A five-week stint on bed rest really started it all - and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise (besides the obvious benefit of a healthy baby). Primarily, it taught her how to ask for and accept help from others as a gift of grace. It also gave her time (lots and lots of time) to think about what she really wanted life to be like.

Jennifer read piles of books on organizing and simplifying. After applying her knowledge and enjoying the rewards in her own home, she wanted to share what she learned with others.

“...to prepare God’s people for works of service...” - Eph 4:12

First, she helped friends and family organize their homes. She then launched a website and began accepting clients. The next thing she knew - she was speaking for groups and writing articles for her local newspaper. Jennifer's e-zine (e-mail newsletter) now has subscribers in 49 states (U.S.) and 23 countries and she regularly contributes to national and international publications.

She loves the variety of ways she get to serve others.

Jennifer's “first career” (Tulsa, Oklahoma) was in geophysics.  She gained experience in science and in management and discovered that she had to be very organized and manage time well. Some of this came naturally, but she also took every training course she could get into.

Working on multiple projects simultaneously with people all over the world, she learned a lot about planning, focus, and customer service.  Her scientific research experience has been especially valuable when designing and digging up new solutions for clients. All this experience gave her the confidence to start her own business, and she loves the freedom and creativity it brings.

In Jennifer's words:

 "I’m home enjoying my family. I've learned to include my children in daily household routines, business errands, and other creative ways to keep them active with very limited TV. Health is a family value, so nutrition and exercise (and sleep) are priorities.

People often wonder how I do it all. The answer is simple: I don’t do it all, and certainly not all at once! I am very focused on what’s important to me. I would be nowhere without God. My husband of 12 years is actively supportive and helps tremendously with the children and chores. My Mom and my in-laws also bless me and the children with the gift of their time. My Dad was also very involved in our lives until he passed away in the summer of 2006."

Summertime... running & working out... books... horses... quiet time... gratitude... country music... tea... gardening... fishing... baking... nature... maps... and ice cream!

• Member, National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)

• Member, NAPO Minnesota Chapter

• Member (ACB, ALB Awards), Toastmasters International

• Area 91 Governor, District 6 Toastmasters

• Board of Directors, More Than Music, Inc.

• ...more on Jennifer's Media page

• B.A., Physics and Mathematics (St. Olaf College)

• M.S., Geophysics (Colorado School of Mines)