The 4th trimester. That awkward time when both parents and baby don’t quite know what to do with themselves or even know what they need. Somehow I always seem to have my children as newborns during the Christmas season and no one ever knows what to buy my babies. And even though I have gone…
Craving some delicious, melt-in-your-mouth tacos that are sure to please mouths both young and old? Look no further than this great instant pot recipe for sweet pork tacos! Just prep your ingredients before cooking (which will take about 5 minutes), put the meat into your pressure cooker, and then prep the tortillas and limes for…
“… and the BIG Jenn bear stomps into the room. CRASH. BANG! BOOOOOMMMM!” I hear my husband say from the next room as my oldest giggles with sheer glee as she winds down for bed. They’re making up stories again and her little creative juices are flowing. I can only imagine what kinds of dreams…
When you have a baby, things change. Lumpy and saggy are just a couple of words that come to mind and could be said for both stomachs and breasts in the weeks following postpartum. And after you breastfeed, other things change more. It doesn’t matter if you’ve nursed your child into toddlerhood to a year, 6…
While it may not seem obvious at first, there is a difference between self-indulgence and self-care. The notion of “me time” can actually be harmful, not because you don’t deserve a break, but because caring for yourself shouldn’t be something you earn after a hard week. Making time to prioritize yourself should be a non-negotiable…
It should be noted that all moms deserve a baby shower for every child they have. Because it’s not just about “getting stuff” it’s about celebrating life and thoughtfully empowering the family through the transition of a new baby. So forget the term baby “sprinkle” for subsequent kiddos. We can still shower moms and growing…
Today while walking through a local shopping center, a complete stranger stopped me. “Your girls are beautiful. And you. You look so tired, but you’re doing a great job.” “Oh, I am very tired,” I exhaled as I thought about how two kids in the store while pregnant was about to do me in. For…
It’s that awkward age… the one where kids are becoming more independent and responsible, but aren’t old enough to get a “real job.” If we think back to the ways we made money as kids, I am sure memories and ideas start streaming in. So what was the first way you earned money outside of chores?…
Back when my sweet Emma was not quite 2, I found her in the kitchen mopping up pomegranate juice that she had spilled happily exclaiming “Pom Pom!” as she worked. I didn’t ask her to wipe up her mess, but it was important to her to get it fixed and cleaned. She had seen her…
If my not-quite-2-year-old even catches wind that we’re leaving the house, she’s over at our shoe tray making matches and delivering footwear to each of us. I mean, she is on it. But my older daughter… not so much. She is not a morning person and wakes up with Einstein hair to prove it. But…
September has just flown by, hasn’t it?! Many of us now have a little bit more “me time” since we have kids back in school and day care. In case you missed the buzz of some of the most popular family news stories this month, I have compiled the top eleven articles that my fans…
My mom always bought our birthday and Christmas gifts long before we ever had a chance to even create a list. As an adult, it now makes sense why she shopped the way she did, but even with the best of intentions, I am not perfect. However, I have found ways to spend a little…