There was this one time that I received an e-mail that had me speechless….. it went something like this: Hi Jenn, My designer and I were meeting yesterday and talking about featuring your birthday parties again in the Feb/March issue of MOM Magazine. Then we thought: “Wouldn’t it be fun to have her on the cover?” So I’m writing to… Read More
Reindeer Dust { A Christmas Tradition }
this post contains affiliate links Reindeer Dust or Food has been one of our longest running Christmas traditions. We’ve been making it for 11 years and the kids look forward to it year after year. Here is what you will need to make your own: Plain Oatmeal or Rolled Oats Red Sugar Sprinkles Green Sugar Sprinkles Small Zip Plastic Baggies… Read More
Organize Multiple Children and School Efficiently
This post contains affiliate links. I am so thrilled to share with you a system that our family has used for several years now that has totally changed how our home runs. I have three school aged children and between them all I lose my marbles halfway through the year with all the paperwork as it is. If this system… Read More
Vintage Military Inspired Boys Bedroom
Welcome back for a quick, fun and cheap bedroom makeover! My 12 year old son is very interested in everything military which is why I decided to direct his room makeover in that direction. He’s also a Nerf gun collector which tied into the military theme nicely. He told me a couple of weeks ago that he wanted a new… Read More
Wedding Dress Anniversary Surprise { Celebrating 10 Years }
August 13th 2005 is the day I married my very best friend and true soul mate. I knew that hitting 10 years was going to be a big milestone, but it didn’t go at all how I thought it would. We got married at one of the oldest historic minor league ballparks in America, just before a game in front… Read More
A Moment for the Children… {update on Gage}
On February 2nd, Allen and I had the biggest meeting of the year, maybe even our lives. It was to go over the Special Education testing results and to see what plan was going to fit our child best. I did not sleep well the night before, and that day I felt I needed to express to all of my… Read More
Life’s Hard Choices… {a cry for help}
Did I get you with that title?? First I want to start with saying that I have been MIA from the blog for GREAT reasons!! I went to Las Vegas for 5 days with my husband, Mom and Dad! Our very first true vacation with no kids!! Once we got back I realized I had sooo much to do, and… Read More
My Grim Reality……..
I am after all is said and done a mother of two…. It has been 4 years since I have said that. The past few days have truly been some of the hardest days I have had in a LONG time. Things just hit me, and it was all brought to light…. I have shared the story of my special… Read More
My Wedding Video
Hello everyone…. I feel as though I am drowning in my everyday life struggles at this moment in my life, but I really wanted to stop and share a little something with you all. My husband and I just shared our 6th Wedding Anniversary on the 13th of August, and I have a video to share! I hope you enjoy… Read More
UPDATE! We are out of Isolation!
Thank you to everyone for the sweet comments, prayers, and offering to help us in this time of need. I wanted to give one final update on my precious boy! Today is day 5 of our hospital stay, and guess what? We get to LEAVE!! Yahoo!!! Jayden was out of Isolation on Thursday night, and was so excited to bust… Read More