of beauty actually improved her attitudeHow mindset work made it possible to handle a suddenly very busy lifeWhat happened when she stopped pushing through and started reflectingIf you feel worn down, resentful, or constantly overwhelmed—even though you “should” be fine—this conversation will help you see a better way forward.

Today, I'm reflecting on the past year and thoughtfully looking ahead to what I hope the next one will hold as I prepare for motherhood. I share how I'm approaching New Year goal-setting differently this time, breaking my goals down by month and focusing on three categories: House, Family, and Personal. Episode Resource Do you Hear What I Hear Origin Story: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/december-2017/do-you-hear-what-i-hear-the-story-behind-the-song/  Follow along on Instagram: @untraditionallytraditionalpod Subscribe to my newsletter: www.untraditionallytraditional.com Support the podcast www.buymeacoffee.com/UTPod  

Narrator Mia Hutchinson-Shaw joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss narrating Annie Mare and Ruthie Knox's cozy mystery HOMEMAKER. We follow along with protagonist Prairie Hawk Nightingale, a homemaker extraordinaire, on her quest to solve the disappearance of her former friend. Hutchinson-Shaw shares what it's like to narrate this delightful cast of characters, why she likes cozy mysteries, and how she got into acting and narration. Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook: Published by Brilliance Audio AudioFile's 2025 Best Mystery & Suspense Audiobooks are: THE BUSINESS TRIP by Jessie Garcia, read by Andrew Eiden, Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick, Fred Berman, Gail Shalan, Hillary Huber, Jennifer Pickens, John Pirhalla, Kimberly M. Wetherell, Kirby Heyborne, Tim Campbell HOMEMAKER by Annie Mare, Ruthie Knox, read by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw NEVER FLINCH by Stephen King, read by Jessie Mueller, Stephen King  SOUTH OF NOWHERE by Jeffery Deaver, read by Kaleo Griffith THE SUMMER GUESTS by Tess Gerritsen, read by Hillary Huber A TRUE VERDICT by Robert Rotstein, read by Sean Pratt, Phil Thron, Kelli Tager, Sophie Amoss, Natalie Naudus, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Hillary Huber, Mark Bramhall, Robin Miles, Alex Boyles, Roxanne Hernandez, Eunice Wong, Deanna Anthony, Graham Halstead Explore the full list of 2025 Best Audiobooks on our website. Support for our podcast comes from Dreamscape, an award-winning audiobook publisher with a catalog that includes authors L.J. Shen, Freida McFadden, and Katee Robert. Discover your next great listen at dreamscapepublishing.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Community Coaching in 2026! https://simplyconvivial.com/coaching || Starting over feels productive, but it quietly keeps moms stuck. In this episode, I talk with longtime Convivial Circle member Laney Homan—wife of 29 years, mom of eight, and soon-to-be grandma—about how she finally stopped throwing out her systems every time life went sideways and started iterating instead.Laney shares how:    She moved from “fix my whole life with a new plan” to making small, realistic tweaks.    Weekly reviews help her juggle homeschooling, work, and training for half marathons.    She handles short-term disruptions (like giant laundry weeks and clothing swaps) without declaring her whole routine “broken.”    She uses simple tools—weekly review, daily card, interval planning—to think clearly and respond wisely when life piles on.If you're tempted to scrap everything and start from scratch every time your plans blow up, Lainey's story will give you a saner, more sustainable way forward.

Get homemaking coaching in 2026: https://simplyconvivial.com/coaching || Perfectionism keeps moms stuck in a boom-and-bust cycle. Lauren, a NICU nurse working night shifts while raising three young girls and beginning her homeschool journey, shares how this year inside Convivial Circle changed the way she approaches home, work, and rest.This is her first year in Simplified Organization Community Coaching, and her story is a clear picture of what iterative, grace-filled growth looks like in real life. She talks about letting go of perfect plans, learning to review her week honestly, coordinating with her husband, adjusting expectations, and taking her homemaking one small step at a time.Do coaching in 2026: https://simplyconvivial.com/coachingHer experience shows that overwhelm doesn't have to lead to giving up. When you learn how to iterate, evaluate, and make simple changes, progress becomes possible even in busy seasons.If you want to stop cycling through fresh starts and burnout, this conversation will help you see a sustainable path forward.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!

Send us a text!Welcome to Bright Hearth, a podcast devoted to recovering the lost arts of homemaking and the productive Christian household with Brian and Lexy Sauvé. In this episode, Brian and continue the "On Being Human Series" with a look at the homemaker's soul.Lexy's new book, Wisdom on Her Tongue, is back in stock and now shipping! Pick up your copy here. We also have two new books out at New Christendom Press—White Knights & Reviling Wives from David Edgington, and The Boniface Option by Andrew Isker. Get 15% off automatically when you buy both here!This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Humble Love — Check out their all-natural magnesium cream. Packed with magnesium chloride and moisturizing oils, it helps ease tension, promote restful sleep, and relieve everyday aches. Click here and use code NCP15 for 15% off your order.The best coffee you'll taste! Lux Coffee Company is caffeinating the New Christendom with artisan roast coffee. Get 15% off your coffee with code "NCP15". https://luxcoffee.co/Want premium, handmade soaps without the seed oils or other nasty hormone disrupters? Check out our partners at Indigo Sundries Soap Co., and use code BRIGHTHEARTH for ten percent off your order!Get all your elderberry products from our friends at The King's Ridge Elderberries! Head to https://tkrfarm.com and use code BRIGHTHEARTH for 10% off!This episode is also brought to you by Live Oak Integrative Health. Visit https://www.liveoakintegrativehealth.com and connect with owner Rebecca Belch, who has served as a critical care and labor and delivery nurse for 20 years and is a licensed practitioner of functional medicine.Thanks to our friends at Gray Toad Tallow for sponsoring this episode! Head over to graytoadtallow.com and use discount code BRIGHT15 for 15% off your order.Wives, get your husband some body armor from Armored Republic. Visit Armored Republic or text JOIN to 88027 to help your husband stand strong.Check out Joe Garrisi at Backwards Planning Financial at https://backwardsplanningfinancial.com for all your financial planning needs!Be sure to subscribe to the show, and leave us a 5-Star review wherever you get your podcasts! Buy an item from our Feed the Patriarchy line and support the show at the same time at briansauve.com/bright-hearth.Become a monthly patron at patreon.com/brighthearth and gain access to In the Kitchen, a special bonus show with each main episode!Support the show

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.In today's episode I am bringing you a reflection from former guest and writer, Jeanette Rath, a young homemaker disenchanted with the commercial trappings and hustle of our culture's version of Christmas. It's in the sacrificial love of the home where her joy and hope in the season are restored. And I have another essay of mine for you to cap off our 2025 season of Advent reflections. So, enjoy these short little stories as you do some christmas shopping or deck the halls.NOTES & RESOURCES:FREE 2025 Daily Advent Guide: theartofhomepodcast.com/christmasCompanion Blog Post with Full Articles, "There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays" and "The Greatest of These is Love"Other Episodes featuring Today's WritersJeanette Rath's Homemaker Portrait, S7:E2Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Life doesn't sit still, and neither does homemaking. In this conversation with Convivial Circle member Meghan Jackson, we look at what it really takes to stay steady when the year throws every kind of setback your way—kitchen remodels, family illness, extra workload, disrupted routines, and the emotional toll that comes with all of it.Meghan shares how she kept showing up, even when her plans fell apart. Her story is a picture of what community coaching is actually for: not perfection, but resilience. Not sticking the landing every time, but learning to return to the work with strength, clarity, and a cheerful, trusting heart.We talk about weekly reviews, alignment cards, habit statements, delegation, home education, staying grounded in Scripture, and letting the Lord define the next right step—even when the next step is simply praying for strength.If you want support for a year that won't go according to plan (because they never do), community coaching gives you structure, accountability, and a Christ-centered approach to homemaking.convivialcircle.com

So today's episode is going to be a little different, one that so many Christian homemakers and stay-at-home moms have been asking for.   Over the summer, the Lord gave me clarity about where this podcast is headed. While we'll always talk about homemaking and stewardship, many homemakers are also feeling a desire to step into purpose and calling, and even start a business from home.   That's why I created the At-Home Business Blueprint, my private podcast for stay-at-home moms who want to build simple, God-led businesses.   Today, you're getting a sneak peek inside the Clarify Your Calling episode to help you get clear on the calling that God has set for you in your life.    If this episode blesses you, don't forget to send this to a friend who totally needs to hear this!    God bless, Brianne   Listen to the At-Home Business Blueprint Private Podcast and learn how to create income from your God-given gifts. CLICK HERE! Use the code PODCAST for a discount!   Grab the Home Reset Playbook (formerly known as Hearty Homemaker Playbook). Use the code PODCAST for a discount!   Join the FREE Hearty Homemaker Community on Facebook   Grab my new book! Homemaking with Purpose: 30-Day Devotional for the Modern Homemaker   Let's be friends!- Follow on Instagram   Worship Playlist on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12kOaaXMa6SF8pDw6bnORE   EMAIL US Do you have any questions or comments? Would you like us to cover a specific topic, or would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Email us at hello@heartyhomemaker.com! We look forward to hearing from you!

What if your habits didn't require a major overhaul or a perfect routine to make a difference? (https://simplyconvivial.com/coaching) What if you could learn to love your daily chore routines? In today's episode, I'm talking with Convivial Circle member Cara Frayer, who walked through our Humble Habits course during a season of chaos, transition, and RV-living prep — and still built habits that stuck.We dig into:   The power of tiny triggers   Why smiling on purpose changes your whole household   How movement habits snowball naturally   What it looks like to grow while life feels upside-down   Why “listening counts” when your capacity is lowThis conversation gives you a clear picture of how habit-building works in real life — with toddlers, stress, and constant interruptions. You don't need a perfect system. You need a cue, a small step, and a reason that matters.If you're ready to build habits that actually stick and reshape your home's atmosphere with joy, you'll love this one.

Turns out we are grown ups and we buy and do grown up things. Like bulk ordering toilet roll! Look at us go! We catch up on Thanksgiving in the USA and Mel tells us about her hangover and a really unfortunately bagel situation. Listeners - don't forget to send us your favourite holiday family food tradition stories and recipes! We want a quick voicenote to explain the background and the recipe attached in an email to us on hello@makinganeffortpodcast.com!  The Making An Effort Podcast is a proud listener supported podcast! If you want access to bonus episodes (one coming this week!), weekly episode commentary, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/makinganeffortpodcast

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.In today's Monday motivation you'll hear two articles reflecting on the third theme of Advent, Joy. The first, written by Karen Sheppard about Finding Joy in Jesus at the Table and second, a little reflection from me about finding joy in homemaking, which you may have heard in last year's Holiday Homemaking Week 3, but it bears repeating. Karen's article was originally published in Homemaker Happy Mail December 2023 and mine in Homemaker Happy Mail December 2022.FREE Daily Advent Guide: https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/christmasCompanion Blog Post with Full Articles, Finding Joy in Jesus at the Table and Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart.Other Advent Reflection Episodes 2025Week 1 HopeWeek 2 PeaceSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Most moms don't enter the new year with clarity—we stumble into it, reacting to the chaos as it comes. We don't feel grounded or confident, we just feel behind.But next year doesn't have to be like that.You don't need a perfect plan. You need a clear one—built with reflection, prayer, realistic goals, and flexibility. A plan that prepares your heart and your home for the responsibilities God has already given you. Not a dream life—a faithful life.In this episode, I'm sharing:✔ Why planning alone leads to guilt and second-guessing✔ The difference between perfect planning and faithful planning✔ Why community planning makes your plan stronger and sustainable✔ How clarity gives you peace, margin, and direction before the year begins

Ever set goals in January that felt motivating—only to realize by mid-February that they just didn't work in real life? You're not the problem. The goal-setting method is. Want your goals to actually work this year? Join Ready5: https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5Most goal-setting doesn't consider season, vocation, family life, interruptions, or the constant adjustments real life requires. But faithful planning isn't about building the ideal year—it's about stewarding the actual one.In this episode, I'll show you how to:✔ Set goals that flex with real mom-life (instead of cracking under pressure)✔ Use vocation—not ambition—to shape your goals✔ Trade unrealistic expectations for sustainable, faithful follow-through✔ Build growth habits that work even when routines changeYou don't need bigger goals. You need truer ones—rooted in your calling, capacity, and season.

Join us: https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5 -- Most moms jump into planning by asking, “What should I do next?”But faithful planning starts with a different question: “What actually happened this year?”When you skip reflection, you end up repeating overwhelm—not learning from it. Reflection is not just “looking back.” It's paying attention to what God has been doing in your home, heart, and habits—so your new plans aren't built on frustration, but on wisdom.In this episode, we'll walk through:✔ Why reflection is the key to meaningful planning✔ How God uses remembrance to shape our priorities✔ A simple 3-question reflection habit you can start right now✔ Why skipping reflection keeps you stuck in the same cycle year after year

Do you ever struggle with keeping your eyes on Jesus when the storms of life feel like they're sweeping you away? If so, this episode is for you! In today's short and sweet episode, we are chatting about the importance of maintaining focus on Jesus during chaotic times in life and three easy ways to do so!    I pray this episode blesses you, friend! And if it does, please share it with a friend who totally needs to hear this!    God bless, Brianne   Grab the Home Reset Playbook (formerly known as Hearty Homemaker Playbook)   Join the FREE Hearty Homemaker Community on Facebook   Grab my new book! Homemaking with Purpose: 30-Day Devotional for the Modern Homemaker   Let's be friends!- Follow on Instagram   Worship Playlist on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12kOaaXMa6SF8pDw6bnORE   EMAIL US Do you have any questions or comments, would you like us to cover a specific topic, or be a guest on the podcast? Email us at hello@heartyhomemaker.com! We look forward to hearing from you!  

Jeff Hoover sits down with Extension Agent Megan Gullett and Homemakers committee chair Barbara Sharpe to talk about this year's Russell County Extension Homemakers Vendors Fair. They share how the event supports a local scholarship, highlight the wide range of clubs in the county, and preview the vendors, activities, and details for Saturday's fair at the ANC.

https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5 -- Last year's plans fell apart? You're not alone.Most plans fail because they're built for ideal conditions, not for real life. When interruptions happen—kids get sick, routines change, motivation dips—your plan collapses because it wasn't designed to flex.But that doesn't mean you failed.It means the plan wasn't faithful, just perfect-looking.Faithful plans flex, grow, and adjust—just like you do.In this episode, we'll unpack:✔ Why most plans break down✔ How God uses interruptions to grow wisdom (not frustration)✔ The difference between perfect planning and faithful planning✔ How to build a plan that bends—but doesn't break

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Happy Monday, Homemaker! We are continuing our Advent Reflections series with two articles on the second theme of Advent, peace, written by homemakers just like you. These two articles are meant to encourage you to reflect on our Prince of Peace, Jesus. His "peace that passes all understanding" makes a difference in your day to day homemaking because it is a peace not dependent on circumstances.  In the first article, Peace, Sarah Beaugh shares how Christ's peace sustained her through the long months of her husband's unemployment.  And in Experiencing Peace in the Season, Naomi Fata gives some very practical and actionable steps to "enter the peace of the season, rather than feeling dragged through the season."NOTES & LINKSRead these two reflections in full over on the blog @ theartofhomepodcast.com/blog, search "Advent Peace".FREE Daily Advent GuideConnect with Sarahwebsite | sarahbeaugh.cominstagram | @sarah.beaughConnect with Naomiwebsite | naomifata.netinstagram | @naomifataSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Join convivialcircle.com -- Planning, even annual planning, isn't a waste of time when you do it in gratitude and for real growth. So, yes—you do have time to plan. Because planning isn't about doing more, it's about being faithful with what you already have.When you take time to plan, you're saying, “Lord, I want to prepare my heart and home for what's ahead.” That's not perfectionism—it's obedience.Inside Convivial Circle, we do this together during Ready5—a simple, guided annual planning process for Christian moms who want peace and clarity for the year ahead.Join us there, and plan faithfully—not frantically.

In this episode, Mystie Winckler talks with Allison Weeks, host of The Art of Home Podcast, about recovering the value and dignity of homemaking, building Titus 2 relationships, and finding true community beyond social media.You'll learn:   why homemaking still matters in a modern world   how to find (and be) a mentor   why online community can't replace real connection   how to overcome the awkwardness of calling yourself a homemaker   how Christ-centered identity transforms your work at home

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Welcome to the first Holiday edition of Monday Motivation!For the next few Monday's I will be sharing with you some inspirational Advent themed articles written by past guests of The Art of Home. These ladies are homemakers just like you who are sharing their reflections on the four themes of Advent; hope, peace, joy and love.In this episode, you'll hear 2 articles reflecting on the first theme of Advent-Hope. First, Tiffany Harris lights a Flame of Hope for the homemaker. Then, Amber Davis encourages us to focus on the Advent of Hope, the birth of Jesus the Messiah, our Living Hope.FREE 2025 Daily Advent Guide: theartofhomepodcast.com/christmasCompanion Blog Post with Full Articles, Flame of Hope & Advent of HopeBe Our Guest! Apply or Nominate Through 11.23.25 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Trigger warning - Childloss Homemaking and Heartfelt Tips for Autumn Preparations In this episode of 'Created for This,' I'm joined by my friend, Adrianne, to discuss seasonal homemaking and preparing for autumn. We talk about gardening, homeschooling, and practical tips for meal preparation and home projects.  We also delve into the importance of rest and reflection during the slow winter months, offering encouragement and practical advice for Christian moms managing their homes and businesses. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:37 Meet Adrianne: The Homemaker Extraordinaire 02:38 Adrian's Gardening Journey 03:45 Homeschooling and Family Life 06:17 Preparing for Autumn and Winter 12:40 Indoor Projects and Winter Preparations 19:07 Gratitude and Seasonal Reflections 26:24 Embracing the Outdoors in Winter 27:39 Refreshing the Home with Essential Oils 30:00 Puzzle Season Traditions 32:47 Gratitude and Contentment in Winter 34:11 Bible Study Practices and Faith 37:32 Gardening and Life Lessons 47:30 Conclusion and Encouragement   Follow Adrianne on Instagram Growth Roots Book - where I journaled my "lessons learned from this past season" Butternut Squash Soup recipe My free Essential Home Toolkit: Simplify Your Homemaking  Journal Prompts: – Gratitude – Three lessons you've learned from this past season of life

Homeschooling and homemaking will clash if you don't set priorities. In this conversation with Leigh Nguyen from Little by Little Homeschool, we get practical about dividing attention between lessons and housework, why year-round homeschooling (6 on / 1 off) helps, and how to set daily “trigger” tasks so the house doesn't tank your mood.You'll learn:   how to choose a few daily basics and let the rest wait   why a break week is for resets, projects, and mental space   how kids' chores build skills (and buy you margin)   what to do when you can't find a mentor—and how to be oneListen to Lee's podcast: Little by Little Homeschool → https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/podcastLee's site: littlebylittlehomeschool.com Join Convivial Circle for practical help and accountability → convivialcircle.com

The heart of Thanksgiving and Christmas isn't in the food or decorations—it's in you, the homemaker who builds a home of warmth, worship, and joy.In this episode, Mystie Winckler shares how Christian moms can embrace their calling as the makers of festivity. Learn how to create joyful holidays through repentance, truth-tethered thinking, and cheerful productivity—without resentment, burnout, or perfectionism.You'll learn:✨ Why your attitude sets the tone of your home✨ How festivity begins with faithfulness, not ambiance✨ Why joy is the fruit of the Spirit—not your checklist✨ Practical ways to plan your holidays with peace and purposeMoms, you are the magic—not because you do it all perfectly, but because you do it cheerfully.

simplyconvivial.com/holiday - Holiday planning doesn't have to mean chaos. In this episode of the Simply Convivial podcast, Mystie Winckler is joined by her Convivial Circle team, Stefani Mons and Leisa Moulton, to talk about how they plan ahead for Thanksgiving and Christmas.We share the practical ways we handle:

Big-picture planning doesn't work when life changes faster than your plan does — and that's why homemakers need interval planning.In this episode, Mystie Winckler explains the three most common mistakes moms make when setting up their interval plans and how to avoid them so you can finally make progress without burnout.You'll learn:✅ Why an interval plan doesn't give you more time — and what it really does✅ How to use “good procrastination” to stay focused✅ What to do during your prep week (and what not to)✅ How to make your interval plan fit real life, not the other way aroundMake the next six to eight weeks purposeful, peaceful, and productive — without overreaching yourself or burning out.

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.In this final Homemaker Portrait of 2025, I am chatting with In-the-Trenches homemaker and mama to 5 girls, Jenny Nanninga. I loved this conversation with Jenny. She is so wise, funny, and really, she's an open book. She candidly shares her struggles to accept and adjust to life in a 700 square foot home with 5 girls and one bathroom. Though God blessed them 2 years ago with a larger home, Jenny values her time in the tiny house because she learned so much about contentment and creative homemaking there. She fiercely defends the value of homemaking to anyone who will listen, but most importantly to her girls and she is training them not just in the practical skills of the home but in valuing the work of the homemaker. We cover all the usual ground of strengths, weaknesses, influences, wins, fails and more. NOTES & LINKSFor Full Show Notes, including Jenny's favorites and Signature Dish, go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Jenny Nanninga"Connect with JennyEtsy (for Nature Group Start Up Guide and more!)Instagram @bloom.wild.schoolhouseArticles in Focus on the Family and BrioThe Joyful Life articlesBloom Wild Girls, Podcast for Tween & Teen Girls | Apple | Spotify | InstagramMentioned in this EpisodeBooks: A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich Mother Carey's Chickens by Kate Douglas WigginPower Paste Grout CleanerFREE Advent Guide: theartofhomepodcast.com/christmasSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Building a new home that feels like it's been here for a hundred years has been a labor of love (and a learning curve!).  In this solo episode, I'm sharing the latest updates from our farmhouse build, what's been harder (and more rewarding) than expected, and the details that are truly making our home look historic.  From kitchen plans and farm goals to my favorite baby wrap, birth method, and thoughts on balancing homemaking and entrepreneurship, this conversation is a mix of practical tips and real-life reflection from my current season of life. In this episode, we cover: - An update on where we are in the farmhouse build and what has surprised us throughout this unique building process - How priming and painting every board, trim piece, and bit of crown molding has slowed the process but is worth it for the truly historic look - What I've learned about creating a historic-looking new build and why proportions matter more than you may think - Is it possible to build a “new old home” on a tighter timeline or with a smaller budget? - Some of my kitchen plans, including the Lacanche range and wood cookstove I've been dreaming of for cozy winter baking - What we plan to use our land for and how we are learning from my sister's full-time farm  - Why I'm such a staunch believer in babywearing and which wrap I'd choose if I could only have one - The reason I won't have a water birth and the method I swear by that's made my labors nearly pain-free - Thoughts on whether it's possible for moms to truly balance homeschooling, cooking, and homekeeping all at once - How Luke and I divide our work, homeschool, and business responsibilities in this season as a full-time entrepreneurial family View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out this video where I share our original “new old home” building plans Follow along with my sisters on their YouTube Channels: - Ashley at New Hartford Farm Co. - Andrea at Our Sweet Sunny Days - Laura at Our Oily House Watch my step-by-step Babywearing Wrap Tutorial video on Farmhouse on Boone Find my favorite wrap here: Didymos Prima Natural Woven Wrap Some of my go-to sources for country home decor inspiration: Country House Living by Nora Murphy and a few books by Gil Schafer Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you'd like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

For your planner to work, you have to look at it. Mystie Winckler talks with Convivial Circle community manager Stefani Mons about the habit of reviewing your planner daily, weekly, and at intervals.Stefani explains how:Daily reviews keep perspective accurate and help reframe negativityWeekly reviews highlight what went well before looking at what needs to changeInterval reviews (every 6–12 weeks) give time to evaluate routines, homeschooling, and habits without overhauling everything too soonThey also discuss how reviewing helps avoid planner perfectionism, why it's important to reframe lies as truth, and how community crowdsourcing provides fresh insights and reminders.This conversation shows why small, regular reviews keep plans realistic and cheerful—without going off the rails.

After this Q and A, it is clear we are all just trying to do our best and feeling a little like we don't measure up. Don't worry, your favorite homemaking sidekicks are here to give you the boost you need to start your homemaking week off with confidence. Today we answer your questions concerning screentime, moving tips, jazzing up your marriage, balancing church and family life, and being the "perfect" wife?? A huge thank-you to our sponsors!Voetberg Music Academy:Use our code HOMEMAKER20 to get 20% off every month your family is enrolled and learn music in a way that sticks.https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/Shop Wild Deodorant at https://shopwildrefill.com/HoneyImHomemaker-7and get 20% off with code HONEYIMHOMEMAKER20 Megan's dress:https://amzn.to/4hqsBL6Jayna's shirt:https://amzn.to/4nq0zRyMeal planning printable: https://share.google/KRNlonB2gFCYtKl7EBacon twist recipe:https://meganfoxunlocked.com/product/bacon-n-brown-sugar-meat-appetizers/Watch our first 3 seasons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqdjqwDnpIMx_GhVzCWsT4LF-1EsRhwJm&si=8hmyDW0lI4-yWhQ-Please subscribe! You can also find this podcast on Spotify and iTunes!Shop Megan's lifestyle brand FoxSparrow over at www.meganfoxunlocked.comShop Megan's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/meganfoxunlockedShop Jayna's Amazon Storefront:https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaynalynnhandmade?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_aipsfjaynalynnhandmade_8JT0JHV8AH0KP8VJX5XN&language=en_USSign up for Scribd: (audiobook library): https://www.scribd.com/gitx/a33qb4(If you use this link you'll get a free month trial!)Chairs: https://www.walmart.com/ip/SINGES-Acc...Wallpaper: https://glnk.io/4x0x0/meganfoxunlockedgmailcomUse code MEGAN35Lamp: https://amzn.to/46Dyuy7Mustard throw: (the softest thing you've ever felt!) https://amzn.to/39CgZG2Contact/Collab: meganfoxunlocked@gmail.comP.O. BOX- send us some mail!P.O. BOX 9Akron, PA 17501Follow us on Instagram:Honey I'm Homemaker: https://www.instagram.com/honeyimhomemaker/ Megan: https://www.instagram.com/meganfoxunlocked/Jayna: https://www.instagram.com/jaynaburkholder/Megan's Business: https://www.instagram.com/shopfoxsparrow/Jayna's Business: https://www.instagram.com/jaynalynnhandmade/0:00 Not ready for winter2:08 Housekeeping2:45 Cowboy candy try #26:14 Jayna's party8:16 Staying Mennonite when you don't want to10:22 When your husband needs direction10:58 Too much church?15:21 Home cooking in a pinch18:32 Cracking the code on screen time23:05 Why no plain dresses?27:30 The bee update and naught kids?31:26 Sparking up your marriage37:50 The “perfect” wife39:11 Moving tips42:10 Current cozy evening routines46:50 Goodbye until WHEN??—podcast updatesSome links are affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my channel!Music from YouTube and Epidemic Sound

Join the challenge: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/october | Long-term goals often fall apart because life shifts too quickly. That's why a 6-week interval plan works—it's long enough to make progress, but short enough to stay realistic. Instead of feeling like you're failing at year-long resolutions, you'll finally have a big-picture plan that adapts to your real life.In this 30-minute live episode, we'll talk about what interval planning is, why 6–8 weeks is the sweet spot for moms, and how this approach keeps you moving forward without perfectionism. You'll learn how to use interval plans to set priorities, avoid burnout, and actually follow through.Grab your planner and join me live—we'll build a big-picture plan that brings peace and clarity to your next season.

Join Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october -- There is no one-size-fits-all way to build a daily plan. The daily card isn't a formula — it's a practice that teaches awareness, flexibility, and discernment. By iterating daily, moms learn to identify what truly matters for the season they're in.Your day won't ever run perfectly — but with the right habits, you can keep focusing on the meat of your day and grow in cheerful, faithful productivity.What You'll LearnHow the Daily Card helps you identify prioritiesWhy daily plans must change with your seasonsThe power of small, faithful iterationsHow flexibility builds confidenceHow the Daily Card reveals what truly matters

Your Daily Card should be the simplest, most powerful tool in your planner — but most moms get it wrong.In this episode, Mystie Winckler walks through the three most common Daily Card mistakes that keep homemakers from feeling productive and peaceful:1️⃣ Writing down wishful thinking instead of real priorities.2️⃣ Listing projects instead of doable tasks.3️⃣ Avoiding the practice until it feels “perfect.”Learn how to make a daily card that focuses on the meat of your day — the essential work that matters most — so you can stop spinning your wheels and start walking faithfully through your responsibilities.Making daily cards consistently helps you learn about yourself, your thinking patterns, and your real priorities.2. Mistake #1 – Wishful ThinkingMany moms fill their daily card with things they wish they could do instead of their true priorities.The daily card should not list extras or gravy tasks—it's for the meat of the day.“The meat” means the core work and responsibilities that genuinely require your time and attention today.Instead of writing down what you'd like to do, ask:“Where should my time and attention go today?”Examples:Nursing the baby, homeschooling, or preparing meals may take significant time and deserve a spot on the card.These tasks are not distractions from productivity—they are the essential work of the day.The daily card helps you stop criticizing yourself for not doing “more” and instead recognize that you spent your time where it mattered.3. Mistake #2 – Putting Projects Instead of TasksA project is many tasks disguised as one item; putting it on your daily card sets you up for failure.The daily card should only include things that can actually be done today with the time and energy you have.Big projects should be broken into smaller, specific, actionable steps.A helpful rule:If it takes too much time, too much energy, or too much thinking power, it's too big for your daily card.Examples of proper daily card items:“Make two phone calls” (instead of “handle appointments”)“Take meal to family” (acknowledging it affects timing and priorities)The goal is to prioritize what truly counts, not to cram ambitious goals into an already full day.4. Mistake #3 – Procrastinating the PracticeSome moms avoid making a daily card because they think they must have perfect priorities figured out first.You learn what matters by doing daily cards, even imperfectly.It's better to make a bad daily card today than to make none at all.Each attempt gives insight into your expectations, habits, and priorities.Over time, repeated practice builds awareness and discernment.

Organize October Challenge! simplyconvivial.com/october | Maybe you don't have too much to do. Maybe you just need a better management system! Rachael shares how she translates big-picture values like intimacy with the Lord, marriage, hospitality, and stewardship into daily and weekly rhythms. She shows her custom clipboard planner, which includes:A weekly dashboard with top 3 priorities, habits, meals, and projectsA daily top 3 to stay focused in the momentA weekly review page to track milestones, prayers, and God's presenceAn interval review system that keeps the big picture in viewWe also talk about embracing limitations as a gift, using planners as flexible tools, and why remembering what God has done builds gratitude and joy.This episode is part of Organized October, focused on making your planner work for real family life.

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I am chatting with in-the-trenches homemaker, Caitlin McCormick, about her experience keeping a home full time and homeschooling her 3 children. Married to Seth, a hospital Chaplin, for 7 years, together they are raising 2 toddlers and 1 teenager. After both of their first marriages dissolved due to abuse and unfaithfulness, Caitlin and Seth feel immense gratitude to God for this 2nd chance at a redemptive marriage, that is, a marriage built on God's good design for living together as a family. I have found another thrifting soul sister in Caitlin and we chat about our recent best thrift finds to kick off this great homemaking conversation. Caitlin loves her family, she loves homemaking and she is passionate about infusing all of her life with her love for Jesus, something that comes out loud and clear in this interview.NOTES & LINKSAll Show Notes + Recipes at theartofhomepodcast.com/blog, search "Caitlin McCormick"Deep Dive Identity with Susan MaciasMM #14, Homemaker Identity, Pt 1MM#15, Rehab For Your Heart, Identity Pt 2Invade by WatermarkRECIPE EXCHANGEGet recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 24, 2025!!https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Join the challenge: simplyconvivial.com/october -- If you can count to three, you can make a daily plan that actually works.The problem isn't that you don't have enough time—it's that you're trying to do too much.In this Simply Convivial episode, Mystie Winckler breaks down her Daily Card method: three priorities, three routines, and three personal habits that help Christian homemakers manage their days with peace and focus.It's not about doing everything. It's about doing the right things—and doing them faithfully.What you'll learn:How to use the “rule of three” to plan your dayHow to identify your top daily prioritiesThe simple routines that keep home life stableHow to pair productivity with self-care and joyWhy a short daily plan works better than a long to-do listMystie 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!

Your planner isn't supposed to stay the same forever.As your life changes, your planner should too.If your planner used to work but now just feels off, there's nothing wrong with you—you just need a new plan for your new season.In this week's Simply Convivial episode, I'm sharing how to adjust your planner habits through the changing seasons of motherhood, so your system serves your current life instead of fighting it.What you'll learn:Why no planner can work forever—and that's normalHow to adjust your system to fit your current life stageHow to manage homemaking in seasons of chaos or changeWhy writing things down frees your mind for what matters mostHow to iterate faithfully through every season of motherhoodMystie 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!

Join the challenge: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/october | Most moms start the day with a long list—and end the day discouraged when half of it is still undone. A daily card with a simple top 3 keeps you focused on what actually matters, even when interruptions come.In this 30-minute live episode, we'll talk about why a daily top 3 works, how to set up a daily card that you'll actually use, and how this simple tool helps you make progress without burning out. You'll learn how to use daily cards to keep your priorities clear and your attitude steady, even in the middle of chaos.Bring your planner and your questions—we'll make this practical and doable. By the end, you'll be ready to start tomorrow with clarity and confidence.

Join Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october :: You're using your planner faithfully—but is it really working for you?In this Simply Convivial episode, Mystie Winckler shares the three most common planner mistakes moms make and how to fix them so your weekly spread becomes a useful, trustworthy tool for managing real life.If your planner feels cluttered, confusing, or easy to ignore, these insights will help you simplify your approach, stop overplanning, and start managing your home with cheerful productivity.What you'll learn:   Why your planner shouldn't hold everything   How to write clear, actionable to-do lists   Why “nouns” on your task list create confusion   How to build the habit of looking at your plan daily   How to simplify your planning so it serves your real lifeKeep learning with Mystie:

Join Organized October: simplyconvivial.com/october - A planner only works if it fits real life. In this Simply Convivial episode, Mystie Winckler talks with Convivial Circle mentor member Rachael Younger about how she uses bullet journaling to keep a working weekly spread.Rachael shares how she sets up her pages with lines, markers, and index cards, and why the freedom to modify each week makes the system sustainable. She shows how she:Draws a simple weekly spread during her review in just 15–20 minutesUses daily cards and Post-its to stay focusedKeeps track of food spending, gardening, and routines in one placeAdds space for brain dumps, book lists, and meal plansExperiments and iterates without pressure to be artisticThis episode is part of Organized October, focused on planning your week. Whether you use a bullet journal, a pre-printed planner, or a notebook, you can build a weekly dashboard that works for you.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!

This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Vagabond, Queer Enlightenments, The Scammer, and more! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommendations help you find your next favorite read with handpicked suggestions from professional book nerds. Get started today from just $18! Books Discussed On the Show: Vagabond: A Memoir by Tim Curry  Queer Enlightenments: A Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers, and Homemakers by Anthony Delaney  Joyride: A Memoir by Susan Orlean The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder by K. Valentin Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum by Michael J. Fox, Nelle Fortenberry Red City (The New Alchemists) by Marie Lu The Hong Kong Widow by Kristen Loesch For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

simplyconvivial.com/october -- You don't need the perfect planner—you just need one that works.As a busy mom, any planner will do as long as it includes these three essential weekly sections.In this Simply Convivial episode, Mystie Winckler breaks down the three parts every planner must have for a mom's life to stay on track. You'll learn how to set up your weekly spread—on paper or digitally—so it becomes a tool that helps you manage real life without overthinking it.These simple planner tweaks will help you stop losing track of your days, keep your habits visible, and get the right things done with cheerful productivity.What you'll learn:   The only three sections your planner truly needs   Why your weekly view matters more than your daily pages   How to track habits that actually stay visible   Why a planner is worthless if you never look at it   How to adapt any planner—paper or digital—to your mom life

Join the challenge: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/planner | A weekly spread isn't about making pretty layouts—it's about giving you perspective. When you only look at today, everything feels urgent and overwhelming. A weekly view shows you where your time is going, what truly matters, and how to keep your plans realistic.In this 30-minute live episode, we'll dig into why every mom needs a weekly planner page, what it helps you see that a daily list can't, and how it keeps you from overcommitting. You'll learn how to use a weekly spread to line up your responsibilities with your actual capacity so you can stay steady without burning out.Grab your planner and join me live—let's make your week work for you instead of against you.