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Join Us: Deck the Halls Holiday Workshop at the Becoming Cottage

Bring your Merry and we'll make Memories as we turn our hearts towards home, decorate wreaths, create beautiful bows and leave inspired. Join us at the Becoming Cottage on...

SO EASY: Brownie Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is one of my favorite Go-To desserts especially during the summer. If you omit the brownie crust, it can be finished in ten minutes from start to...

I Have Apologies to Make: Infertility

I've laid awake at night scrolling through decades of apologies I’ve needed to make — instances when I didn’t know the unintended pain I’d inflicted or when I didn’t understand...

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No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars

No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars

It's not often I'm called cruel. In fact, I don't know if I've ever been called that, but I'm pretty sure you may mutter that under your breath today. I admit,  putting up a picture of these No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars for you all to see, covet and drool over is...

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Groupon Finally Friday!

Groupon Finally Friday!

As the holidays approach, I am shopping early this year with Groupon Credits,and snagging some fabulous deals. If you're not familiar with Groupon, read more about this daily deals site at my prior posts. The deals listed below will last for the day. Listed below are...

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Are You Ready for a Holiday Bash? Or Two?

Are You Ready for a Holiday Bash? Or Two?

Are you ready for a Holiday Bash or two? Can you believe we are into the Holiday season already? I can't. In fact, I am denying it just a bit. This should quickly bring me into reality. I'm privileged to partner with some amazing bloggers during the month of November...

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Saving for Quality Kitchen Tools

Saving for Quality Kitchen Tools

After yesterday's budgeting post, "Give Every Dollar a Job," I thought it would be fitting for this Tasty Tuesday to recall the first time I got down and dirty in saving for a quality kitchen tool - you know, a "kitchen want." Anyone who knows me understands how...

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It's All in the Attitude

It's All in the Attitude

To where has October flown? I haven't even scratched the surface of "choosing to be intentional" with our personal finances, family and every day life during these 31 Days to More to Less. Somehow living life to its fullest often gets in the way - and it's a beautiful...

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Decorating Your Home by Engaging the Senses

Decorating Your Home by Engaging the Senses

As small children, the five senses are drilled into us during our preschool years - sight, smell, sound, taste and touch, yet as we reach adulthood, we often forget their importance. Within our loving, fun, chaotic home, I am passionate about engaging the senses. Why...

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Portobello Pizza Burgers

Portobello Pizza Burgers

Trying new recipes pulls us all out of the cooking rut. I was amazed at the delicious taste of this vegetarian alternative to the big, juice burger. Not only are the Portobello Pizza Burgers tasty, but SO incredibly easy. It's perfect for summer grilling and it gives...

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ABOUT ME

As a mom of five blessings and full time family manager, Jen has learned to balance and embrace both the beauty and bedlam of every day life. Her practical, yet tangible, lifestyle ideas encourages others to open their eyes to a “living on less” mentality with hundreds of ideas on living a full life on less money.

She lives it, and invites you along for the journey.

Jen Schmidt

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