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SO EASY: Brownie Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is one of my favorite Go-To desserts especially during the summer. If you omit the brownie crust, it can be finished in ten minutes from start to finish. Yep, I speak the truth. 😉 *************** The last few weeks have been one of those...
The Christmas Story Through Mary’s Eyes
"Oh Mom, I just love this magical time of year. It's so cozy with lights, hot chocolate, movies and our special family traditions!" My heart warmed as I agreed with our youngest daughter. So when our Sunday school moderator asked me as their Mentor Mom, "How do you...
Create Holiday Vibes this Season with this Simple To-Do List
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. At the top of our lungs, my girls and I sing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year." Admittedly, December turns me into a full blown karaoke machine. The sights, sounds and nostalgia of...
Gratitude Rolls: Special Thanksgiving Tradition
Grateful Rolls – This simple tradition is a fun way for your family to express what they are grateful for during your Thanksgiving dinner. As guests arrive have each person write a few things that they are grateful for on small sheets of paper. We always make our special “butter horn” rolls each Thanksgiving,
Garlic Flank Steak Recipe
Easy on the budget, yet packed with flavor, this Garlic Flank Steak Recipe with only four ingredients is always a crowd pleaser. As I look outside and watch the leaves fall, I can't believe the holidays are right around the corner. It's that time of year when we start...
Even When It’s Hard
“Mom, I really don’t want you to invite them to our house. Their kids are kind of weird, and I’m not friends with them. It will be just plain awkward. Can’t you just ask the mom? I mean it. Don’t make me do this.” I sat stunned and frustrated and honestly, a little...
Beautiful Creativity: Fall Flowers Planted in a Pumpkin
When I spied both mums and pumpkins at Aldi for under $3, I knew this festive fall idea must be re-shared. I mean, how cute are these? It will never get old. Last Saturday, some brand new friends joined our family for dinner. As they walked through the door, arms...
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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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