Carnival Toss @ Every Day Discoveries looks like such a fun, frugal and easy way to pass a chilly afternoon!

Cloth Diapering Basics @ Amy’s Finer Things is a great post if you’re interested in cloth diapering. Donielle and Kelly did a fantastic job in putting the the videos together. Very informative. If you have cloth diapering questions about the types, how to wash etc. you’ll want to check this out!

Better late than Early @ Excellence in Education was certainly an interesting read. I’m definitely attracted to the idea of readiness and progressing at the child’s pace. I also think that society has too much pressure on academics at an early age.

How to Make a Professional Looking Email Signature @ Simply Stacie may not be helpful if you’re not a blogger but I was thrilled to read about it and set it up right away. Easy and fast!

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Jenn is wife to one, mother of three and above all, a humble servant seeking to honor the Lord with her life. Interesting Links January 2011 Edition is a post from Beautiful Calling.

No inspiration, no encouragement, no funny stories.

John was sick in the night; poor baby. I woke up this morning to tackling the laundry that comes with that.

?} <—John just typed that. He’s here right now. We’re lying on the floor in front of the fireplace. John wants a cookie. What does mommy want? She doesn’t know.

I tried to have a nap today. I can’t believe how much sleep I crave in early pregnancy. I couldn’t shut off my mind. I woke up and decided to make fudge. I feel like fudge. That’s what mommy wants. It’s cooling right now. Maybe that will fix me.

Fudge on Friday. That sounds like something I could get used to!

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Jenn is wife to one, mother of three and above all, a humble servant seeking to honor the Lord with her life. Nothing is a post from Beautiful Calling.

Why I do what I do..@ Amy Loves echoes my thoughts so well.; about motherhood and about blogging.

Dandelions and Mothers @ Generation Cedar made me a little weepy as I think of my sweet tots heading out into the world without me but it is so important to have long-term vision. Lord, help me to prepare them the way you would have me to so they are ready!

When you wish you had a do-over for Today @ Gypsy Mama because I think we’ve all been there in some way or another!

Exposing them to the "Real World" or Creating a New One? @ Generation Cedar had me thinking all sorts of things as I read it. So often I hear about "preparing them for the real world" as a reason to expose them to all sorts of things. What phooey I think!

“You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.”— C.S. Lewis

Money Talk and Mom Bloggers Get Paid were interesting reads. I’m still a fairly small blog (though I did pass 200 feedburner subscribers a while back and thought that was exciting!) Anyway, since I am still small; this isn’t much of an issue for me. I do reviews for things that interest me and carefully choose which reviews I accept. Since I only accept the ones that are for products I am interested in, want and can use, I’m content to consider the review product compensation enough. That being said, reviews really are a lot of work!

Paula’s Archives had an interesting discussion on Homeschooling a 3 or 4 Year old. I found it really helpful as I identify what our goals are for this coming year and what we want to focus on.

We All Married the Wrong Person @ Marriage Gems was a rather interesting read.

Will This House Get Cleaned Before the Kids Graduate @ Simple Homeschool had a photo with the statement, "A clean house is a sign of a wasted life." I like that. Not because I like a messy house or that I have one {all the time anyway} but rather because it shouldn’t be my priority. Oh, how I need to be reminded of this often.

Gracefully Married @ (In)Courage reminded me of a wonderful article I’d read somewhere about how "I love you anyway" is much more powerful than "I love you because…"

Let Your Child’s Schooling Release Her Education @ Simple Mom said several things that really spoke to me and whether or not you homeschool, I encourage you to read it!

• no matter where your child goes to school, you are still responsible for their education.
• Mark Twain’s quote “I have never let my schooling interrupt my education.”

Fall Busy-ness: Can do Versus Should Do @ Life as Mom pointed out that, "when I forget about the guilt-trip and just try to do what’s within my reach, I feel better, my family is well served, and I actually produce more."

7 Steps to Raising a Teen who Who Won’t Date Too Young @ To Love, Honor and Vacuum had some great ideas. My littles (2, 3) are obviously really young but this is something to start thinking about now; what kinds of goals we will have down the road.

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Jenn is wife to one, mother of three and above all, a humble servant seeking to honor the Lord with her life. Interesting Links October 2010 Edition is a post from Beautiful Calling.

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As sure as I look out my window and see autumn smiling back at me, I know well how the seasons visit and depart all too soon. However, if you really stop and get to know them and breathe deep in… they can be such polite guests- arriving on time, and, always knowing when to leave.                                                                        Baby Steph (read the rest here)

The PIE Approach to Handling Emotions @ Simple Kids is something I am going to try. Lately Chloe and John seem to be having trouble expressing themselves and their emotions.

The Only Thing I Know @ Gypsy Mama touched my heart, as does most of her writing. I bet your heart echoes her eloquent sentiment as well!

No More Tears…an Unfair Request @ Not Just Cute was like it was written for me. I often tell my littles, "no fussing" and need to recognize that sometimes it’s OK.

Be a Kind, Detached Policeman @ Simple Mom was just what I needed to read. While the idea is something I have aspired to for a while and this post really helps to make the idea more concrete for me and put a name to it. Go read it!

How to Take Your Own School Photos @ Simple Home School was exciting for me because I’ve been wondering about photo collages! I look forward to trying it out!

These Are the Good Old Days @ Not a Bow in Sight was something I appreciated reading because sometimes I forget to remember that!

A Blessingway @ Naturally Knocked Up was beautiful to read. Imagine having that beautiful prayer lifted up towards God on your behalf. What a beautiful tradition; one that we should start anew!

Productivity & Quality Down Time: The Go Hand in Hand @ Simple Mom was written just for me. That little “voice” is an area I struggle with!

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Jenn is wife to one, mother of three and above all, a humble servant seeking to honor the Lord with her life. Interesting Links September 2010 Edition is a post from Beautiful Calling.

I was recently introduced to Baby Heist a couple of weeks ago and have gotten some really great deals! We love Melissa and Doug toys. We know they are quality and worth it; but who doesn’t love to pay as little as possible? I ‘heisted’ {legally} a chore chart, magnetic puzzles, a cutie dance bag and more. Sounds like there is some more Melissa and Doug loot coming up this week. Why not like them on facebook (and mention Jenn sent you!) and sign up for their daily Heist alert.

Mallory’s Legend

Remember Mallory’s Legend? Well, in addition to the review dress, we purchased a few more and love them. This is Chloe this morning on the way to church in her Stella’s Sister cord dress and matching purse. How darling is she?

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Jenn is wife to one, mother of three and above all, a humble servant seeking to honor the Lord with her life. Giveaway Scout is a post from Beautiful Calling.

A Letter to my Children about Marriage @ Generation Cedar was a fantastic post. Some great stuff including some incredible reminders to us who are already married.

Changing Lives One Laundry Load at a Time @ Small Notebook. We’re not taking care of stuff, we’re taking care of people!

Woman: Creative Despot @ Feminine Adventures said, "The idea of homemaking being the freeing “career” is refreshing and radical and TRUE.  Within our homes we can decorate and teach, organize and cook with a creative freedom that doctors and lawyers can’t hope to match." It made me once again, thank the Lord for His amazing design and the husband he gave me who supports it!

In the season of rain, pray for rain by Lisa-Jo was a really good reminder. She said, "I pray for what I want, but rarely for what I have." and that struck a cord with me!

The Baby IS the Lesson @ Love to Learn had a lot of great points. While homeschooling was the context, I think it is a great read for everyone!

Pipe Cleaner People @ se7en is a craft we are definitely going to do at some point. Chloe would love them!

20 Tips for Finding Routine with Your Kids @ Simple Mom was chock full of ideas to help you (and me!) on the way to a better, more functional routine with littles!

The Family That Plays Together @ Simple Homeschool had some great ideas for implementing fun and bonding times.

Tots to Teens: The Truth, Way & Life @ Totally Tots had this fantastic bell that goes hand in hand with a bible study I am working on. I loved it. Take a moment to read it today.

Middle of the road dining @ eBabble shared some interesting thoughts as well. I would rather have more quality less quantity over quantity without quality.

Grace…Heap it On Yourself @ Simple Mom has a link to a little survey. Take it to determine your stress level. She also reminds us that at times we need to give ourselves grace.

Bubble Gum Machine Cake Pops @ Happy Housewife look really really neat. A bit labor-intensive but not hard. I bet Chloe would just LOVE them!

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Jenn is wife to one, mother of three and above all, a humble servant seeking to honor the Lord with her life. Interesting Links: March 2010 Edition is a post from Beautiful Calling.

Bullet Test

• Bullet One
• Bullet Two

Number test

1. Number 1
2. Number 2

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Jenn is wife to one, mother of three and above all, a humble servant seeking to honor the Lord with her life. Testing Bullets and Numbers is a post from Beautiful Calling.