I am the ultimate speed reader; the queen of skim. It’s how I managed to read 54+ books last year with a baby. I’m always in a hurry though, not just when I’m reading. When you have small children, though, hurrying makes for a grumpy family. One way that I’ve been working on slowing down […] Read more…
Discount Catholic Products {Product Review & Giveaway}
In February, Emmy of Discount Catholic Products guest post on How to Spend Valentine’s Day with Your Family. It was a delight to work with her and when she asked if I was open to doing a product review for her site, I was tickled! Even better, she had chosen a 12 Inch Our Lady […] Read more…
Eternal Encouragement Magazine {Gabby Mom Review}
As I’ve spent more time in the trenches of motherhood and at home, I’ve learned that getting encouragement is vital to both surviving the tough times of having little ones at home and in growing as a wife and mother. Over the years, I’ve searched out many sources of encouragement and they all have their […] Read more…
Just Say No {Gabby Moms}
I thought I had the intentional living thing down as far as my schedule was concerned. I don’t have my 4 year old in any regular activities. The only thing we have scheduled is my Monday mom’s group because it helps keep me sane. We don’t run all over on play dates — there is […] Read more…
Resolutions 2012 Update & Inspiration
So as you might remember, I had several New Year’s resolutions. All good things and I even broke it down to 3 a month so I didn’t get overwhelmed. Well, this month my goals were: Use my hubby’s love languages more. Say a morning offering every single day. Set a budget. I’ve […] Read more…
Dr. Seuss eBook Apps on Sale {Product 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) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I love books. My husband loves books. And we have raised a voracious book lover. Unfortunately, I don’t always get to read as many books as she would like us […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Lovable Labels {Review & Giveaway}
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Now that my little girl is getting older, I can take her places where I am not. That also means, though, that she is responsible for her own things. She’s […] Read more…
Kellogg’s #FiberPlus {Product 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) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ How do you get fiber in your diet? My husband LOVES apples but Michigan apples are only good from September until maybe March–April in a good year. He feels the […] Read more…
Dr. Seuss eBook Apps {Product Review}
We seem to spend a fair amount of time waiting. Waiting to see the doctor. Waiting for dad to run up to his office to get or drop off something. Waiting for mom to run into a store. And sometimes the girls just aren’t in the mood. It’s nice to have an iPhone that […] Read more…
Luau Party Games Pack {Product 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) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Do you like to throw parties? Are you a good party planner? I’m kind of mediocre. BUT I love to have them. I am great at picking a theme and […] Read more…