Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Jen Thayer, about her experience keeping a home for the past 25 years with her husband Dan and their 9 children! Jen is a homeschooling mom with 3 special needs kid, 2 of which are internationally adopted. We talk about how these children are an integral part of their unique family culture, bringing challenges and blessings Jen never expected but thanks God for every day. We cover all the usual ground of beginnings, influences, challenges, fails, wins and favorites, and we bond over our love of literature and the importance of a family library. EPISODE NOTESShow Notes with all links, resources and RECIPES https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jen-thayer-season-19-ep-3ALLISON'S UPDATE:Protein Oat Pancake RecipeJapanese Omelet PanBreakfast Sandwich Recipe using similar cooking method for eggsTraditional Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet)-videoOTHER NOTES:Wise Words for Moms chart by Ginger Hubbard12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony ReinkeFavorite analog tools-subscribe to Homemaker Happy Mail for more details. For future reference, go to The Art of Home Blog and search "analog tools"More Episodes on Special Needs: Homemaker Portrait|Laurie Mott and Homemaking Deep Dive|Special Needs in the Home WRITE FOR THE ART OF HOMEEditorial Guidelines, Topics & ScheduleHOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend