Lemon Blueberry Cake

by Jessica Lynn // June 20, 2014 // No Comments

Several years ago, my husband and I started a tradition of having our dad’s over for Father’s Day. Since becoming parents ourselves, we have kept this tradition. I love being able to celebrate the father’s in our lives. Being able... Continue reading →

Five Minute Friday- Messenger

by Jessica Lynn // June 13, 2014 // 4 Comments

My first ever Five Minute Friday with Lisa-Jo! Lisa-Jo gives you a prompt word and you write for just five minutes. So here we go… Prompt Word: Messenger I think we all have a message to give and each story... Continue reading →

How My 30 Happiness Day Challenge Has Ended With An Unexpected New Beginning

by Jessica Lynn // June 2, 2014 // 8 Comments

I began my 30 day happiness challenge writing about gratitude. This experience has been humbling for me and has reinforced the importance of gratitude. I have accomplished a lot over the past 30 days including this blog. For the past... Continue reading →

Working through the Mommy Guilt

by Jessica Lynn // May 26, 2014 // No Comments

This week my husband and I celebrate our 8 year anniversary. Instead of doing the usually dinner date night, he arranged to have his parents come over during the day. He surprised me with a picnic by the water, a... Continue reading →

I Am a Mom and I Am Vulnerable

by Jessica Lynn // May 22, 2014 // 1 Comment

Something I admire about my young children is that they do not yet understand the fear of being judged. They are open with their feelings, share experiences and do what makes them happy. For myself, I have limited my... Continue reading →

Finding Balance… A Work in Progress By Kerrie Gianvecchio, LMSW

by Jessica Lynn // May 20, 2014 // 8 Comments

When I started my business, I was desperate. I was desperate to make a professional change, I was desperate to follow my own path, and I was desperate to be with my family more. My priorities had become very mixed... Continue reading →

5 Simple Steps To Becoming A Happier Mommy

by Jessica Lynn // May 16, 2014 // 2 Comments

I am about halfway through my 3o day mommy happiness challenge and it is going well. I have managed to do something for myself each day this month. How is everyone else doing? I thought I would share some quick... Continue reading →

My Mother’s Day Letter to My Kids

by Jessica Lynn // May 14, 2014 // 5 Comments

Buddy and Mister are a little over a year apart. Right before Mister was born, I wrote Buddy a letter sharing all that he had done over the past year and what it was like to be his mother. The next year I wrote... Continue reading →

What I Am Learning About Happiness From Toddlers

by Jessica Lynn // May 11, 2014 // 3 Comments

Did you ever notice that kids are naturally happy? They take those simple moments, something that is completely ordinary and it becomes extraordinary. For my kids, it would be those moments of tickling, chasing each other, finding a rock in... Continue reading →

Butternut squash & kale quesadillas

by Jessica Lynn // May 6, 2014 // 1 Comment

This past weekend was one of those weekends that were just to busy, things did not go as planned and everything just took way longer then expected. It started Saturday morning when Mister decided to make it clear he needed a... Continue reading →

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