For the past several years, I've looked to Erin Condren for my holiday cards. Ordering holiday cards and sending them out to our friends and family is one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. It says a great deal about the quality of the product that I keep coming back to Erin Condren season after season. What's not to love? Her designs always feature bright colors and fun prints, coordinating envelopes and address stickers, and the paper quality is top-notch. I was able to take a closer look at the cards in the collection this year and I think this might make my decision even harder. I'm super excited to bring you a fun preview of the holiday collection from Erin Condren, and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
My Whole 30 Story
Caroline, from Olive You Whole is posting my Whole 30 story today on her blog. Head over to check it out. Her blog is full of other success stories and great food inspiration. I'm starting another round of Whole 30 tomorrow and you can follow along on my new Instagram account, @jenngdoeswhole30. Hello, eggs, sweet potatoes, and ghee. My, oh my, I've missed you! … [Read more...]
expectations and realizations
When I decided to stay home, I had this picture in my mind. A picture of what our lives would like with me spending those 40+ hours at home, rather than in the classroom. I had high expectations for myself. My house would be clean. My laundry would never pile up. Dinner would wholesome and homemade, ready by 6:00 o'clock each night. I would set aside specific learning times for Braylen, and focus on a set of objectives in reading and math. The list could go on and on. In my head, it was going to be perfect. Actually, I was going to be perfect. Fantastic, actually, at this new job of mine. I mean, my house already stayed pretty clean, my laundry remotely caught up, I cooked … [Read more...]