I felt excited on the day of Skip & Sully Indoor Playground’s Grand Opening on July 13, 2019. It was months of sacrifice, hard work, and late nights finally coming to fruition before my eyes. I built that space...
I have anxiety just writing the word anxiety. I have anxiety writing this article. Heck, I have anxiety thinking about people reading my article and reading my name associated with the word anxiety.
I am the queen of posting inspiration,...
If you were anything like me at the start of 2020, you likely told yourself that it was going to be the best year. I had high hopes for clarity, purpose, reaching my goals, and living life in pure...
Let's be real for a minute here, okay?
If you've had a baby, there's a good chance that you've peed yourself at some point. Maybe jumping on the trampoline with your kids, or doing jumping jacks at the gym. Maybe...
Dear 2021,
We have high expectations for you.
2020 has been a challenging year in many ways. You may ask yourself, "Aren't there always challenges in life?" Yes, but it has been an exceptionally challenging year due to a global pandemic...
I see you. I am you. This year....bless its heart. It sucked.
The many pivots of 2020
We had to learn to homeschool with five-year-olds who are way more tech-savvy than their parents. There is nothing like 30 five-year-olds learning on...
People often ask me, “Jen, how can you be so happy all of the time?” The truth is, I’m not naturally joyous. I have been challenged my entire life - since I was a child - with anxiety and...
As Charlotte Brontë said, "Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever.” As we head into Thanksgiving, I asked over 50 Charleston moms what they are grateful...
When you have twins, everything takes a little bit longer to plan and carry out, including routine medical and dental appointments. Wrangling two rambunctious two-year-olds plus their siblings does not make for a particularly relaxing experience anywhere. But the...
When the iconic Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, like so many women in our country, I was struck with a sense of intense sadness and a profound sense of loss. But as I watched or listened...