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Ditch the Artificial Food Dye & STILL Have a Cute Birthday Cake!

March 3, 2017

Natural Food Dye Alternative

Our daughter Emma ditched food dye about a year ago. While that may sound like something that should make a mama do a backflip of joy, it's been hard. Really hard. But it's also very important. We all realize how food dye affects her, and she doesn't … [Click to continue reading]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Squares {THM S}

March 1, 2017

Low-Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bite Recipe

Chocolate and peanut butter. In my world, the flavor combinations don't get much better that that! So when my sweet tooth starts me craving a Reese's cup, I need to make sure I have a healthier option on hand. The struggle is real, friends. … [Click to continue reading]

Dealing with the End of Daylight Savings

November 4, 2016

Ahhhhh... Daylight Savings ends this weekend, and that means we get an extra hour of sleep Saturday night! (My heart goes out to those of you who have small children or pets who don't seem to care about things like extra sleep. ;) ) However, with … [Click to continue reading]

The 30-Day Giving Challenge is Back! Join Us?

October 31, 2016

30-Day Giving Challenge 2016

November.... It brings Thanksgiving, time for family, and The 30-Day Giving Challenge. If you've been around for a while, you may remember the 30-Day Giving Challenge. If not, let me share the history of one of my favorite events with … [Click to continue reading]

The Truth About Candles & Air Fresheners

October 20, 2016

The Truth About Candles and Air Fresheners | TheSimplePen.com

photo credit It's that time of year.... Pumpkin Spice ALL.THE.THINGS. I used to have candles in every room of our home. Now those same scented candles make it hard to breathe and just don't smell good. People are finally waking up to the fact that … [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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