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Simple Homemaking for Christian Women - Faith, Homemaker, Hygge, SAHM, Clutter

Simple Homemaking for Christian Women - Faith, Homemaker, Hygge, SAHM, Clutter

Written by: Cindy Jones Chatham - BA Home Economics Married 40+ years Mother of 8 Veteran Homeschooler 30 years
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Create easy life-giving rhythms for your home!

*Do you wish you could finally implement the things you know you "should" do but can't seem to keep doing in order to peacefully manage your home?

*Are you unmotivated, frustrated, and disappointed in yourself because you feel you continually fall short, repeatedly fail, and are "never enough"?

*Do you just crave some breathing room from the physical and mental clutter in your life?

Hi, I'm Cindy--married over forty years, mom to eight, and veteran homeschooler for thirty years. Most importantly, I'm a daughter of the Most High. Still, running our home during those years of child-raising was a challenge, and I didn't always do it well.

I read the books, went to the seminars, listened to the programs, but nothing seemed to work for me and our particular family. I did the systems, worked the 3x5 cards, and filled out the planners. But sometimes I would miss a day (or a week), and the house would descend into chaos, the self-condemnation would roll in, and the tears would flow. Afraid I would ruin everything and everyone by my poor habits and therefore fail in my God-given responsibilities to honor my husband and raise children who loved the Lord, I would shout to myself, "I've GOT to get a handle on this!"

Finally, I saw that the pressure of the world--even the Christian culture--was stronger than I had realized, and that I simply was not created to be like anyone else. Although tips and hints helped in managing our home, what eventually worked long-term was discovering that God made me to be ME--unique in demeanor, thinking, and capability--and that I was most at peace when I consciously incorporated that uniqueness into my everyday life with my one-of-a-kind family.

I found that I could simply many household tasks, respect my husband, and nurture our children all while living in personal peace and quietness. Today, my life runs on rhythms of grace and thanksgiving--absent of pressure, comparison, and condemnation. Anxiety and fear are banished, and I am free to abide in His daily care for me. What a life!

If you are ready to create order in your home with simple strategies, grow spiritually to hear God's voice in the everyday, and discover personal peace through His abounding grace, then come on in. You are welcome here.

So, put the kettle on and brew your favorite tea; let's visit awhile.

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Episodes
  • 15 // Why You Can't "Get On Top of Things" as a SAHM and How to Change Your Mindset to Turn Things Around

    15 // Why You Can't "Get On Top of Things" as a SAHM and How to Change Your Mindset to Turn Things Around
    Oct 19 2026

    Have you ever looked around at all there was to do and shaken a finger at yourself and said, "You've GOT to get on top of things!"

    Have you ever looked at your to-do list that had 12 things on it for the day--or 26!--and tried to hype yourself up, saying, "Yep! I can get all those done today!" only to look at your list at day's end and see that you have checked off exactly 3 things, and you let out a silent, "I knew it! I knew I wouldn't get it all done again!"

    And have you EVER berated yourself because you have seen all that is around you that is your responsibility to do and simply sat down and watched a movie?

    If you have, then let's talk, my sister. Do I have a story for you!

    In this episode I'll share:

    • 1 fun story about a Ferris wheel
    • 2 questions to ask yourself
    • 3 sources of nagging
    • 4 possible answers to the question, "Why can't I get of top of things?"
    • the practice of "tucking in"

    RESOURCES

    Benjamin Franklin: "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young."

    Psalm 91:1-5

    1 He that dweller in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

    2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God: in him will I trust.

    3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

    4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

    5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flight by day.

    Simple Homemaking Episode on Laundry

    https://cindyjoneschatham.podbean.com/e/08-overwhelmed-with-a-mountain-of-laundry-4-homemaking-tips-to-move-the-mountain-every-single-week/

    CONNECT

    If you have enjoyed this episode, I invite you to share it with a friend who also may benefit from "Simple Homemaking for Christian Women". And, if you'll leave me a review in Apple Podcasts, I'll know how to better serve you.
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    22 mins
  • 14 // Dreaming of Some Cozy Hygge? How Decluttering and Minimizing Aren't Helping You and What to Do Instead

    14 // Dreaming of Some Cozy Hygge? How Decluttering and Minimizing Aren't Helping You and What to Do Instead
    Oct 15 2026

    Are you tired of the topic of decluttering? Of the whole of society, it seems, pressing into you the idea of getting rid of things?

    Are you weary of even the suggestion of becoming a minimalist, even though you are aware you have far too many things?

    And are you really wanting a simple, cozy home that you can enjoy all by yourself and, occasionally, with others?

    If so, this this episode is for you, my friend. Come inland let's dream of some cozy hygge.

    In this episode, I share:

    • a written description of hygge
    • 1 real-life example of hygge
    • 2 things hygge is not
    • 3 areas where you can find hygge
    • how to cultivate hygge in your own life
    • one phrase that sums up how to creat hygge personally

    RESOURCES

    Victoria magazine: victoriamag.com

    At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon. (This is the first book in the series.)

    Scripture:

    Proverbs 3: 5-6

    5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

    6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

    Psalm 118:29

    O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

    CONNECT

    If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to share it with someone else who would benefit from "Simple Homemaking for Christian Women". And if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I will know better how to serve you.
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    19 mins
  • 13 // Trouble Finding Important Documents? The Number 1 Way for the Homemaker to Keep Them In Order and Easily Accessible

    13 // Trouble Finding Important Documents? The Number 1 Way for the Homemaker to Keep Them In Order and Easily Accessible
    Oct 12 2026

    Have you ever needed an important document--say a birth certificate or a social security card--and not been able to put your hands on it immediately?

    Have you ever forgotten to return an important document to its file folder and then not known where it was?

    And, have you ever blamed yourself royally for misplacing yet another important piece of paper?

    If you have, my friend, then this episode is for you!

    Today I'm sharing with you the #1 way for the homemaker to keep important documents in order and easily accessible.

    You'll hear about:

    • The Notebook System
    • 3 reasons why The Notebook System works
    • a Ready! Set! Go! approach of putting important documents in order
    • places to keep the Black Notebook accessible
    • 6 directions to use the Black Notebook

    SUPPLIES FOR THE NOTEBOOK SYSTEM

    • 1. One 1 1/2" or 2" three-ring binder/notebook, depending on the size of your family, preferably black
    • 2. 1 box of plastic sleeves
    • 3. 1 or 2 sets of notebook dividers, depending on the size of your family
    • 4. A few blank pieces of copy paper
    • 5. Blue or black pen
    • 6. Black permanent marker
    • 7. White Label, or white paper and tape
    • 8. Important documents

    CONNECT

    If you have found value in this episode, I invite you to share it with someone else who may benefit from "Simple Homemaking for Christian Women". And, if you leave me a review in Apple Podcasts, I'll know how to serve you better.

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    17 mins
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