This original recipe came from the Betty Crocker Cookbook. I discovered it as a child and I usually try to make them during apple cider season. It’s a little late now, but they are wonderful freshly made. Mmmm…. Ingredients: 2 c. flour 1/4 c. sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. nutmeg […] Read more…
Saving Money Monday – Total Money Makeover Review
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ It’s only fitting that my first product review on this site is the book that changed my life —The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. I am a total fan […] Read more…
Read-Aloud Thursday – The Night Night Book edition
I recently received a super-cute board book by Marianne Richmond called The Night Night Book. My 3 year old snagged it as soon as I opened the box and absconded with it! It is a great beginner bedtime book since it has few words per page and engaging pictures. The art was originally done in […] Read more…
Deal of the Day {5.11.11} – $4 for a year of About One!
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today’s deal of the day can be a real sanity saver! AboutOne’s Secure Family Management Service can be purchased for $4 for a year subscription! At AboutOne you can make […] Read more…
Simplify Your Home to Simply Live: Personal Mission Statements
Last week, we worked on (or started, anyway) our Family Mission Statements. This week, we are going to talk about PERSONAL Mission Statements. I had you do a family mission statement first because if your family was going to be flexible and travel and you wanted to start college and go get your doctorate…well, the […] Read more…
Just Released! ProBloggers Guide to Your First Week in Blogging
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Have you always thought of starting a blog but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you have one but just don’t know how to get it going? […] Read more…
Time Saver Tuesday – Make It Easy…Use Drawers!
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Everyone knows that the easiest way to get things done is to Do It Now! But is there something stopping you from doing it now? In my house, it’s doing […] Read more…
Booking It: Finding Your Purpose As A Mom
This month, I decided to join Life As Mom in her Booking It 2011 book of the month: Finding Your Purpose as a Mom: How to Build Your Home on Holy Ground by Donna Otto. I tell you I all but devoured it over Holy Week. It was the perfect mix of inspiration and practical application. […] Read more…
#Mamavation Monday #17
It is with some regret that I’m going to withdraw, temporarily, from the Sistahood. After 4 months with a 6 lb loss total, I just feel that this is not the time for me to focus on this like I should. Between the (hopeful) sale of our house, current status of our business, trying to […] Read more…
Mother Of Pearl: Each Life is Unique
Welcome to the last of the Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series posts. Enter the contest for a chance to win a beautiful hand crafted pearl necklace. To enter, just {CLICK THIS LINK} and fill out the short form. Contest runs 5/1-5/8 and the winner will on 5/11. Contest is only open […] Read more…