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How To Share Funshine This Summer

In Cooking & Crafting, Reviews by Jen

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareFunshine #CollectiveBias As I write this post, my children have only 4 days of school left!! These last few weeks of school have felt like a sprint to the finish and because my kids have been working so hard I wanted to show …

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Mommy Reality #36:Buried Alive

In Mommy Reality by Jen

Welcome to Mommy Reality Challenge 36!!! Hosted by Jen from JENerally Informed and Celeste from Leapfrog and Lipgloss! I know!!!! So freaking exciting. If this is your first time hearing about the Mommy Reality Challenge we are so glad you are joining this great community of moms who participate in our bi-weekly challenges that showcase all the fun, crazy, and …

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The Secret To Successful Blogging

In Blogging by Jen

As a blogger, there is one question I get asked over and over again, ” What do you have to do in order to build a successful blog?” This is a tricky question and one that is more difficult to answer than you would think. Here’s Why. Success Is Hard To Measure Sure there are tools like KLOUT and Alexa …

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Top Ten Tip-Offs You Are A Mother

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

A few weeks ago I was invited to guest blog by my friend Lysa and today on JENerally Informed in honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to share an expanded version of the post I shared over there. To all of my fellow Mothers out there, here are the Top Ten Tip-Offs You Are A Mother: 1. You carry around …

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Mommy Reality #35: Your Nemesis

In Mommy Reality by Jen

Welcome to Mommy Reality Challenge #35!!! Hosted by Jen from JENerally Informed and Celeste from Leapfrog and Lipgloss! If this is your first time hearing about the Mommy Reality Challenge we are so glad you are joining this great community of moms who participate in our bi-weekly challenges that showcase all the fun, crazy, and sometimes overwhelming moments that are …

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Oh The Places You Will Go At The Dollar Store

In Man-day, Parenting by Jen

Welcome to a special edition of Man-day that is being brought to you by both Jen’s Guy and Jen! Jen’s Guy: The First Date that Jennifer and I went on, we spent some time at the dollar store while waiting for our movie.  We have previously talked about our unfortunate discovery of New York Seltzer there.  So, for date night …

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How To Share Difficult News With Children

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

My oldest daughter was born on September 10, 2001. Only one short day later, I sat in my hospital bed holding her and like the rest of the world watched in horror as the world changed and the World Trade Center crashed to the ground. This was my intro to parenting. It was a tough one. Because we live in …

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Mommy Reality: How Jen Would Spend Her Extra Hour

In Mommy Reality by Jen

For this latest Mommy Reality challenge my compadre in crime Celeste, has asked us to share what we would do if we had an extra hour in each day? This is an interesting question she has posed. As Mothers our time is already limited. We must care for and nurture our tiny (sometimes bigger) humans. Making sure they are clothed, …

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That Day Jen NAILED The Pole

In Pinterest by Jen

It has been a while since I have done a “Jen Nails IT! Pinterest Challenge.” This new challenge was inspired by a friend. I have known her just about all of my life. I go to church with her, and I know every member of her original and current family. She owns a dance studio and has been very successful …

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Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day

In Mommy Reality by Jen

Welcome to Mommy Reality Challenge 34!!! Hosted by Jen from JENerally Informed and Celeste from Leapfrog and Lipgloss! Okay. That was scary. ANYWAY, if this is your first time hearing about the Mommy Reality Challenge we are so glad you are joining this great community of moms who participate in our bi-weekly challenges that showcase all the fun, crazy, and …

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LEGO Elves, Fairies and A Little DIY Magic

In Parenting, Reviews by Jen

Disclaimer: I am receiving absolutely nothing for posting this. I just think it is cool. If LEGO is reading this, please feel free to make me one of your official bloggers. I will work for LEGO’s. Last year I signed my children up to be members of the LEGO club and to receive a free LEGO magazine subscription. This has …

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If Adults Acted Like Toddlers We Would Go To Jail

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

My fourth child and youngest daughter Anneliese just celebrated her 2nd birthday in March. Having reached this milestone a few times before with previous children, I am equal parts self congratulatory mixed in with a healthy dose of desperation. First off, I am pleased in the fact that I survived the initial sleep deprived baby years and have now progressed …

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The War On Women

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

First off, you should understand that this is not a political post. I’ve been an activist, and at times a very effective activist. This post isn’t about that. This post is about people. One of today’s big buzz phrases is “The War On Women” I tire of hearing that phrase, especially with the context for which it is currently being …