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One Quick Money Win Today!
Our credit card statement came this week and I saw money flushed down the invisible money toilet. Even though I often share credit card's potential for danger, the fact that 69% of all bankruptcies filed state credit card debt as the #1 cause of bankruptcy, and I am a...
Rice Krispie Easter Basket: the Best in Easter Basket Treats
With Easter right around the corner, people will begin hunting for fun, yet easy, Easter recipes that are a perfect idea for Cooking with the Kids. There's nothing better to spruce up Easter Basket treats then to make them ourselves, literally, as in form your own...
Join Me in Person: There’s No Such Thing As Small Change
For the last few years, I've had the privilege of meeting many of you as I have shared simple tips to live an 80% off Frugal Lifestyle. Yes, you can read my lifestyle tips on the blog, but there's something so much better about meeting face to face and brainstorming...
What to Feed a House Full of Middle Schoolers?
Every March, for the past five years, we have hosted a house full of middle school students (typically around 15 people) for our church's annual D-weekend (Discipleship weekend). Girls and boys from various schools, backgrounds and personalities come together for a...
Side Pony Tail Twist (& a hint of frugal fashion)
I've been the queen of the side pony tail. But then last week, I showed you the inverted pony tail which is another fun and easy look. In my opinion, any traditional pony tail creates a hint of drama when you pull it over to the side, and considering that many movie...
Join Me
Worship - 0212 from WAV Technologies on Vimeo. I invite you to join me for our Sunday Morning of Contemporary Worship Music. After a long week, it's always such a privilege to spend time quieting my heart and focusing on Him. "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his...
Taco Casserole Recipe (Our Kids’ Favorite Family Casserole)
This easy Taco Casserole recipe is one of those melt in your mouth goodness recipes that I could make continuously, and my family would never complain. I first shared this recipe a few years ago in my Mexican Freezer Recipes post. It's a recipe that you want to double...
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.
