Jenysie-My lensography

I am a 25 year old married stay at home mother of 2! I have a 8 year old daughter [Akaiysha] and a 4 year old son [Mason]! They are my pride and joy!

I have been addicted to Squidoo for a number of years now and am loving it! It's so much fun to spread the word about subjects I love talking about!

As a stay at home mother I don't get a chance to get out a whole lot so Squidoo has given me a way to be in the world "from the comfort of my own home!" lol.

I started my own photography business a year ago, and though it is slow moving I have confidence that it will grow in time. I love to capture the natural essence of life instead of made up poses and fake smiles. You can check out my skills by visiting Ellington Photography's website or check out the Ellington Photography Facebook page!

My passions are spending time with my Heavenly Father, taking care of my children, spending time with my husband, photography, writing, reading, cooking, cleaning, and of course sleeping! [which I don't get a whole lot of! lol]

If you would like to get to know me better feel free to add me on MySpace or Facebook!

To read more on who I actually am, and how my life came to be what it is today please click here! (take a look into the life of Alaina Ellington!)

Times are tough and money is hard to come by these days. There is too little of it, and everyone could stand to save what they can, and earn a little more. That is the purpose of the Living Simplistically blog. There you will find ways to save money just by changing some of the every day things of life, great deals and savings, and even learn ways to make money online that have been tried and proven by the author Alaina Ellington.

You will find payment proof for the claims Alaina makes for the Proven Ways to Make Money From Home series, and you can also read about scam sites.

Living Simplistically

I used to play these "love" games during middle/high school and wanted to invite you all to play along!

This one is called TRUE LOVE the rules are simple, You take my name and your name (or any other names you choose) and count how many T's R's and so on, are in each name. Write the number corresponding to each letter next to the specific letter ...
Like this ...

(The names I am using are [my own] Alaina Ellington and [my husband] Michael Ellington)

T 0 L 6
R 0 O 2
U 0 V 0
E 3 E 3
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(now you add each column and that equals how likely your relationship will work out in %)

41%
is the total of the game above! Now you try it!!
(You can use a piece of paper or your brain)

The next game is called AEIOU, this game is also very simple. Here is how it's set up:

AEIOU
12345

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The rules are this you take two names (for this game I will use the two I previously used) count the number of letters in both names and write the amount under the corresponding letter.
Here is my example:

Michael Ellington
Alaina Ellington

AEIOU
12345
43420
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55765

The numbers that are alike will then be crossed out, and the remaining numbers left equal the percentage of couples in the world that are better suited than you!
In this case my number would be 76% which obviously isn't very good!!

It's a good thing these are only games huh!!!

Everyone needs a little help some time in their life so I've offered some of my "words of wisdom!"

Tips and Advice on All Walks of Life
You are sure to find advice on pretty much anything here! If you are looking for more specific check below!

Ways to Make Cleaning Your Home Easier and More Appealing!
Here I let you in on all of my secrets that make my life WAY easier! I actually like to clean, in fact I cleaned for a living before I became a stay-at-home mom!

Date-Night
Looking for new ideas for things to do with your sweetheart? This is just the page for you! I outline inexpensive and easy things to do with your one and only to make a night romantically special!

3 Life-Changing Books
If you are looking for some inspiration, or motivation, or self-help look here! I go through 3 very life-changing, mind altering books!

Mars and Venus Together Forever
A Book Review on one of the GREATEST relationship "fixer-upper" books out there!

The Main Ingredient to a Healthy Lasting Relationship
If you are looking for some helpful hints on how to make your marriage/relationship work, this lens will by far be the most helpful!

254 Reasons to Use Your Number Pad (and get some use out of that alt key as well!)
Have you ever wondered how to make those cool symbols on your blog, or make the actual ¼ symbol for a recipe you are sharing with the world? Well I will let you in on the secret plus I have let you know what numbers to push in order to make a certain symbol!

The Guide to Building Your Own Bar
If you are an avid drinker or just drink socially but would like to have your own bar at home, this is a must read for you! I outline tips ranging from glassware to what kinds of alcohol you should keep in stock!

Tips For Staying Warm During the Winter
Winter is one of my favorite seasons. I like the way the snow falls and the smell of hot potato soup and crackers on a cold evening, followed by a warm cup of hot cocoa and a piece of warm apple pie!

I do run into one big problem though, we recently moved into an older home. We love it, however it isn't insulated very well. Our home was built in 1900, back when they used the "dust" insulation. I'm sure you can imagine that doesn't work very well!

So keeping that in mind here are the things we do to stay warm during the winter!

Abortion: Get the Facts
This being a life-changing decision, one of life or death, make sure you are properly informed!

I would have to say that one of the greatest things God ever created is FOOD!Here are some Fabulous recipes! Most are very quick and easy as well!

Freezer Cooking
THE cheapest way to prepare food ever! I made 6 meals for $10!! That's $1.67 per meal!!

Breakfast
Dad's Breakfast Skillet
My dad has made this for me since I was a little girl! It is so yummy, and pretty quick also!

Appetizers
Cheesy Dip Made in a Sourdough Bread Bowl
This is the most yummy dip in the world! You bake and serve it in a sourdough bread bowl and use the inside of the bread bowl for dipping! Very yummy!

Make Biscuits Just Like Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits
These taste just like Cheddar Bay Biscuits!!

The Most Delicious Cheeseballs Ever!
Three of the most delicious cheeseballs ever!!!

Main Course
Spanish Meatballs
This is one of my all-time favorite meals, though it is a little time consuming it's well worth it!

Tuna Patties
Kids will love these! They are quick and easy, and so tasty!

Chicken Tortilla Soup
My husband has me make two batches of this every time I make it! He loves it!

Tuna Melts
These are so fast! They are great for days you have to go to an extra-curricular activity!

Potato Soup is more of a comfort food, something that reminds you of when you were little, and it's one of my very favorites!

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These are a soft, yummy, twist to having regular tacos!
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Tater-Tot Casserole
As with almost any casserole dish, this one is very simple and quick to prepare! You can even prepare it ahead of time and also it's a good meal for "freezer cooking!"

Mom's Yummy Porkchops
With a crunchy outside and a juicy inside you are sure to fall in love with theses quick and easy porkchops!!

Stuffed Green Peppers
A great way to get your children to eat their veggies!

Meatloaf-Quick & Easy!
My husband praises and brags about my meatloaf! Here's the recipe!

Homemade Beef Stew
One of the fastest easiest dinners there is! Just put it all in a crock pot and let it cook! A very good freezer meal as well!

Dessert
Chocolate Crunch Mousse Cake
Very rich and chocolatey!!

Chocolate-Peanutbutter No Bake Cookies
These cookies take minutes to prepare and can sit in the freezer while you eat dinner!

Funnel Cake
Instead of paying an arm and a leg at carnivals and fairs why not just make your own funnel cakes!!

Mom's Ice Cream Sandwiches
Very simple, and very tasty! I think they may be cheaper than the actual ice cream sandwiches you buy at the store! I know they taste better!

Muffins
Pumpkin-mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
These warm, moist, delicious, homemade pumpkin-chocolate chip muffins will get any family in a festive mood! Loaded with a freezer cooking variation as well!

Helpful Hints for Baking

How to Make Milk
Find out how to make sour milk, and whole milk for baking purposes!

The Greatest Recipes Ever on Squidoo!
A Group of great recipes on Squidoo!!

I have put together some special lenses! Right now I have two on Halloween, I will be adding more soon! They will be on ideas and solutions for all holiday needs!

Halloween Party!

White-Chocolate Ghosts

Halloween Movies For Kids

Thanksgiving and All That Includes
Find great Thanksgiving recipes, the history of Thanksgiving, and much more!

Wedding Song Suggestions

Groups
A Collection of Very Interesting Lensographies!
If you have a lensography others would find interesting please add it here! If you are looking for some entertainment look no further!!

Smoking Ban For or Against
What's your opinion? Come let us know!!

I also manage a Cafepress Store, Blujay Store, and a couple of others...If you are interested here are the links!

Jenysie Design

Jenysie's Store

Jenysie

Quality Tattoo Designs

Real Name: Alaina
Age:22
Location:Iowa
Hobbies:writing, reading, watching movies, excercise

Favorite things

color: rainbow
number: 5
day: Saturday
place: home
ice cream: waffle cone or turtle

Which would you rather?

Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Peanuts or Cashews: cashews
hugs or kisses: both
night or day: either depends what I'm doing
book or movie: book