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Lauren Jackson
Oct 3, 20173 min read
Irma, Cosy Farms, and Our 4th Anniversary
Well, well. It's been an unexpected month to say the least. Last month at this time we were throwing our first wedding at the farm and by...
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Lauren Jackson
Sep 5, 20172 min read
A Jacksonville Farm Wedding {Mike + Andrea}
Wedding days in the midst of hurricane season are always a test of faith, but these two kept their eyes off the clouds and looking only...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 29, 20178 min read
5 Things That Have Changed Our Minds About Adoption
Joel and I both expected to learn a few things about the adoption process during our 9 week long Pride classes. However, in just 5 weeks...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 25, 20171 min read
Food for the Go: Avocado + Bean Burrito
I always hear people complain about how expensive and time consuming eating healthy is. The truth is that it’s actually not. Buying...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 22, 20177 min read
Quiz: What type of learner is your child?
Class is in! In fact, our co-op program just began yesterday. It's an exciting time at JPF. To start, I wanted to get to know my...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 18, 20174 min read
The Ugly Truth About Adoption
This week was a big week for us. I've been longing to find a lofted bed for our kids {a top bunk bed, for optimizing play space}. And I...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 18, 20172 min read
Foods that Empower
Last week we discussed how food is medicine and how it has the power to heal our body. Today I will share information about 3 core food...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 15, 20175 min read
Lowe's Community Project: Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Giving to those who have nothing to offer in return... there's just something sweet about that, especially when it comes to your local...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 11, 20173 min read
Do You Control Food or Does Food Control You?
A question that’s always asked is “What should I eat?” Should I eat like a caveman and follow a Paleo diet? Should I eat vegan,...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 8, 20176 min read
College Kids "What I Wish my Parents Would have Taught Me"
“Emotional skills - that's the top thing college students wished mom and dad would have taught them”, read a post on the K Love Morning...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 5, 20178 min read
10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Adoptive Parents
Just like there are things you don't say to pregnant women... there are some things you shouldn't say or ask expectant parents going...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 4, 20174 min read
Faith, Food, + Fitness: From the Ground Up
Last week we talked about lasting change. Today, we are starting from the ground up. Have you tried to change in the past but always find...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 1, 20176 min read
Conquer Online School Co-Op
Happy Tuesday Y'all, Today we have a very special segment that is near and dear to our #JPFFamily. I have the amazing opportunity to...
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Lauren Jackson
Jul 28, 20173 min read
Faith, Food, + Fitness Friday: Lasting Change
We often hear about people say that health is a lifestyle, and although it’s true, the reason it’s so difficult at first is because of...
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Lauren Jackson
Jul 27, 20175 min read
My Life is a Hot Mess
I'm really good at a lot of different things- a jack of all trades, creative mind. I don't say that to brag, I say that because it can be...
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Lauren Jackson
Jul 25, 20175 min read
40 Day Faith, Food, + Fitness Challenge with Coach Andrea
As promised, here is our little intro of our friend Andrea and her amazing whole body health and wellness program. She's generously...
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Lauren Jackson
Jul 20, 20171 min read
Farm + Food: Authentic Mexican Salsa
You are moments away from the best homemade Mexican Salsa. Forget those store bought, packaged months ago, and barely edible jars of...
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Lauren Jackson
Jul 18, 20173 min read
Speak Now: How it all Began
Speak Now was founded in 2010 in a little bungalow of a house in Greenville, South Carolina. One night Savannah and I lay in my bed awake...
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Lauren Jackson
Jul 13, 20178 min read
"They Say You Can't Choose Your Family" {The Best is Yet to Come- Part 3}
My oh my! A picture is worth a thousand words, right?! It's OFFICIAL we are starting the road to parenthood. I know you have so many...
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Lauren Jackson
Jul 11, 20172 min read
Michael + Andrea's Engagement Session
If you're happening upon this and you haven't seen Andrea's Speak Now Story, I highly recommend starting there! We had a blast, as we...
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