I am a person that has to be very careful what I read. I have the ability to completely immerse myself in my book. If it’s a book with a lot of conflict, I tend to project that on my poor family. Luckily, I finished the half of the book with all the conflict and […] Read more…
Last chance to get 38 ebooks for only $29!
Today is your last chance to get in on this rockin’ deal — it ends at 8 AM tomorrow!! Read more…
{Simplify} 30 Chores That 4 Year Olds Can Do or Help With
I must confess that while I tend to expect a lot of my kids, I’ve never been one to make them clean up or do chores. Until I had two little people making messes. It was also kind of hard to teach them chores when I’d rather be reading books — mine or theirs! As […] Read more…
{Simplify} Our Family Closet
If you had suggested a family closet before I had children, I would have laughed you out of the house. We had just built a beautiful house with a luxurious master suite and I was NOT about to share my sacred personal space with kids. You can guess where this is going, right? Luckily, no […] Read more…
{Simplify} Bulk Burritos/Enchiladas
In order to not be completely boring in what I cook at home, we do Mexican night every other week or so. While I’m okay with plain old taco’s, hubby likes a fancier flavor profile. Since I have to make all the fancy fixin’s to meet his taste, I try to make plenty of […] Read more…
{Simplify} 5 Ways to Improve Your Marriage Without Spending a Dime
As everyone knows, a good marriage doesn’t happen on accident. You really need to work at it; sometimes harder than others. And sometimes harder than your spouse :). Here are five ways to simply improve your marriage: 1. Simply listen. When he talks, put your book down or close the lid of your laptop, especially […] Read more…
Amazing E-book Sale!! {Simplify Your Family Life Sale}
I know that I don’t normally post deals unless it’s Friday, but this one is so fabulous, I HAD to share it!! Last year, Life…Your Way and Simple Marriage had a fabulous e-book sale — I got so many useful books on finances, blogging, marriage and more. This year, they are doing it again! From […] Read more…
Divine Mercy Sunday!
This coming Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday! If a church near you is having a special Divine Mercy service, please consider attending! Our area is having theirs at 3:00pm and I hope to be there! From the Divine Mercy Sunday website: Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also […] Read more…
Friday Finds {04.13.12}
Well, it may be Friday the Thirteenth, but there is nothing scary about these cool things I’ve found for you 🙂 If you aren’t a member of sneekpeeq yet, you can get a free gemstone ring AND a $10 credit. They bring you new discoveries every day, from gourmet foods to home products to […] Read more…
Ultimate Blog Party 2012
I’m so excited for my 3rd year participating in the Ultimate Blog Party @ 5 Minutes for Mom! If you are new here, my name is Jen and I’m a Catholic wife and mother of two little girls, ages 4 & 1. My passion is to help and encourage women with the heart of a […] Read more…