After the whirlwind that was Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which left parts of Florida devastated, we felt incredibly grateful to see Hunsader Farms open their gates this fall. This farm has become a bit of…
View PostI recently sent out an email to our Creative Finance Playbook Subscribers. If you’d like to receive emails like this, please be sure to subscribe here! Let me tell you about the man who makes…
View Post4 years ago … Joe had gone in for a CT scan as his Crohn’s Disease was really acting up. Immediately after the scan the tech said that the Dr would call about the findings…we…
View PostIt’s been awhile since I spent some time over here in this part of the internet. I used to frequent this space so often! I loved sharing housewife tips and stay at home mom hacks…recipes…
View PostIt’s been a bit since I’ve blogged and I realized how much I like being able to pull up recipes my family enjoys on this little space on the web. I was honestly going…
View PostIt’s such a gorgeous sunny day here in SWFL (Southwest Florida) hovering around a perfect 75 degrees here in January. Joe and I took the liberty of working from home today with our acquisitionist. I…
View PostIt’s January, 2023. 10 years ago tomorrow we brought our first born into the world; it’s almost unbelieveable! So much has changed for us a family. We’ve moved to Florida, we’ve cut ties with toxic…
View PostWe’ve just begun our second month stay here in Florida. While we are certainly living our dream life, it wasn’t this way two years ago. After grabbing a delicious dinner last night and enjoying eating…
View PostIt looks so easy when you scroll the gram. You see the shiny white spaces, crisp clean & pressed clothes. Freshly handed Starbucks cups– lights, camera, action!! But the reality is, most days I am…
View PostWell it got cold and snowy up here in NY! I feel like we’ve had a bit of a mlid Winter these last two pandemic years. So much has happened with us and sometimes I…
View PostAll items on our website will be half off!! We have 6 Masterclasses sold individually or you can scoop up the bundle! 🤩 I also launched my mini Social Media Marketing e-book. In this you’ll…
View PostOfficially one full week into homeschooling. Another round of mentoring interviews. The chill in the air, Fall is near. The sky gets dark so early. It’s as though everything is the same as it always…
View PostSome people may disagree with me, but I think part of our problem as a society is the lack of family time. It’s the send the kids off for 8 hours and have nothing but busy & rush rush rush before and after. Too many activities and too many “things” that don’t equate to much other than stress.…
View PostDon’t listen to what the negative committee has to say (either in real life or in your head.). Keep going and trust the process. Fight for your dreams and make them come true. …
View PostDid you know that we offer one-on-one strategy sessions for your real estate business? We currently run a private mentoring session (a super small and selective group of just 6 students) that will run until…
View PostWe are currently buying in NY, PA, NC & FL…however we are currently helping a couple who owns a home in North Pole, Alaska. Nope, it’s not Santa! Our strategies are effective and can often be the very best solution for people. If you or someone you know are interested in talking to us, shoot us a message on Facebook at Jenn Buys 585! …
View PostMay you enjoy today’s freedom, in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Celebrate and give thanks for our beautiful country.
View PostIt’s been awhile since I just sat and wrote, so I thought why not! It really is one of my favorite things to do and I don’t make enough time for it. I feel like…
View Post*I wrote this early in January of 2021, but never published. I felt compelled to share this now. I understand we have the vaccine out and things are slowly starting to open up and get…
View PostThere are so many ways we can buy properties. I love to share a little on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. This often helps folks see themselves in these situations, or maybe they…
View PostNo matter where you are in life, pick something and work towards it every single day. With no purpose, people perish. What are you going after today?
View PostI saw Danielle over at Sparkles and Lattes share this and I thought it was super cute and fun. I needed a break from real estate work and I’m not ready to start wrapping all…
View PostChristmas is just a few days away!! As I type this, I feel a little stress of knowing I have only wrapped four gifts. Oops. I also need to figure out Christmas Eve Dinner &…
View PostBrendan has been busy on the phone helping sellers! Steve made up a jingle and shares how EASY it is buy houses even in an Pandemic. Joe & I were on the phone with another…
View PostMaking your own wreath is surprisingly easy, requires little floral expertise, and can be more cost-effective than buying a pre-made one. Not to mention, you can dress it up however you’d like! Materials for your…
View PostWe buy houses all over NY State. We pay your closing costs and can make the process of selling your home super quick and easy.…
View PostThis week was a busy one for out team as well. We meet almost daily and go over deals, the seller situations and how to create win win scenarios for everyone. …
View PostHappy Monday! We had a great weekend. I spent a lot of time working on social media/marketing, trying to intertwine all of our sites and streamline things a bit better. I love sharing and connecting…
View PostHappy Sunday! I have a few new clips to share today. We’ve had a busy week talking with sellers and the theme this week seemed to be making TWO house payments! We have come across…
View PostHappy Friday!! I hope you’re ending your week on a fabulous note. The weather is unusually warm again today, so my early morning walk was very nice! I also hit up a Live Peleton Bike……
View PostOh my gosh, it’s been such a crazy road…my health and wellness journey! I don’t know about you, but this whole pandemic has been a lot of up and down. This Summer was a lot…
View PostI have a bunch of great memes and quotes saved in my phone… I thought maybe some of you would get a laugh or even some inspiration to do whatever it is you need to…
View PostI am excited to share a few things here today!! I will fully admit the last week we were outside mostly enjoying the beautiful & unexpected warm weather. It was hard to stick to…
View PostThe team, Joe & I have been busy helping sellers all week! I am working on growing our You Tube channel a bit more, so if you haven’t yet, please take a moment and subscribe! We are going live daily to share quick stories on who we’ve talked to and what sorts of situations sellers seem to find themselves in. …
View PostIt’s Fall and the weather is getting colder and darker here in upstate NY. I love Summer SO much, but I truly do try and appreciate each of our seasons. I find that we have…
View PostIt was a quiet weekend here! Joe had a bad week last week with his Crohn’s Disease and quite honestly, he spent the whole week in bed. No one truly gets how hard it is…
View PostThis morning my husband sent me a text from upstairs, in bed while I was downstairs starting my day. “It’s 6:30!! This is when I was born!” To which I replied, “Best thing that ever…
View PostHey friends!
We have been taking advantage of the beautiful Fall weather here in New York and had a few photoshoots done!! Last week Joe & I got all dolled up and went down to the Historic Corn Hill District for a couples photoshoot. I have more adorable photos to share, how cute is that one above!? Yesterday, we took the kids to the “sunken gardens” across from Mt Hope Cemetery. I actually WON both giveaways of a photoshoot, how cool is that?!…
View PostMy babies are doing SO great with their remote learning. Bradley started reading JUST before Kindergarten, and they both love learning. It’s a little weird for them being on the computer, but they are getting…
View PostHappy Friday! I used to do a super fun link up called Thursday Confessions– I LOVED IT! I think it was a pretty popular read too. Does anyone know of any linkups like that these…
View PostDid you know that September is National Self Improvement Month? I just saw that it was and had to share some of my favorite personal development books with you guys! I’ve been an avid reader…
View PostIf you live in the Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse surrounding areas, this is for you!! My company is offering $1000 cash for anyone who refers us a seller. That’s right!! Just send us someone who is…
View PostI shared this recipe years ago on my other blog, Bliss to Bean, but I was thinking I may need to make it again soon, and wanted to have it readily available! You could totally…
View PostHey friends! I hope you are all well. I wanted to share a few favorites lately. We haven’t done much other than work, sleep, beach haha but I am not mad about it! 1. I…
View PostEvery week Joe and I go live on Facebook and Instagram and share different ways we are able to help people. We are a local Rochester, NY couple and we buy and sell houses! In…
View PostHappy Monday!! Boy, I can’t even begin to explain how insane life has been lately!! Our real estate business is really cranking, and we are getting better at SYSTEMS!! I must say that while…
View PostToday is Sunday, the day after the 4th and I have spent most of the day deep cleaning the kitchen, mopping the floors (they were so bad I needed to do it TWICE.) Our dishwasher…
View PostHappy Monday friends! What a beautiful weekend we had. The weather here in the ROC has been so gorgeous and HOTT! I love it. Friday morning I did a grocery run (they had blue cheese…
View PostI’m not gonna lie. I’m usually a “Bisquick” pancake mom, but I ran out and tried googled a few recipes and came up with this! While I didn’t try any, the family said they were…
View PostHappy Fri-Yay friends!! Cheers! We made it! (Not that the weekends look much different than a Monday, but hey!) Shout out to my girl Rachel who made me these fantastic cups for our business. She’s…
View PostHow cute is that graphic?! Brooke made it for me! I put her to “work” last weekend and she loved creating some cute images for me to use! She’s very creative and loves helping.…
View PostSummer weather is here and there is something so refreshing about a ‘fancy drink’ on a hot day! Don’t get wrong, I love a nice glass of wine especially on a hot day, but…
View PostHappy Monday! I hope that if you’ve taken the time to read this, you are having a wonderful day! The weekend flew by and honestly, we spent so much time outside! It’s been sunny and…
View PostI have still been doing my workouts pretty consistently!! I didn’t post last week #life and so I thought I’d still share the past two weeks here today. My goal is to constantly share…
View PostHappy Friday friends!! It’s been an interesting year, hasn’t it? I am just going to focus on positives and light on this here blog, and send love from my heart to yours. Yesterday was simply…
View PostI thought I’d just wrap May up in a big bow, since I barely blogged at all– oy! It’s all good. May started off with snow and cold, but here we are enjoying 90 degree…
View PostSince I just shared some of my workouts with you, I thought I’d compile a quick refresher on some healthy hacks for life, especially life in quarantine! If you feel like you’re falling more…
View PostOh hey there friends!! Sorry about going MIA there for a bit. I don’t know how or why but something happened with my domain and long story short, my blog site and WordPress platform were…
View PostWell, it turns out gluten free baking is my new thing. (I either need to start running or stop eating because oh my, quarantine 15 may be a real thing!) My favorite baked good thus…
View PostHi I’m Jenn! I feel like I may have a few new faces around here, (maybe not?!) but I haven’t done a “about me” post in awhile. While in quarantine, my family and I are…
View PostHayyyyyy frraaands!! How are you doing? No really, how are you? I hope that if you’re having a down day or rough day, that you time a time out for yourself and do some self-care. …
View PostSo here is my challenge for you, readers! What part of your home can you create your own little nest? Could it be bringing something from inside, outdoors at the weather changes? Set up…
View PostThis week we have been getting back into the swing of Google/Zoom classrooms and staying more focused on school work.
View PostHappy Good Friday! It’s currently snowing here in New York..awesome. The weather has been less than lately, so we’ve done a lot indoors (with the exception of one day at the land this week!) So…
View PostWell I did it. I finally went to the grocery store!! Goodness I was a ball of nerves the last few days and I think mostly because of having to leave my house and venture…
View PostIt’s Wednesday morning and I did not want to get out of bed today. It seems like it’s getting harder and harder for me to want to get up early. If it weren’t for my…
View PostDo you have little ones home with you? I know it’s not easy juggling all of the cooking (we have not eaten any takeout in 22 days and have no plans of doing so any…
View PostHappy day 21 in self quarantine! What an emotional roller coaster of feelings. I feel like we’re getting into a better ‘groove’ with the kids and their online learning, virtual dance classes and structuring the…
View PostIt hits me at weird and random moments, that are so routine and show me just how much my ‘normal’ is off. Sitting down to meal plan, I’ve been taking a look through our pantry/freezer/fridge…
View PostFirst off, I will start by saying we have a unique situation when it comes to Covid-19. My husband has Crohn’s Disease and to help manage his symptoms, he recently started taking a biologic. It…
View PostI have been trying out some new recipes and thought I’d share one that literally just made last night! My good friend Ann has been doing rounds of Whole30 for over a year now and…
View PostI never shared some adorable photos from awhile back of us on our land. We enjoyed bundling up, getting some fresh air and trekking through the snow! It’s hard to stay active when it’s so…
View PostSo I am a little over 2 weeks into this “Gluten Free” business. I am not claiming that I know everything, let alone anything hah! But I do know that I am feeling better and…
View PostIt was full of love and that by far is my favorite! But really, when we come from a place of love, life flows effortlessly. When we are afraid, or stuck in fear, it can…
View PostHere’s a quick clip from a favorite of mine. if you’re someone who gets stuck in fear and won’t allow yourself to move forward in life because of what you believe others may think of…
View PostThe other day Danielle from Sparkles & Lattes posted about her Top 3s. I thought it was super simple & fun, so I am jumping on the bandwagon! These are my Top 3… Three things…
View PostHappy Wednesday! I decided to record a quick little video of what I just bought at our local Aldi’s. If you haven’t shopped at one lately, or ever, you are missing out!! I can fill…
View PostHappy Monday! I figured I’d share a few tidbits from our February break weekend as well as my menu for the week! I am still doing Gluten Free (for me) but I’m experimenting a little…
View Post5. Life has a funny way of just throwing TOTALLY unexpected curveballs atcha. I am a planner. I am an 8. I am someone who likes to be in control, know things, have…
View PostHappy Hump Day!! I miss the keyboard…so hello! Some randoms from last week/end. Last Thursday we took the kids to see Dino World Live Tour. It was pretty awesome. It was part of their birthday…
View Post1. This week mostly flew by! What started off on such a sad note, {The passing of Kobe Bryant & his daughter} really propelled me into being super productive and not just busy. I was…
View PostI’ve had this sitting in my “drafts” section of my posts and just wanted to spread some love on this Thursday. Those two cartoon graphics may symbolize the party we threw for my little monkeys…
View PostI’ve been a slacker lately. I’ve been neglecting the most important person in my life. I haven’t been speaking nicely to her, I haven’t been letting her have fun. I’ve been stressing her out, making…
View PostIt’s just absolutely crazy that I was sitting there meal planning in front of the fire with my little family around me, and I just happened to grab my phone to look up some recipes…
View PostSometimes you need a quick and easy meal that’s healthy and has tons of flavor….enter in this “Egg Roll in a Bowl”! My bestie Ann is a Whole 30 fan so she’s always sharing her…
View PostHappy Friday friends! I hope everyone enjoyed their day and has a nice weekend planned, or perhaps not planned! Though it was a short week, it was a wonky week and I’m glad we made…
View PostSometimes it’s hard to talk about the things no one wants to talk about. But that’s why it’s so important to talk about them! Mental health is such an important facet to our daily lives. …
View PostOh you guys are in for a treat!! It has been ages since I made this yummy dish, and it’s so comforting and elegant, and yet EASY!! Rachel Ray coined it her, “You won’t be…
View PostFriday was little man’s BIG 5 year birthday!! Both of us were able to go into his preschool class and help out. They kept us busy! He got to blow out the 5 year old…
View PostChristmas was so good this year! Christmas eve we always spend at Joe’s Grandma’s house. We have a nice dinner with aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. The kids love going there! Christmas morning Santa…
View PostHappy New Year! I’m only a few weeks behind… I’ve been busy (who hasn’t) and figured a quick little “what I’ve currently been up to” will catch everyone up and maybe help me feel more…
View Post1. Christmas came and went just like that!! I feel like we did a great job of enjoying the season, though we didn’t check all items off our bucket list, I’d say we did pretty…
View PostWe wish everyone a beautiful and safe Christmas! I’m looking forward to a lot of time with my family. I want to slow down, connect, enjoy and soak up this time of year!
View PostHappy Friday and just 5 more days until the big guy comes down the chimney! I saw these fun questions over at Danielle’s blog, Sparkles & Lattes so I thought it would be a fun…
View PostIt’s total crazy this time of year. Every mom I chat with is (more than) overwhelmed and counting down the days where she can just relax with family, friends and good food! We’ve been battling…
View PostWe are in the final few weeks of December, the last few weeks of the year and decade!! What will you be doing for yourself, for others and how will you live into your best…
View PostWe’ve been busy enjoying December! From sipping on “Red Cups” to baking 10 different holiday treats!? (I accomplished my list!) to Pre-K cookie day, mama sneaking out for a red holiday mani and just having…
View PostOur (third with my kiddos!) annual cookie party!! I never know if *this* will be the last party at this house but I tried to capture more memories of it this year! We all wore…
View PostHappy Monday! I am ready to eat super clean and focus these next few weeks on our health, as Christmas is fast approaching! We had our cookie party (blog to come!) and it was a…
View PostI have been really making efforts to eat more mindfully, intuitively, whatever you want to call it!! I also am really making sure I eat all the greens! Have you tried Panera Bread’s Green Goddess…
View PostIt’s the first week of December and that means Christmas is just a few weeks away! I am making so many efforts this season to slow down and savor. I want to make sure that…
View PostI figured I would back it up to last week–holidays make me get my days ALL confused! Joe was super busy working and I was super busy working, so we were SUPER excited to get…
View PostIt’s only December 1st and we put our tree up today! I saw this adorable graphic showcasing some of the fun activities to do this time of year. I won’t be checking off every item…
View Post1. I finally tried this #felciacombo this week! This girl has some great recipes and you can find her on YouTube and Instagram. She’s lost a lot of weight using the WW program and shares…
View PostHappy Monday! It’s a brand new week! How cute is this heart graphic? My daughter Brooke loves playing around with different apps and I totally thought it was perfect for today’s blog! I decided to…
View PostWell hello!! I would title this “Tea with Me” but it doesn’t feel right since I am not currently drinking any tea. I’m chugging that water though! We’ve had a great time since the last…
View PostI figured I would share some of the memes/quotes taking up storage on my phone. Enjoy! Share yours with me!
View PostI recently listened to Gabby’s latest book Super Attractor and it was fantastic. I took this quote from it and it truly resonated with me. I think sometimes as grown ups, we forget how to…
View PostIt was nice that Brooke had Friday off, even though I didn’t realize it until a few days prior! Haha. #momlife Which later that day I saw this meme and it was perfect because I…
View PostWorking for yourself is the best and craziest thing ever at times. I love the flexibility of it, but if I am being totally honest, I struggle with time management. When I was a teacher,…
View PostI saw this and laughed out loud. It reminded me of our little dog Holly, and how as I get older (and the weather colder) I love a cozy night in! Holly is a little…
View PostWe had a great Halloween! I decided that it would be superfragilist—I have no clue how to spell that, so, I thought it’d be super fun to surprise Brooke as she got off the bus…
View PostI wanted to share some throwbacks on the blog today of the last few years. I cannot believe how big the kids are getting! We are looking forward to a little trick-or-treating, even if it’s…
View PostI’ve been really feeling the changing of the seasons, the shifts in life and truly becoming more aware of what’s all around. It’s so easy to get caught up in the whirl. The constant…
View PostHappy Monday! Is it me, or did I blink and the whole thing was gone?! I finally grabbed these snacks for the kiddos and their “Fall Treat.” They love it! I just mix it together…
View PostA few weeks back hubby and I got to go away, just the two of us!! It had been a few years since we were able to do such a thing, and boy did we…
View PostWriter’s Block has hit (hello, it’s been a few weeks and my words don’t know where to begin again!) But as with anything in life, you’re supposed to just start. Don’t overthink, don’t sit and…
View PostA few weeks ago I shared a few quiche recipes (which are SO good!) but I just did a 10 day cleanse and cut out processed carbs, so I decided to try out this egg…
View PostI’ve been really focusing on what’s making me productive and how I’m getting everything done. I watch tons of other moms on YouTube doing their thing, I surround myself with positive people and have a…
View PostI have the pleasure of being a brand ambassador for Jenn Richardson’s new fitness apparel Fit Couture. Jenn is a genius when it comes to creating pieces that fit well for every woman, using trendy…
View PostI am linking up with Becky, Della, Whitney, and Tif for High Five on Friday! 1.) I am officially on Day 5 of my cleanse today. Less bloat, more energy, no mindless snacking or shoveling all the things…
View PostIt was time for a photo phone dump of my motivating quotes! I love looking at inspiration, but my iCloud gets mad at me telling I am full all of the time. I thought maybe…
View PostI miss the link up for these!! {If there’s a new one, someone please LMK! K thanks.} …I’m on day 2 of my cleanse and I’ve got a whole chicken in the slow cooker—I’m dying…
View PostIt’s only taken me my whole life to come up with and stick to a cleaning schedule–haha! I used to try to clean the whole house and it’d take most of the day. Then I…
View PostAs most busy mamas, I attempt to “do all the things” pretty much on a daily basis. When I start to feel overwhelmed, I do have a few tips that seem to work for me.…
View PostBelieve it or not, I’ve never actually made a quiche before! Joe’s not a huge fan, but I am realizing how crazy my mornings/ok life are and as much as I try to meal prep…
View PostI figured I’d just share a few of my recent finds! Aldi’s did not disappoint! From yogurt, to creamer & cream cheese there are lots of pumpkin spice yummies! We were in desperate need of…
View PostWatching: You Tube I confess that yes, I have still been binge watching these meal prep videos, cleaning videos, housewife/momlife you tube videos! I honestly have picked up so many little tricks (Slow cooker liners!) and…
View PostWe had such a great weekend! As always, it flew by super fast! Friday I snuck out for some “do you time” and honestly enjoyed my mani/pedi like no other! It was a great ‘cheers…
View PostIf we were to sit down and have a cup of tea, I’d enjoy this kind! My bestie gifted me a “Sipscription” and this was one of the teas from Sipsby. This one actually kind…
View PostWhat a fun month we had! I read quite a few books, Class Mom, It’s Not Your Money, Evie Drake Starts Over, Watching You, The Unhoneymooners, and Big Little Lies. (You can find all of these…
View PostWith back to school literally around the corner, I cannot help but think of routines. I’ve never been one to follow a super strict schedule, but I do believe in the power of routines. Babies…
View PostIt’s not a hard question, and yet if someone asked you, what is it do you want? Would you be able to answer? If you don’t know what it is that you want, how are…
View PostHappy Thursday beautiful souls! I woke up this morning, got hubby off to work. (totally thought he told me he wasn’t going in until 11; totally got that wrong and was just late getting him…
View PostHey hey!! Happy Friday! I thought I’d share 5 of my favorites from last weekend with ya!! I believe I have a super fun weekend planned ahead, so I’m looking forward to it. I feel…
View PostI never got around to posting this, but I still want to see it later on in life! Our sweet girl just loves dance. She’s been dancing at the same studio since she was 2.…
View PostI’ve been a few weeks out of my Life Coaching experience with the amazingly talented Lindsay Preston, and I wanted to give a bit of an update. I wanted to let myself absorb back into…
View PostI figured we’d sit down and have a little tea together, shall we? I’m having a cup of English Breakfast, with a splash of vanilla soy milk. You? July rushed right past us, although…
View PostThis photo captures the beauty of life still moving, in this case the sun setting, and yet not being totally overwhelmed, consumed and bogged down by the daily demands. Every morning the sun rises, and…
View PostOn 7.10.10 we celebrated 9 years of marriage!! We were actually away this year, up in the mountains at Lake George. It was so great to be able to hang out together all day! Since…
View PostI have been struggling with consistent workouts for quite a while. I make excuses, things come up, either way I am ready to do something different. My girl Lindsay is a Beachbody coach and she’s…
View PostIf you’re feeling lost, confused, or just don’t know what on earth to do, maybe getting quiet will help. Maybe sitting with yourself, no distractions, no noise. It’s hard to do, this I know. Especially…
View PostHello! We just got back from our big family vacation to the ADK mountains, specifically Lake George!! I want to share tons of phots and experiences with everyone, but this thing called REAL LIFE has…
View PostThe more we appreciate, the more we can appreciate. Being grateful opens so many doors, it’s hard to imagine living any other way! Happy Wednesday friends!
View PostHappy Tuesday beautiful beings!! I finished reading The Friend Zone and it was seriously adorable and sad! It was a quick read and would make an excellent plot for a rom-com! I’m still doing my…
View PostDo you like to be alone? Or out and about in the crowds? Do you sit at home and sulk? Or do you prefer it to be loud? I’m a little bit of both, I…
View PostI love looking up recipes…I probably spend way more time than I should reading, researching, watching and trying to figure out what to make! I do find cooking kind of like my therapy. I find…
View PostWe had so much fun on the 4th! Joe and his best friend Chris LOVE this holiday and our kids all play so well, it’s always a good time. Here’s the 2019 rendition of “the…
View PostI hope everyone is having a wonderful day today! I promise to throw on this old shirt and take another photo. It’s crazy to think a random PINK purchase in 2012 for my prego belly…
View PostStopping by with a quickie today!! I must say that my 21 day habits with my Life Coach Lindsay Preston during this Unstoppable Woman course are SOOO worth it! I am not one to successfully…
View PostMay it be filled with… …endless Summer days that mysteriously turn to nights. …the sounds and sights of fireworks brightening the dark skies. …sticky s’more covered fingers and wet grass between the toes. …sun-kissed cheeks…
View PostIf writing makes me happy, why do I not write any more? I used to write daily, and then it became a chore. Life is always moving, fast and speeding. It’s the slowness that I’m…
View PostYour mental health matters. Take time, get quiet. Ask for help. Breathe. Do things that make you smile. Do the yoga. Take the meds. It’s all going to be okay. Saturday blessings to all.
View PostThe smile on your face, the excitement behind your eyes— baby girl, it seems like yesterday I brought you into this world. Your first day of Kindergarten, I was so nervous all day long! I…
View PostSomething more inside of me, something I don’t even know. It’s there and brewing, slowly, I feel and yearn to know. What is it that we are here for? What is the great big race?…
View PostOne of my 21 Day habits I chose is to do yoga daily for at least 10 minutes. I always feel better after moving, and 10 minutes seemed doable and there are does I even…
View PostI have quite the list (in my head) and I could probably sit here and add a ton more to this blog, but since I have only allotted myself a set time to write this,…
View PostFriday was the first day of Summer!! It came in hot too! We had such a gorgeous weekend weather wise, everyone here in the 585 seemed to be smiling. The boys and I had lunch…
View PostWhen is the last time you did something that truly made you happy? When did you last lose all track of time? What makes you put your phone down and forget all about it? What…
View PostMy sweet friend Cathy has been a Tastefully Simple consultant for many years! She loves helping women (and men) make dinner an easier and healthier task. She really is so passionate about what she does…
View PostI want to capture every moment, but then I drive myself insane. Each and every second, could be a memory. These ages are so magical, and in my heart I find, it’s hard to not…
View PostPhew!! Can I get a woop woop?? I’m feeling high on life my friends. I am literally 1/3 of the way through my current Life Coaching program with Lindsay Preston. I am getting quite a…
View PostI know that I tend to think, overthink, re-think, worry, and so forth. It’s not fun, it’s a waste of time (and energy) and often whatever is running non-stop through my head, doesn’t even happen!!…
View PostFlag Day meant this one wore red, white and blue, and came home with quite the hat! Friday we had a few houses to look at and see if we could help some friends out,…
View PostHappy Thursday friends!! What a beautiful day to be alive. I’ve been doing some real estate work, but took a quick lunch break here at home because I wanted to share my progress that I’ve…
View PostI’m sure everyone loves their Amazon accounts, but I also love seeing what everyone buys!! I’ve found some great deals and sometimes forget that I can easily purchase items online and have it there in…
View PostI have lots of thoughts and feelings, but for some reason this song is speaking for me today. If you haven’t taken a moment and listened to this Luke Bryan song, please take some time…
View PostIt’s Friday beautiful friends!! The sun is shining. Hubby is at the land with Bailey girl. I’m sitting on our back deck doing what makes my heart happy: writing. Baby girl is at school, learning…
View PostHappy Thursday!! Whew what a weekend last weekend and what a week this week! So many fun things friends! Joe’s cousin got married last Saturday at a gorgeous spot–it was actually the set of Biggest…
View PostTGIF!! I’m excited for a busy weekend– #embracingthechaos It’s the last day of May; like whoa! I feel like I’m winning at life when I close all my Apple watch rings & make my steps…
View PostI am woman, hear me ROAR! Is it just me or does even the name of this course want to make you just jump up and scream?! In a good way of course. Wowza ladies…
View PostHappy Memorial Day! It was a gorgeous weekend here weather wise! The 585 has finally broken its streak of rain and cold. It may almost be June but we are so grateful that the sun…
View PostHappy Monday! The front flowers look so pretty and so does our little girl! This Spring weather has been so wonky, but we are enjoying when we can. This little guy found these sunnies in…
View PostIt’s been a good week and here we are Friday woo hoo! We are hoping to enjoy the warm weather (finally!!) and maybe hit up a local Lilac festival. It’s a slow start to our…
View PostHappy Tuesday!! I’m so stinkin excited to be linking up today with Steph and this book link up. I haven’t shared my books that I’ve read so far all in one blog, so I…
View PostFriday was a date day!! Yippeee! Joe and I had a few things to do, but we were able take some much needed kid free time and enjoy ourselves as well. We were able to…
View PostI did it! My 21 Day Life Luvers Challenge is complete! In true Lindsay fashion, I celebrated this WIN by enjoying a date day with my husband on Friday! You guys, I’m so proud of myself!!…
View PostI felt like sharing what was on my mind via a vlog the other day. Fresh from the gym, super motivated to live my best life and I thought maybe someone would need to hear…
View PostMaybe you’ve been having some bad luck. Maybe you’ve been told you can’t. Maybe you’re holding onto some unknown belief or fear you haven’t tapped into you. Maybe you think you’re not good enough. Maybe…
View PostMy kids love The Muppets and especially this adorable movie. I remember seeing it in a theater with my friend Alison years ago (pre-kiddos!) and how fun this song was. Lately I’ve been trying to…
View PostHey hey it’s Monday! I figured I would share some of my top favorite things/items/experiences from last month! I read this book Daisy Jones & The Six and LOVED it. Totally worth the hype! I’ll…
View PostHey there!! While I try to stick to a super strict schedule, this week just threw me!! I am gonna take responsibility and I know that I am to blame, but I’ve been working on…
View PostThere are so many amazing products out there, and goodness knows I’ve tried quite a few! These are my current favorites that I use on a daily basis. Mac Prep & Primer – I tried…
View PostWe go up to Toronto every few years and always have such a great time! We were so excited to bring the kids and they did great! It did rain pretty much the whole weekend,…
View PostWell, 8 days in and ish started getting hard. I was able to keep up with most of my coaching work on a daily basis, despite going away to Toronto. Luckily we had some down…
View PostI hope all of you had a lovely Easter weekend! We spent our up north in Canada! I’ll do a bit of a recap later on, but I wanted to at least say hello! It…
View PostI figured I would just blog a quickie today!! I may have some newer readers around here so I wanted to share some fun facts about moi. I’m the oldest of 3 girls I…
View PostI think anyone who knows me, knows that I love bettering myself. Anyone who truly knows me, realizes that I am not perfect and that I have a huge heart. I love taking care of…
View PostHappy Monday! Both kiddos are off this week and I am not bad about it! Our dog has also gone to “puppy training school” so that is an added bonus around these (quiet) parts. Friday…
View PostWe may have booked a little family getaway!! We are so excited to take the kids up north to one of our favorite cities. We will be staying right by the CN Tower and the…
View PostI absolutely love listening to podcasts! I will admit there’s a part of me that doesn’t like them ONLY because I set high goals to read a lot of books in the year, and even…
View PostFlew by, didn’t it?! It always does. Friday was a nice start, as Joe had off and Brooke went to school. After I made everyone breakfast, I sipped some pre-workout and hit the gym. I…
View PostHappy Friday friends!! It’s gonna be a busy, but GOOD one, I can feel it! I saw a super fun post idea over at Chelsea’s Blog The Girl Who Loved to Write — so adorable,…
View PostOh gosh, how does the time fly by so darn fast?! Early 2019 was a pretty rough start for us, to say the least, but we were so grateful that Joe was able to feel…
View PostThe Disco is over!! (insert sad face!) We have now been to the Ugly Disco 8 times. I was so excited Friday night, I had trouble sleeping, and I actually went back through my old…
View PostThere’s something so simple and yet so satisfying by just lighting a candle. No joke I picked this up at The Dollar Tree last Saturday. I often feel as though my Throat Chakra is closed…
View PostI’ve been making real efforts to eat mindfully & healthy again. Trust me, I know it’s not easy to make every meal a homemade, from scratch, perfectly balanced etc. I have however, really been listening…
View PostFriday was full of fun for our family! Joe was able to take Bradley on his field trip to a local Maple Syrup farm. They loved it! I was able to set up and serve…
View PostHappy Fashion Friday friends!! With warm weather literally here–hello 64 degrees, we missed you!! I’ve got Spring weather on my mind!! I love the transitioning of the seasons. It means that I can incorporate styles…
View PostWhat started out as a few of us girls sharing a love for reading, has honestly turned into such a beautiful thing!! Last year a few of us talked about starting a ‘no stress book…
View PostWhere does the weekend go?! I feel like it was a great mix of work and fun and even a little rest! Friday we had a list of things Real Estate to do. I was…
View PostI love being in the kitchen!! I don’t love dishes (bleh!) but I do have fun cooking, prepping, baking, and creating meals…and I love food. I will never be a size 2 because I just…
View PostI will be the first to admit, it’s so hard for me to stick with a strict workout schedule. I was in an amazing groove last year when we joined the YMCA, but decided last…
View PostWe had a busy week last week! Valentine’s Day brought little parties for both kids in schools, Joe working late and us attending a board meeting. I did make a delicious lasagna for dinner and…
View PostReading: I love a good thriller, but I have trouble reading them at night! Our local book club chose this book for our next read and I can’t wait to meet up with everyone in…
View PostFor some reason, I have been absolutely terrified (dramatic much?) of making soft boiled eggs. I just recently, well as of having children, starting making hard-boiled eggs so that we could decorate Easter Eggs. However,…
View PostSnow day (or rather, “Cold Day”) number 2 with the littles today!! Honestly, I am as giddy as ever when I see my babies will be home safe with me. Being a former teacher, I…
View PostI feel like there are so many good nudes out there, I cannot get enough!! I don’t spend hours a day getting ready, and when I see a fab look I have no shame in…
View Post37.5 years on this earth. That’s really freaking close to 40 people. The older I get, the more I want to not necessarily slow down, but savor life? The little in between moments. The quietness…
View PostIn the midst of two very special birthdays, coming off of Christmas and well into the New Year, I finally find a minute to breathe. It’s within these stolen moments where I can reflect on,…
View PostI started the year out with a goal of reading 52 books in 2018. While I am bummed I did not hit 52, I did read 41 and I can’t be mad about it. I…
View PostI may have had a quiet night in and no, I didn’t even see the ball drop. I think the last time that happened I was at my Grandma Owl’s house sleeping on her pull…
View PostIn January we threw our 3 & 5 year old a Troll Birthday Party Rent to Own Open House was held come February, for our real estate business. March made me lose my mind and We…
View PostWho doesn’t love a spa day?? Goodness knows that I could use an actual facial, in fact I have my eyes fixed on a Hydrafacial (This treatment offers the perfect skin care solution for the…
View PostIt’s that time of year—redeem your dot dollars!! They are like “Old Navy or Gap Cash” and super easy to use!! Spend $50 get Don’t have any? I have a few extras if you’d like,…
View PostIf you’re like me, you are probably thinking about dinner while eating breakfast…no? I try to plan out a rough idea of meals on Sunday, but I also try to have ingredients on hand and…
View PostWishing you the most beautiful holiday season. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! Love, Jenn
View PostHolidays can be so wonderful!! I also know that they can be stressful and bring up hard emotions for people as well. I try to focus on all the good things and stay positive! It’s…
View PostOne of our favorite holiday treats that is SUPER easy and very kid friendly are these pretzel, hershey kiss and M&M sweets. We made them last year and were such a hit with the kids,…
View PostThere are so many times in life where it’s almost as if the devil himself is trying to stop me. There are many times throughout the day where I feel like maybe I should just…
View PostHappy December 10th!! Holy smokes, was last week insane or was it just my crazy calendar?? We literally had something going on every day of the week and my husband worked like a crazy man,…
View PostMy favorite part of Joe taking off from his full time job? Being able to be around for the little things. I love that he’s able to get outdoors and hunt; it’s truly his only…
View PostToday I am sharing a recent new boutique find!! Stephanie owns this adorable online boutique which has the cutest clothes and accessories!! She is a mom, teacher and hustling her dream biz of owning a…
View PostIf you happen to follow me on Instagram you may (or may not) have noticed I haven’t posted in a week. If you know me well, Insta is my favorite slice of social media. I…
View PostSo many thoughts. Good thoughts. Frustrated thoughts. Scary thoughts. Silly thoughts. Wonderful thoughts. FOMO thoughts. Unforgettable thoughts. Questioning thoughts. Breathing thoughts. It’s funny, if you think too much how crazy you can drive yourself. Staying…
View PostWell, October came and went….pretty damn fast!! I could say, “sorry I didn’t blog every day in October,” but you know what? I’m not sorry. I did what I could; I had a few rough…
View PostI am such a girlie girl. I absolutely love makeup and all things beauty related. I am not a beauty guru by any means, and I was brought up in a “less is more” household. …
View PostI’ll preface this post by saying, I am not a doctor nor do I have any sort of certification in the health world. I do however love sharing what helps my family and I feel…
View PostMy best girlfriend Ann joined a “Stepbet” and basically made me join too. LOL! No really, she encouraged me and said it’d be fun, all we have to do is meet our daily walking goal…
View PostHello hello!! I am not even sure who even reads this little space here. In true life fashion, I have missed two days of my #blogtober challenge. Le sigh. However, I will not apologize. Sure,…
View PostBack in 2011 I went from working a full time teaching job that was about a 45 minute commute to and from my home, to staying home as a housewife. I absolutely loved my job…
View PostWe’ve had a bit of a heat spell here this last week, so not much Fall cooking or baking took place. That’s ok! We had some cooler weather a little bit ago and looking at…
View PostBack in August, we headed South for my mom’s wedding. Her and Mark got married on Folly Beach, which is about 20 minutes or so from Charleston. It’s a super cute little beach town with…
View Post41 years ago this man made his grand entrance into this world. He is the definition of, “one of a kind.” I’ve never met someone so confident, self-assured and positive in all of my life. …
View PostI do love me some Youtube!! I find a ton of inspiration from here. Whether it’s meal planning, parenting, cleaning, reading or working out, there are videos out there for everything. I really started getting…
View PostWhen the world feels like it’s spinning out of control, and it will at times, the best thing to do is stop– just take a time out. I used to think in order to really,…
View PostI bet this answer will surprise some of you. No! I hate, no loathe reading books over again and again. I don’t think I have honestly read a book cover to cover more than once! I…
View PostI had my mom send me some old photos via text and this was one that made me laugh. I was such a chubby cheeked little chipmunk!! I want to say I must have been…
View PostYup. I am one of the “weirdos.” It seems like most people try to make small talk and ask what shows I watch and I laugh and say, I don’t have any. (Ok, one.) We…
View PostWell, this isn’t a hard one for anyone who knows me. While there are many reasons I love living in upstate New York, one of them happens to be the changing of the seasons. There…
View PostWhile down in South Carolina this past Summer, Joe and I really wanted to check out a plantation. We figured the kids would be too little and it just so happened that my mom (Grandma)…
View PostHello!! If you are new here, I’m so happy you stopped by my little space here! I’d love to connect with you, so please leave a comment! If you’ve been following for awhile, welcome back. …
View PostI’m so pumped to blog every day in October! I feel like this will rejuvenate me in so many ways and I have been receiving so much positive feedback about going for this. My friend…
View PostThe weather here is so wonky!! It’s been as high as 90 degrees and down to mid 40s. I just try to dress cute and accordingly, but I’m usually sweating or cold…#cantwin We went out…
View PostAfter mom & Mark’s wedding, they insisted on keeping the grandbabies for a few days while hubby and I went exploring! My mother has talked of Savannah for quite some time now, and knowing what big…
View PostI may be crazy, okay I know I am, but I do know that writing is one of my happy places and that I do not frequent it often enough! I have participated in Blogtober…
View Post8:18 on 8.18.18 my mom got married!! We traveled to Charleston, SC to be a part of her special day. Bradley was the “Ring Bear.” Brooke was the flower girl. We got her dress on…
View PostIf you follow me on instagram, you know how much hubby and I love our date nights! I have always loved getting all dolled up and even more now since it’s harder to spend time…
View PostLast week I had a big night out–I went to a book club/wine night! For some it may sound super dorky, but I honestly was looking forward to it so much and it was way…
View PostI haven’t even taken a moment to share here how the land is doing! I think about watching the sunset and the sunrise here, pretty much daily. In my mind, I visualize how peaceful and…
View PostIf it’s one thing I’m trying really hard on lately, it’s staying organized. I can feel that back to school rush is right around the corner, and this Summer I’m trying to s-i-m-p-l-i-f-y my life…
View PostWe made it to the end of the week, whoop! My crew and I stepped out for lunch and did some running around. It was the perfect 75 degree day, blue skies, sunny with a…
View PostI would like to say that as I get older, I have truly started to mature. I try to not let things get me all fired up as much as they used to. I try…
View PostI am 37!! Holy cow. I cannot believe I am so close to 40. (I still can’t believe I’ve made it this long without Botox, what is going on!?) I have always loved my birthday…
View PostTGIF!! It’s been a fun month celebrating Summer and my 37th birthday. We love Summer so much and really make great efforts to get out on as many date nights as possible. We know all…
View PostSomehow, our little baby girl has graduated preschool. Back in May, we had a small celebration at her school and it was adorable! I was on the graduation committee and helped put together a fun…
View PostEver wonder why your newsfeeds are filled with so many people “selling stuff”? Over the last few years, direct selling companies have sky rocketed. If you’ve followed me, you know I clearly believe in them…
View PostIt has been a crazy fantastic and wild ride, these last 8 years!! We have been tested, pushed to our limits, had our fair share of frustrations…but isn’t that what makes the good parts so…
View PostWith July comes another year around the sun! I love my birthday and always have. There’s something about being born into this earth that seems so special to me. I know a lot of people,…
View PostOur tiny dancer finished up her 3rd year at her dance studio in June. She got to do two dances this year: ballet and tap! She was such a trooper going to class each week…
View PostFather’s Day is the last day of the “Tent Sale” and Joe gets to wake up and go move cars at 6:30 am. Super fun!! He does get out early though so that’s always nice. …
View PostBear with me while I backtrack a bit here on the blog. I really love documenting our family adventures, big and small. Life got a little crazy, to say the least, and I don’t want…
View PostIt was that time again! I have really honed into what my body needs, how to fuel it properly, what I can and should not eat…but I am human! Enter: Advocare’s 10 Day Cleanse. I…
View PostWe have made it through the Tent Sale! I’ve been with Joe for 10 years now, so the actual sale is nothing new and through the years I have been able to keep a pretty…
View PostAges three and five are so special! On one hand, they’re not little itty bitty babies, but on the other there is so much they can’t yet do! If there is one thing I constantly…
View PostI still can’t believe that I’ve been a mom for 5 years. It seems like yesterday I was just meeting Joe, but really that was ten years ago. Crazy. Sunday morning Joe got up with…
View PostSaturday night my friend got us tickets to go see some of the Real Housewives at a nearby casino. We were going to make it a real “Girls Night” and stay in the hotel, have…
View PostFor the first time in what feels like forever, (cue the Frozen song) the sun was shining!! I swear it gave everyone an extra pep in their step and the extra smiles on everyone’s faces. …
View PostTGIF lovies!! I don’t know about you, but this week tried to kick my butt. Seriously. I am super glad Friday is here so that we can get to the weekend! It continued to snow…
View PostI figured I would start out the week with a really fluffy post! I’ll attribute it to my husband and I watching the Jersey Shore Family Vacation last night…what a train wreck! It really opened…
View PostWe didn’t get a break from puppy training, but we are so grateful that my dad and stepmom took the kiddos Friday til Sunday. It was Ugly Disco time and we had not had a…
View PostTGIF!! I have been super busy puppy training, potty training and living my best life! {see last post!} Haha. I really needed to just sit and breathe for a moment and talk about some girl…
View PostIt’s a windy day here this Wednesday of “Spring Break.” However, the term Spring must be used loosely here in upstate New York. It’s a chilly 39 degrees and I do believe that as I…
View PostHere we are in the beginning of April, so I figured I’d share a few my favorite things from last month!! March is typically one of my least favorite months. It’s SUPER long. STILL cold…
View PostOh my gosh; a new puppy is so fun but man oh man, it’s kinda impossible to get back into a groove or routine!! I hate excuses, but I will admit blogging is always the…
View PostBack in November Joe and I decided we were ready to add a big dog back into the mix. If you’ve followed me for awhile, you know we used to have Sadie. She was my…
View PostIt’s probably not a surprise that I love self-improvement books and thoroughly enjoy reading and listening to authors who preach all about how to better ourselves. Gabby Bernstein is one of my favorites. Even…
View PostOh my gosh, you guys!! I have always been a good cook. Sure, I’ve made some not so great dishes, but overall, I love being in the kitchen, one of my love languages is serving…
View PostI am admittedly terrible at sticking to a workout routine. I love schedules, and yet I can’t seem to follow them!! Between pre-k, appointments, sicknesses, weather, it’s impossible for me to stick to one thing. …
View PostLooking through my photos I see I have stocked up on come quoted once again! I figured a little motivation dump would be nice to share! *Warning: there may be some adult language towards the…
View PostHappy Friday! We are totally snowed in–no school, no hair appointment, no traveling of any kind! I’m okay with that, and may have asked the universe to slow me down, so thank you mother nature!…
View PostI have been feeling the pull lately. That tug from the other side that stresses me, stretches me and causes a bit of frustration. I find myself gripping for something, and yet cannot seem to…
View PostFebruary break is over and whoa…I’m seriously struggling to get back into a routine! I figured a simple survey would be a great way to ease into the new week. My girl Nikki shared her…
View PostThe much anticipated Ava backpack has launched!! I will admit, at first sight it brought me right back to the 90’s and when I saved my money to buy a backpack purse from Nine West. …
View PostIf there is one (of the many things) I have learned through the years, it’s to not wait for a “special occasion.” Well, yes it is nice to have certain things saved for special days,…
View PostSunday we had our first open house experience, and I think it went quite well! I channeled my best impression of Christina from the “Flip or Flop” TV Show, and pretty much smiled and greeted…
View PostI get asked quite often, how do you do it all? I don’t. I find that in this season of my life, I simply do the very best that I can each and every day.…
View PostI’m so excited to have a good friend of mine Nikki, guest post for me today!! She put together a beautiful post about faith, love and marriage. She is a fantastic mama of two little…
View PostNeed inspiration to drink more water? Buy yourself a custom tumbler! My friend Rachel’s amazing! I had her whip me up this pretty little one. “When life hands you lemons, pray they are lulu.” Check…
View PostRosé, please. (Sounds so much better in French!) Each month we have new styles that are launched. This month, since it’s the month of L-O-V-E our looks are romantic, whimsical and lots of feminine…
View PostFinishing: Super exciting, but prepping for our taxes. I have to get them all organized! Owning our own real estate company is no joke! My water. I am bound and determined to drink as much…
View PostThursday I kind of count Thursday as the weekend, only because I snuck out of the house for a bit! First I brought these two to the dentist. Perfectly normal and healthy checkups. After running…
View PostLast night I sat down on a zoom with my virtual bookclub and we got to meet author Emma Grey. She recently released the book Start at the End, which I highly recommend! It’s a…
View PostIt was winter, probably right around Christmas of 2016. Joe and I were on one of our typical date nights at The Revelry in Rochester, New York. The kind of night we tried to protect…
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