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I’ve Never Been Told That Before
Clutching the crisp, white note, I held my 20 year old breath as I reread the words scribbled on the stationary by the Director of Admissions at my university. “Jennifer, Thank you for your servant leadership this year on our Personal Touch Admissions staff. Your...
30 Days – 30 Ways Hair Challenge – Inverted Pony Tail Styles
It’s Day One of my 30 days - 30 ways hair challenge, and while I won’t be posting every day about “all things hair,” I thought I would ease us into a very simple style that has fabulous options. My goal for this month is to encourage us to get out of our hair rut....
Low Fat Orange Chicken Recipe (in less than 10 Minutes)
Over the last year, I've slowly been increasing our repertoire of deliciously, simple recipes, which are easy enough that my kids can make. It's completely a bonus when I've tweaked the recipe to where they are low fat as well. Just like my Simple Sesame Chicken...
What Stands in Your Way of Getting Dinner on the Table?
I've been brainstorming a lot about meal time at our home. Too often lately, I've been stuck on the edge of Balancing Meal Time Mountain asking myself, "What Can I Make for Dinner Tonight?" and it's a long drop down when the answer whispers, "I have no idea." I...
30 Days – 30 Ways Hair Challenge
This month is going to be fun! I am officially inviting you to join me for the 30 days – 30 ways Hair Challenge. A few weeks ago, I casually mentioned at the end of my Frugal Fashionista "Covering the Problem Areas" post that I needed to do a hair challenge. I looked...
Chocolate Oreo Truffles – Three Ingredient Delight
I remember the first time that I popped a Chocolate Oreo Truffle in my mouth. I was awed at the deep rich goodness. When I found out that only three ingredients were involved, my heart did a little pitter-patter. Oreo Cookies are a family favorite, but actually...
Today’s Frugal Fashionista Fashion Show
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?) Welcome to our Frugal Fashionista "Fashion Show" Link...
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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.
