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The DONE List

April 7, 2020

Is anyone else here a master list-maker? I can make a to-do list that would make the most ambitious person nervous, even if they have 35 hours in their day.   Then I can really beat myself up when everything on the list doesn’t get done. I’m guessing I’m not the only one with this super power!

Yesterday I decided to turn this whole process on its head. I made a GOT DONE list. As I went through my day, I made a list of the things I got done. I listed some things I accomplished for my day job, some housekeeping tasks I tackled, some homeschool supervision work I did… You get the idea. 

It wasn’t a race to see how much I could get done. I didn’t have a goal of twenty things I wanted to accomplish. Instead it was proof. It was just what I needed when my mind started the I DIDN’T GET MUCH DONE TODAY game. There it was in black and white. I did get things done. It wasn’t a wasted day.

The emotional and mental weight of the day-to-day can be a bit much right now. We’ve never lived through a time like this. Be gentle with yourselves, friends. Give yourself grace. Remind yourself that you are doing the best you can with where you are right now. 

Want to add this reminder to your phone screen? You can download a copy of it here.

Healthy & Frugal: Over $400 of Essential Oils & Diffusers for $165

October 13, 2019

It's mid-October, and that means it's time to prep for fall and winter wellness! I know you want your family to be healthy and thriving this year, and I definitely want that for you! So how do you make that happen without breaking the budget? … [Click to continue reading]

10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Use Young Living Essential Oils

January 2, 2019

10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Use Young Living Essential Oils

While my family is over-the-moon thrilled with the health and wellness benefits we're seeing from our Young Living essential oils, these oils are not for everyone. There are some reasons why you should NOT use Young Living's essential … [Click to continue reading]

Mama’s Winter Wellness Arsenal

February 11, 2018

Winter Wellness Tools from TheSimplePen.com

Anyone else's Facebook feed filled with people talking about how awful they feel? Or does anyone else have someone under their own roof who you wish wouldn't share?? ;) We've all been there! So let's dive in and talk about what we can do to keep … [Click to continue reading]

Homemade Foaming Hand Soap

September 1, 2017

Healthy Foaming Hand Soap

Around here, I'm known for being a hand washing drill sergeant. The moment we walk in the door from ANYWHERE, the first words out of my mouth have something to do with washing your hands. {Those words may be met with eye rolling from my … [Click to continue reading]

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer - wife and homeschooling mom, Jesus-follower, lover of big ideas & good books, encourager, essential oil user, website designer. I have a crazy love for baking, printables, and hospitality. So grab a cup of coffee (or lemon water), prop up your feet, and stay for a while.
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