What We Can Control
Hey dear friends! I hope this finds you and yours well. This has been quite a week as we all adjust to the kids being out of school, changing work patterns and environments, and in general trying to digest the …
My Story, In My Own Words
I was recently one of four women featured in an article for Arlington Magazine. It was the first time going public about something very personal that happened to me in 2014. Before the article was published, I had not talked …
Easy Weekend Trip From DC: Oxford, MD
Paul and I are always looking for great weekend destinations within an easy drive from DC. So when we were invited to go to Oxford, MD with some friends, we jumped on it! Oxford is on the Eastern Shore of …
Jen’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I used to be a really great gift planner but in the last few years, this time of year has become more about experiencing the season and less about the gifts. Don’t worry …
Jen’s 2018 Summer Bucket List
Even though summer hasn’t officially started, the pool is open and we are looking forward to the slightly slower pace summertime affords us. We plan to spend lots of time at our pool (especially with the boys joining the swim …
First Camping Trip of 2018 + Cooking On The Kudu
Last weekend marked the beginning of camping season (for our family!). Yes – we went camping on Mother’s Day weekend. If you had asked me a year ago, how I would want to spend Mother’s Day weekend, no chance on …
Jen In The Kitchen: The Perfect Recipe for this 1st Day of Spring
When you are expecting winter weather on the first day of Spring, you will surely need some comforting (seriously, enough already winter!) and then you’ll need something warm and yummy to go with it! I love this recipe for Tomato …
Still Standing
Happy New Year! Thank you for stopping by my blog. It’s hard to believe I’m in my 4th year writing about all things custom home building, and well, life! I appreciate those who take the time to read my words …
Jen’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Have you thought about what Christmas gifts you need to buy? No? Well, not to worry! I thought it would be fun to share some holiday gift ideas with you! Here are 6 of my favorite gift ideas for 2017! …
Jen In The Kitchen: Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken
I LOVE to cook and one of my favorite celebrity chefs is the Barefoot Contessa. I think her recipes are simple yet elegant which makes her food great for entertaining and every day meals! One of my favorite recipes is …