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Hi - I'm Jen - Writer. Mama. Lover of Life.

Meet the Chick Behind the Blog

Hi ya! So glad you found me! Grab your favorite mug and let's chat. I love words and books - hence the blog thing and my strategic marketer day job. I swoon over unique coffee mugs, small towns and a good dirty chai. I adore autumn, fir candles, cozy reading, rainy days, jazz, porch swings, the beach, peonies, cilantro, game nights and embracing the beauty in the ordinary. The foundation of my life is rooted in Christ. I'm a beloved daughter, devoted coach's wife, mama to the two joys of life, a loyal sister and true blue friend. Here on the blog, my hope is to offer you a fresh perspective, real life stories and a not so insta-perfect glimpse into life. We'll chat the ups, the downs, the joys, the tears, and oh, yes, the delightstruck! Ready to embrace the beauty in the ordinary?

How It All Started

One Lent I was reading a book and a few pages in I came to this, "When is the last time you were awestruck by Jesus? Why is it that we won't allow ourselves to be awestruck by Jesus anymore?" Wow. Those two lines rocked my world. I used to be a girl that delighted the simple joys of life... dinner around the table, picnics, singing in the car, a pretty door wreath.... Somehow I'd got to a point where I was just going through the motions and busy had overtaken my life. Something had to be done and quick! Thus a personal challenge to chase the delightstruck moments in my life and share it with all of you was born.

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Experience Gifts | Goldfish Swim School Holiday Package

This post is brought to you by Goldfish Swim School, and has a sweet chance for a holiday giveaway at the bottom, so keep reading (and swimming) friends. Have a little fish that you'd love to help become a more confident and independent swimmer before next summer? Did you know it can take up to a year of weekly lessons for that to happen for most little ones? Goldfish Swim School has a great way to help, and it's the perfect non-toy, "experience" gift for the holidays! The gift of swim lessons and water safety! This year’s Goldfish Swim School holiday packages are oh so fun to open too! We all know littles don't really love an envelope with a gift certificate under the tree. And THIS gift package is filled to the brim with goodies like 2 months of group swim lessons, 4 family swim passes, Goldfish goggles, Bubbles bath toy, a Goldfish tote and the new FIRST-EVER Goldfish story book, "The Fish Who Wouldn't Swim." The packages start at $1...

Cheers to 20 Years, Coach Man!

His pick up line was, "What's up?" But really he had me at the backwards football hat, the twinkle in his eye and the cocky swagger. It didn't matter that his line was cheesy or that he had horrible late 90s frosted tip "guylights" under that cap (when was that ever a good choice). It was love at first sight, and my heart knew it. It was the moment my mother had always told me would come. I remember sitting with her in my early teens as she gardened and asking her, but HOW will I know when my Mr. Right comes along? HOW?! She knowingly said, you'll just know. It will feel different. Your gut will let you know. Marriage is a calling and God has someone picked out just for you, but all in His time. She advised that she prayed for each of her children and their future spouses, and God had it handled. Sigh. Why do we always want to fast track things when we're in our teens?! I was always a romantic dreamer. Plus, I always knew I wanted to be a wife, a m...

Girls Like Me Don't

Over the course of my life, I've often had thoughts run through my head that started out, girls like me don't... Girls like me don't wear sleeveless anything. Girls like me don't become cheerleaders. Girls like me don't bust a move at wedding receptions. Girls like me don't wear red lipstick. Girls like me don't hang out with girls like her. Girls like me don't give presentations up in front of everyone. Girls like me d on't become the boss. Girls like me don't dabble in fashion. Girls like me don't do sporty things. Girls like me don't go in front of the camera. Girls like me don't karaoke. Girls like me don't succeed at diets. Girls like me don't have their dreams come true. And so on and so on. There have been times when I've overcome some of those don'ts , but for most of my life I've often let fear win. I've believed the lies of the don'ts . I have a feeling it's happened to you a time ...

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