Podcasts about simply convivial

If teaching your kids to do chores feels harder than doing everything yourself, this episode is for you. As Christian homemakers, we want our homes to function with peace and purpose—not nagging, burnout, or sticker-chart chaos. Kids need chores, not just to help us out, but to grow into capable, responsible adults.Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/choresIn this episode of Simply Convivial, I'm sharing how to make kids' chores work without the frustration. I'll walk you through the mindset shift that changes chore training from a battle into an apprenticeship—and how to build a routine that fosters a cheerful, contributive family culture.We'll talk about:Why your kids need chores for their own goodHow to overcome perfectionism and inconsistencyWhat it looks like to disciple your kids through responsibilityHow to create a chore system that actually works

Masterclass: www.vocationvision.com -- Struggling to define your roles and stay on top of life's responsibilities? Vocations aren't just about jobs—they're about understanding God's calling in every role you fill.In this episode, I walk through a step-by-step process for defining your vocations, using them in your planning, and keeping them at the forefront of your decision-making. When you clarify your vocations, planning becomes easier, your priorities become clearer, and your time is spent more intentionally.

What does it mean to be truly fruitful and fearless in homemaking?

What does it mean to be truly fruitful and fearless in homemaking?

What does it mean to be truly fruitful and fearless in homemaking?

Take the Vocation Vision Class: vocationvision.comVocation isn't just about a career—it's about God's calling in every role we fill. From dishes to discipleship, every task done in obedience glorifies Him. Yet, modern culture often reduces vocation to a mere job title, missing the deeper truth: all our work is vocational when done for God's glory.Drawing from Luther's teaching on vocation, we'll explore how the work before us—laundry, cooking, caregiving, and even cleaning toilets—is part of God's plan, shaping us as we serve. When we embrace our vocations with gratitude, work becomes worship.

Rachel Alaia, a member of the Convivial Circle, shares her heart for gospel-centered hospitality. As a bilingual, newly born-again Christian, Rachel lives with her family on a big ranch in the coastal mountains of Mexico, where she's restoring a classic hacienda and embracing her calling to serve her family and community.Join us as we discuss:

Rachel Alaia, a member of the Convivial Circle, shares her heart for gospel-centered hospitality. As a bilingual, newly born-again Christian, Rachel lives with her family on a big ranch in the coastal mountains of Mexico, where she's restoring a classic hacienda and embracing her calling to serve her family and community.Join us as we discuss:

Rachel Alaia, a member of the Convivial Circle, shares her heart for gospel-centered hospitality. As a bilingual, newly born-again Christian, Rachel lives with her family on a big ranch in the coastal mountains of Mexico, where she's restoring a classic hacienda and embracing her calling to serve her family and community.Join us as we discuss:

Not every homeschool mom is excited to start the new school year.  Here's what to do if YOU are that mom! Get these books to help you manage this homeschool year! Homeschooling with Purpose Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Resources mentioned: The Truth About Burnout (post) (podcast) Burned Out Mom (video) A Mother Who Never Burns Out (post) How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (post) (podcast) (video) Simply Convivial classes How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical (post) How to Take a Jubilee Homeschool Year (post) (podcast) Year Round Homeschooling page on Raising Arrows Homeschool Planning Inspiration (podcast) (video)

In her early days as a homemaker, Mystie found the role to be more difficult than she had expected. It was in acknowledging how truly valuable the role of a homemaker is that Mystie found joy and peace and purpose in the tasks of homemaking. If you struggle to embrace the role of homemaker or you are drowning in the mundanity, this episode will be a great encouragement to you! In this episode, we cover: The mindset that makes homemaking harder than it has to be What happens when you decide to value the work of homemaking Breaking down the overwhelming tasks of homemaking into baby steps Prioritizing your many roles in the home How to decide what to do first when you are overwhelmed The power of acknowledging small progress along the way Ideas for troubleshooting what isn't working in your homemaking systems Adjusting your expectations for your season and your specific family The importance of your mindset in forming new homemaking habits View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! Azure Standard is a family-owned company dedicated to providing you with high quality, affordable organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, and household products. Place your order at AzureStandard.com and use the code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 to receive 10% off your purchase. This promotion expires May 31, 2024, and is only available for the first-time Azure customer order, with a minimum of $50 order (orders to drop locations only). One time use per customer. ABOUT MYSTIE Mystie Winckler and her husband Matt live in Moscow, Idaho, and have five children, including two adult sons and three kids they still homeschool. Mystie is the author of The Convivial Homeschool and Simplified Organization. She writes and podcasts at Simply Convivial to encourage moms to tackle their responsibilities with joy. RESOURCES MENTIONED Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done by Mystie Winckler Listen to Mystie's podcast: Simplified Organization CONNECT Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial | Website | YouTube | Podcast Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Daily free encouragement emails: https://www.simplyconvivial.info/emailFind the article on Simply Convivial: https://simplyconvivial.com/2023/the-nerve-to-be-mom/Moms often lack the nerve to be the leader with their kids, but the truth of the matter is that Mom's ability to homeschool is dependent not primarily on her own level of knowledge, but on her level of leadership and backbone with her kids. You can outsource teaching as a homeschooler, but you can't outsource the role of Headmaster.I want to help equip moms to be better leaders of their children, better mothers and educators who are willing to put up with temporary resistance for the long-term good of their people.

Change the story you tell yourself about your life. Make it a true story: https://www.simplyconvivial.info/storyI spent so many years trying to get my bearings, get a grip, figure out the routines, and make things run smoothly. I mothered with intensity. I did not keep house with intensity. I meditated on the word convivial and how to get out of my own head so I could build a home and life where we all enjoyed one another.I educated my children to take initiative, to think, to problem-solve for themselves, not to accept commands unthinkingly. And I was frustrated when their practice attempts were aimed at me. Instead of noticing that they were stretching their muscles toward proper independence and directing it with joy, I strategized over how to make my own life easier.But an easy life isn't the goal of our mothering. The goal of life isn't to find or make the easy road. Sanctification for God's glory is the goal, both for us and for our children, which makes it also the goal for our mothering.You can also read this as an article on Simply Convivial: https://simplyconvivial.com/2023/motherhood-as-investment/Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.

On this episode of Anchored, Kimberly is joined by Mystie Winckler, writer of the Simply Convivial blog and podcast, cohost of the Scholé Sisters' blog, and author of “The Convivial Homeschool.” Mystie takes Kimberly through her journey to deciding on a homeschool education with a classical emphasis. The two discuss the pressures on homeschool moms to assert expertise in all areas before taking on the role of a teacher and the importance of these moms being encouraged to learn alongside their children. In the midst of this learning, the two also consider the value of struggle in demonstrating repentance, maturity, and sanctification to their children and the profound festivity that can be present in a convivial homeschool. Today's episode of Anchored is brought to you with support from America's Christian Credit Union. Find out how ACCU can be the banking partner to your school or family by visiting americaschristiancu.com/CLT.

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill interviews Mystie Winckler, creator of Simply Convivial and author of The Convivial Homeschool. They discuss the importance of creating a convivial atmosphere in the home while homeschooling and how it leads to greater enjoyment and success in learning. Mystie emphasizes that the atmosphere of the home is the atmosphere of homeschooling and that it is essential for mothers to put a smile on their faces and enjoy homeschooling to create an enjoyable atmosphere. They also discuss practical tips for adding joy to your homeschool days.

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. This is an excerpt from Mystie Winckler's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on lifetime registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and get access to the 2020 conference too!   Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube channel. Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast   Did you get your Homegrown Generation Merch? Be the most popular mom in your co-op and support a great cause. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. Support The Homeschool Insights Podcast Has the Homeschool Insights Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. This is an excerpt from Mystie Winckler's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on lifetime registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and get access to the 2020 conference too!   Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube channel. Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast   Did you get your Homegrown Generation Merch? Be the most popular mom in your co-op and support a great cause. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. Support The Homeschool Insights Podcast Has the Homeschool Insights Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. This is an excerpt from Mystie Winckler's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on lifetime registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and get access to the 2020 conference too!   Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube channel. Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast   Did you get your Homegrown Generation Merch? Be the most popular mom in your co-op and support a great cause. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. Support The Homeschool Insights Podcast Has the Homeschool Insights Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. This is an excerpt from Mystie Winckler's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on lifetime registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and get access to the 2020 conference too!   Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube channel. Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast   Did you get your Homegrown Generation Merch? Be the most popular mom in your co-op and support a great cause. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. Support The Homeschool Insights Podcast Has the Homeschool Insights Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. This is an excerpt from Mystie Winckler's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on lifetime registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and get access to the 2020 conference too!   Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube channel. Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast   Did you get your Homegrown Generation Merch? Be the most popular mom in your co-op and support a great cause. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. Support The Homeschool Insights Podcast Has the Homeschool Insights Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. This is an excerpt from Mystie Winckler's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on lifetime registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and get access to the 2020 conference too!   Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube channel. Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast   Did you get your Homegrown Generation Merch? Be the most popular mom in your co-op and support a great cause. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. Support The Homeschool Insights Podcast Has the Homeschool Insights Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. This is an excerpt from Mystie Winckler's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on lifetime registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and get access to the 2020 conference too!   Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube channel. Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast   Did you get your Homegrown Generation Merch? Be the most popular mom in your co-op and support a great cause. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. Support The Homeschool Insights Podcast Has the Homeschool Insights Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.

Join us as we discuss homemaking, productivity, and motherhood with Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial. It's tempting to look for a “fix it quick scheme” or to get out of sorts with our home-making when it is a challenge. But with the right attitude we can look for ways to model a grateful and convivial life with and for our children. We talk about some first steps to getting organized as well as the importance of having an ideal but not making attaining that ideal an immediate expectation or a prerequisite for happiness. Links: Simply ConvivialSimply convivial: Pep Talks for Homemakers & Homeschoolers PodcastScholé Sisters PodcastBook: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids by Mystie Winckler

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. This is an excerpt from Mystie Winckler's interview for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Listen to the full conversation here. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on lifetime registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and get access to the 2020 conference too!   Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube channel. Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast   Did you get your Homegrown Generation Merch? Be the most popular mom in your co-op and support a great cause. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. Support The Homeschool Insights Podcast Has the Homeschool Insights Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolinsights Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://podcast.homeschoolinsights.net The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo!   Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Convivial: adjective (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable: Synonyms: friendly,    cordial,    hospitable,    warm,    good-natured,    easy to get along with,    approachable,    accessible   Overcoming overwhelm & perfectionism, making sense of bad homeschool days Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast Scholé Sisters Podcast     BIG NEWS FOR 2023 We are working on a new movie! Garritt has begun pre-production on a new feature-length documentary on education. Support the project here. The Family Series will continue with interviews from Abbie Halberstadt, Dr. Matthew McDill, Natalie Mack, Nancy Campbell, and more! Support Schoolhouse Rocked! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.   Get ready for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo and be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. SPONSORS: CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today. BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation. The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing. Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes. The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SchoolhouseRocked Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://SchoolhouseRocked.com

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. Come back tomorrow for the rest of this conversation. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo!   Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Convivial: adjective (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable: Synonyms: friendly,    cordial,    hospitable,    warm,    good-natured,    easy to get along with,    approachable,    accessible   Overcoming overwhelm & perfectionism, making sense of bad homeschool days Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast Scholé Sisters Podcast     BIG NEWS FOR 2023 We are working on a new movie! Garritt has begun pre-production on a new feature-length documentary on education. Support the project here. The Family Series will continue with interviews from Abbie Halberstadt, Dr. Matthew McDill, Natalie Mack, Nancy Campbell, and more! Support Schoolhouse Rocked! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.   Get ready for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo and be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. SPONSORS: CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today. BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation. The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing. Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes. The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SchoolhouseRocked Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://SchoolhouseRocked.com

Mystie Winckler Joins Yvette Hampton to give practical tips to nurture joy, grace, and gratitude in your homeschool. Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation. Use Coupon Code PODCAST to save 25% on registration for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo!   Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Convivial: adjective (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable: Synonyms: friendly,    cordial,    hospitable,    warm,    good-natured,    easy to get along with,    approachable,    accessible   Overcoming overwhelm & perfectionism, making sense of bad homeschool days Mystie and her husband Matt are both second-generation homeschoolers, living in Idaho, with one launched homeschool graduate, another homeschool graduate at New St. Andrews college, and three still being educated at home. Mystie is a cohost of Scholé Sisters, a podcast for classical homeschooling mamas who want to read, think, and apply for themselves. She also has a website and podcast, Simply Convivial, where she helps moms beat overwhelm & perfectionism through simple baby steps so they can love being homemakers. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, by Mystie Winckler Free Guide: Three Steps to a Convivial Homeschool Day Blog - SimplyConvivial.com YouTube – Mystie Winckler Simply Convivial Simply Convivial Podcast Scholé Sisters Podcast     BIG NEWS FOR 2023 We are working on a new movie! Garritt has begun pre-production on a new feature-length documentary on education. Support the project here. The Family Series will continue with interviews from Abbie Halberstadt, Dr. Matthew McDill, Natalie Mack, Nancy Campbell, and more! Support Schoolhouse Rocked! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.   Get ready for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo and be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Homegrown Generation merch here. SPONSORS: CTCMath - CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today. BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation. The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing. Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes. The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhouse_rocked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolhouseRocked/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SchoolhouseRocked Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRHomeschool Website: https://SchoolhouseRocked.com

Free Cleaning Routine Guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/cleanhouseWe all feel distracted and scattered at times. But that doesn't stop the work from piling up. We need to have some solid strategies for digging in and making progress.Today's Simply Convivial episode has 5 tips to stay on task at home -5 ways you can turn on productive mode and get things done even when you're easily distracted and scattered.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.

Get a year of homemaking coaching: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmGracie is a west coast California girl transplanted to the wheat fields of the Midwest. She loves her God-given callings of daughter of the King of kings, wife to her husband, Stephen, and mother and teacher to their eight children. Some of her greatest joys are time spent home educating her children, a good family read aloud, toddler antics, and a hot cup of British-style black tea!Before Gracie joined Simply Convivial, she felt chronic overwhelm and discouragement in addition to stress from trying to keep up but not having the tools or mindset to properly approach family home life.Gracie needed a sense of control and a set of skills, and she found those through the Simplified Organization courses.She learned that when implementing new practices in any area of life, it's hard to see our own growth. Growth is slow. It's not overnight. It's hard to notice where we've grown. So it's helpful when we can get outside input. Gracie would ask her husband because she knew he has seen her grow through this process.Gracie said: "Simplified Organization is not just self-help. There's a lot of self-help out there where you just kind of grab what you want. But the way you've structured Simply Convivial and the community coaching program is always reminding of of what God wants for us and what He calls us to."Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.

Get a year of homemaking coaching: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmGracie is a west coast California girl transplanted to the wheat fields of the Midwest. She loves her God-given callings of daughter of the King of kings, wife to her husband, Stephen, and mother and teacher to their eight children. Some of her greatest joys are time spent home educating her children, a good family read aloud, toddler antics, and a hot cup of British-style black tea!Before Gracie joined Simply Convivial, she felt chronic overwhelm and discouragement in addition to stress from trying to keep up but not having the tools or mindset to properly approach family home life.Gracie needed a sense of control and a set of skills, and she found those through the Simplified Organization courses.She learned that when implementing new practices in any area of life, it's hard to see our own growth. Growth is slow. It's not overnight. It's hard to notice where we've grown. So it's helpful when we can get outside input. Gracie would ask her husband because she knew he has seen her grow through this process.Gracie said: "Simplified Organization is not just self-help. There's a lot of self-help out there where you just kind of grab what you want. But the way you've structured Simply Convivial and the community coaching program is always reminding of of what God wants for us and what He calls us to."Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.

Get a year of homemaking coaching: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmGracie is a west coast California girl transplanted to the wheat fields of the Midwest. She loves her God-given callings of daughter of the King of kings, wife to her husband, Stephen, and mother and teacher to their eight children. Some of her greatest joys are time spent home educating her children, a good family read aloud, toddler antics, and a hot cup of British-style black tea!Before Gracie joined Simply Convivial, she felt chronic overwhelm and discouragement in addition to stress from trying to keep up but not having the tools or mindset to properly approach family home life.Gracie needed a sense of control and a set of skills, and she found those through the Simplified Organization courses.She learned that when implementing new practices in any area of life, it's hard to see our own growth. Growth is slow. It's not overnight. It's hard to notice where we've grown. So it's helpful when we can get outside input. Gracie would ask her husband because she knew he has seen her grow through this process.Gracie said: "Simplified Organization is not just self-help. There's a lot of self-help out there where you just kind of grab what you want. But the way you've structured Simply Convivial and the community coaching program is always reminding of of what God wants for us and what He calls us to."Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.

Find a mentor: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmLet me help you organize your attitude and dig into the good work God has given you in your home. Here at Simply Convivial, we beat overwhelm and replace perfectionism with baby steps as we learn to manage family life well. I'm so glad you've joined me today. Grab a basket of laundry to fold and let's dig in.

Find your organization score: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/quizRachael Younger is a busy homeschool mom with multiple projects and interests who knows what it feels like to snap in irritation when kids seem to interrupt. However, our kids aren't interruptions. They're the point. We need to reject our irritation if we want to love our families well. After all, love is not irritable or resentful. This conversation with Rachael, a mentor-level member of the Simply Convivial community, will inspire and encourage you to organize your attitude and love your family intentionally.Find Rachael's Lego business here: http://youngerandson.net/category/lego/

Find your organization score: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/quizRachael Younger is a busy homeschool mom with multiple projects and interests who knows what it feels like to snap in irritation when kids seem to interrupt. However, our kids aren't interruptions. They're the point. We need to reject our irritation if we want to love our families well. After all, love is not irritable or resentful. This conversation with Rachael, a mentor-level member of the Simply Convivial community, will inspire and encourage you to organize your attitude and love your family intentionally.Find Rachael's Lego business here: http://youngerandson.net/category/lego/

Find your organization score: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/quizRachael Younger is a busy homeschool mom with multiple projects and interests who knows what it feels like to snap in irritation when kids seem to interrupt. However, our kids aren't interruptions. They're the point. We need to reject our irritation if we want to love our families well. After all, love is not irritable or resentful. This conversation with Rachael, a mentor-level member of the Simply Convivial community, will inspire and encourage you to organize your attitude and love your family intentionally.Find Rachael's Lego business here: http://youngerandson.net/category/lego/

The roots of classical education go back to Plato and Aristotle who wrote about pursuing wisdom and loving virtue, forming the whole person rather than just preparing children to work in a job. In the Middle Ages, classical learning was outlined into seven liberal arts: the trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric—those are language arts) and the quadrivium (arithmetic, music, geometry, and astronomy). Find special guest Mystie at Simply Convivial and Schole Sisters Podcast. ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES Mystie: "there is no checklist that says, 'Well, as long as you are doing these things in your homeschool day, then you're classically educating.' It's less about the books or the curriculum that you're teaching from and it's really more about a mindset, an approach, and a set of goals... [It] takes continual re-evaluation." Ximena: "Yes. It's funny that you say that about being willing to be relaxed because when I read Susan Wise Bauer's book, I felt really small. I was like, 'Okay, I'm never going to be able to do this to the T.' It just felt super overwhelming, super strict. And then she was one of the keynote speakers at this conference that DeeDee and I spoke at last year, and she was the most relaxed, encouraging person. I was like, 'Did you write this book?' Because it was like awesome to hear that from her mouth, how she uses her intuition and just, again, focusing on the love of learning versus the everyday grind. And so, that was really freeing to hear that from her." Mystie: "...classical education is a books-centric approach. The books are important, but there are different ways to get those books in rather than just, well, the kids have to read everything on their own." Mystie: "That's really a homeschool mom's job—noticing what's going on with your child and experimenting with different ways to help them and finding out what works. It's challenging, but it's also rewarding to figure out how to help your child learn." Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 07:59 A brief intro to classical education. 13:25 What is Susan Wise Bauer's role in classical education. 14:12 The challenges of using the classical approach. 30:39 Getting into the nitty gritty of the homeschool day with Mystie. 36:57 How to get started with the classical approach to homeschooling. Mystie suggests The Liberal Arts Tradition by Kevin Clark and Robby Jane, published by Classical Academic Press. 38:19 How to use classical education if your child hates reading. 43:11 How giving kids checklists can soothe a great deal of frustration. 46:46 Mystie's advice for her former self: the need to follow through on whatever you assign to your children.

Mystie Winckler The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 023 Simply Convivial Mystie Winckler is always here to remind you that organization starts with your attitude, which we do by repenting and rejoicing on repeat. A second-generation homeschooler living in her hometown on the dry side of Washington state, Mystie and her husband homeschool their five kids classically, stay active in their local church, and take walks to escape the near-constant piano practice in their home. With her podcast, blog, courses, and community, she helps homemakers figure out how to gain traction and find satisfaction at home through her ABC process: Adjust your attitude, build better habits, and celebrate small wins. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Mystie Winckler about convivial moments bringing families together. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Why it's important to keep children engaged with their homework. How parents can challenge children at their level with homeschooling. Why moms should do a brain dump and get everything out on paper. How the brain dump allows moms to cross unimportant things off her list. Why perfectionism is a problem because it prevents people from getting started. Connect with Mystie: Links Mentioned: simplyconvivial.com Guest Contact Info: Twitter @MystieWinckler Instagram @mystiewinckler Follow Rebecca Greene Blog whinypaluza.com Book bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram @becgreene5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Balance is something that we all strive for – at least sometimes.  Sometimes we definitely give up. What’s the right balance in our home management duties? What’s the right balance in seeking balance? Today Virginia Lee Rogers and I are chatting about balance, why it’s so hard, and how to keep it in perspective. We want balance because life feels wobbly. Today my friend and Simply Convivial customer support manager Virginia Lee Rogers are talking about why we feel wobbly and what to do about it. Today’s conversation is also a look at real life home management, why it feels unstable, and what to do to find that stability we’re looking for. Let’s dig in.In addition to helping me answer emails and managing my customer support, Virginia Lee homeschools her 5 kids and is part of the Charlotte Mason IRL team, an instagram account dedicated to showing what homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason method looks like in real life. Listen to the podcastFind me on InstagramWatch me on YouTubeSo many moms are frustrated by what doesn’t get done and what gets undone every day at home. Simply Convivial gives moms the direction & accountability they need to manage their real-life homes with satisfaction, consistency, and joy. Get the support you need to find the satisfaction you long for in your real life home duties by joining today. In addition to a dozen courses that offer small step by small step instruction for making meaningful progress, you’ll get accountability and camaraderie inside our private, not-on-Facebook chat community.Learn how you can grow in diligence and delight – quickly – with the 5 Essential Practices to Get Organized course inside Membership.In just 2 weeks, you’ll be up and running.

Our guest today is Celeste Cruz. Celeste is the Catholic homeschooling mother of nine children ages 11 and under, blogger at Joyous Lessons, and one of the hostesses of CharlotteMasonIRL on Instagram. In this episode, Pam, Brandy, and Celeste have an in-depth conversation about transforming the chore of pre-reading for our children’s lessons into a beautiful scholé experience for Mom. They cover the technical aspects of notebooking, letting go of perfectionism, and MORE! *** Click here to get the show notes for today's episode. *** This episode is sponsored by The Simplified Organization Brain Dump Guide. How much crazy do you have rolling around in your head? Before you declutter your closets, you should declutter your head! By writing down all the obligations, responsibilities, reminders, random facts, and expections that keep your mind churning, you'll free up your mental energy so you can use it where you need it. The free Brain Dump Guide at Simply Convivial will walk you through the process with prompts and tips so you can declutter your head and move ahead with clarity and peace. Visit Simply Conivial and download it today! *** Don't forget to find us on Facebook! And follow us on Instagram! *** Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? Click here and scroll to the bottom to sign up!

Welcome to the Simply Joyful PodcastEpisode #012 with Mystie Winkler Practical Tips for Being More Productive Show Notes: KristiClover.com/012   I am a complete oxymoron! I know it! I admit it! I own it! I am one of the laziest perfectionists you’ll ever meet. I’m the messiest organized person, too! I’m also highly creative and highly analytical. My right brain and left brain are in constant competition.  I actually look at organization as a puzzle. It’s a fun challenge for me to solve. Just how simply can I make things to get it totally efficient? I tweak and tweak and tweak again until I can get it to work just right.  Yes, I love organizing things! I love figuring out new systems and new ways to simplify…which is why I’m so excited about having none other than Mystie Winkler on the podcast today! Mystie speaks my love language — organization! Now, if you are unfamiliar with Mystie, we’ll then you are in for a treat! Mystie runs a blog called Simplified Organization. I mean, how much more of a perfect fit for the Simply Joyful Podcast can you get? Mystie is a self-proclaimed “slob by nature and has been actively combatting that tendency for 8 years now.”  Mystie has not always been a naturally clean and tidy person. She’s had to learn to  change her attitude about how she cares for her home — and her family. Formerly she felt like “housecleaning was a waste of time.” However, things changed when she learned her “why” behind keeping her house in order. It became more about changing her perspective than finding new ways to clean. Her problem wasn't not knowing what to do. Her problem was not caring. Well, she’s learned to care and she shares more about that today. You are going to love this episode if you are looking for a real conversation from two women who have had to overcome their non-tidy ways to become organized.    A Special Offer... Before we jump in I wanted to remind you that we have a special Simply Joyful Podcast deal with Audible! You get a FREE audiobook and a FREE 30 day trial! Just go to https://kristiclover.com/freedownload.  By going through my link, it helps to support the podcast. My goal is to get more help to free up my time, so I can keep bringing you more encouragement.    Check out the Show Notes... Also know that everything we talk about can be found at KristiClover.com/012 or at simplyjoyfulpodcast.com. I have all the links mentioned in this show there!   On a “Simply” & “Joyful” side note… Mystie’s family sings and memorizes poetry together in the morning, and this puts them all in a good frame of mind to begin other work.   In This Episode… In this episode, Mystie and I talk through practical tips and advice about how to be more productive. Mystie explains what “brain dumping” is and the best way to do it. She seriously rocked my “love for organization” world with her tips and advice. I stopped asking the questions I had on my paper and just started asking questions I knew I needed answered to help me with some of my problem areas.   I just know you are going to be so inspired in this episode with Mystie!   Highlights from This Show... Mystie admits she was a natural list-making organizer and thought she had everything together until she had kids. She tried doing things as efficiently as possible, but she’s learned that dealing with the big picture and the vision were more important than the details. Mystie said that she used to ask herself “Why do the dishes need to be done?” or “Why should I mop the floor in the first place?” Finding her “why” was the answer! “If it doesn’t matter at all, I’m not going to waste my time doing it.” — MystieWinkler I mentioned that when it comes to homeschooling AND housekeeping, you do need to lower your standards and expectations a little bit. {Here's a post about more on this: Help! I Homeschool & My House is a Mess!} Mystie states that her eyes were opened to the “why” from reading two novels: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen and Bleak House by Charles Dickens. “[In the novel] Bleak House, [the main] character is wrapped up in how she keeps her house. The fact that she has the ‘household keys’ and that the house runs smoothly because of her was a huge part of the beauty that she brings.” — Mystie Winkler Mystie said that reading about this character from the Dickens classic helped open her eyes to the fact that details do matter and that the way one keep her house reflects on the character of the housekeeper.   “[Paying attention to details is a] way that we love people. It’s not meaningless, because it’s a gift that we’re giving to others.” — Mystie Winkler   “The way we keep our house does speak to our character.”— Mystie Winkler   I brought up the book Discipline: The Glad Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot and explained how the author brought up the fact that if you want to see if someone is disciplined, look at their house. I was convicted! Mystie said that part of coming to know the meaning and value of cleaning up is doing it for others. Not just people you invite over, but the people that live in your house.   “You need to bless your family as well as you would bless others with your house and the standard you keep your house in…and what also prepares you for hospitality is when you make it a priority to actually take time to get a little bit organized here and there.”   — Kristi Clover   Mystie talked about her blogs: Simplified Organization: where she keeps home and life management thoughts Simply Convivial: her homeschooling blog.   Mystie shared her thoughts on productivity and about how we only have “so much time” in our day. We need to be investing it in areas that are not self-focused. We need to ask ourselves, — “What are the roles or responsibilities that God has given to me?” — “Who am I supposed to be serving?” — “Am I using my time to build and grow my family?”   Mystie discussed that serving the important people in her life comes before productivity and that feeling of accomplishment in herself.   I asked Mystie to talk about one of her key habits for productivity: Decluttering your brain! She said it’s good to write down all the thoughts and worries that are occupying your mind on a piece of paper. On paper, it’s much more obvious that we have too many commitments or emotional ties to unimportant duties.   Mystie talked about brain dumping on paper vs. brain dumping on the computer. She explained how mental space and different brain connections comes into play. Once the brain dump is out, you: 1) Go through and delete as much as possible, 2) Set up a reliable calendar, a place to keep to-do lists, and a place to keep reference notes, & 3) Look at the lists regularly! Because it’ll only work if you review them.   Mystie teaches in her Habits of Productivity course about how to use Evernote and paper for such organization. Evernote has a good search function for finding notes efficiently and can recognize scanned-in notes.   “Your brain is for thinking and not for remembering.” — Mystie Winkler (from the book Getting Things Done by David Allen)     Books Mentioned… Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Bleak House by Charles Dickens Discipline: The Glad Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot Life Management for Busy Women by Elizabeth George Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen     Please Note... Every podcast episode will have all the highlights and links from each episode (just like this) on my website. 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"To be or not to be." "The course of true love never did run smooth." "All the world's a stage." The language, characters, and stories of William Shakespeare have far-reaching influence for us today in our books, our pop culture, and even our everyday conversations. But despite all this Shakespeare all around us, many of us are still left scratching our heads and wondering how in the world to begin studying the Bard with our students.We are joined today on the podcast by homeschool grad, homeschool mom, and avid Shakespeare lover, Mystie Winkler of Simply Convivial. Mystie describes how, in just a few minutes a couple of times a week, we can share Shakespeare with our children and create in them not only a familiarity with his work, but also a taste for the beauty of his poetry. When we focus on experiencing, enjoying, and embodying Shakespeare by memorizing passages, watching plays, and maybe even acting out a few scenes ourselves, we can foster a lifelong affection for this beloved figure in English literature.To access the podcast downloads for this episode including transcripts, time stamps, discussion questions, and more go to https://pambarnhill.com/ymb16.

"To be or not to be." "The course of true love never did run smooth." "All the world's a stage." The language, characters, and stories of William Shakespeare have far-reaching influence for us today in our books, our pop culture, and even our everyday conversations. But despite all this Shakespeare all around us, many of us are still left scratching our heads and wondering how in the world to begin studying the Bard with our students. We are joined today on the podcast by homeschool grad, homeschool mom, and avid Shakespeare lover, Mystie Winkler of Simply Convivial. Mystie describes how, in just a few minutes a couple of times a week, we can share Shakespeare with our children and create in them not only a familiarity with his work, but also a taste for the beauty of his poetry. When we focus on experiencing, enjoying, and embodying Shakespeare by memorizing passages, watching plays, and maybe even acting out a few scenes ourselves, we can foster a lifelong affection for this beloved figure in English literature.

Pam and her good friend Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial wrap up this season of the podcast with an entire episode devoted to answering listener questions. They share inspiration, practical tips, how-to's, and amusing anecdotes from their combined 12 years of practicing the discipline of Morning Time in their homes. Whether you're a seasoned Morning Time veteran or a newbie wondering how to get started, there is something in this episode for you. Enjoy!For show notes and downloads please visit https://pambarnhill.com/ymb9.

Pam and her good friend Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial wrap up this season of the podcast with an entire episode devoted to answering listener questions. They share inspiration, practical tips, how-to’s, and amusing anecdotes from their combined 12 years of practicing the discipline of Morning Time in their homes. Whether you’re a seasoned Morning Time veteran or a newbie wondering how to get started, there is something in this episode for you. Enjoy!