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Is Balance Possible?
This past week, I started pondering why my 2016 hasn't gotten off to the start I hoped. As friends share their new resolve and goals attained, I've become more discouraged. Yet through that discouragement, I'm slowly coming to terms with some personal areas of my life...
My Soul Magnifies
Worship - 1218 from WAV Technologies on Vimeo. (Last Sunday's Worship Music) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace....
Last Minute Holiday Party Tips and Tricks
I'm gearing up to host our annual Christmas Eve get together with my side of the family. Even though not everyone can attend, our "" of family members still consists of 30 people, so I am rushing around putting my creative juices into high gear trying to make this a...
Dress Up Your Table in Seconds: Easy Napkin Fold (w/Video)
As I work on creating a new tablescape for our Christmas Eve festivities, I realize that one of the easiest way to glam up a table is by accenting ones table setting with an easy napkin fold, and an entire table can be done in minutes. For me, the best part of...
Our Crazy Family Tradition at Sheetz: Free Coffee
(The first year of our new Family Tradition - Sheetz Gas Station on Christmas Day. Read about my crazy family.) There's nothing more comforting than a family who comes besides you in your crazy blog photo moments. This pictured commenced the first year of our Free...
The Perfect Gift: Your Family’s Treasured Recipes
The Perfect Gift: Your Family’s Treasured Recipes As Christmas approaches, kitchens far and near bustle with the sights, smells and tastes that tantalize our senses. Even now, I can close my eyes and smell Grandma’s pumpkin bars. She’s been gone for years, but the...
Festive Christmas Food Ideas
Can you believe that Christmas is just days away? With that comes all the last minute baking and preparation for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Meal. Our Christmas Eve food takes a turn from the traditional meal, since I sing at both our 4 and 6 o'clock services....
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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.
