Jennifer Davis
Skinny Jeans Are So Not Hot Right Now (And That’s Okay)
I’m typing this from the comfort of my bedroom and a loungewear combo that I’ve been wearing pretty much daily for the last year. (I wash it. I’m not gross.) But long before 2020...
Educational Fun in a Small Green Box: My KiwiCo Review
Just before my son’s fifth birthday, I started looking for more experience-based gifts. It’s not that I’m opposed to stuff. I like stuff, and it’s no secret that I’m a fan of Christmas present...
An Open Letter to the Survivors of 2020
Dear reader,
First, let me say that I’m somewhat uncomfortable with the word “survivor,” for a few reasons. Having survived a so-called “good” kind of cancer, I know the weight that such a word carries,...
30 Things I’m Thankful for in 2020
In the alternate universe where a global health crisis didn’t happen, I’m planning my 7th annual Friendsgiving feast this month. The virtual signup sheet for who’s bringing what went up weeks ago, after we’d...
3 Valuable Life Lessons from The LEGO Movie
As of when I’m writing this, I have seen The LEGO Movie approximately 837 times. That’s not my five-year-old’s fault, either. My husband and I have been superfans of this movie since we saw...
My Day Trip to Dollywood
Back in January, before we had any inkling of what this year had in store, I bought a season pass to Dollywood. I was feeling optimistic about all the fun things we’d do in...
What to Include in a Postpartum Gift Basket
Back in early spring, I saw some jokes about babies being made in 2020 thanks to all the sheltering going on. Lots of people took that as advice, apparently, because I now know eight...
Virtual Game Nights Are a Boon to My Soul
It’s Friday night, and you know what that means. Cue Rebecca Black, friends, because it’s time to get down.
Okay, so hovering around my mid-thirties and with a preschooler at home means Friday nights look...
280 Characters Isn’t Enough
Earlier this week, I deleted Twitter from my phone. It’s not like I’ve been a big Twitter-er in the 11 years since I first signed up. I amassed a grand total of 15 followers...
Mom Grades: Harry Potter Edition
I’ve read through the Harry Potter series at least a dozen times over the years. In fact, I just started my annual read-through early because quarantine is stressful and I needed some cheering up....