janicep
Janice is an at-home mom in Monroe with her three kids ('05, '08, '11) and numerous pets, including two dogs, a snake and a leopard gecko. 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.
Why You Should Take Your Family to These Pride Events
June is Pride Month! A month for showing support to the LGBTQIA+ community, and Fairfield County has several events going on. I choose to...
Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in Fairfield County
I never hiked as a kid. My first hike was sometime during college; even then, I couldn’t say I loved it. It wasn’t until...
It’s Darty Season
What is darty you ask? Let me inform you of some college lingo! Darty is a combination of the words day and party. It’s...
Dear Momma, Where Did Time Take You?
Dear Momma, where did time take you?
Maybe to the chapel,
When love lightened your life and redefined the spirit.
Maybe to a look from your newborn,
The...
Explore Fairfield County :: Monroe
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse,...
People-Pleasing Is Not the Same as Kindness
I am a recovering people-pleaser. I prided myself on being the sweet girl next door but felt awful and guilty for upsetting others. If...
Mom’s Pain Points
This year, I will be a mom for a full twenty years! And you would think in that amount of time, I would have...
Be the Alarm Clock for Your Teen
I slowly peeked into my daughter’s bedroom and saw darkness. She was not awake yet on this school morning. She needed to be, like,...
Comfy Cozy Are We, Embracing Hygge
Having never really been a big fan of winter, I would like to take a more holistic approach to my mood when the days...
The Unhappiness
The most challenging part of motherhood at this juncture is dealing with the unhappiness. Having three teenagers means no longer having the bubbly and...