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One Little Perspective Change Altered How I Mother
With a song in her heart, my mom's sweet little voice sang out. Relishing in the joy that music brings to the soul of a young child, her heart filled and was satisfied. Then the words came. Words that changed the course of that song. Words that still mock her 70...
Quick and Easy Quiche Recipe
In high school, I can remember the bumper sticker that became popular, "Real Men Eat Quiche." Well, it's a good thing I am raising some real men, or they might go awfully hungry. I enjoy cooking up a quick and easy quiche recipe because not only are they delicious,...
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Morning Run Smoothly
As a busy Mom of 6 young kids, I know that it can be a real challenge to get your kids out of bed, fed a hot and healthy breakfast, and have them ready to face the day in a calm fashion (think beauty without the bedlam!) This time of year many of us have good...
Share Your Valentine’s Day Meal Ideas
As Valentine's Day is here, many sweethearts turn to traditional thoughts and ideas about this big day: cards, flowers, chocolates and a fancy night out at a special restaurant. While filet Mignon, grilled asparagus and twice-baked potatoes perfectly prepared by a...
What Am I Going to Do With My Guys?
I am a boy mom. I am a girl mom. I am a football mom, a soccer mom, a basketball mom, a golf mom, but all the time I feel like a grocery shopping mom. Since our first three children are boys, men, boys, young men, I still view myself as a boy mom, and since all I...
Frugal Fashionista: They’re Back…I Dare You!
Rounding the corner at my local Goodwill, I eyed the end cap with a variety of odds and ends. I smirked when I saw something that immediately had my memories rushing to the golden "error" or era of the '80's (your choice), where leg warmers were all the rage. Believe...
$2 Dinner for our Whole Family: Crock Pot Turkey
Over the years, I've shared many ways that our family saves money on meats without sacrificing taste or my sons' need to feed their carnivore selves, but one thing I have never implemented outside Thanksgiving week was to purchase turkey legs. That is completely...
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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.
