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7 Ways to Make Christmas More Affordable NOW

August 3, 2010

Do you know how many days are left before Christmas?  Let me offer a little help in case you're not a calendar nut like I am.   That may seem like a long time, but it will be here before you know it. My goal this year is to have all (or at least … [Read more...]

Saving Time & Nerves: Emma’s Fridge Calendar

July 20, 2010

This site is all about saving you money, but sometimes there are other things that need to be saved. Around here those things tend to be time and our nerves. Emma was starting to ask the same question each night..... "What's tomorrow?"  She's a … [Read more...]

Frugal Souveniers Without the Clutter

July 13, 2010

I'm a bit of a packrat. I try to be a tosser-of-all-things-no-longer-useful, but it goes against my personality in a big way! I've been trying to downsize our stuff, so I didn't want our trip to the Savvy Blogging Summit in Colorado to add to the … [Read more...]

Leaving on a Jet Plane

July 6, 2010

Well... Tomorrow's the big day! We're headed to Colorado for the Savvy Blogging Summit. I'm excited to learn everything I can to make this site a comfortable and encouraging place for you to be. Jason's excited to see the Rocky Mountains. Emma's … [Read more...]

Father’s Day: Doubly Blessed

June 19, 2010

I've heard many people talk about their fathers in a very negative way. Some have fathers who were absent. Others have fathers who were there physically but absent emotionally. Still others have fathers who were abusive or neglectful. And while I can … [Read more...]

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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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