Jaclynn
Jaclynn knows a good thing when she sees it, that’s why she and her husband, Dave, decided to raise their son and daughter in Brookfield, the same Milwaukee suburb where they grew up. After earning her English degree from UW-Madison, Jaclynn attended Marquette University Law School and worked for several years at a small Milwaukee firm practicing estate planning and elder law. When her son was born a few year ago, she followed her heart and became a SAHM. She is now the mother of two, having welcomed a daughter last June. When she's not managing her family circus, you can find Jaclynn instructing or taking classes at the Barre Code. Jaclynn would be lost without dessert, family friendly breweries, books, comfy pants, and the moms who have helped her navigate the labyrinth that is ‘momming’.
Watercolor Wednesdays :: On Wednesdays We Paint
My husband's family has had the tradition of Watercolor Wednesdays for as long as I can remember. The name says it all:: on Wednesdays, they paint with watercolors.
I've given it a go or two...
Who Wants to Play Cards? A Brief Card Game Discussion
Does anyone else still play cards?
No, not that game of Solitaire you have on your phone. I'm talking actual physical cards, all 52 of them.
On our date nights in, my husband and I often...
Three Surprising Things I Learned From Home Ownership
Over the last 13 years, I've owned two homes. While I've been able to manage the day to day home maintenance on the fly or by a quick Google search, here are three issues...
One Question a Day With My Spouse :: Taking a Moment to Connect
It's hard to spend meaningful time with my husband, and like anyone, I want to connect with my spouse.
I mean, we discuss the dishes, the schedule for the week, the kids, the bills, how...
Self-Inventory: How Are You REALLY Doing?
When was the last time you took a self inventory? When have you really looked at your life and asked yourself the hard questions? I did recently when a dear friend asked me how...
Someday When I’m Not Here: A Letter to My Children
Dear Children,
Someday when I'm not here, I hope you know how much I loved you.
I know I spent a lot of time complaining about sleepless nights, laundry, tantrums, and the general mess of life....
I’m Not Always a Fun Mom
As I watched my husband and kids playing on the living room floor, I was angry.
At first, I didn't know why. It was great that they were able to bond and enjoy the somewhat...
The Hand Written Letter Is an Art Worthy of Appreciation
It's so easy these days to shoot a text, hit send on an email, Snapchat, Tweet, etc. While there's nothing wrong with any of these means of communication, there's something special to be said...
Too Much Technology Worries Me When It Comes to My Kids
Let's be honest, I'm not as young as I used to be. This point is driven home by the fact that I seem to have no idea what is going on with technology these days....
Taking Time to Reset as a Family
Every year, I make it my mission for my family and I to take time to reset. To reconnect with each other, unwind, refresh, and disengage from the harsh realities of the world we...