Jennifer Gordon George
Jennifer is a single mom of two boys. She does her best to get to places on time, despite being a chronically late person and the fact that neither she or her boys are morning people. She recently went back into the classroom after staying home for nine years to raise her kids, and she credits her sanity and success at this endeavor to the fact that she has incredibly supportive parents, family, and friends. She also has a network of single moms that truly “get it” and who encourage her on a daily basis. When she’s not hanging out with her kiddos, Jennifer enjoys writing at a coffee shop, trying new restaurants, or catching up with friends.
I Quit Shaving
One of the things that I hate, hate, hate about being a woman is shaving my legs.
As women, there are so many things we have to do to simply “maintain” ourselves. This doesn’t...
Single Mom Resources in Des Moines
Becoming a single mom can be one of the scariest things you can go through, but even in the midst of the chaos, there are people and places you can turn to in Des...
Just Say No to Fortnite
Does anyone else feel like we are in a strange place in history as parents?
There are so many things our kids are exposed to on a daily basis that didn’t exist when we...
A Love Letter to Des Moines
Dear Des Moines,
You and I have been through a lot. I have lived most of my life in the comfort of your surrounding area. I have to admit that when I was young, I...
Rethinking Electronics and Kids
Who has the newest iPhone? Or Galaxy? Or whichever brand floats your boat?
How many of you have kids who also have the latest and greatest electronic devices?
I’m hesitant to write this post, because I...
We Will Not Be Silent Anymore
If there has been anything positive in the tragic news stories of domestic violence and abuse over the last few years, it’s that women are tired of not being heard. We are ready to...
Tooth Fairy Tips
I remember when I became the Tooth Fairy.
When my oldest lost his first tooth, I actually shed a few tears while looking down at that tiny tooth in my hand. I couldn’t stop thinking...
How NOT to Go Back to School
How is it time for kids to go back to school already? I know there are moms out there jumping up and down screaming “Yes!”, but I think there is a fair amount of...
Tips for Camping With Kids
There seem to be three types of moms when it comes to camping.
One who has never been camping before in her life. (Can we say hotel reservation on speed dial?)
The second mom used to...
Recovering from the May Marathon
I survived the month of May, and I feel like I ran a marathon. Not literally, because, ewww.
But, May is SO busy these days, isn’t it??? This year for me it was particularly brutal....