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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 …

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Man Day Post: Jen’s Guy vs. Free Range Parenting

In Man-day, Parenting by Jensguy

Time for another installment of Man-day from Jen’s husband, Jen’s Guy. I’m going to admit something that Jennifer probably doesn’t even know. Things that my friends and I did when we were kids would probably get our parents arrested in today’s world. I’ve mentioned that I grew up rural.  School was a 20 minute bus ride.  It was probably about …

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Mommy Reality #33: Bedside Table Treasure Hunt

In Mommy Reality by Jen

Welcome to another edition of Mommy Reality! 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 …

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What You May Not Know About Mormons

In Parenting by Jen

I have mentioned here on JENerally Informed a few times that I am a Mormon, but today I would like to share more with all of you about this very special part of who I really am. The first thing you may not know about Mormons is that our official church title is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter …

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Spring Blog Staycation Link-Up

In Blog Staycation by Jen

The Spring Blog Staycation was another amazing blogging experience! Over the past four days  I have met so many great, new bloggers and learned so much! As would be expected, I have had to add a few new items to my blogging to do list, but I also completed a few HUGE projects that had been looming over me for …

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March Into Savings With Walmart Family Mobile

In Reviews by Jen

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MarchIntoSavings #CollectiveBias I am excited to tell you how I am saving money for my family by switching my phone service to Walmart Family Mobile! For way too long we have been paying an exorbitant amount for cell phone service that never quite …

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Mommy Reality: The Good, The Bad and The Broken

In Mommy Reality by Jen

In case you missed it, the theme for our newest Mommy Reality challenge is Broken. My husband Jen’s Guy has a theory, if it can be broken, it will more than likely be broken by me. I am like the Godzilla to his repair world. Take for example, the unfortunate incident that happened yesterday in the bathroom. I was simply …

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Man Day Post: The Jen’s Guy Blog Tour, Part 2

In Blogging, Man-day by Jensguy

Welcome to another installment of Man-day from Jen’s husband Jen’s Guy! Time for part two of the Jen’s Guy Blog Tour.  Where I take a tour of several of the blogs that regularly visit JENerally Informed.If you missed part one, you can get to it HERE. Jensguy tours through #blogland @queenmomjen Was your #blog listed? Click To Tweet Stories of …

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Mommy Reality #32: Broken

In Mommy Reality by Jen

…Hmm?! Oh -erm.. sorry, don’t mind us! We were just making good use of our time while waiting for you to open the latest Mommy Reality post! But now that you’re here, welcome to the latest edition of Mommy Reality hosted by: Jen from JENerally Informed and Celeste from Leapfrog and Lipgloss!!! If this is your first time hearing about …

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Surviving First Grade:Tips From A First Grader

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

This week is our school Spring-break and all of our best laid plans for fun and adventure have been waylaid by a malicious stomach flu. It really isn’t right. Instead we have done a fair share of board games and easy crafts for those who could manage to get up out of their sick beds. During one particularly riveting game …

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Why Our Family Cut The Cord On Cable

In Motherhood, Parenting by Jen

The beginning of the end happened one Sunday night about a year and a half ago when our older children, Jen’s Guy and I sat watching our favorite TV show, Once Upon A Time. As the show cut to commercials, the very first one was for a horror movie called Mama. My husband quickly muted the TV as I told …

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Man Day Post- The Jen’s Guy Blog Tour, Part 1

In Blogging, Man-day by Jensguy

Welcome to another installment of Man-day from Jen’s husband Jen’s Guy! So I have to admit I was feeling a bit shamed after Jennifer’s post on commenting.  That post has gone everywhere! I am pretty good at responding here, but I don’t believe I have EVER returned the favor of commenting on someone else’s site.  Jennifer usually does that. I’m …

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Annoucing The Spring Blog Staycation 2015!

In Blog Staycation by Jen

Last summer I was fortunate enough to be able to connect with a group of blogging friends via a Saturday morning #sitsblogging chat. We all discussed how we would love to be able to take just a few days and focus on our blogs, tackling a few very important to do items. Several emails later and we had developed the  …

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Mommy Reality #31: A Room With A View

In Mommy Reality by Jen

Welcome to a brand NEW edition of Mommy Reality hosted by Jen of JENerally Informed and Celeste of 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 …