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Weekly Review | family, follow-through, and freedom | May 17, 2025

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

The Weekly Review

from Mystie Winckler

Commonplace from my recent read of The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us by Carrie Gress -

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For 150 years, women agitated against the patriarchy but never quite figured out a way to erase it completely. Then it happened, as if the magic spell had been discovered. Women found the secret way to bring down the patriarchy once and for all in Kate Millett’s litany: destroying the family.
— Carrie Gress

construction work this week

Spring weather and longer days mean more progress on the house! Look at that roof coming along!

This week -

Want Kids Who Help at Home? Start With Your Attitude Toward the Work

This is a 10-minute clip from yesterday's 2 1/2 hour chore masterclass!

How to Start Chores with Kids (Even If You're Behind)

Are family chores happening in your home? Feeling behind on training your kids to help around the house? You’re not alone—and it’s not too late.

Not Because It’s Easy: A New Vision for Getting Organized

Organization is not about streamlining your way toward indulged apathy.

SS#157 – Rewards in Sunday School?

We share stories, principles, and encouragement for making faithful choices without perfectionism or drama.

Takeaway from Convivial Circle this week:

Every little bit of time counts and we should celebrate those wins!


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Productivity & mindset for Christian homemakers

by Mystie Winckler

We can actually enjoy housework and love being homemakers when we focus on truth and work with gratitude.

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