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De-Stress Your Menu Planning {Menu Plan Monday}

July 15, 2013

Menu Plan

Last week I jumped back into menu planning after taking a brief summer vacation from it. Unlike most vacations, saying good-bye to menu planning for a few weeks caused nothing but stress. While having a menu plan helps curb the mealtime chaos, it … [Click to continue reading]

A Reason to Smile: A Sunday Sundae Party {Plus a Giveaway}

July 14, 2013

This post is sponsored by Edy's and The Motherhood. All opinions are honest and my own. The little moments in life are so worth celebrating, aren't they? Well, it's National Ice Cream Month (For real! Who knew!?) and the folks at Edy's wanted us to … [Click to continue reading]

Worth Reading This Weekend

July 13, 2013

Articles Worth Reading this Weekend

Here are a few of my favorite posts from around the blogosphere this week. The Undeniable Facts About the Safety of Diet Coke :: Oh.My.Goodness. "Enjoy the food you enjoy. Don’t enforce that on anyone else but yourself, especially when you’re … [Click to continue reading]

Motor Oil Matters: Mom’s Oil Change Checklist {Plus a $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway}

July 9, 2013

True confession. The last time I hopped into our Mountaineer to drive somewhere I realized we were overdue for an oil change. And not just a tiny bit overdue. We're talking MONTHS overdue. Months and months. Like almost a year kinda months. Our … [Click to continue reading]

Going Crazy Without a Menu Plan

July 8, 2013

Ahhh the lazy, hazy days of summer. Right? Well, in some ways YES! In other ways, being more lax and laid back is about to drive me batty. The menu plan tops that batty list. Fortunately, I've kept a well-stocked fridge, freezer, and pantry. … [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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