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FREE Printable Gratitude Journal {Plus Project Ideas}

November 1, 2014

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 … [Click to continue reading]

Worth Reading This Weekend

November 1, 2014

Articles Worth Reading this Weekend

Here are a few of my favorite posts from around the web this week. Self-Care for the Highly Sensitive Parent :: Oh my word, friends! THIS is SO me. I've not heard it described like this before, but this is such an accurate description of what I … [Click to continue reading]

My Week in Pictures

October 25, 2014

Getting Started with Essential Oils

Okay, I know it's been longer than a week (again!), but at least it hasn't been a whole month like last time. :) Here's what I found on my camera this week. (From the looks of things, I need to get my phone out to snap pictures more … [Click to continue reading]

Transforming the Ordinary into Something Extraordinary

October 22, 2014

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 … [Click to continue reading]

VeggieTales Beauty & the Beet {Review & Giveaway}

October 19, 2014

Beauty and the Beet DVD Review & Giveaway

"We don't love to get something in return. Or to get love back. We love because God loves us all whether we deserve it or not. We are made to love one another." That's the overarching theme of the new VeggieTales DVD Beauty and the Beet. The … [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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