Jackie Hennessey
Fall Fashion: What to Wear When the Weather Gets Weird
The calendar says it’s sweata weatha. It’s fall. But it was 75 degrees yesterday. The weather can be so unpredictable this time of year. So, what are we supposed to wear? I left my...
Ready or Not, It’s Time For The Fall Decor
Although it may not feel like it, fall is here. The leaves are starting to change. Pumpkin spice latte is everywhere. If you’re in denial that it's sweata' weatha' because it’s still warm out,...
Does it Get Better? Parental Stress in Different Stages
A fellow mom recently asked, “Does it get better?”
She asked this in reference to raising little ones. On this particular night, she was fixing dinner as she watched her toddler empty the contents of...
Serenity Now? How this suburban mom survives the holidays
For the love of Thanksgiving, the holidays are here. Whether you’re a Pinterest-posting mom who crafts all the way through Christmas then almost snaps by Valentine's Day or one who cringes at the mere...
Why I Love Poshmark
Hi. I’m Jackie. And I think I may be a Poshmark addict. It's been four days since my last sale.
If you’ve never heard of Poshmark, you might want to grab a chair and a...
Tips About College Applications From a Parent of a High School Senior
I try to look away, but social media sometimes has its way. I see posts all over my feed of parents dropping off their 18-year-olds. Dorm rooms filled with duvet covers and daughters and...
What’s In Style This Summer? It’s All About Trendy Accessories
Want to know what’s trending this summer? Accessories. Anything gingham, straw, tassels, and fringe.
I admit it, I love to shop. (Especially for bargains.) You may have admired some of these accessories online or in...
Win A Book That Will Make You Giggle This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is almost here.
Ah, Mother’s Day, the day I used to look forward to receiving sweet hand-drawn cards and bouquets of flowers tied with string. Picked from the neighbor’s yard, of course.
I'm not...
Are You Secretly Obsessed with the Royal Family?
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/988463639811194880
I thought I was over the Royals. But I'm not. I'm actually obsessed. I’m talking about Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, Duchess Kate, Harry, and his fiancée Megan. Not the Kardashians. (God save the Queen, not the...
The Truth About Motherhood: Sometimes I Swear Like a Sailor
It could be because my kids are teenagers. Because my kids were both home for nine days straight for February break. Or that I’m admittedly not perfect and sometimes lose my patience. Whatever the...