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Jen Merckling

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Everything you need to know for your BEST vacation to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort! #floridabeachresort #jwmarriottmarcoisland #jwmarriott #marcoisland #romanticvacation #beachvacation #beachretreat #familyvacation #bestfloridabeaches #traveltips #beachgetaway

Beach Getaway: JW Marriott Marco Island Review

I love Florida.  Maybe it’s because the first time I ever laid eyes on the ocean (and became completely enamored) was on Florida’s sunny coast.  The ocean is my happy place.  But for whatever reason, my life is firmly planted in the Midwest (about as land-locked as a girl can get).  So–I dream of vacation…And…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Affiliate, Florida, JW Marriott Marco Island, Marriage, Romantic Getaway, Travel, Vacation

After 21 years of marriage, I treasure romantic getaways! Here are 5 Reasons Romantic Getaways should be a Top Priority for you and your marriage!

5 Reasons You Need a Romantic Getaway

Here’s the scoop–if you’re married with kids, you need a couple’s getaway! I know this is entirely easier said than done when you have little people–and the littler they are, the harder it is to leave! But you need this! So get ready to call grandma and pack your bags–I’ve got 5 reasons you need a…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Affiliate, Marriage, Travel, Vacation

I'm sharing 20 Marriage Tips after 20 Years of Marriage! Marriage isn't always easy--but we've learned a lot along the way!

20 Marriage Tips After 20 Years

Last summer my husband (Jason) and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary!  And now I’ve officially been married half my life!  We tied the knot just one month after my 20th birthday…wow!  I felt very grown-up back in 1997—totally ready to take on the world with my new hubby!  And I guess you could say…

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Filed Under: Family, Lifestyle Tagged With: Affiliate, Marriage

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Hello! Welcome--I'm Jen! I've got 6 kiddos (including sweet twins) --lots of laundry and always dirty dishes! I've been Jason's wife for 26 years, a mommy for 24 years, and a homeschooler for 20+ years...I'd love to be friends. ♡

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Audrey graduated from KU over the weekend!! We’r Audrey graduated from KU over the weekend!! We’re so proud of her!! ❤️💙🥰🎉
Everything’s bigger in Texas…🤠❤️ Includ Everything’s bigger in Texas…🤠❤️
Including the love & hospitality of my husband’s brother & sister-in-law! 🥰
I’m so thankful for the time together…They even got me in the water!! 🌊🚤❤️
Had so much fun showing our Chiefs Love in Disney…We got a lot of love back—but also some haters…
😂❤️💛😏 #chiefskingdom in the #magickingdom 🏰
My sweet sister & I just created this adorable Fal My sweet sister & I just created this adorable Fall Coloring & Activity Book for Kids!🍁🎉
Just sweet—no Halloween references…Your kids will love all the whimsical details & fun activities!!🧡 

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🍁Quick Tip: I love planning for the next school 🍁Quick Tip: I love planning for the next school week on Fridays! After we wrap up each  subject, I write out next week’s plan…

🤓I used to plan on Sunday night—but this routine has been so helpful because…
🍁Where we are & what we’re doing is fresh in my head.
🍁It feels faster because it’s broken into small chunks—I plan as we finish each subject & before I put away those materials for the weekend.
🍁I don’t have to drag things out on Sunday—because the planning is already done! 🎉
🍁 I know if I need to grab any supplies over the weekend! 

 #homeschoolplanning #homeschoolorganization
Created a sweet little notebook… Matches my Home Created a sweet little notebook…
Matches my Homeschool Lesson Planner! 👯‍♀️
Perfect for journaling & reflecting…🥰💗 

Details:
7x10 inches, 110 pages, lined notebook 
Available as a matte paperback or hardcover! 
(I like to use hardcover notebooks for Bible study.)💗

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