Meet Gwen…
Hi, I’m Gwen – 42 years in the making and still evolving. I find myself here with an awesome husband, two amazing teenagers, and one free-spirited 11 year old. Honestly, it’s the scene I always dreamed would come true (minus the laundry). Of course it’s not perfect, but I’m loving this season of life. I have opened a staging company with a couple of friends (Louise included), have picked up a few rentals, and now we are in the process of a flip! Here we go!
Scripture Memory Challenge
Who doesn't love a challenge? Think about it. Why does a challenge inspire someone to do something difficult? I'll tell you. It is like the triple dog dare that got Ralphie's friend in trouble at the flagpole. (If you haven't seen Christmas story, you haven't...
read moreDecorating With a Hometown Feel
I just happened to get the best job ever this past fall. Jenny Hocker (she is a connector like Louise), with The Carlin Team in Joplin introduced me to Rick Benson who is a fabulous contractor. We met, and he asked me to stage new homes that he was completing. I...
read moreSpending Diet Update
Happy Tuesday! I wanted to give you an update on our spending fast (serious diet). It has been one of the hardest and most hysterical things ever. To catch you up, our family decided to go on a spending fast (serious spending diet) for the month of January. You can...
read moreDIY Recipe Holder – under $5 to make!! Fun Weekend Projecet
I was at a Favorite Things party - which just needs to be a whole post of its own because its so fun! Long description short, you bring 5 things of the same thing (your favorite things) and walk away with 5 things. This was my first year to go - and boy have I...
read moreChallenges Help Change Us
Change - everyone is doing it, trying it or at least talking about it - especially this time of year. People are trying to change things from the extra weight they gained from the holidays to the secret attributes of their personalities that deter them from their...
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