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Finding Margin in the Rat Race of Life…
I initially penned this post when I first started my blog seven years ago. My eldest was just starting high school and now he's about to graduate from college. It's amazing to see how the heart of this message is just as relevant today as it was then, especially this...
The Next Food Network Star (& what to serve your family)
Last week, some of the (in)courage bloggers sat around chatting in real life last while our caterer walked through the door, ready to set up her delicious fare for our upcoming supper. Chit chat continued with out one person noticing what I was noticing. I could not...
5 Minutes, $5 Mantel Decor Redo
Embracing a "Trash to Treasure" mentality encourages so many creative juices for me. Someone else may have chosen to discard the item for a few dollars at a yard sale, but to me, I see a world of new possibilities. When you decorate on a dime, it opens up the ability...
Sunday in Song
Worship - 0821 from WAV Technologies on Vimeo. Listen while you read. Join me as we take a few moments this Sunday in song.
Frugal Fashionista – Making It Work
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 outfits are less than $15, and did I mention…all second hand?) For many of us, our pursuit towards Frugal Fashionista prowess has...
50% off on Whole Foods (Tasty Tuesday)
One of the things I love about Tasty Tuesday is the wide range of recipes that are shared weekly. There is something for everyone, no matter what approach you take to cooking. For me, I lean towards homemade, whole foods as much as possible, but at any given time I...
Anthropologie Inspired Home Decor
It's all about presentation. Whether we're talking food styling, our personal home decor or our favorite shop, the presentation, merchandising, and all over look and feel speaks to us when we first walk through the door. Anthropologie is one of those stores that has...
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.
