Jennifer Mackintosh

I live in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains - in North Alabama. I've been married for 22 years to Rob, and I joy in being a mother to 5 children. I'm a Catholic home educator striving for a Classical Education using Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy and methods. I've been writing on my blog since 2007, and have since enjoyed writing for other Catholic publications, online forums, as well as being invited to speak at homeschool conferences.

In coming up with a name for my blog, Rob and I tossed around several eloquent ideas...thing's like...Jen's blog. As we were brainstorming, I thought of my day. The children always bring me fistfuls of wildflowers from outside, and I had once again washed a pocketful of marbles that had been tucked inside my oldest son's pockets. Wildflowers and Marbles. My days are spent joyfully collecting these treasures and it's a privilege to share them with you.