Wishing you and yours a fantastic holiday! I can’t thank you enough for the kind words on my announcement post. It never ceases to amaze me how awesome and supportive all of you are, and you’ve made me that much more excited for what’s next. Yesterday afternoon my head was in the clouds… …and by […]
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My Big, Sparkly Announcement: Part Two
Nearly two and a half years ago, I made a big, sparkly announcement that changed my life. Going into business with Jill has been one of the most incredible adventures I’ve ever experienced. The successes we’ve had with POP! Social Media and DreamChamps are my proudest professional moments. But more impressive, I think, is the […]
Long Grove Strawberry Festival Reprise
We enjoyed the Long Grove Strawberry Fest so much last year that we had to make a reprise! A chance to hang out with good friends and indulge in strawberries by the pound? Sign me up! The strawberry baked goods were out in full force, too. Sugar-coated donuts, frosted donuts, chocolate donuts, drizzled donuts…delicious. I […]
Book Review: These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf
I have a backlog of book reviews that I’m excited to share with you in the coming week. Since 2012 is nearly half over (what?!), I thought it’d be fun to check in on my list and see where we’re at. The total for the year to date is 18 books! An average of three […]
A Magical Trip, Part Four: Hollywood Studios and Happy Disney Endings
The final two days of our vacation were as exciting and fun-filled as the rest. Here we go! Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom On the third morning of our trip, we had breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at […]
A Magical Trip, Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom
I’ve got two more recap posts to share with you before life goes back to normal around here. Although if I’m being honest, I do hope a bit of the magic will remain… Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios After a good night’s sleep, we […]
A Magical Trip, Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios
I’m so glad you enjoyed my recap of Harry Potter world! How cool that many of you have been there or plan to go there soon. It really is amazing when you think about the impact J.K. Rowling has had on so many people in such a variety of ways. Her imagination has created a […]
A Magical Trip, Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Hello, hello! I’ve missed you. This past week was one of the best of my life. Our family had an amazing trip to Universal Studios and Disney World. Though it was over too quickly – as always – we packed in as many experiences into four days as possible. I took an exorbitant amount of […]
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My name is Jenn. My nickname is Bender. I'm a 20-something entrepreneur and writer in Phoenix striving to manage a hectic schedule while maintaining my health, happiness and, most importantly, my sanity! Read more here.
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