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Easy Citrus Herb Chicken (Low Carb C.O.S.T Cooking)
I've been making this recipe for quite a few years ago, but remember what I put when I first tried it. "There are times when I bite into a new recipe and I just exclaim, "Wow." Rarely do I hear "ooh and ahhs" from our children on something that is 100% healthy and...
Magic Jelly Beans to Lollipops Garden Cake (Easter Tradition, but perfect for any party)
Some of the most memorable and imaginative traditions that I incorporated into our family tapestry came when our children were young. The first year I did this Magic Jelly Beans to Lollipop Garden Cake, it was pure magic. I wish I could have captured their reaction...
Magic Jelly Beans & the Lollipop Garden (Easter Tradition)
Create pure magic and enjoy the wonder of your child's imagination as they watch these Magic Jelly Beans grow into their own special Lollipop Garden. (Read here how to use this as a character building activity with "Joy Filled Jelly Beans.) These colorful jelly beans...
A Sunday Moment of Music
Worship - 0304 from WAV Technologies on Vimeo. Last Sunday, the third song in our praise package was A Might Fortress by Christy Nockels. I could barely get through the verse at the end because the truth of these words rang so powerfully in my heart while I was...
Are you Ready for Planting Season? (plus sample giveaway)
Are you ready for planting season? It’s unbelievable to think I am already planning my garden. My desire is to be more self sustaining on our homestead.
Fanciful Fun Pony Tail for Longer Hair
Trying to find easy, yet simple ways to dress up my pony tail has become my hair mission. Since every time I get my hair cut, I sit in the stylist chair and remind them I am really flexible, AS LONG as I can pull it back. Yes, I know that's the kiss of death to any...
Dream Big Dreams (with your kids) + St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
With St. Patrick's Day coming up, now is a great month to start a family tradition that makes you think about the importance of dreams all month long. Share some of your dreams with your children (or maybe you are living it) and give them wings to dream big dreams....
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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.
