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Jessica A
Jessica lives in Grand Blanc with her husband and their smart, sweet, sassy daughter who shines as their one and only. Jessica thrived on the adrenaline rush of local TV news for 15+ years as a weeknight producer before leaping into a new career, mid-pandemic. She now works from home as a content specialist for a national early education and child care company and finally knows the true meaning of work-life balance. She’s a positive, sarcastic, margarita-loving momma who embraces creative challenges, adventure, and personal growth. Date nights, dog walks, friend time, and DIY projects are her favorite forms of self-care.
Diaper Drive: Let’s Be The Village For Local Moms In Need
1 in 3 children in Genesee County live in poverty and their families struggle to provide diapers.
As a brand new mother, it's terrifying to bring home a new baby knowing that you're on your...
There Are No Absolutes In Parenting, It’s Complicated
Parenting, oh boy is it ever complicated. From the moment you learn you’re pregnant or are expecting a child by any means, your mind goes into overdrive trying to brace for the unknown by...
Easy, Budget-Friendly Kitchen Updates
Let’s face it, not every starter home comes with a gourmet kitchen that boasts all the trendy, high-end bells and whistles. Ours is cozy {read small}, functional, and easy to clean {bonus!}. We dismissed...
Five Unique Shows for Preschoolers on Amazon Prime & Netflix
I am fairly open-minded when it comes to children’s programming because the writers typically try to fold in some type of worthwhile lesson, but as you know not all shows are created with high standards. Some are complete trash, some are annoying and hard...
The Fabric of Life: 8 Tips for Tackling New Challenges with Grace
Just because you have practically no experience with something doesn’t mean you aren’t absolutely capable of kicking a** at it, you just have to TRY. Simply getting started is sometimes the hardest part. So,...
#MeToo: As Parents We Have An Obligation To Do Our Part
The #metoo movement is up for discussion this afternoon on #MidMiMB. Our Contributor Jessica shares her perspective and puts out a call to action to parents to educate the upcoming generation about boundaries and the rules of...
Hey There Tired + Overwhelmed Momma, I Have Something To Tell You
Hey Momma,
Slow down for a minute. Take a deep breath. And another. OK, now…how’s your day going? How is your heart feeling? As much as you do for others, during every waking second it...
My Accidental Staycation Made Me a True Believer
I am guilty of assuming the "staycation" trend was for families who didn't have the means or motivation to do more. I am here to quickly confess how wrong I was!
Like many of...
Hometown Hotspots! Owosso + Corunna
I've lived in Grand Blanc for over a decade now, but I grew up in Shiawassee County where the farm fields are plentiful and so is the small town charm! It's admittedly not something...