
Wishful Thinking Groceries? Build a Realistic Pantry Instead - with Catie DeCarlo
02/27/25 • 14 min
Simplifying Meal Planning with a Realistic Pantry Strategy
đź”— eCourse: https://simplyconvivialshop.com/simplifiedpantry/
đź”— Free Templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry/
Wishful thinking grocery shopping leads to wasted food, cluttered pantries, and unnecessary stress. In this episode, Katie shares how Simplified Pantry helped her shift from idealistic meal plans to realistic, nourishing meals her family actually eats. She talks about repentance in homemaking, the importance of humility, honesty, and diligence, and how embracing simplicity has made meal prep easier and more sustainable.
âś… Learn how to build a master pantry list that works for your family
âś… Cut down on wasted food and impulse buys
âś… Develop a sustainable meal prep system
đź’ˇ Want to simplify your pantry and meal planning? Check out Simplified Pantry inside Convivial Circle! https://simplyconvivialshop.com/simplifiedpantry/
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!
đź“– 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
Simplifying Meal Planning with a Realistic Pantry Strategy
đź”— eCourse: https://simplyconvivialshop.com/simplifiedpantry/
đź”— Free Templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry/
Wishful thinking grocery shopping leads to wasted food, cluttered pantries, and unnecessary stress. In this episode, Katie shares how Simplified Pantry helped her shift from idealistic meal plans to realistic, nourishing meals her family actually eats. She talks about repentance in homemaking, the importance of humility, honesty, and diligence, and how embracing simplicity has made meal prep easier and more sustainable.
âś… Learn how to build a master pantry list that works for your family
âś… Cut down on wasted food and impulse buys
âś… Develop a sustainable meal prep system
đź’ˇ Want to simplify your pantry and meal planning? Check out Simplified Pantry inside Convivial Circle! https://simplyconvivialshop.com/simplifiedpantry/
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!
đź“– 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
Previous Episode

Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms: A Nutritionist’s Advice
Feeding a family well can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Chandice shares how to simplify nutrition with a biblical, creation-based approach to eating. She discusses practical ways to choose whole, nourishing foods, balance blood sugar, and create family-friendly meals on a budget. Learn how meal formulas, batch cooking, and smart grocery shopping can bring order and simplicity to your kitchen.
➡️ Watch now for simple, sustainable ways to nourish your family with confidence!
Find Chandis' video series here: closetonature.health
Use coupon SIMPLIFIED for 20% off the full series!
Now as a mom of three, Chandis’ professional work, motherhood experiences, and her Christian faith, have culminated into a new video series called, “Eating Close to Nature.” In this creation-based series, Chandis hosts 12 video episodes where you'll learn the why behind the food choices she recommends and the details of the specific products, brands, and recipes she uses to nourish her family. This is a wholesome series that the entire family can watch.
Chandis has dedicated her career to supporting moms in navigating nutrition information, and today she is excited to help bring order and simplicity to one of motherhoods' most challenging tasks: feedings our families well.
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!
đź“– 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
Next Episode

Priorities: The Key to Staying Organized as a Busy Mom
Upcoming masterclass: vocationvision.com -- How do we balance all our roles without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, Kaitie Neely shares how defining and prioritizing her vocations has brought clarity and peace to her daily life. From homeschooling and homemaking to starting a new business, Kaitie discusses practical ways to manage responsibilities, stay organized, and avoid distraction.
Kaitie is a sleep consultant who will help you figure out a sleep training routine that works with your family and baby: https://www.kaitieneelysleepconsulting.com
➡️ Learn how to set priorities, create a simple planning system, and stay focused on what matters most!
💡 Set priorities based on your God-given vocations: VocationVision.com ⬅️ upcoming masterclass!
đź’ˇ Want to simplify your organization? Join Convivial Circle today: 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!
đź“– 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
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/simplified-organization-learn-to-love-what-must-be-done-homemaking-lif-384425/wishful-thinking-groceries-build-a-realistic-pantry-instead-with-catie-86402678"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to wishful thinking groceries? build a realistic pantry instead - with catie decarlo on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy