“Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy” by Jennifer Pepito Book #5 for 2026 I read this book with my friend MM and we met up to discuss it together. So fun! We divided the book into 3 sections: chapters 1-5, chapters 6-10, and chapters 11-14. Overall, … Continue reading Mothering by the Book
Our family likes celebrating holidays: major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July), biblical feasts (Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Purim), holidays from cultures that we did not originate from (Lunar New Year, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo), and obscure national days (Earth Day, National Gingerbread House Day, National Donut Day, Mario Day, Star Wars Day, … Continue reading LEGO Exhibit by Sean Kenney
I had two activities planned to celebrate Earth Day this year: pudding “dirt” cups and a 3D model of the Earth’s layers. We always make pudding “dirt” cups on Earth day. Just chocolate pudding, crushed up Oreos and gummy worms. I’ve been meaning to make this 3D model of the earth’s layers for literally years! … Continue reading Happy Earth Day 🌎 2026
Hikes #4 & #5 for 2026 Our debut glamping trip of the 2026 season was to Valley of Fire State Park - a bucket list destination for us! As we were prepping the trailer, my husband discovered that the water pump wasn’t working. It’s always something with recreational equipment. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ He spent a day searching … Continue reading Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada
Hello, my name is Jen and I’m a book hoarder. Instead of downsizing, I bought a bigger bookshelf from IKEA. This was a big project for me. The bookshelf pieces have been sitting in boxes on my floor since mid-March. Finally, after our trip to Austin, TX and the Easter Holiday, I was feeling inspired … Continue reading New IKEA Bookshelf
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