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Perfect Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe
There's nothing that floods the memories of the season than a perfect sugar cookie. Sometimes I think I've done my girls a disservice though because we rarely take the time to roll, cut and decorate those perfect little works of art. I just love serving them perfectly...
$8 + 60 Minutes = Perfect Yard Sale & DIY Treasures
Right before we left for Guatemala, I had a spontaneous party at our home. Inviting people over at the last minute is the key to stress free entertaining...seriously. I call it Spontaneous Hospitality, and often it's the way I roll. So much pressure is taken off...
Enough is Enough: Join Us for a Month of Accountability
Last September, I shared openly my struggles with my Weight Loss Roller Coaster. What came from that post was a month long time of accountability here on my blog, as women tackled some personal aspect of fitness, diet or exercise. Ten months ago, I used the words,...
Tasty Tuesday: Guess This Food
As someone who is interested in everything food, I was on alert all week while I was in Guatemala. As I have already shared, I caught a glimpse of the kitchens of some of the families. I learned how to stretch the dollar by shopping at the market, and I was gifted...
Food + Family = Ulterior Motives?
My special spaghetti sauce simmered on the stove throughout the entire day enabling the spices to marinade, and the amazing aroma to permeate our home. Earlier, freshly ground wheat flour was milled for the homemade French bread recipe my family continually salivates...
Homemade Mint Chocolate Pudding
Last year, I made homemade pudding for the first time and I was hooked. The problem? I've had that post sitting in my blog drafts and never did share just how fun of a culinary discovery it has been. So my, good friend, Lynn, is helping me out today while I am in...
No Spend/Pantry Challenge Continues: Straight from Guatemala
Even though I am in Guatemala, and you may think that I took a short hiatus from my No Spend, Clear out and Eat from the Pantry, Fridge and Freezer Challenge, think again. This week I have dug into that premise more than ever. Now, honestly, some of you after reading...
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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.
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