“Your home is your special place to live life. Whether you’re living in your dream home or a small apartment, the same rule should apply to getting yourself organizing: Make the most of the space you have.” – Melissa Michaels, […]
When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
Sep25
I’m thrilled to welcome my precious friend, Karianne, to my front porch today. We’re in for a double treat because she’s also going to be speaking at my Becoming Conference again this year and she will make you laugh until […]
15 Minute Party Planning Ideas: Create One Focal Point
Sep9
I’ve had a summer filled with festivities and celebrations. In a perfect world, these monumental moments call for days, weeks months of planning, but in the realistic world of Jen living, I could barely wrap my mind around the day to day, so […]
40+ Unique Uses for Vinegar
May24
As I was trying to tally all the uses of vinegar, I told our eldest I’m finishing with well over 40. Immediately, he replied, “I had no idea there were that many uses for it.” Neither did I. Neither did […]
Little House on the Prairie Moments (and banner template)
Nov12
Yesterday morning, I glanced out my kitchen window to a bit of glory glistening. After weeks of unending rain, the sun streamed so brightly, the fall foliage showed off in all its wonder and the adorable fabric banners hung (over […]
50 Fabulous Uses for Baking Soda
May27
A few years ago I shared my post, “For the love of Baking Soda.” It was my salute to this all natural, penny pinching, miracle product that is one of the staples I use most often in my home, and I […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Apr12
Since my Clutter Countdown Challenge, that began in October and continues to trickle on, I’ve come to realize that it’s an issue in my life that I will continually need to tackle and address. Everyone has something in their life that […]
Love the Home you Have (and what I’m still learning)
Mar31
I’ve never completely written the story about our generational decision to uproot our entire family, move 1000 miles from northern city living to the south and buy acreage with our family members. How is that possible? I speak often of […]
Speed Clean the Bathroom in Minutes (Free Printable)
Oct30
Who would think that focusing just 15 minutes a day to declutter new areas of the home would be so challenging? Well, slowly but surely, I am making my way through these daunting and neglected areas and it’s so worth […]
15 Minute Party Planning Ideas: Use What You Have
Jul21
I’m in a season of choosing my “Yeses” wisely. In fact, the summer is nearly over, our son goes off to collage in just a few weeks and I’ve watched days turn to weeks, turn to months and those moments […]
Messy Mommy Moments
May2
By the time our fourth child came along in just five and a half years, I was completely humbled at the critical importance of modeling behavior for our children that I wanted them to follow. If I wanted to speak […]
Simple Pleasures (Tasty Tuesday)
Jan29
We cranked the kitchen music to The Sound of Music’s “Favorite Things.” We twirled and danced and sang at the top of our lungs. My girl and me. She loved it. I loved it. We giggled and were silly and […]
Inspiration from 1942: Modern Family Cooking
Sep11
Last night, I snuggled in bed soaking up some good ‘ole fashioned wisdom from an era gone by. When I saw this gem hiding in an antique store, I snatched it up and hugged it close. Published in 1942, I […]
Printable Kids’ Bathroom Checklist – Hygiene Checklist for the Kids
Jul26
With our children ranging in age from 8 – 18, one would assume that the inquisitions such as, “Are you ready? Did you brush your teeth? Do you have clean socks on today?” would never pass the lips of my […]
We all Dream of a Backyard Oasis (+$25 Gift Card Giveaway)
Jul23
Our home is nestled amongst twelve acres of wooded beauty, complete with our neighbor’s horse that comes and visits us like clock work every single morning. So many days, I’ve sat on our back deck with my morning coffee and […]
