Mystie Winckler speaks with Abbie Halberstadt about her new book 'You Bet Your Stretch Marks'. Abbie shares her insights into her trilogy on motherhood, emphasizing the importance of viewing motherhood through the lens of purpose and faith rather than cultural validations. She discusses the challenges and rewards of raising children, practical tips for daily life, and encourages moms to find fulfillment in serving God and their families. Abby's experiences and perspective inspire a shift from merely surviving motherhood to thriving with a sense of purpose and joy in daily responsibilities.

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Abbie Halberstadt is a writer, fitness instructor, and homeschooling mother of ten children, including two sets of identical twins. Abbie lives by the motto that “hard is not the same thing as bad” and encourages women to dig deep to meet the challenges of everyday life through her blog and Instagram posts. She, her husband, Shaun, and their children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Her new book, You Bet Your Stretch Marks, releases September 2, 2025.

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

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During the workshop, we’ll walk through:
1️⃣ Rethinking consistency so our expectations fits real life
2️⃣ Starting strong with simple anchor routines that set the tone
3️⃣ Iterating weekly without guilt or burnout

News flash: You're not going to nail the perfect schedule the first day or even the first week. But you can make consistent, steady progress and love your homeschool rhythms.

Looking for homeschool inspiration? This video offers homeschool tips to help you refresh your homeschool routine and create a more organized homeschool day in the life. Get homeschool mom encouragement and learn how to implement a simple routine that brings more joy to your homeschooling!

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Free homeschool routines workshop: https://simplyconvivial.com/refresh - Need a homeschool makeover? Want to breathe new life into your homeschool routine? 

In this video, we'll show you how to revamp your homeschool day and make it more engaging, productive, and fun for everyone! Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out, you'll learn practical tips and strategies to help you create a homeschool schedule that works for you and your family. 

From streamlining your morning routine to making learning more interactive, we'll cover it all. So if you're ready to shake things up and create a homeschool day that you and your kids will love, keep watching!

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

FREE Homeschool Habits Workshop FRIDAY - simplyconvivial.com/refresh
Are you struggling to find joy in your homeschooling journey? You're not alone! Many homeschooling parents feel overwhelmed and burnt out, but what if happiness is hiding in plain sight? In this video, we'll explore how adopting a growth mindset and cultivating positive homeschool habits can transform your homeschooling experience. 

From practical tips to mindset shifts, we'll dive into the ways you can reframe your approach to homeschooling and discover a sense of fulfillment and happiness along the way. By incorporating simple yet powerful homeschool tips into your daily routine, you can break free from frustration and unlock a more joyful, effective, and purpose-driven homeschooling journey. So, if you're ready to shift your mindset and uncover the happiness that's been hiding in your homeschooling journey, let's get started!

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Mystie Winckler shares how gratitude to God leads to happiness and joy. This episode encourages worship through a godly homeschool mom mindset. Subscribe for more encouragement!

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Are you considering homeschooling your child from elementary school to high school, but wondering what the differences are between the two? In this video, we'll dive into the world of homeschooling and explore the distinct challenges and opportunities that come with homeschooling at the high school level. From curriculum choices to socialization and extracurricular activities, we'll discuss what you need to know to make an informed decision about your child's education. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out, this video is for you!

Free homeschool audit: https://simplyconvivial.com/audit

Starting to homeschool high school? This video gives you homeschool tips and homeschool encouragement to help you on your way. Get ready for high school success with these amazing homeschooling tips for parents. 

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Free Homeschool Routines Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/refresh - Get homeschooling tips that make a big difference in the atmosphere of your home!
Audit Your Homeschool: simplyconvivial.com/audit
Build connection and joy into your homeschool days with these simple, meaningful habits.
In this playlist, we’ll explore practical ways Christian homeschool moms can strengthen relationships, foster a peaceful atmosphere, and create a routine that serves both learning and family life. You’ll find ideas for morning time, shared reading, conversational learning, and small daily practices that keep hearts engaged.

Whether you’re homeschooling multiple ages or navigating a busy season, these videos will help you weave connection into your days without adding stress or extra prep. Learn how to build rhythms that nurture both minds and hearts, encourage your kids to love learning, and keep your homeschool running with purpose and grace.

Perfect for Christian homeschooling moms who want:

Simple homeschool routine tips that actually work

Connection-focused learning ideas for kids of all ages

Practical ways to bring joy and peace into the homeschool day

Make connection the foundation of your homeschool—and watch both relationships and learning thrive.

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Is your home a tool or a trophy? Mystie Winckler shares a personal, powerful episode reframing what it really means to be a “good homemaker.” This isn’t about shiny sinks or minimalist aesthetics. It’s about dominion, discipleship, and the truth that homemaking shapes the people in your home—bodies and souls alike.

With honesty and conviction, Mystie dismantles the cultural lies that turn homemaking into a style statement and calls us to embrace the daily, faithful work of real organization: not for the sake of order, but for the sake of mission.

🏡 Why you don’t have to be “a good housekeeper” to be a good homemaker
📦 What it means to be organized when life is messy
🪴 How homemaking is like gardening, not factory work
📇 And why your Daily Card is a practical way to stay focused on what matters

This episode ties directly into Mystie’s workshop on Daily Cards and includes links below to get started. Whether you feel like you're failing at housekeeping or just need a reminder that your work matters—this one’s for you.

🗂️ Watch the Daily Card Workshop: https://youtu.be/zYDK6i9MXiM
🛠️ Get your own Daily Card PDF: simplyconvivial.com/3x3
🎧 Available on the Simply Convivial Library app: library.simplyconvivial.com

#ChristianHomemaker #HomemakingWithPurpose #GospelCenteredHome #CheerfulProductivity #OrganizeYourAttitude

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Summer is a season of sunshine, energy—and opportunity. Here's how to use the natural rhythm of summer to build flexible routines, cultivate cheerful productivity, and grow in self-control. Drawing from her own homemaking experience and the principles inside her Sweep and Smile course, Mystie challenges the factory-model ideal of consistency and perfection and replaces it with a more faithful—and realistic—approach: iterative progress anchored in attitude.

Whether your summer looks radically different or stays mostly the same, now is the time to make hay while the sun shines—not by overhauling everything, but by learning from your experience and taking the next faithful step.

🔁 Learn why starting from scratch is a trap
🧠 Why “sustainable” doesn’t mean “same”
⚔️ How to think like a general, not a machine
💜 And how building self-control is the first move toward peace

👉 This episode ties into Mystie’s Sweep and Smile course, where you build custom homemaking routines by practicing them—not perfecting them.

🧹 Get Sweep and Smile: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/sweep/
🪄 Join the Community: https://convivialcircle.com
🎧 Listen on the go: Available inside the Simply Convivial Library app - https://library.simplyconvivial.com

#ChristianHomemaker #CheerfulProductivity #HomemakingRoutines #SweepAndSmile

Let’s learn to love what must be done.
Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

As a Christian homemaker, you already know your work matters—but when your thoughts spiral into frustration, martyrdom, or apathy, it's easy to forget. Get the full replay of this workshop at https://library.simplyconvivial.com

If you're constantly overwhelmed by the undone tasks, the unending noise, the mental ping-pong of motherhood, this is for you. If you believe everything you think without evaluating it, you're letting lies shape your life. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Inside:
– What “truth-tethered thinking” really means (and why it’s not just a cute phrase)
– The power of alignment cards to reset your perspective
– Why the home is an economic powerhouse—and your leadership matters
– How to stop practicing distraction and start practicing attention
– The real reason homemakers must learn to pause and think on purpose

You don’t need a more efficient routine. You need to renew your mind.

Get the full replay of this workshop at https://library.simplyconvivial.com

💜 Want support applying this? Join us in Convivial Circle, the community for Christian moms pursuing cheerful productivity: https://convivialcircle.com

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Brain dump guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/braindump | When life shifted, Lynsie's homemaking systems crumbled—and so did her attitude. She shares what helped her reframe the work and embrace her home again with cheerful responsibility. If you've ever struggled with resentment over daily tasks, you need this reminder of what faithful homemaking really looks like.

What do you do when your homemaking routines no longer work—and your attitude starts to spiral? In this candid conversation, Mystie Winckler interviews Convivial Circle member Lindsay about how her mindset changed when she stopped homeschooling and had to rediscover her role at home.

Lindsay shares her honest struggle with resentment and discouragement as her housework increased and her old systems failed. She explains how Baby Step Bingo and the Learn to Love What Must Be Done course helped her renew her mind, shift her goals, and find joy in repetitive work by embracing her homemaking vocation.

If you're a Christian homemaker feeling stuck, weary, or frustrated by the never-ending nature of housework, this conversation will encourage you to press on with grace, gratitude, and a renewed perspective.

🔗 Learn more about Convivial Circle: https://simplyconvivial.com/circle

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm