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When I Don’t Want to Try Again

I flip-flopped for weeks about whether to sign up for Bible study. Not because of the teacher or the content, but rather, for the first time in decades of living sold out,...

Can We Sit in the Tension of Grief and Gratitude?

I've  been sitting in a delicate tension of both gratitude and grief as I think about recent gatherings of family and friends gathered. With her faithful father by her side, my...

Celebrate Good Times, Come On

During our early years of marriage, my husband and I had an inside joke that when the going got tough, I’d lean into “more fun Schmidt.” I actively chose celebration as a way to...

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He is Risen Indeed!

He is Risen Indeed!

Do you know Him? Do you know my King? He paid my debt; He gave His life for me, but the grave couldn't hold Him, and because of this, I am FREE. This greatest sacrifice. This unfathomable gift. Hallelujah, He is Risen Indeed! That's my King: my Savior. May you have a...

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Elegant Egg Bake (Prep Time Only Five Minutes)

Elegant Egg Bake (Prep Time Only Five Minutes)

Thank me later. No really, I know you will. If you are scrambling for an easy, yet melt in your mouth, egg dish for company, look no further. Once you try this, is won't be saved for just company, I promise, and you'll wonder how these simple ingredients can be so...

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Trash to Treasure Spring Decor in Minutes

Trash to Treasure Spring Decor in Minutes

I'm not in my Spring Cleaning mood yet (I'm waiting patiently for that to hit), but when the spring air hit this week, it sure did get me in a Spring spray paint kind of mood. I went on a rampage and started grabbing things left and right that I could change up...

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Fun and Festive Bunny Napkin Fold

Fun and Festive Bunny Napkin Fold

When I entertain, I love to create and develop a simple, yet fun and elegant tablescapes on a budget. I always make sure that some unique napkin fold comes into play. Learning to fold napkins is such an easy way to dress up a table, and pulling an Easter table...

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Easter Bunny Sweet Trail

Easter Bunny Sweet Trail

Easter Bunny Sweet Trail For those of you who enjoy engaging your children's imaginations with the Easter Bunny, you already know that your children or grandchildren look forward to the Easter Bunny every single year. There are many delightful ways to bring little...

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Brainstorming New Things For Our Easter Meal

Brainstorming New Things For Our Easter Meal

As Spring blooms, and the windows crack their seals to let in the beautiful air, creativity blossoms in this home. There's something about this time of year that spurs me on. Spray paint cans find their way out to bring new life to my trash to treasure finds, old...

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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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