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Works for Me Wednesday: Leave Your Calendar at Home

June 23, 2009

You know the scene.... An acquaintance stops you and asks you if you're available to help with a fundraising dinner for a group that you're sort-of involved with. You feel guilty saying no... You pull your calendar from your purse, and you see that … [Read more...]

Father’s Day – I am Blessed

June 21, 2009

Me with My Dad in the '70sWhen I hear the words Father's Day, I realize that I am so very blessed. I have a wonderful dad. He was always there when I was growing up, and he is a HUGE part of my life today. He is a great role model for us, showing us … [Read more...]

The Itch to Pitch Update

June 18, 2009

It's been two days since I posted my original messy room pictures (HERE), and I've started to really dig in. Wednesday ended up being a day with errands to run and lunch with Emma and my mom, so I didn't get the huge decluttering done. But I did get … [Read more...]

You May Never Read My Blog Again After This Post!!!

June 16, 2009

Since I like to keep it real, I figured I'd let you in on my project for the next few days. Before you sneak a peek at the pictures below, keep in mind that we are planning to move at the end of summer... only 10 miles away, but it still requires … [Read more...]

Creative Birthday Gift Idea

May 27, 2009

When my brother and sister-in-law came to visit last weekend, my family celebrated a belated Mother's Day, my dad's birthday, my husband's birthday (early), and my birthday (early). WHEW! That's a lot of celebrating. Fortunately, we only had one … [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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