If you are new to JENerally Informed, welcome! If not, you probably already know that Jen’s Guy (my husband) and I like to do lists. Now these aren’t your standard kind of lists, but range in topics like The What No One Wants For Valentines Day list or Five Christmas Songs That Need To be Retired or the original What …
Back To The Best Of JENerally Informed
This week I will be taking a little bit of a blogging break, but I didn’t want to leave you JENerally Informedless (yest it’s a real word) while I am gone. Plus I was looking at some of the old posts Jen’s Guy and I wrote back when we were newbies and there are some real gems that got very …
The Dirty Little Secrets (no one talks about) On Pinterest
How about we start this post off with a little introduction. Hi my name is Jen and I am addicted to Pinterest. Feel free to join my sharing circle if you are also a Pinterest junkie. Pinterest is like a smorgasbord of the best and brightest ideas the internet has to offer. Within Pinterest one can find inspiration for almost …
Pinterest Challenge: Pumpkin Facial Mask
It’s time for a new Jen Nails It Pinterest Challenge! If you are new to JENerally Informed let me take a minute to introduce you to what this is. About 5 months ago I began a new series where I test out projects, crafts and DIY beauty treatments you can find on Pinterest. To date I have totally nailed a …
A Mother Always Finds A Way
Many of you will recall the dating post Jensguy wrote about recently, wherein he mentioned ice blocking as a cheap and economical date. He further explained that this is something he would like to do with our family. When he said family, I believe he meant he would be particularly pleased to see not only his children, but me (his …
Jen Tries A New Pinterest Project For Your Tootsies
It’s summer and all of the swimming, water play, and sandal wearing activities are making my feet look bad. Hobbit with a hangnail bad. My heels are cracked and peeling. No scrubbing, loofah, or cream is working at this point. I need to find a beauty fix or else I am going to have to seriously consider Birkenstocks with socks …
Disney Infinity Just Got A Whole Lot More Awesome
Last week I discussed with you the Disney Infinity gaming system. Yesterday Disney just announced a new addition coming this fall, and it includes Marvel characters: Hey, recognize these guys? Just like a mirror. Nailed It! So back to the Infinity release, it looks like the Black Widow will soon be teaming up with Elsa from Frozen on the JENerally …
Word Is Getting Out About My Blogging
So last week one evening around 7:30 p.m. my doorbell rang. I was a little slow getting down there, but when my husband answered the door no one was there, just a single stapled together craft idea sitting on my doorstop from another blog. No note, nothing. Hmm, this is very curious. Well alrighty then, is it a challenge or …
Jen Nails It Challenge Southern Style
I am a true American, meaning my cultural roots come from all over the place. My mother is a Mexican American and was born in Chihuahua Mexico, so cooking Mexican food is pretty much standard at all of our family gatherings. I can make enchiladas, tacos, burros, red chile sauce, beans, etc. You name it I make it and love …
Nailed It Challenge: Avengers Cupcakes
Time for the Great Avengers Pinterest inspired cupcake reveal. A few things: 1. After meticulously reviewing the picture from every angle in order to make sure I knew all of the colors and every nuance of the picture I decided I needed supplies! 2. With a visit to my local 99 cent store, I was equipped with my very own …
KICK-OFF: Jen Nails It Pinterest Challenge Part 1
As promised, here is the first of a two part debut for my Jen Nails It Pinterest Challenge. Where I promised to tackle the recreation of some “epic” Pinterest inspired projects. After much discussion my family decided to have me recreate one of the many adorable baby photos you see on Pinterest. Ready? Ensue the Drum-roll please…… Here …
The “Jen Nails It” Pinterest Challenge
I am HOOKED on Pinterest! I love the luscious desserts and savory fare that make me drool over their sweet perfection. I covet the fashion and perfectly coiffed hair that seems so easy to copy and incorporate into my busy life. I salute all of the holidays that I never even knew existed. I too will celebrate National Peanut Butter …
