Are you a Christian homemaker who wants to stop feeling overwhelmed, end perfectionism, and learn to love what must be done? Listen to the stories of moms who have embraced cheerful, competent homemaking. You can, too.
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Short but meaty pep talks for busy Christian moms who want to manage their homes & lives for the glory of God – and enjoy it, too! Organize your attitude, get stuff done, and glorify God as a homemaker.
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Brief, off-the-cuff conversations about real life homeschooling in the moment. Pam & Mystie both homeschool teens and middle-schoolers and have been homeschooling for over a decade. Together they share what it's really like, give tips and recommendations, and encourage homeschool moms to keep up the good work.
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Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas
Brandy Vencel with Mystie Winckler and Abby Wahl
Scholé Sisters is the podcast for the classical homeschooling mama who seeks to learn and grow while she’s helping her children learn and grow. Scholé Sisters is a casual conversation about topics that matter to those of us in the trenches of classical homeschooling who yearn for something more than just checking boxes and getting it all done. In each episode, we cover our Scholé Everyday (suggestions for inspiration and growth), and a topical discussion relying on principles we find in book ...
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Kindled Podcast exists to speak truth and grace boldly to cultural, theological and political issues from a Biblical worldview. Speaking the truth in love with boldness, we will grow to become the mature body of Christ. Love for God is kindled in our hearts as we are transformed by His power. May these conversations spur us on to love and good works so those near us and far would know that our Lord God is King. "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testim ...
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Muse and Hearth is a podcast for Christian women who want to extend the ideas behind classical education and the Great Books tradition into all of life. Too often we leave the intellectual rigor of the liberal arts in the towers of academia, or in the textbooks. But what if we as women, as wives, as mothers, made that intellectual tradition a part of our own habits and our family culture?
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Take the Baby Step Bingo Challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/babystepbingo/ Making Progress One Step at a Time: Baby Steps to the Rescue Discover how the 'Baby Step Bingo' card for August can help you tackle small, overlooked tasks around the house and build momentum to overcome procrastination. By transforming everyday chores into a game, you'l…
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Take Humble Habits: https://simplyconvivial.com/humble-habits If you follow homemaking blogs and YouTube channels these days, it’s easy to get the impression that what you need to be a great homemaker is to make sourdough, slowly sweep your house in silence and natural light, and decorate your table with candles you made yourself and flowers you cu…
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SS #142: Attention is a Homeschool Essential
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In today’s episode Mystie, Abby, and Brandy discuss ATTENTION, because it’s the topic of the 2024 Scholé Sisters retreat. They do this using a chapter on solitude from AG Sertillanges’ book The Intellectual Life. You’re going to love this conversation! *** Are you ready for our annual Homeschool Essentials retreat?? This year’s topic is ATTENTION, …
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Try Bust out of Burnout Bingo: https://simplyconvivial.com/bingo Transform Your Homemaking with Simple, Powerful Habits Join me as I share my journey from poor housekeeping to joyful homemaking. Discover the two key habits that transformed my life: placing scripture and inspirational quotes on index cards around my home for prayer prompts, and addi…
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Motherhood is more valuable than your business (with Haley Williams!)
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Find Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Haley Williams, host of the Kindled Podcast, reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from managing a podcast while raising five children. She discusses the initial pressures to maintain a consistent publishing schedule and the eventual shift to a more flexible …
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Free! Beat Burnout Bingo: simplyconvivial.com/bingo Transform Your Home and Life: A Guide to Organization and Happiness for Moms Feeling overwhelmed with housework and life? Join Mystie Winckler, author of 'Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done,' as she shares her journey from being a poor housekeeper to a joyful homemaker. Learn…
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The Theology of John Mark Comer - Part 2 | Marcia Montenegro | Ep. 232
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Continuing the conversation on the theology of John Mark Comer - specifically his teachings on contemplative spirituality. To learn more about the Contemplative Spirituality movement, check out my 2-part series with Marcia here and here. SPONSORS: Seven Weeks Coffee - KINDLED10 for 10% off Ovarium Conception - use code KINDLED for 10% off …
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Biblical homemaking v. worldly feminism (with Haley Williams!)
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Get Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Mystie Winckler and Haley Williams chat about managing home and family life from a biblical perspective. Feminism has poisoned our view of homemaking more than we realize, and Haley shares how she's seen that in her own life. They also discuss the challenge of balancin…
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FIVE keys to plan your homeschool year round
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Audit your own homeschool: https://simplyconvivial.com/audit 5 tips to plan your year round homeschool schedule: 1. Make your plan - either choose how many weeks your school year will be (and the state doesn’t decide that - you do!) and check them off as you go, taking breaks as needed OR start by marking your Christmas break, then schedule backwar…
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We STOPPED homeschooling year round (here's why) #homeschoollife
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Assess your homeschool sitch with this free guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/audit Discover why we decided to stop homeschooling year-round in this video. There is no perfect one-size-fits-all homeschool schedule - or even one-size-always-fits-you schedule! We have to be flexible and adapt to our changing family needs - which is one reason that w…
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NEVER do this while planning your homeschool year round schedule
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Free homeschool audit: https://simplyconvivial.com/audit When I started homeschooling year round, I tried to prepare everything in advance for a seamless year. It was unrealistic planning due to the unpredictable nature of children's learning and development. The real success in homeschooling comes from flexibility and regularly assessing and adjus…
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How to be truly feminine (The Empowered Wife - part 4)
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Join the Empowered Wife bookclub, starting July 12: https://convivialcircle.com In essence, by nature, the female is not necessarily floral, pastel, and soft. The female receives and productively transforms what she receives. She embodies and glorifies what she stewards. Feminism has taught women to be insulted when men treat them as special, open …
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The Theology of John Mark Comer - Part 1 | Marcia Montenengro | Ep. 231
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John Mark Comer, Teacher with Practicing The Way, Founding Pastor of Bridgetown Church and author is one of the most influential Christian teachers of this generation. But what are the influences that have shaped HIS theology? This is worth looking into and Marcia Montenegro joins me to do just that. Marcia has written several in-depth articles sou…
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WIVES - Respect your husband! (The Empowered Wife - part 3)
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Now, I've read a lot of Christian marriage books that talk about love and respect, but none have actually ever given such specific examples like Empowered Wife. I think a Christian book these days could never be as pointed and blunt and specific as Laura Doyle is because specifies are immediately denounced as legalism. I have been married for over …
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NEVER do this while planning your homeschool year round schedule
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Free homeschool audit: https://simplyconvivial.com/audit When I started homeschooling year round, I tried to prepare everything in advance for a seamless year. It was unrealistic planning due to the unpredictable nature of children's learning and development. The real success in homeschooling comes from flexibility and regularly assessing and adjus…
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Self-Care for Moms - (The Empowered Wife - part 2)
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Time management help: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm Be a happy wife - at first it seems odd that the first intimacy skill is self-care, is about yourself, but it's all part of taking responsibility for yourself. Start with yourself, not with what other people are doing or saying. Many unhappy wives and homemakers think martyrdom is…
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Building a Worldview in your Kids | Elizabeth Urbanowicz | Ep. 230
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Worldview. It's something we all know is there - being formed whether we intentionally shape it in our children or not. And we know/want to do it - but sometimes we need direction! Where to begin? Today's guest, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, specializes in helping parents do just that through her curriculum Foundation: Worldview. You will love this convers…
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Master a year-round homeschool schedule (make it work for YOU)
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Year Round Homeschooling for the win!Free homeschool audit: https://simplyconvivial.com/audit There are 3 different ways to homeschool year round. Let me tell you how they each work, and why we chose the year-round homeschool we did - and stuck with it for fifteen years. Watch the whole series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkowQCQW4x8se4…
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Happy marriage, happy home (The Empowered Wife - part 1)
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Join the Empowered Wife book club inside Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.com The Simply Convivial team discusses what it takes to have a happy marriage - and why that's so important. Empowered Wife (find on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45ju0wY ) sounds cringy and feminist, but it's actually about taking responsibility for yourself, about recog…
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Prevent homeschool BURNOUT with this pro schedule
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Scared of homeschool burnout? It's a real thing, but might not be caused by what you think. Tune in to hear my #1 method for beating homeschool burnout! Make your next homeschool year better. Take the free homeschool audit - https://simplyconvivial.com/audit My pro tip to prevent homeschool mom burnout is to use a homeschool year-round schedule. Ca…
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Live a full life WITH your kids - featuring Sarah Mackenzie
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Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney. Find Sarah's latest picture book here: https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJ Visit Waxwing Books: https://waxwingbo…
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Cancer: Finding peace & comfort - with Rosemary Bartlett
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Find your vocations: https://simplyconvivial.com/vocguide/ Rosemary was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, yet she’s still checking in with her accountability stand-up group weekly and being such an encouragement in our community. Rosemary I would just love to hear your testimony of seeing God’s work in you…
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Spend less time in the kitchen! 3 tips to get faster
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Get my free meal time templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/freemenuplan Struggling to make dinner quickly? Learn how to spend less time in the kitchen and speed up dinner time with these easy kitchen skills and tips! Perfect for busy families looking to enjoy a stress-free meal together. Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes…
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Try this! Cook from your pantry, not from the grocery store
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Download my master pantry list: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry Most overly elaborate menu planning instructions have you write a grocery list while you plan. After all, you want to have the right ingredients on hand is necessary, right? But that means the menu planning has to happen before you go to the store, which has to happen before you’re …
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Free master pantry list: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry With a stocked pantry, family dinner can be simple and easy. If you want to streamline and simplify meal planning, you need to work from your pantry, not a grocery list. What belongs in your prepared pantry? Stock up on these must-have pantry items for easy family dinners! This master pant…
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Learning to Love What Must be Done | Mystie Winckler | Ep. 229
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Join me as I chat with Mystie Winckler as she helps us understand the reality that we can learn to love what must be done in our homes. Mystie helps women learn to love to be homemakers - something that is foreign to many of us or that we may have never even been taught as young women. I am so encouraged by Mystie's teachings and I know you will be…
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Create a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito
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Join Jennifer Pepito as she shares her tips on creating a sacred home. Learn how to bring peace and harmony into your space with Jennifer's expert advice about creating your own family mission and rule of life. Book bonuses - https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/habitsforasacredhome Jennifer is the host of the Restoration Home podcast, author of Ha…
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SS #141: Raising Children Who Love to Learn
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In today’s episode Mystie, Abby, and Brandy discuss what it means when we say we want to raise kids who love to learn. What are the implication of this goal? Does it affect how we teach? You’re going to love this conversation! *** It’s not too late to catch the replays of our annual Spring Training Sessions! The second session was just on MONDAY! O…
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No menu plan?! Try a meal strategy instead!
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Free downloadable pantry list: https://simplyconvivial.com/freemenuplan/ So if you don't have a menu plan, what do you do to be sure there's food for everyone at every meal? Try a meal strategy! Looking for a new approach to meal planning? Try a meal strategy instead of a meal plan! This video will show you how to create flexible and delicious fami…
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BEST Planner Tips for Moms with Kayse Pratt
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Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com Do you have a hard time making a planner useful in your day to day life? Do you want to use a planner, but you feel like you're just wasting your time or doing something wrong? Kayse's tips on realistic planning and making a planner fit your life are gold! Kayse's YouTube: @AnchoredWomen Kayse's …
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Making a Difference in your Local Library | Korrie Johnson | Ep. 228
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Today I'm chatting with Korrie Johnson of Good Book Mom about how we can make a difference in our local library! A great and challenging episode for those of us who don't love the library - but for those who do, you'll enjoy it as well! Good Book Mom SPONSORS We Heart Nutrition - use code KINDLED for 20% off Alongside Them - use code KINDLED…
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Free template & master pantry list: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry Do you hate menu planning? Meal planning is hard - it’s so easy to waste time menu planning. Overcomplicated, elaborate plans are a waste of time You don’t need a menu plan, but there are 3 things you do need - 1. You need a master list of family favorites. 2. You need some them…
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Why use a planner at all?? with Kayse Pratt
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Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com For years when I was a young mom I’d faithfully use my planner on Monday, filling everything out for the week, and then never look at it again until the next “fresh start” Monday. It seemed like a waste of time, so then I spent some years not bothering with a planner at all. What would you say to…
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Get homemaking advice here: https://convivialcircle.com Project people neglect everyday life in order to obsess over getting one particular thing done. Plodders avoid projects because they seem overwhelming. Both types oaf moms can get stuff done if they are aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their …
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In today’s episode Mystie, Abby, and Brandy discuss rewards and how to connect them to intrinsic rather than extrinsic motivation. *** Don’t forget to register for our annual Spring Training Sessions! This is happening SOON! Our coach this year is Andrew Zwerneman from Cana Academy. Andrew is going to teach two sessions on history. The first sessio…
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Excuses make you overwhelmed & stuck - here's what to do
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Get weekly pep talks like this: https://convivialcircle.com Do you make great plans and then never follow through? Your plans could be wishful thinking, you could be making them with perfectionism, but the other problem might just be excuses. Are you letting yourself off the hook? Do you always have reasons you can't follow through? You're probably…
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Sidetracked? Plan with an index card! (with Rachael Younger)
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Skyrocket your productivity as a stay-at-home mom with index cards!
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Take the free index card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard Learn how to skyrocket your productivity as a stay-at-home mom using index cards! These simple tools can help you get more done and stay organized. Watch this video to learn how. Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no…
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ONE index card, every day = productivity for busy moms
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Learn how to use the daily card method: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard Looking for a simple productivity hack for busy moms? Try the index card method! Learn how one index card a day can help you stay organized and get things done. Perfect for stay at home moms looking to boost their productivity! Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize …
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Conservatives Cave on Abortion? | Haley Williams, Rachel Reeves & Ben Zeisloft | Ep 227
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Today, I'm discussing how conservatives have caved on abortion in recent days. I have Rachel Reeves of Here are the Headlines and Ben Zeisloft, Editor of the Republic Sentinel on to discuss this big development and react to the ever-changing stance of "pro life republicans." SPONSORS We Heart Nutrition - use code KINDLED for 20% off Alongside Th…
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Supercharge your productivity with an index card (a conversation with Karen Head)
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Take the daily card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard Learn how to supercharge your productivity with an index card! In this video, Karen Head shares how using a simple index card can help you stay organized and focused on your daily tasks. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a more productive day! Come to our free Homemaker's CEO …
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Your weekly planner on an index card! Simple. Easy. Cheap.
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Plan your day on an index card: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard Are you a sidetracked home executive? Looking for a simple, easy, and cheap way to stay organized? Watch this video to learn how to create your own weekly planner on an index card! You can get more done by focusing on less - as long as the less you’re focusing on is what matters.…
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SS #139: A Classical College Education (with Andy Patton!!)
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Our guest today is Andy Patton. Andy Patton has held various roles in healthcare technology and venture capital. As an entrepreneur in the healthcare space, he built and successfully exited his first company. He has also started and currently owns a company in the construction industry. Before going into business, Mr. Patton spent his early career …
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Former Prophetess Explains the NAR & Deliverance Ministries | Dawn Hill | Ep. 226
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Former prophetess in the NAR Dawn Hill joins us today to explain how the New Apostolic Reformation departs from biblical truth, just what deliverance ministries are all about and so much more. You'll learn a ton and be sharpened by Dawn's powerful testimony of coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ! SPONSORS We Heart Nutrition - use code KINDLED fo…
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SIMPLIFY your home cleaning plan using index cards - with Abby Wahl
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Take the daily card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo Learn how to create a simple home cleaning plan using index cards with Abby Wahl. This method is perfect for busy households looking to stay organized and on top of their cleaning routine. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to a clean, organized home! Abby Wahl shares how she's r…
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Win your day with a post-it note! (with Trisha Leger)
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Learn how to use the daily card method: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo/ This month we’re talking about daily cards, making a brand new to-do list every day with only 3 things on it. Was this something you jumped right into, were you skeptical, what has been your iteration experience with daily cards? Trisha is a Catholic wife and mother…
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