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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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Unveiling the Masks

Unveiling the Masks

When you look in the mirror, do you don a mask of perfection and performance? Or maybe you hide behind a mask for fear of reaction? Lies whisper shame and accusation, “You’ll never measure up – if only they knew!”

And then we listen…we listen and embrace lies!

Do you need someone to tell you how special you are, to affirm the role you are doing in your family, marriage, workforce, or ministry?

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Tomato Mozzerella Appetizer

Tomato Mozzerella Appetizer

Enjoy the blend of flavors with this simple summer Tomato Mozzarella appetizer. With a slightly sweet taste from oranges, you can go wrong with this delightful blend.

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My Favorite Mindless Fun: Chick Flicks

My Favorite Mindless Fun: Chick Flicks

This post brought to you by Monte Carlo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Last week, our three boys and my husband were out of town. I had such high hopes of accomplishing so many projects every night after my girls went down to bed, but I admit, when my...

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No Ordinary Burger – Win Groceries for a Year!

No Ordinary Burger – Win Groceries for a Year!

Growing up in Wisconsin, there is one food that is as common place as football and the Packers  - brats. Not brat, as in your neighbor's naughty child, but brat, as in rhymes with lot. Drive through any Wisconsin neighborhood on weekend and the aroma of brats fills...

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I Wanna, Want to….

I Wanna, Want to….

I've had one of those weeks. A week when my big boys were gone for the week, and I had such HUGE plans; so many tasks and projects I wanted to get done. Goals, dreams, and a wonderful "to do" list were at the forefront of my mind, with the time to actually get those...

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Simple Sesame Chicken at Home

Simple Sesame Chicken at Home

This is a quick and easy version of Simple Sesame Chicken without all the extra calories from deep frying. While it will not end up tasting exactly the same as the Chinese restaurant, since the chicken isn't deep fried, it's so yummy and leaves our family always...

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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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