Welcome Friends!
I’m Jess- a teacher, mom, avid reader, and outdoor lover. I’ve spent the last 5 years actively sharing my life on Facebook and Insta, and decided to make things more official!
If you’ve landed in our tiny corner of the internet we hope you stick around for the chaos!
My Favorite Quote!
“Children cannot bounce off the walls if we take away the walls”
Erin Kenny
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I read at least 100 books a year. I love romance & thrillers. PLEASE share your favs with me! My youngest is named after a character from my favorite book: IYKYK.
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I will do anything I can outside. Reading, dinner, crafting.. if the weather is cooperating I am doing it outdoors. I think I am a better mom outside.
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I am deathly afraid of chickens. Please don’t send me one of those to review. I also hate petting zoos because of this. My kids think it’s HILARIOUS.
how I got Here
Why I Love What I Do
As a busy mom of three incredible kiddos—Cade, Augusta, and Harper it is hard to squeeze in all the things I want to do, or even say. For the past four years, I’ve been sharing my love for books on Instagram, diving deep into my favorite genres: romance and thrillers. Whether it’s a steamy love story that tugs at my heartstrings or a page-turning thriller that keeps me up at night, I’m all about books that pack an emotional punch and keep you on the edge of your seat.
If you follow me on TikTok, you may already know that our family has been on a journey to spend 1,000 hours outside, exploring the world beyond screens and connecting with nature. We’re also navigating Harper’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, and I’m passionate about sharing our experiences in hopes of helping others facing similar challenges.
But there’s so much more to our family’s story, and I’m thrilled to bring it all together here on the blog!
As a teacher, I’ve learned lots of helpful tips and tricks and I think those have translated well to parenting. Our lives are full of trying new things, traveling, and making memories, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
I hope this space becomes a place for inspiration, real life, and a little bit of everything we love. Grab a cup of coffee (or a white claw!), and let’s dive in!
Favorite TV Show
The Traitors
Favorite Drink
White Claw or Alani
Favorite Food
Tamales
Favorite season
Summer or Fall
Favorite Book Series
Chestnut Springs
Favorite Hobby
Plants or Reading
You, My Friend
have come to the right place
I can’t wait to share all of my ramblings with you, in one place.
Being a mom can be isolating and knowing where you can go for activities, tips, tricks, advice, or even just to find your next read can be reassuring and helpful. I’d love to provide that space for you!