Jenni Watson
Jenni is an Independent Travel Agent with a deep passion for the Lowcountry. In fact, she and her husband love the Charleston area SO much that, after vacationing out on Isle of Palms several times, they decided to relocate their family from Illinois to Summerville. Since moving to the Charleston area in July of 2019, Jenni started a travel blog, Our Sweet Tea Life, where she shares her love of the area. Jenni is also a homeschooling mom to three daughters. In her free time she enjoys traveling with her family, spending time at the beach, volunteering at Magnolia Plantation and strolling the beautiful streets of Charleston.
6 Tips for Being Productive in the Car
As my girls are getting older and involved in more activities away from home, I find that I am spending a LOT of time in my car. When I say a lot, on average,...
Lowcountry Parks & Playgrounds: Ashley River Park
Welcome to our series: Lowcountry Parks & Playgrounds! Each article in this series focuses more on specific parks/playgrounds at locations all throughout the Lowcountry.
Let's check out the brand new Ashley River Park in Summerville!
Address: 200 Renken...
Don’t Worry Momma . . . Just Enjoy Today
While at the dentist with my three girls a few weeks ago, I struck up a conversation with a sweet mom who was sitting in the waiting room. She also had three girls who...
Don’t Stop Chasing Your Dreams
I just love the belief most children have that they can be and do anything they want when they grow up. I feel like somewhere during life, as we grow up, something in many...
Your Attitude Stinks
A few weeks ago, I found myself disciplining one of my girls and I told her, “Your attitude stinks lately!”. She had been short-tempered, crabby, negative, and just downright unpleasant to be around. As...
Holiday Hospitality on a Budget
Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite holidays and although I LOVE hosting family and friends any time, there’s just something special about hosting parties and events this time of year.
My husband appreciates my...
Why Losing Your Last Grandparent Feels Like Losing So Much More
A few weeks ago I lost my last living grandparent, the one I was SO close to! My Grandma Hoch was the "matriarch" of our family. Her home was lovingly known to many as...
Overcoming the Odds…I Was Born With a Liver Disease
I was born in October of 1978 and was a seemingly happy, healthy baby; however, within a few weeks, my mother became suspicious that something was wrong. I had been jaundice, which is common...
How To Make Southern Sweet Tea
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than a large glass of ice-cold sweet tea in a mason jar. Did you know that today, June 10th, is National Iced Tea Day and...
It’s Perfectly Okay For Your Kids to be Bored
Our kids are growing up in SUCH a different world than I did! (I know this article is likely going to really show that I am an "older" mom.) "Back in the day", as...