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Advent Activity Pockets {Countdown to Christmas}

If you're looking for a fun way to count down the days to Christmas, here's one that you can make. I created these Advent Activity Pockets a couple of years ago, and Emma LOVES them. Each brightly-colored pocket contains a folded message. Every … [Read more...]

November 27, 2015

Christmas Printables Roundup {Nativity Dolls, Ornaments, Puzzles & More}

Each month we create a printable project for Life Your Way. We also create some printables just for this site. I've rounded up some of the best Christmas ones from both places just for you. Enjoy! Pictured above: Holiday Sewing Cards Printable … [Read more...]

December 2, 2014

Christmas Candy Bar Wrappers {Easy Gift}

Printable Christmas Candy Bar Wrappers

Each month we create a new printable for Life Your Way. This month's printable will help you get ready for Christmas gift-giving. Have you run into the dilemma of wanting to get small Christmas gifts for certain people but not wanting to break the … [Read more...]

December 1, 2014

FREE Printable Gratitude Journal {Plus Project Ideas}

As part of our design business, we create monthly printables for Life Your Way. (I always share those here too.) But I wanted to go back and highlight a printable that we should be using every year, the printable gratitude journal. Each year, I'm … [Read more...]

November 1, 2014

Transforming the Ordinary into Something Extraordinary

God Transforms the Ordinary into Something Extraordinary

Every quarter, a magazine from our college alma mater makes its way into our mailbox. It's a professional-looking publication that highlights campus happenings and alumni activities. The goal (other than ongoing fundraising ;) ) is to keep alumni … [Read more...]

October 22, 2014

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer - wife and former homeschooling mom (yay for a successful grad!), Jesus-follower, lover of big ideas & good books, encourager, essential oil user, graphic designer. I love a good recipe, especially if I can figure out how to make it healthier. So grab a cup of coffee (or lemon water), prop up your feet, and stay for a while.
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