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

75 | 10 Winter Learnings That I am Taking into Spring With Me | Practical Tips and tricks that are fun, encouraging and helpful for Christian Wives

Hello lovely,
welcome back to another episode of The Lovely Home Podcast. 💛Today we’re diving into 10 things I learned over this past winter — a mix of practical life lessons, homemaking hacks, favorite finds, and a few heart-level reminders I learned the hard way.
And since we’re officially in March (my favorite month of the year), I’m also inviting you to join something I’m SO excited about:
✨ The Lovely Home Podcast Retreat (FREE!) ✨📅 March 11th–14thThis is a “listen at your own pace” retreat hosted right here on the podcast, where we’ll focus on your mind, your life, and your home — with a grace-filled, Christ-centered foundation.
Here’s what we’re covering:
The science of the brain (female brain vs. male brain) and how God designed us
Habits, routines, and rhythms that actually work for the female body
Home rhythms based on how you function — including love languages and practical cleaning habits
Daily giveaways + one simple “homework” reflection question at the end of each episode
🎁 Giveaway winners will be announced on Saturday during our Zoom Bible Study (and you must be present to win).⏰ Zoom Bible Study: Saturday at 10:00 AM CSTOn Saturday, we’ll tie everything back to Scripture, the cross, and our Savior — yoking up with Jesus and letting Him be our foundation.
✅ To get the Zoom link + retreat access info, you’ll need to fill out the retreat signup form (I need your email to send the private Zoom link).➡️ Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnp8RO6LCLqc-gSPjdTZ_3zvYlmPwRZn-YSto72uIAWlbx8g/viewform?usp=header
📌 To answer the daily homework questions and enter the giveaways, you’ll need to be inside the Facebook group, which you’ll get access to after signing up.
Now for today’s episode — here are the 10 winter learnings we’re walking through:
Timing how long it actually takes to do your hair (and shrinking the “mental mountain”)
Why shampoo and conditioner matter (I share what I use + why)
Slow Cooker Sunrise — the habit that changed my mornings, health, budget, and marriage
Prioritizing your laundry too (acts of service count for you, sweet friend)
Finding my old mail keys a year later (and the reminder it brought)
Acting on your urges/ideas (and not letting good nudges die in your head)
Bleach toilet bowl tablets for rarely-used bathrooms (simple win!)
Winter favorites: Poldark + Mark of the Lion (and my “conclusion issues” 😅)
The SOAP Bible Method (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer)
The spiritual lesson: trying to “do enough” for God vs. resting in what He’s already done
And I have a bonus encouragement for every bride (or future bride):Go look at your wedding photos — and be kind to yourself. Remember how far God has brought you.
💛 If you enjoyed today’s episode, tell me your favorite part — and if you want to talk it through with me personally, we can do that on a Lovely Rhythms Call too.➡️ Book a Lovely Rhythms Call
You are lovely, and so is your home. See you next Monday. 🤍
Links Mentioned
Retreat signup page (AllThingsLovely.co): CLICK HERE
Lovely Rhythms Call booking link: CLICK HERE
Favorite Shampoo & Conditioner: CLICK HERE
Mark of the Lion Book Series: CLICK HERE 
Draw Near Bible Study Journal: CLICK HERE
 
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74 | Homemaking Lessons from 1861: How Homes Were Made Lovely in History vs Now | Grace Filled Encouragement from Homemakers of the Past

Hey lovelies 🤍
In today’s episode, we’re stepping back into the year 1861 to explore what homemaking looked like then—and why that history can actually comfort (and challenge) us as Christian homemakers today.
I’m sharing insights from *Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management* and a few other historical homemaking writings that highlight something our modern world often forgets: homes were never meant to be managed in isolation. Many households relied on shared work, neighborly support, and clear roles—while today we’re often told we should be able to carry everything on our own (and look “put together” while doing it).
In this episode, we talk about:• What’s surprisingly timeless: stewardship, responsibility, hospitality, and wisdom in daily life  • What’s changed: community, expectations, and the pressure to be “perfect”  • How to check our motivation: am I trying to impress the world—or serve God with a grace-filled home?  • Why asking for help is not failure (it’s realistic and often faithful)  • A gentle nudge to use your lovely things now—not someday  • Practical “conservation” rhythms that protect your strength: forethought, simplicity, and finishing one task before starting another
We also laugh a little at the old-fashioned quotes, reflect on honoring our husbands with our words, and end with a simple invitation: if you’re longing for community, take one small step today and reach out to someone.
Books mentioned:• Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management • A Housewife Writes: What Our Grandmothers Can Teach Us About Making a Home (Amalia Clemen + Laurie Aaron Hird)  • The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder 
WOULD YOU RATHER:Would you rather travel to the past or the future? 🤎Leave your answer in a review, send me a message on Instagram, or email me—I truly love hearing from you.
Contact:Email: shopbothingslovelyco@gmail.com
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✨ LOVELY HOME PODCAST RETREAT (MARCH 11–14) — SHOW NOTES ✨The Lovely Home Podcast Retreat is March 11th through the 14th, and it’s completely FREE. It’s an at-your-own-pace virtual retreat hosted right here on the podcast to celebrate the Lovely Home Planner’s birthday—plus we have giveaways!
RETREAT SCHEDULE:Day 1 (March 11): MIND — God’s design for the woman’s brain + replacing guilt pathways with grace pathways  Day 2: LIFE — God’s design for your body + habits, rhythms, routines, and the science behind why rhythms work  Day 3: HOME — cleaning and home management using love languages + how your body functions (practical tips!)  Day 4 (Saturday): ZOOM BIBLE STUDY — we tie everything to Scripture and announce giveaway winners live
IMPORTANT NOTES:• Sign up so I can email you the Zoom link  • Giveaways are announced on Zoom only  • You must be present to win
Sign up:https://allthingslovely.co/pages/retreat
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73 | Meal Planning Made Lovely: My Simple Recipe-Card System | Christian Homemaking Meal Planning Hacks

Hey lovely 🤍 Welcome back to the Lovely Home Podcast! I’m your host, Evelyn, and around here we focus on grace over guilt in your mind, life, and home — with Christ as our foundation.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal meal planning system — the one that helps me consistently meal plan and prep meals (including breakfast!) without spiraling into pressure. This is a hybrid method using recipe cards + Pinterest, and it’s designed to be simple, fast, and sustainable.
We’re talking:
How to choose your “core” 10–15 go-to recipes
How to organize them into categories (dinner, breakfast, lunch, snacks)
How to use cookbooks without flipping forever
And my favorite hack: writing a recipe link on the back of a card so you can scan it with your phone and jump straight to the recipe (no endless Pinterest scrolling!)
If you want to give this method a try, here’s what you’ll need: note cards, a pen, a recipe box (optional), a Pinterest account, your phone, and your cookbooks.
If you want help building rhythms that work for your body, your mind, your menstrual phase, and your love language, you can book a Lovely Rhythms Call right here: https://allthingslovely.co
And if you’re ready to grab your Lovely Home Planner, stickers, or anything else in the shop, you can visit: https://allthingslovely.co✨ Use code LOVELY25 for 25% off anything in the shop.
Want to chat or ask questions about creating a system that fits your life? Email me at: shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com
| Mentioned in this episode |
Tag us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovelyhomepodcast
Pinterest (create boards for recipes): https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/create-a-board
Hatch alarm clock (Restore): https://www.hatch.co/restore
The Lazy Genius (Kendra Adachi): https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/
Truly Crunchy Magazine: https://trulycrunchy.com/
Passionate Penny Pincher Menu Boxes:https://shop.passionatepennypincher.com/collections/menu-boxes
The Cook’s Book (Bri McKoy): https://book.brimckoy.com/
Magnolia Table Cookbook (Joanna Gaines):https://magnolia.com/products/magnolia-table-cookbook
Pioneer Woman Cookbooks (Ree Drummond):https://shop.thepioneerwoman.com/ree-s-cookbooks.html
 
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72 | How to Have Quiet Time Without Guilt & Grace Filled: A Conversation With Kate Sheets From Selah Publications | Intentionality | Rest | Rhythms for Christian Women

Hey lovely 🤍 In today’s episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, I’m joined by a very special guest: Kate Sheets, the owner and founder of Selah Publications—a faith-based paper goods brand creating the most beautiful planners, journals, devotionals, and quiet-time companions for women who want to spend intentional time with the Lord.
This conversation is for the Christian woman who feels like her quiet time “has” to look a certain way—a perfect morning routine, a candle, a set schedule, uninterrupted silence… and then the guilt hits when real life doesn’t cooperate. Kate and I talk about how to release that pressure and instead build grace-filled rhythms that invite God into your whole day—whether you’re a mom with littles, in a busy season, or simply feeling overwhelmed by hustle culture.
We discuss:
Why beauty matters to women (and why it’s not vanity)
How faith-based journals can feel like a “date with Jesus” (so you actually want to pick them up)
A guilt-free approach to quiet time rhythms, including the SOAP Bible Study Method
How to practice intentionality instead of hustle
What to do when you feel lost, overwhelmed, spiraling, or out of control
The powerful question: “What is my unmet desire?”
The spiritual and practical encouragement of “Selah”—pausing with God and finding peace in the waiting
If you’ve been craving rest, clarity, Christian encouragement, a slow-living mindset, and practical ways to stay close to Jesus throughout the day, this episode is for you.
And hey—Kate is also offering you a discount code so you can try Selah for yourself 🤍
Links + Resources Mentioned
Selah Publications (Shop):https://selahpublications.com
Selah Publications on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/selahpublications
Selah Publications on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@selahpublications
Lovely Home Podcast Retreat (Free):https://allthingslovelyco.com/pages/retreat
Lint Giveaway Episode (for details):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lent-giveaway-alert-all-the-lovely-things-coming-up/id1754695026?i=1000747850557
Giveaway Email Entry:shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com
Book a Lovely Rhythms Call:https://allthingslovely.co/products/one-on-one-lovely-rhythms-call
Shop the Lovely Home Planner:https://allthingslovely.co/products/a-lovely-home-planner
Selah Publications Discount Code
Use code: LOVELY15for 15% off your cart at Selah Publications.
 
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LENT GIVEAWAY ALERT!! + All the Lovely Things Coming Up on the Podcast | Don't Miss This Episode! Giveaway ends February 11th!

LOVELY GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!
In this bonus episode of The Lovely Home Podcast, I’m sharing some very exciting updates—including a Lent giveaway, an upcoming Holy Week daily podcast series, and details about the Lovely Home Podcast Retreat happening this March.
As February gently bridges winter and spring, we’re turning our hearts toward the church calendar and preparing for Lent—a season that invites reflection, repentance, and renewed hope in Christ. To celebrate, I’m giving away a beautiful Daily Grace Co. Season of Lent bundle, along with a Lovely Home Planner and a Lovely Rhythms Call, to help one lucky listener intentionally walk through Lent with grace and purpose.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How to enter the Lent giveaway (and important deadlines)
What Lent is and why it matters for Christian women and homemakers
Details about the Holy Week nightly mini-series coming later in March
Everything you need to know about the Lovely Home Podcast Retreat (March 11–14)
If you’re craving a slower, more meaningful approach to homemaking, faith, and daily life—this episode will gently ground you and give you something beautiful to look forward to.
✨ Grab your planner or journal, something cozy to sip on, and let’s chat about all things lovely.
🎁 Giveaway Details (U.S. only)
How to enter: Leave a written 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and email me your review name or a screenshot at shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com 
Deadline: February 11th
Winner announced: February 12th
Ships: February 13 (before Lent begins on February 18)
🔗 Helpful Links
Lovely Home Podcast Retreat (March 11–14):https://allthingslovely.co/pages/retreat
Shop the Lovely Home Planner:https://allthingslovely.co
Book a Lovely Rhythms Call:https://allthingslovely.co
Daily Grace Co. Lent Resources: 
Clinging to the cross Lent Bible study
Be With Jesus Journal 
Liturgical Church Calendar Cards
Email for giveaway entry:shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com
Follow & tag us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/lovelyhomepodcast

71 | Boxes vs. Threads: Why Women Need Rhythms (Not Rigid Routines) | Healthy Habits | Creating Habits | Overwhelmed Wife to Grace Filled Bride | How to Make a Routine Stick

Hey Lovely,
If you’ve ever tried to “get on a routine” only to feel discouraged the moment you miss a step… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation on the Lovely Home Podcast, Evelyn breaks down rhythms vs. routines—why they aren’t the same, and why so many women feel burnt out, overwhelmed, and guilty while genuinely trying their best.
We’ll blend science, structure, Scripture, and practical homemaking help in a way that feels clarifying (not heavy). You’ll learn why many popular habit systems were designed with a more linear, “box-based” approach—and why a woman’s brain often operates more like a connected thread. Then we’ll build a simpler, sustainable alternative: pillars—broad categories that guide your day without demanding perfection.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
The difference between a fixed routine and a flexible rhythm
Why “missing one step” can trigger guilt—and how to break that cycle
How to create your own rhythm using 3 simple pillars (and expand later)
Evelyn’s morning rhythm pillars: Something Lovely, Helpful, Active, Body, Holy
A brain-based look at habits: prefrontal cortex, amygdala, hippocampus
Biblical encouragement for discipline without shame (including Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 12:11, Romans 12:2)
A special encouragement for newlywed brides and seasoned wives: you don’t have to prove perfection—you can rest in grace
If you’re ready to build a home life that feels supportive instead of suffocating, press play—and grab your planner, a journal, a pen, and something cozy to sip.
Want help creating rhythms that fit your season of life, your cycle, your love languages, and your marriage? Book a 1:1 Lovely Rhythms Call (no pressure, only support).
If you’ve ever tried to “get on a routine” only to feel discouraged the moment you miss a step… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation on the Lovely Home Podcast, Evelyn breaks down rhythms vs. routines—why they aren’t the same, and why so many women feel burnt out, overwhelmed, and guilty while genuinely trying their best.
We’ll blend science, structure, Scripture, and practical homemaking help in a way that feels clarifying (not heavy). You’ll learn why many popular habit systems were designed with a more linear, “box-based” approach—and why a woman’s brain often operates more like a connected thread. Then we’ll build a simpler, sustainable alternative: pillars—broad categories that guide your day without demanding perfection.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
The difference between a fixed routine and a flexible rhythm
Why “missing one step” can trigger guilt—and how to break that cycle
How to create your own rhythm using 3 simple pillars (and expand later)
Evelyn’s morning rhythm pillars: Something Lovely, Helpful, Active, Body, Holy
A brain-based look at habits: prefrontal cortex, amygdala, hippocampus
Biblical encouragement for discipline without shame (including Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 12:11, Romans 12:2)
A special encouragement for newlywed brides and seasoned wives: you don’t have to prove perfection—you can rest in grace
If you’re ready to build a home life that feels supportive instead of suffocating, press play—and grab your planner, a journal, a pen, and something cozy to sip.
Want help creating rhythms that fit your season of life, your cycle, your love languages, and your marriage? Book a 1:1 Lovely Rhythms Call (no pressure, only support).
 
LINKS, LINKS, LINKS 
Book a Lovely Rhythms Call (coaching): https://allthingslovely.co
Shop the Lovely Home Planner: https://allthingslovely.co
Email: shopallthingslovelyco@gmail.com
Instagram (tag/DM): @lovelyhomepodcast @allthingslovely.co
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BONUS | Clean With Me for February! A Cozy Christian Clean With Me + Five Senses Worship | House Cleaning and Home Management | Declutter & Tidy

Hey lovely 🤍 it’s Evelyn — and we are starting this month with a brain reset + a home reset.
If January felt slow-but-fast (how?!), you’re not alone. So before we rush into everything February holds, we’re taking a deep breath, reminding our nervous system we’re safe, and choosing grace over guilt as we care for our homes.
In this clean with me, we’ll tackle the kitchen + the bedroom (your sanctuary) using my favorite “left-to-right” method, plus a simple way to make cleaning feel lovely: using all five senses—scent, taste, sight, sound, and touch—as a form of worship and gratitude.
✨ Grab your drink, turn on a candle or diffuser, and let’s make your home feel peaceful again—one small rhythm at a time.
Tell me in the comments: which space are you cleaning with me today—kitchen or bedroom? 🫶
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70 | Stop Loosing Yourself in Your Home and Create Your Place of Peace in 30 minutes | How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed | Self Care & Self Love | Christian Homemaking & Home keeping | Christian Bride

Hey Lovely,
What if your home had a place of peace—a space designed not for productivity, but for rest, renewal, and remembering who God created you to be?
In today’s episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, we’re talking about how to intentionally create a place of peace within your home—a retreat where you can pause, breathe, and pour back into your identity in Christ before the roles, responsibilities, and noise of the world.
I’m walking you through my PEACE framework—Personal, Empowering, Addictive, Comfortable, and Effective—to help you discover where your body naturally gravitates, how to make that space truly yours, and how to use it as a rhythm of rest, Sabbath, and worship. We’ll talk about why every Christian homemaker needs a place of peace, how it supports your mental health and spiritual life, and how it helps you live with grace over guilt in your mind, life, and home.
This episode is for the woman who feels overwhelmed, stretched thin, or disconnected from herself—and is ready to come back home to peace, purpose, and God’s design for her life.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
What a “place of peace” really is (and what it’s not)
How to identify your own place of peace in your current season
How to use your home as a tool for rest, Sabbath, and renewal
Why your uniqueness is intentional and God-designed
How to create a “lovely bank” that helps you pour into yourself with intention
🔗 Helpful Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Book Your Lovely Rhythms Coaching Call
The Lovely Home Planner
All Things Lovely Co.
Don't Forget to Follow the Lovely Home Podcast on Instagram!!
If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and sharing it with a sister who needs more peace and less guilt in her home.
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BONUS | Winter Weather Prayer For Your Home & Safety | Spiritual Encouragement for Christian Homemaker Wives & Brides

Hey Lovely,
This is a short, prayer-filled bonus episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, created for anyone walking through winter storms, unexpected weather, or anxiety stirred up by circumstances outside of your control.
In this episode, we pause together—to pray, to breathe, and to remember that God is sovereign, present, and deeply aware of every need we carry. Whether you’re facing snow, ice, power outages, canceled plans, or simply the emotional weight that comes with uncertainty, this episode is an invitation to rest in the truth that you are held.
We pray for peace over anxious hearts, protection over homes, warmth for bodies and spirits, and the ability to turn unexpected stillness into worship. This episode is a reminder that even moments of disruption can become moments of Sabbath, reflection, and closeness with the Lord.
If your church service has been canceled due to weather, I’ve also shared a worship option so you can still gather your heart before God from home.
 This episode is for you if:
You’re feeling anxious or unsettled due to weather or circumstances
You need a moment of calm and prayer
You’re longing for peace in your home and heart
You want to turn stillness into worship
🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:
TheMission Church YouTube Livestream
Lovely Home Planner
Lovely Rhythms Coaching Calls
Stay warm, stay safe, and remember: every moment we’re given is an opportunity to glorify God. You are deeply loved, protected, and seen.
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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
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