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thankful thursdays: mike mcelroy

I have MANY things to be thankful for, particularly when my heart is breaking for a family I barely know. Let me start by saying I love my neighbors.  Patty & Bruce are exactly the neighbors you would want when you move into a new neighborhood.  They are about 10 years our senior, their son…

my library habit, a list-maker and compulsive book buyer’s cheap thrill

You may know that I have an ongoing love affair with my library.  When I share my library system with other parents, they usually exclaim, “I had no idea.  Jen, you really need to write about this.”  So here you go.  I’ve been able to save an incredible amount of money.  So if you find…

wicked

(c) 1983 Shelley Duvall

Last night we watched two episodes of Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theater.  Yes, the series that many of us saw when we were little kids (rent it from your local library or watch it on Hulu).  The series ran from 1982-1987 and featured some of the hottest stars at the time.  Last night we watched…

crock pot love – citrus beef stew

I’ve been having a love affair with my crock pot.  It even sounds a little dirty, doesn’t it?  I have made some of the best, delicious food with my slow cooker.  I’ve fallen in love.  He’s easy, delicious and no frills.  Last week I made one of my all time favorites that I thought you…

honestly jen!

If I ever wrote a book I would call it “Honestly Jen.”  However, I would ask that whenever anybody read the title they would have to say it with a sigh and an eye roll.  I have a way with words that is kinda like my super power.  It can be used for evil, but…

the sex formula

Yes, this is a frank post about sex.  Married people sex.  Which is DEFINITELY different than single people sex.  So if you are my parents (Hi Mom & Dad!) or you don’t want to know me THAT WELL then please stop reading.  Husband, if you happen to choose to read this blog post, I wouldn’t…

HHH

Taintor-Happy its happy hour

Once a month I hold jenH Happy Hour (HHH).  It’s my kind of Mommy & Me playdate.  I invite about 30 women and everyone knows they are welcome to extend an invitation to a friend.  Most the time there is between 10-15 Moms and about 20 kids.  Yeah, it gets crazy.  Kids run in and…