Jenelle Temple
Because You Need to Hear This
I'm in a bit of a slouch lately. I'm exhausted. I'm tired. I don't feel as though I am "mom enough." So, for all the moms out there, feeling the stress, the daily grind,...
Preparing for the Hurricane :: Helpful Tips You May Not Have Considered
I grew up with a mother who was obsessive with being storm prepared. In my hometown, the Poconos of Pennsylvania, we rarely saw hurricane type weather (though Sandy definitely did a number on us...
The Good Stuff
I realize I'm in a weird transition period of my life. A moment when I look back and don't see the anger or pain or troubles of my past. Instead, I see the beautiful...
No, Life is Not Social Media Perfect
My life is perfect. Okay, no ... not really. Though, it may seem that way on social media.
I have friends and family all over the world. Social media allows all of us to stay...
5 Reasons I’m Not Cut Out to be a Stay-at-Home Mom
I've been a stay-at-home mom and I've been a working mom. I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt, I am not a good stay-at-home mom.
So I work.
Contrary to how I feel,...
Saving My Marriage
This is a very difficult post for me to write. Not just to write but to put the out there for the world to see. This post is me admitting to a huge flaw...
A Day in the Life of All That Went Wrong
Sometimes, this life is for the birds. This is currently one of those moments. Years from now, I'll look back on this post and I know I will laugh . . . but right now?...
I Failed at Being a Crunchy Mom
There are tons of labels for moms these days: fit mom, crunchy mom, helicopter mom, the list goes on. I already settled into my role as a fit mom, if for no other reason...
7 Budget Halloween Decorating Ideas & Must-Haves
I have to admit, I'm a little fanatical about Halloween. It's my favorite holiday (well ... it may tie with Christmas). It's a time when the dark, whimsical, and silly all blend together to create a...
The Hard Part of Moving Away
It wasn't an easy decision to move states away from my hometown -- my family, my friends, my life. But my husband and I were content to try something new and spread our wings. There...
7 Things I Learned Being a Fit Mom
I'm 33 years old. I am in better shape now than when I was in my 20's ... not to say having babies hasn't left me with the "mom belly" or that I weigh as...
Dear Parents of Boys
Dear Parents of Boys,
My husband and I are raising two daughters. They are beautiful, smart, sweet, strong, and independent. And soon enough your boys will be interacting with our girls. We're trying our best...
This Parenting Thing is Hard
Dear Mom and Dad -
Life is hard. Being a parent is hard. How were you able to make it seem so easy?
No, seriously.
When I was a kid, I thought I had the strictest parents...
What Happens When I Let My Daughters Dress Themselves
I used to be the mom whose children never left the house unless the outfit they were wearing was stain-free and perfectly matched.
Keyword ... USED TO BE.
I grew tired of fighting with them...
"No, the...