Lovely Home Podcast | Home Management, Grace Filled Mindset, Healthy Habits, Routines & Rhythms for Christian Homemaker Wives

69 | Messy Kitchen? Lovely Rhythms and Organizing Tips to Help You Feel More Grace and Less Guilt in Your Kitchen | Manage Your Kitchen Like a Homemaker Boss

Hey, lovely 💛
Welcome back to the Lovely Home Podcast—where we trade grace over guilt and learn how to create rhythms that actually work for your real life, your real brain, and your real home.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into kitchen rhythms and routines—but not in a “perfect countertops” kind of way. We’re talking about building a lovely, lived-in, guilt-free kitchen that serves you and your family with more peace, better flow, and less stress.
You’ll start with a simple but powerful 5-senses reset to help you look at your kitchen with “lovely eyes” (even if there are dishes in the sink). Then we walk through four practical questions that will help you understand your kitchen better—and finally create changes that stick:
What’s the chaos? (What’s frustrating, stressful, or constantly piling up?)
What’s the calm? (What’s already working well—habits, systems, or set-ups that bring peace?)
What goes? (What are 3 things you can literally remove to free up space and mental load?)
What flows? (What physical items make your kitchen function better?)
I also share my real-life “kitchen pain points” and the exact solutions I’m using—like my pausing station, writing sweet notes with dry erase markers on the fridge, my drink drawer, and the absolute game-changer: Slow Cooker Sunrise (a genius habit that helped me wake up earlier, meal prep effortlessly, and feel more present in my mornings).
We’ll also touch on the brain science behind clutter—how a messy environment can increase stress and make it harder for your prefrontal cortex to function well, while your amygdala flares and your hippocampus struggles (hello, brain fog). And we’ll ground it all in Scripture as we talk about building your home with wisdom and living in a way that honors God.
If you’ve ever thought:“Why is my kitchen always messy?” or “Why can’t I be good enough at keeping it clean?”this episode is your gentle-but-practical reset to stop attacking your temple and start building a kitchen rhythm with confidence—because you’re the boss of your kitchen.
And yes… we also end with a spicy Would You Rather Bible question that will absolutely make you pause and think.
Links + Resources Mentioned
Instagram (message me for a Part 2 + see the kitchen visuals):  @thelovelyhomepodcast
Book a Lovely Rhythms Call (1:1 coaching)
All Things Lovely website
The Lovely Home Planner (undated planner)
Episode 14 (Meal Planning System)
Episode 35 (science-backed cleaning motivation / “gross but effective”
Episode 29 (science-backed cleaning motivation / home filth + health): 
“Extra Large Spice Organizer” for fridge bottles
Lazy Susan for fridge shelf
Bamboo drawer dividers
Dishwasher clean/dirty magnet
Key Words & How to Find Me: 
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68 | 5 Practical Tips to Help Christian Wives Practice "Slow Living" | Healthy Habits for Happy Homemakers

Hey lovely — in today’s episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, we’re slowing it all the way down.
If you’ve been craving a peaceful home, a calmer mind, and grace-filled habits (without the constant pressure to “do more”), this conversation is for you. We’re talking about what slow living actually means—because it’s not laziness, not checking out, and not pretending life isn’t busy. It’s choosing to move at a pace of meaning instead of a pace of pressure, so you can be more present, purposeful, and at peace in your everyday homemaking.
You’ll walk away with five practical slow living tips you can apply immediately—whether you’re working on your thought life, building healthy rhythms instead of rigid routines, or learning how to love your home again right where you are.
| In This Episode, You’ll Learn |
How to notice the lovely (and use your five senses to reset your brain and refocus your heart)
Why rhythms over routines creates more consistency and less guilt (goodbye “domino train” burnout)
How to pursue quality over quantity in your habits, your home, and your life
What to do when your brain tries to make you feel guilty for resting
Simple ways to choose hobbies and practices that naturally help you live slower (food, reading, homemaking, Bible study, and more)
We also end with a fun Would You Rather question: would you rather have your home professionally organized or professionally decorated—unlimited budget?
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If this episode encouraged you, here are a few “lovely” ways to take the next step:
Book a Lovely Rhythms Call at allthingslovely.co to talk through what’s going on in your mind, life, and home—and build rhythms that fit your season, your cycle, and your love languages.
Shop the Lovely Home Planner (also at allthingslovely.co) if you’re ready for an undated, grace-filled tool that helps you create rhythms rooted in Christ instead of guilt.
Leave a 5-star written review (Apple Podcasts) + a 5-star rating on your listening platform—this helps another Christian homemaker find encouragement.
Share this episode with a friend who needs grace over guilt right now.
Screenshot your listen, post it to Instagram Stories, and tag @lovelyhomepodcast so I can celebrate with you.
Know that you are lovely, and so is your home—because of what Christ has done for you. 💛
| Keywords & How to Find Me |
slow living for homemakers, Christian homemaking podcast, grace over guilt, rhythms over routines, mindset reset, peaceful home, homemaking habits, intentional living, simple living mindset, reduce overwhelm, anxiety and homemaking, productivity without burnout, Christian wife encouragement, faith and home management, healthy routines for women, habit formation tips, prefrontal cortex and habits, dopamine and discipline, rest without guilt, Sabbath rest, mindfulness and faith, decluttering mindset, homemaking motivation, create a calm home, home rhythms, slow morning routine, quality over quantity, intentional habits, Christian encouragement for women

BONUS | My Favorite Undated Planner and My Favorite Dated Planners | Lovely Home Planner, Horacio Planners, Selah Publications | Paper Planner Recommendations | Paper Planners for Christian Wives

Hey lovely
— welcome to this very fun bonus episode of The Lovely Home Podcast! I’m your host, Evelyn, and I’m here to help you refocus on grace over guilt in your mind, life, and home as a Christian homemaker.
Today’s episode is basically a cozy, planner-girly chat where I’m sharing my favorite things about the Lovely Home Planner and why I’m genuinely obsessed with it (yes, I created it… but I’m still calling these unbiased reasons 😄). If you’ve ever wanted a planner that feels like an “everything book”—one place for your routines, meal planning, shopping list, brain dumps, and notes—this episode will help you see exactly why the Lovely Home Planner was designed the way it was.
We also talk about something important: if you’re a dated planner girl, I’ve got you! I share two beautiful, Christ-centered dated planner options from other small businesses that I personally love and use—especially for business planning.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The real story behind how the Lovely Home Planner was born (hint: 2022 + newlywed life + wanting how to build rhythms without being told what to do)
Why the journaling prompts are the “secret sauce” (and why I was determined to write them myself)
My hilarious, nerve-wracking TJ Maxx moment that helped me choose the planner size (and why there’s a thank-you to a stranger in the back of the planner!)
My favorite weekly layout details:
an Extra Notes page every single week
two weekly journaling prompts (home + mindset/habits)
a Lovely To-Do’s page for your brain dump + prioritizing what actually matters
the half-page Meal Plan + Shopping List that you can rip out and take to the store (and stick on the fridge!)
Why the planner is undated on purpose (so you can pick it up without guilt, no matter your season)
The hidden goodies: QR code “easter eggs,” a course at the beginning, and a little surprise at the end
My two favorite dated planner recommendations:
Selah Publications (stunning, Christ-centered, lays flat, ribbon bookmarks, gold foil edges)
Horacio Printing (exquisitely durable, a full unboxing experience, course + stickers, layout options)
And yes… we talk pricing and the new year sale:
The Lovely Home Planner is now $30
Use code NEWYEAR26 for 26% off (and it applies to anything on the site!)
LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED
Book a Lovely Rhythms Call: https://allthingslovely.co
Shop the Lovely Home Planner: https://allthingslovely.co
Email for planner feedback / kind critique: shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com (as stated in episode)
Instagram: @lovelyhomepodcast (tag us in your Story!)
Sale code: NEWYEAR26 (26% off)
Selah Publications
Horacio Printing
 
WAYS TO CONNECT
Take a screenshot while you listen, post it to your Instagram Story, and tag @lovelyhomepodcast so I can repost you!
Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts (it truly helps another Christian homemaker find the show).
Share this episode with a sister in Christ who wants to feel more peaceful, organized, and grace-filled this year.
Email us at shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com
Know that you are lovely, and so is your home — because of what Christ has done for you. 
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If you’re looking for a Christian planner, an undated planner, a homemaking planner, or a grace-filled way to build routines that actually work, this episode is for you. We’re talking home management, meal planning, shopping lists, weekly rhythms, journaling prompts, and Christ-centered tools that help you stay focused without feeling overwhelmed.
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67| Habits I’m Leaving in 2025 VS What I’m Bringing Into 2026 + New Year NOT New You Encouragement | Slow and Cozy living | Mindful Christian Wife | New Year Resolutions | New Year Goal Setting

Hey lovely
— welcome back to The Lovely Home Podcast! I’m your host, Evelyn, and I’m here to help you refocus on grace over guilt in your mind, life, and home as a Christian homemaker.
In today’s first “official” episode of 2026, we’re doing a fresh-start check-in the grace-filled way: habits I’m leaving in 2025 and habits I’m bringing with me into 2026. We talk about realistic homemaking rhythms (not perfection), how clutter and overwhelm affect your brain, and the simple shifts that can help you feel more calm, focused, and “back to yourself” when you walk in the door.
Inside this episode, I share:
The habit I’m officially breaking: letting my bathroom sink become a clutter catch-all
A habit I’m keeping: creating and protecting a “Place of Peace” (a spot that’s just for restoration, hobbies, Bible study, and feeling like you)
The habit I’m leaving behind: using my Place of Peace as storage (no more “I’ll deal with that later” piles!)
A brand-new rhythm that’s helping my nervous system: my Pausing Station (a quick reset moment when I get home so I stop doom scrolling and stop tossing clutter everywhere)
A mindset shift I’m practicing this year: cleaning before things “look dirty” (especially counters and high-touch spaces)
Then we wrap with a sweet, Christ-centered encouragement for the new year: it’s a new day and a new year… but not a new you. The world says “new year, new you,” but we’re leaning into the peace of knowing your identity is already held by God — and you are loved, known, and covered by grace. I also read Matthew 6:26–30 as a reminder that you don’t have to carry the pressure of perfection into this year.
And to end our episode, we kick off the first Would You Rather of 2026 from a lovely listener:Would you rather have a perfectly clean house but no quiet time… or plenty of peaceful quiet time but a house that’s always a little messy?
LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED
Book a Lovely Rhythms Call: https://allthingslovely.co
Shop the Lovely Home Planner: https://allthingslovely.co
Lovely Rhythms Calls promo code (free before January 8): "FREELOVELYRHYTHMS"
WAYS TO CONNECT
Take a screenshot of this episode, post it to your Instagram Story, and tag @lovelyhomepodcast 
Leave a five-star written review on Apple Podcasts and include your answer to today’s Would You Rather!
Email us at shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com
If today’s episode encouraged you, share it with a sister in Christ who wants a peaceful home, a cleaner space, and grace-filled rhythms that actually work in real life.
Know that you are lovely, and so is your home — because of what Christ has done for you. 💛
 
 
 
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BONUS | Clean With Me: New Year Home Reset (Grace-Filled Reset for 2026) | Christian Homemaking | Healthy Habits and Routines | Housekeeping | Declutter for 2026

Hey Lovely — happy New Year from the Lovely Home Podcast! 🎉In today’s special bonus Clean With Me episode, we’re starting 2026 with a grace-filled home reset that helps you feel more peace and less guilt as you tidy, dust, vacuum, and finally tackle those last-year dishes (you know the ones 😅).
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by clutter, disappointed that you “didn’t finish,” or tempted to keep pushing past your limits, this episode is your gentle reset. We’re using a simple, realistic rhythm: 10-minute clutter control (with my favorite left-to-right method for scatterbrained friends like me), then dust something, vacuum something, and get that sink empty so you can breathe again.
But we’re not just cleaning—we’re renewing our mindset, remembering what God did in 2025, and walking into the new year with fresh start energy rooted in grace. We pause to notice one lovely thing in your space, lay it at the cross in gratitude, and end by praying together for the year ahead.
Also, as a New Year gift: Lovely Rhythms Calls are FREE for one week only—a chance to build a custom rhythm that fits your energy levels, love languages, home, and marriage, so you can work as a team without the constant overwhelm.
 
In this episode, you’ll:
Do a Clean With Me New Year reset (tidy, dust, vacuum, dishes)
Try the left-to-right decluttering method for focus + follow-through
Release perfectionism and practice grace-based homemaking
Reflect on 2025 blessings and step into 2026 with peace
Pray a New Year prayer for a Christ-centered year and healthy habits
\\ LINKS, LINKS, LINKS: \\
Click Here to Book Your FREE Lovely Rhythms Call!!
Use code FREELOVELYRHYTHM
https://allthingslovely.co/
Snag the Lovely Home Planner for 2026
 
 
 
 
#CleanWithMe #NewYearHomeReset #ChristianHomemaking #GraceFilledHomemaking #HomemakingMotivation #DeclutterYourHome #DailyRhythms #HomeResetRoutine #PeaceOverPerfection #LessGuiltMoreGrace #HabitReset #KitchenReset #EmptySinkClub #SimpleCleaningRoutine #LovelyHomePodcast
 
 

66 | 7 Grace-Filled Questions to Reset Your Home for 2026 (Without Guilt) Using the Acronym: RHYTHMS | Christian Woman Podcast | New Year Goals | Habits and Routines

Hey Lovely — it’s basically 2026, and if the internet is already making you feel behind… we’re not doing that here. In today’s episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, we’re preparing for the new year with grace-filled homemaking, Christian encouragement, and a simple reflection framework that helps you reset your mind, life, and home without the guilt spiral.
I’m sharing my easy-to-remember acronym "RHYTHMS"—seven anchored questions to help you release pressure, honor God’s expectations (not man’s), notice what’s already working in your home, and identify the stress points that are trying to tell you something. We talk through real-life examples (including the measuring cups drama 🤍), why “tension” in your home is often a systems problem, not a character problem, and how to create tiny rhythms that support your energy, faith, and family—like my new “pausing station” that has been saving my kitchen island.
We’ll also dive into what “lovely” actually means (hint: it’s exquisitely beautiful, and it looks different for every woman) and end with my favorite question of the entire episode:If grace were the foundation of your homemaking in 2026… what would you change?
Plus, we wrap up with a hilarious listener-submitted Would You Rather that will absolutely make you laugh. 😂
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to reset for the new year without “do more / try harder” energy
The RHYTHMS acronym for a grace-centered home refresh
How to spot your home’s “tension points” and what they’re really saying
A faith-rooted way to define a “lovely home” without comparison
A simple rhythm that helps your nervous system settle when you walk in the door
How to bring God into homemaking as everyday worship (Deuteronomy 6:4–9)
LINKS LINKS LINKS: 
Snag your lovely home planner and use code "CHRISTMAS25" BEFORE January 1st!! 
Book your Lovely Rhythms Call and let's get your mind, life and home feeling more grace filled and guilt free!
 
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#ChristianHomemaking #GraceFilledHome #HomemakingRhythms #ChristianWifeLife #PeacefulHomeHabits
 

BONUS | The Day Before Christmas: A Letter to the Overwhelmed Homemaker (RERUN)

Please enjoy this bonus episode that is a rerun from last year's Christmas episode.
In this episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, Evelyn shares a comforting letter to overwhelmed Christian homemakers, urging them to release perfectionism, rest in God’s grace, and rediscover the joy in their homes.
She reflects on Mary’s humble example, offers encouragement for tired wives and mothers, and closes with a reading of Luke 2 to refocus on the true meaning of Christmas.

65 | 5 Reminders to Tell Your To-do List | Encouragement for Christian Homemaker Wives | Task Management | Planning | Feeling Overwhelmed

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Christian homemaking podcast, to-do list overwhelm, holiday stress management, grace over guilt, productivity without burnout, Christian mental health, rhythms over routines, brain dump method, chaos list vs to-do list, done list productivity, faith-based encouragement for women, homemaking mindset, Christian productivity tips, peace in busy seasons
 
 

64 | How to Prepare Your Home for Holiday Hosting | Cleaning House | Christmas Parties | Encouragement and Motivation

Holiday hosting can feel overwhelming—especially when we believe our homes need to be perfectly clean, magazine-worthy, and completely put together before guests arrive. In today’s episode of The Lovely Home Podcast, we’re talking about how to prepare your home for holiday hosting in a way that feels peaceful, realistic, and grace-filled.
Whether you’re hosting family for a few hours or welcoming guests into your home for the day, this episode will help you create a guest-ready home without the pressure of perfection. I’m sharing five simple, intentional tips to help you plan your holiday gathering with confidence, including how to use the five senses to design a warm and welcoming atmosphere, how to design and delegate your hosting prep, and how to release the unrealistic expectations that steal joy during the holiday season.
We’ll also talk through a recommended holiday hosting cleaning checklist—focused on the areas that actually matter—so you can stop over-cleaning, stop feeling guilty, and start preparing your home in a way that supports your peace instead of draining it. This is a realistic, last-minute-friendly approach to holiday cleaning that honors your time, energy, and season of life.
Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that your role as a hostess isn’t to perform or impress—it’s to be present. You’ll be encouraged to show up as a guest in your own home, enjoy the moment you worked so hard to create, and remember that hospitality is about love, not perfection.
If you’re looking for holiday hosting tips, a grace-filled cleaning plan, and encouragement rooted in faith and peace, this episode is for you.
In This Episode, We Cover:
How to prepare your home for holiday guests without stress or perfectionism
Using the five senses to create a cozy, welcoming holiday atmosphere
Designing a simple hosting plan and delegating tasks with confidence
A realistic holiday cleaning checklist for a guest-ready home
Letting go of cleaning guilt and focusing on what truly matters
How to be present and enjoy your holiday gathering as a hostess
Links & Resources Mentioned:
MindMeister
party planning + brain dump tool reel
Episode 23: Bathroom Reset & Revamp
Follow along on Instagram: @lovelyhomepodcast
Lovely Home Planner
Book You Lovely Rhythms Call With Me!!
No matter what your home looks like right now, please remember this: your event will be beautiful, your presence matters, and you are lovely—just as your home is.
✨ You are lovely, and so is your home.
 
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63 | Willpower for Christian Women: A Biblical Guide to Daily Habits & Rhythms | Healthy Habits for Christian | How To Podcast

Willpower, God’s Kingdom, and the Rhythms That Shape a Christian Home
In today’s deeply encouraging episode of The Lovely Home Podcast, we’re diving into willpower—but not the way the world defines it. As Christian women, our willpower isn’t rooted in self-effort or hustle culture. It’s rooted in God’s will, His strength, and His kingdom.
Together, we walk through:✨ What willpower actually means✨ Why worldly willpower leaves us exhausted✨ How Christian willpower is fueled by God’s strength, not our own✨ The tug-of-war between building our kingdom and living for God’s kingdom✨ How habits, rhythms, and small choices throughout the day shape our spiritual walk✨ Why faith sometimes makes us look “crazy” to the world—and why that’s a blessing✨ How asking “How can I spend God’s will right now?” changes everything in your home and heart
You’ll learn how to view willpower as the “tender of the mind,” how to spend it wisely and biblically, and how to step into a kingdom-minded rhythm that glorifies God in the ordinary and the lovely.
This episode is your reminder that:🌿 You don’t have to be strong.🌿 You don’t have to build your own kingdom.🌿 God offers you His will, His strength, and His path—every single morning.
If you want to explore this more personally and reshape your rhythms with biblical guidance and grace, you can book a Lovely Rhythms Call at allthingslovely.co.
And don’t miss today’s fun Would You Rather question at the end!
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