Category Archives: Aging & Pulchritude

rage against my capris

I know.  Sexy is an attitude.  It comes from within.  But there are days when I feel so mom.  Like I’m not jen.  Just mom.  No jen sauce.  No jen on the side.  Just mom.  Wiping the tears, listening to the fighting, interrupting fighting, band-aiding boo-boos, setting out clothes, helping with clothes, brushing teeth, putting [...]

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wordless wednesday: birthday pancakes, our family tradition

Thank you Angry Julie and Red Lotus Mama for Wordless Wednesday! We love ‘em.

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dance party going on over here

I have to tell you, I’m feeling pretty good today.  With the exception of my best friend reminding that this is the last birthday of my 30s, I’m over the moon.  (She’s like a sister and likes to poke at me…Lola!!!)  Yes, it’s my birthday.  I’m a summer solstice girl.  And I am overwhelmed with [...]

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let’s just get naked

A dear friend invited me over to have a play date, a glass of wine, and hopefully a slip in the hot tub.  I can assure you it wasn’t as sexy as it may sound.  We were just hoping to catch a moment of relaxation and bubbles while the kids ran around.  In short, it [...]

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soft and gooey center

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I’m the kind of jen that when I don’t like something about myself or a situation that I’m in, I go to work on changing it (where applicable).  Right now, I’m at an all new point.  Let’s take for example, this soft and gooey center that I have developed.  I’d like to play innocent and [...]

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I <3 My Mascara

vintage beauty

Know what’s great? When customer service really works. I sent the following email to L’Oréal yesterday. Hi. I used to be a big fan of your Feather Lash Mascara (waterproof). Trying to find the right kind of mascara for me is like trying to find a new pair of jeans. It drives me crazy. I [...]

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