Why Housework Is Like Weight Loss
Years ago, when I released Sweep and Smile – a six week program for figuring out and practicing your home routines – I worked hard at doing it myself along with everyone else. By the end, I…
Years ago, when I released Sweep and Smile – a six week program for figuring out and practicing your home routines – I worked hard at doing it myself along with everyone else. By the end, I…
We all know the feeling of getting to the end of the day and wondering where our time went. What did we do? What happened? We think that the right planner or a better plan…
This year I am homeschooling only my youngest 3. My oldest graduated high school with his two-year degree from the community college last year and my second son is currently taking full time dual enrollment…
Moms have brains and need brains, and brains need to be fed just like bodies. That’s why it’s important we read. Mothering and homemaking are not jobs for slackers. It’s not mindless work. When our…
I have no regrets about leaving social media, but I also enjoy sharing little finds or triumphs that don’t warrant a full blog post. Hence, this blog post, updated mostly weekly. Related: Why I Quit…
Have you ever come upon the end of your week and wished you had just one more day. One more day would have been enough, we tell ourselves, to finish out our to do list…
Simplified Organization is a Christian podcast for busy moms who are looking for practical help in managing their homes, families, and lives for God’s glory. We keep it real without complaining and we help women…
As moms, we recognize our need to be more flexible, but we rarely consider what we really mean. What do we want when we want more flexibility? Usually, when we want flexibility, we’re actually noticing…
The following article is taken from chapter 14 of The Convivial Homeschool: Gospel Encouragement for Keeping Your Sanity While Living and Learning Alongside Your Kids, Mystie’s first full, paperback book – now available here. Rest…
Housework can feel like a rat race. A rat race we’re losing. If you ever feel overwhelmed by housework or frustrated by your lack of progress (and who hasn’t?!), then you need a deep breath…