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What I Learned from My Cabbage Patch Kid

October 7, 2014

It's Just Stuff || TheSiimplePen.com

Imagine my surprise to see her at a thrift store. Who is she? She's a Cabbage Patch Kid. She looks a lot like the one that I got for Christmas many years ago. She was all the rage then, inspiring wonder in the eyes of kids who wanted to become her … [Read more...]

My Week in Pictures

September 9, 2014

I just cleared the pictures off of my phone's camera, and I realized how many everyday pictures I had stored on there. Just for fun, I thought I'd share a few of them and give you a peek into the past week around here. This picture pretty much … [Read more...]

I Don’t Want a Perfect House for Guests

September 3, 2014

I Don't Want a Perfect House for Guests || TheSimplePen.com

When company's coming, what's on your agenda? If you're like most people, making sure that the house is spotless tops your list. That used to be the case for me too, but I've changed my tune lately. Imagine This Pretend with me for a minute that … [Read more...]

Taming the Family Calendar

July 29, 2014

Taming the Family Calendar || TheSimplePen.com

Ahhh Summer.... A time to slow down, take a break from our regular school year routine, and enjoy the days. Right? That's what I thought too until we found ourselves running from one event to the next with very little time to just breathe in … [Read more...]

Do What You Can

July 21, 2014

Do What You Can || TheSimplePen.com

See that empty moving truck? That's the result of a group of people from our church pitching in to help a family who's new to the area. On Thursday, a group of ladies from the church went to the new family's house. They helped them clean the whole … [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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