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.
Mom Is the Quarterback
I recently had an evening meltdown, with heaving and panting, as though I'm a football player running for a touchdown, but the field keeps...
Five Fall Fashion Must-Haves
Summer is ending, the school has started, and it's almost sweater weather. Plaid flannels will always be in style in autumn, in my opinion,...
How To Prepare For an IEP Meeting
Tears streamed down my face as I sat in my car in our elementary school parking lot. I picked up my daughter's first special...
Five Summer Styles to Have On Your Fashion Radar
I have a love/hate relationship with summer fashion. I love the simplicity of slipping on a dress and flip-flops and being ready to go,...
Sassy Tween Entering the Ring
My youngest child is on the brink of age 11, wandering into the world of tween life. I get glimpses of the innocent playful...
Misconceptions About Autism: The Green Crayon
Every year on April 2nd, since 2007, World Autism Awareness Day is observed. It was created by the United Nations to raise awareness of...
My Hopeful Blankie
I came into this calendar year intending to stay in the joyful mindset of my youth. I craved my happy, optimistic self of days...
Meet Janice: And I’ll Have a Snake with That Too
Hello! I’m Janice, mom to three children and wife to Justin, and owner to a pet snake, leopard gecko, many fish, and a sweet...