janicep
Janice is an at-home mom in Monroe with her three kids ('05, '08, '11) and numerous pets, including two dogs, a snake, a leopard gecko, and a hamster. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Justin, for over 20 years. When her oldest child came out as transgender in 2020, Janice found her voice, becoming involved in volunteer work and advocating for children in her community. Janice is a nature buff who prefers to be outdoors and frequently drags her children skiing, hiking, and tortures them with the beach. She writes about her adventures and passion for style on her blog, Momma Wanderer.
The Last Inning: Senior Year of High School
I don’t feel I’ve been a parent for eight innings, yet here we are, heading into the ninth and last inning of public school. Of course, the ninth inning isn’t the end of the...
The Quiet Kids
“Just speak up so I can hear you,” my kindergarten teacher yelled at me as I sat on the carpet, holding back my tears. I couldn’t talk louder; this was my voice, a quiet...
Like Fine China
Maybe it’s my grey hair coming in, or the fact that I’m feeling sad our grandparents are long gone, or that my 22nd wedding anniversary is near, but I want to make a case...
Why You Should Take Your Family to These Pride Events
Happy Pride Month! June is a month for showing support to the LGBTQIA+ community, and Fairfield County has several events going on (and into July too!). I choose to celebrate Pride Month with my...
Stop Trying to Be the Best Mom
We all long to hear those words, "Oh, you are the best mom ever!" I've said it to others and sincerely come from a place of admiration. When I think about it, though, it...
Creating a Memory Garden
My grandmother passed away five years ago, at age 94, and I'm still not over it. We were close, and I have a void I'm not sure I'll ever fill again. Grief is a...
April Fool’s Day Jokes to Pull On Your Kids
It's almost April, so April Fool's Day is on the horizon. I've not been much for pulling fast ones over my children in the past, but that will change this year. We all need...
March, It’s You Again
Welcome to March! I'm not going to lie; I struggle with March. It is my least favorite month of the year. I'm at the stage of wanting spring to dance its way in and...
I’m Letting My Hair Go Gray
I've been dying my hair for years. I can't tell you how many, but it's been long. I remember finding my first grays around the time I turned 30 after I had my second...
Why I Scrapped The Vision Board
I've been creating vision boards since I was in middle school. I have a photo of myself standing in my bedroom (based on my big hair, I'm guessing eighth grade), and I have a...