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How We’re Preparing to do Battle with Viruses

September 9, 2014

How We Battle Viruses

A respiratory illness that has already sickened more than a thousand children in 10 states is likely to become a nationwide problem, doctors say. ~ ABC News Statements like that can cause panic to strike the heart of parents, even the parents of … [Read more...]

True Rest

June 9, 2014

True Rest || TheSimplePen.com

Since having knee surgery over two months ago, I've had a lot of down time. Literally. It's been the sitting-in-the-recliner-with-my-feet-propped-up kind of mandatory down time. As far as I could tell, I was well-rested and relaxed after being down … [Read more...]

Fight Allergies Naturally with Essential Oils

May 15, 2014

I don't know what it's like in your neck of the woods, but around here it's definitely allergy season. We keep seeing pollen alerts and hearing reports that this year's pollen count is off-the-charts high. My husband's allergies kicked in about a … [Read more...]

A Day in the Life of an Oiler

January 22, 2014

Are you stopping over from Emily's post on Decorchick? If so, a special welcome to you! :) When Myra mentioned this Day in the Life essential oils blog series, I wasn't sure that I would have much to share. We just started using Young Living … [Read more...]

And Then Mommy Taught Her to Jump Off the Swings

July 26, 2013

Have you ever noticed that our best and worst qualities are reflected - and MAGNIFIED -  in our kids? I'm not a risk-taker. Not at all. I like the tried-and-true, the stable, the quiet. Emma is just like me. She tests the waters. She observes. … [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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