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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 … [Click to continue reading]

Worth Reading This Weekend

October 4, 2014

Articles Worth Reading this Weekend

Here are a few of my favorite posts from around the web this week. Five Dollars of Perspective :: This is a poignant reminder of our need to always walk with the posture of grace. The ripple effect can be enormous. Everybody Wants It, but … [Click to continue reading]

Can’t Do It All? You Can Do This!

September 17, 2014

Can't Do It All? You Can Do This!

Do you have a space in your house that has become the catch-all for everything that doesn't have a home? We do, and it's our office. When people come over and we need to stash a pile of books or a craft project that's in-process, it gets shoved in … [Click to continue reading]

Worth Reading This Weekend

September 13, 2014

Articles Worth Reading this Weekend

Here are a few of my favorite posts from around the web this week. How do I respond to Winds of Change? :: I've been feeling an anticipation about the changing of seasons. Not just the move from summer to fall, but also an anticipation of new … [Click to continue reading]

Dolphin Tale 2 Free Homeschool Curriculum {Plus a Giveaway}

September 11, 2014

Dolphin Tale 2 Free Homeschool Curriculum

If you've watched any TV or listened to any radio lately, I'm guessing you may have seen or heard the previews for Dolphin Tale 2. Emma is SO excited about this movie. I'm guessing that part of it comes from her study of swimming creatures last year. … [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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