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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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Crystal Chandelier in the DIY Laundry Room

Crystal Chandelier in the DIY Laundry Room

We've been in our home for fourteen years, and slowly, I'm re-doing things the good ole-fashioned DIY (Do It Yourself) way. One regret I really have is that I didn't prioritize new lighting fixtures sooner. Yes, most of my rooms still sport the 90's builder brass...

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Here’s To The Crazy Ones

Here’s To The Crazy Ones

As I wrote 31 Days to Balancing Beauty and the Budget, I shared about the spirit of entrepreneurship and desiring to "write my own song." Surrounding myself with verses and verbal reminders to see things differently and keep pressing on, even when I continually...

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5 Tips to Freshen Up Your Wardrobe

5 Tips to Freshen Up Your Wardrobe

When January hits, all I want to do is snuggle under the cozy covers and hibernate for a few months, but since that's not a possibility, I turn myself towards other fun pursuits - freshening up the wardrobe. While some of the concepts I shared in 5 simple ways to...

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Books Should Be Free: Free Audio Books

Books Should Be Free: Free Audio Books

“There’s no better way to inform and expand your mind on a regular basis than to get into the habit of reading good literature . . . You can get into the best minds that are now or that have ever been in the world.” – Stephen Covey Ever since I was a child, I've been...

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Zulily Kids Clothing, Zulily Online Coupon Codes

Zulily Kids Clothing, Zulily Online Coupon Codes

Are you looking for Zulily Coupon Codes? Search my Online Coupon Data Base for substantial discounts on Zulily Clothing and free shipping. Over the past year, I had the good fortune of being introduced to Zulily, a daily deals site for moms, babies and kids. I've...

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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.

Jen Schmidt

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