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Easy Ways to Share Spontaneous Hospitality
I finished leading the last worship song and it just kind of came out, “I know it is last minute, but after the service today, I’d love to invite you all over for lunch. I have some chili on the stove, but if you can pick up something to share on the way, that would...
Free Fun: What’s in Our Own Back Yard?
As the son of two WI public school teachers, my hubby's spring break vacations included caravaning from Green Bay, WI all the way to the beaches of Destin, Fl. Teacher families from Green Bay would spend a glorious week soaking in the rays, playing volleyball on the...
Kitchen Tips: Easy and Odd Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen
Last week, I shared some of my top money saving tips that make a difference in our food budget. You all joined in with some of your favorites. This week, I thought it would be helpful to share some kitchen tips of easy and odd ways that I save money without even...
The Asymmetrical Sweater: Frugal Fashionista
Are you new to my Frugal Fashionista series? Find out how I dress for less with designer outfits for mere pennies on the dollar. Yes, all outfits from head to toe are less than $15, and did I mention…second hand?) Those of you who have followed my blog for awhile...
How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
When I first announced that I was getting stainless steel appliances, I had a lot of people thrilled for me because they knew what a beautiful addition to my kitchen they would be, but warned me about the hassle that comes with five children and fingerprints on the...
This is What We are Striving Towards….
How would you like to save $100,000 in fifteen years? For most of us, the thought of paying off our mortgage doesn't hold one tiny spark of reality for the future. (Please, don't click off because you think this isn't attainable...there are baby steps that may pertain...
Choosing to… (31 Days to More with Less)
1003 - Worship from WAV Technologies on Vimeo. It's Sunday and on this day I choose to Worship. We all worship something. Some worship money, things, people, or even our own family. Different things get put on pedestals and we may not even know it. For our family,...
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.
