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Q+A: Meet Jenna

Founders Note: Today on the blog we have Jenna of Dearest Love. Jenna is such a sweet girl and is such a joy to work with. Her blog is filled with recipes, faith, and everyday life, which always speak so close to my heart. I am excited that she is here today to share a little bit more about herself and her blog.  So be sure to check out her blog at the links below!




1. What is the Story Behind Dearest Love, and how did you come up with your blog name? 
A couple of years ago, I decided to change my blog name when I purchased a domain. I thought about it for weeks before I decided on Dearest Love. For a few weeks, I made a point to jot down ideas throughout the day when a word caught my attention or made me feel happy. The words love,dear, and dearest were written down the most so Dearest Love came out of that! I also wanted my blog name to reflect my love for God, who I consider my dearest love of all time. 

2. what are your favorite blogging resources? 
Pinterest, Bloglovin', and Twitter are my go-to for blogging inspiration and for simply connecting with other bloggers. Not sure if this is a resource, but Hootsuite has been a lifesaver recently now that I have a big girl job!

3. Since Fall is approaching, what is your favorite thing to do in the fall? 
Fall is my favorite, so there are many things I LOVE to do: carve pumpkins, go to the mountains, roast marshmallows, and winery hop. 



4. What's your favorite fall drink?
 I'd have to say either coffee or sangria. I usually make a big pitcher of Sangria when my friends and I go to the cabin for Oktoberfest. Yum!

5 .If you could travel anywhere where would you go?
 Internationally: Greece and Turkey. I really want to do some exploring of our own country for a few years, though. There's so much we have to see!

6. What song or songs do you currently have on repeat? 
Oceans by Hillsong. I can't get enough! 

7. What is your favorite fall recipe? 
Probably these delicious caramel apple cheesecake bars I made last fall. They are a husband favorite! 


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  1. MadisonSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Love this girl! Wineries, sangria and caramel apple cheesecake bars? I'm in!

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  2. Jenna GriffinSeptember 17, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks sooo much for having me, Britney! :)

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  3. Samantha@Elah TreeSeptember 17, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Ahhh! Jenna is the sweetest!

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  4. BritneySeptember 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    I know right? Those caramel apple cheesebake bars look so good!

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  5. BritneySeptember 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Your welcome girl! I loved getting to know a little bit more about you! :)

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  6. BritneySeptember 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    I agree! She is, i just love her and her blog!

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  7. Jenna GriffinSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks, Samantha! Xoxo

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  8. Jenna GriffinSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Hahaha, I'll have to make those bars for you once day. Maybe for the retreat!?

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  9. MadisonSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Absolutely!!! That would be amazing!

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