Five-twenty AM, it’s just him and I in the quiet of the morning. The tick-tock of the clock is magnified as we talk in hushed whispers to one another. Today is the day. The long planned for and anticipated day. Deer season has begun. We talk about what he’s going to do, where he’s going,…
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Jen Shepherd 
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About: Jenn
- Website:
- http://homeschoolingonjuniperhill.blogspot.com
- Jenn is a country girl living the country life with her husband and four children. Her deepest desire is to grow more in love with the Lord each and every day. She yearns to shine with Christ's love for all to see and make a difference in those around her by sharing her heart. Visit Jenn at her blog, A Country Girl's Ramblings.
Author Archives: Jenn
Remembering Prince Charming
When you’re young and in love, everything is bubbles and rainbows. There is no bad or annoying or weird little quirks about the man you love. He’s perfect. He’s adorable. You have the “little girl with a kitty syndrome”– you want to just love him and squeeze him and kiss him all over. Then real life sets…
Scheduled Housework
Whether you’re a homeschool mom, a mom with toddlers, a mom who works outside the home, a mom who is running her teens here and there, or a mom with a newborn, there’s always a house that needs to be cleaned. It would be nice to have a magic wand to wave over the toilets…
How to Keep Your Sanity When Grocery Shopping With Small Children
We’ve all seen her. The mom with the screaming toddler in the front seat of the grocery cart and the insistent preschooler lagging 10 steps behind, begging for purple juice boxes. We’ve seen the stress and weariness on her face. The tension swirls around her and it’s thick enough to feel from the next aisle…
Simple Summer Recipes that Beat the Heat
I always seem to struggle with my meal plans during the summer. The heat and humidity tend to take away my desire to cook. However, lately I’ve been making these simple recipes that don’t heat up the kitchen. And I’m loving them for their simplicity and fresh summer goodness. Veggie Pitas with Herb Bean Spread…
Service With A Smile
The sun is shining. There’s not a cloud in the sky. Your children are behaving like angels, and every moment of your day is running smoothly. There’s nary a bump or hitch in your well-organized plan. You are a well-oiled machine. Life is going your way. On this day you enjoy being a mom. You serve with…
Combating Sassy Mouth Syndrome
Sassy talking children don’t mix with me. Hearing little mouths with bad attitudes always sat wrong. The tone of disrespect is like nails on a chalkboard. It’s just wrong. As a young mother, I vowed to never have a sassy mouth in my home. Imagine my surprise when one was born into my family. Shock…
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