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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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Frugal Fashionista: Covering the Problem Areas

Frugal Fashionista: Covering the Problem Areas

Are you new to my Frugal Fashionista series? Find out how I dress in designer clothes for less. Yes, for mere pennies on the dollar, my entire outfit is less than $15, and did I mention…all second hand? It's no secret around here that I've been riding a weight loss...

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How to Cook London Broil?

How to Cook London Broil?

London Broil creates a sense of wonder for my food budget. Often, it's  marked down due to a short dated sale, allowing me to prepare a carnivore's dream for only a few dollars. The problem? For years, I'd grab it, get it home, and then was stumped with what to do...

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Men: Easier Fed than Understood (and printable coupon)

Men: Easier Fed than Understood (and printable coupon)

Since I've been sharing some this week about my guys, Beer Dip and their love of all things football and game day food, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to announce the new campaign I am privileged to share. When I saw the title, "Men, Easier Fed Than...

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Game Day Foods – it’s a Tradition

Game Day Foods – it’s a Tradition

(Last year's picture) The frost glistens as the sun reflects off the wintery white. My son's cheeks redden as he saunters out to our wood pile, snagging another log to top off the roaring fire inside. Soft music plays in the background, and our home is filled with the...

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The Perfect Beer Dip Recipe

The Perfect Beer Dip Recipe

Born and raised in Wisconsin, known for their cheese, beer and Packers, I would be remiss to not share this amazing Beer Dip recipe that my sister in law introduced me too. It's a perfect pairing with pretzels or Frito scoops and is always a hit at any party. This...

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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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