Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer I LOVE summer food! Anything tastes better on the grill and our family can't get enough of the in-season fruits and fresh veggies! If you're planning a 4th of July get together and want something other than hotdogs and chips, here are some great ideas for Independence Day recipes that are both delicious and healthy! And really, you could make them anytime during the summer! Just click on each link to find the full … [Read more...]
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Jenn is a pastor's wife and a mother of 3 beautiful children.
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Her desire is that we would all :encourage one another and build each other up" 1 Thess. 5:11
Keep the Bugs Away Naturally {Plus Natural Care for Bug Bites}
June 5, 2013 By
Written by Jenn, Past Contributor Yay, summer! I love summer and very much enjoy seeing the green grass, trees, flowers and garden plants springing up from the ground. Unfortunately along with the joys of summer come the annoyances, like ticks and insect bites. There are a lot of ways you can repel ticks and treat your insect bites but most of them are very chemical in nature. DEET, for instance, can be very dangerous, especially for young children. I've looked around for some more natural … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Eating Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
April 18, 2013 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer Before you pick up the limp head of lettuce in the produce aisle, consider this: “fresh” fruits and vegetables aren’t always fresh. Depending on the time of year, the head of lettuce you are consuming may have been grown south of the border, traveling hundreds or thousands of miles before making it to your grocer’s shelves. By this time, the nutritional value of this lettuce has greatly diminished or disappeared. Instead of eating tasteless long-traveled … [Read more...]
God’s Word in My Heart: A Scripture Learning Guide with Memory Verses {Plus a Giveaway}
March 6, 2013 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing WriterOne of the things I remember most from my childhood are the Bible verses and songs I learned in Sunday School, VBS and at home. In Bible college, I committed many Scripture verses to memory and they still come back to me, especially in the difficult times, when the Spirit brings them to my mind. At the same time, I wish I'd had the opportunity for more intensive Scripture study as a child, not only memorizing verses but understanding them in context and … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness for Kids {Serving One Another in Love on Valentine’s Day}
February 6, 2013 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing WriterOne of the things we would like to encourage in our children is having a servant's heart. It's been said that to be a great leader, you must first be a servant!The Lord Jesus himself served the disciples by washing their feet in the upper room. Galatians 5:13 says, "serve one another humbly in love."Since Valentine's Day is all about love, I want to share some ideas for acts of service that children can do for others during this season of the year. We've … [Read more...]
7 Realistic Ways to Eat Real Food on a Budget
January 9, 2013 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer Sometimes I come across blog posts or magazine articles about eating "real food". Real food is basically foods that are natural, whole, unrefined and eaten as close to its original state as possible (i.e. a banana rather than banana flavored cereal). This definition does not include highly processed and refined food products, fast food and stuff out of boxes with more than a few ingredients. Often these articles advocate an all-organic, all-the-time … [Read more...]
Encouraging Gratitude in Our Children
November 14, 2012 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing WriterOne afternoon, as the whining and complaining from my children again increased in frequency and volume, I sat with my head in my hands wondering how to address the behavior that most grates on my nerves. Aside from hollering, "Be quiet!", and sending them to their rooms to pout, I didn't think anything could make them stop. But maybe it wasn't just about stopping them from whining: calling a temporary cease-fire that would continue, without a doubt, as … [Read more...]
How to Rekindle the Romance in Your Marriage
February 8, 2012 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer February 14 is quickly approaching and you know what that means! Hallmark commercials, pink and red hearts and potentially disgruntled women whose husbands fail to meet their high expectations for a romantic evening. It doesn't have to be that way! As wives, we have the potential to make this holiday perfectly wonderful by romancing our husbands! Maybe this sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out. I’d like to share how I’m learning to change my attitude … [Read more...]
9 Simple Ways to Improve your Health
January 25, 2012 By
Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer It’s about the end January but I’m just now getting motivated to start some new “resolutions." One of the things I want to focus on this year is eating more whole foods and trying some more natural remedies for the sicknesses that tend to hit our family this time of year. I got to thinking that the new year is a great time to evaluate what we can do to improve our overall health. There are some very simple, no fuss ways you can take steps toward a … [Read more...]
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