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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Nostalgia in The Notch In The Floor
As my children get older, I find myself finding a bit of mom nostalgia in the strangest of places. Sometimes the stupidest and weirdest...
Mom’s Insecurities: A Poem
Do this, don't do that.
Contemplate all outcomes;
Plan ahead.
Don't let the kids fall,
But natural consequences work.
Be your best,
If you have time,
Which you don't.
Slaps on your...
Take a Deep Breath: When Your Newborn Has RSV
Mamas of newborns, I'm holding you close to my heart. While it has been some years since I had a newborn with RSV, the...