Jennifer Hunter
Born and raised in the Queen City, I'm in love with its accessible big-city amenities and small-town sense of community. I worked in marketing and communications at a local bank before becoming a stay-at-home mom to two boys. I spend my time investing in my faith and family, with a side of my favorite things: writing, reading, exercise, enjoying good food and wine, encouraging other moms, and exploring my hometown.
The Unsung Heroes of Parenting {Celebrating Father Figures}
Dads are often the unsung heroes of parenting. My mom naturally exuded affection, and I gravitated to her for advice when my tears fell or for comfort when I needed a hug.
I couldn’t truly...
A Wrinkle of Wisdom {Embrace Who You’re Becoming}
My grandmother once told me she still felt like a young girl. She was 85 at the time.
Her body was slowly failing her. She had eyes that hindered her beloved book consumption. A hip...
Confessions of a Mom Brain {And 3 Remedies to Try}
I can’t say I wasn’t warned. Friends told me about “pregnancy brain” - the forgetfulness that comes with carrying a child, supposedly because the growing baby soaks up all your brainpower. “Oh, that’s a...
A Hike with Friends to Brighten Dreary Days {Favorite Local Spots}
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” - Alfred Wainwright
I’ve probably spent more time outdoors in the past year than any in my adult life. The fresh air, freedom to move,...
Don’t You Want to Try for a Girl? {What This Boy Mom Wants You...
In my late 20s, I cringed at the question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I didn’t have a solid answer when it came to my career or where I would live....
Beat Cabin Fever with Fresh Family Dance Tunes
Kids love to hear and dance to the same song over and over… and over. Parents? Not so much.
At our house, we love a good dance party to get the wiggles out, reset grumpy...
How to Rock Your Crown of a Different Color
“No one’s is brighter, no one’s is duller. It’s only a crown of a different color.”
This guidance from the middle of Nancy Tillman’s The Crown on Your Head stuck with me long after storytime...
When “Enough” is Better Than the “Best”
When I’m on the hunt for a gift, recipe, or really any purchase, I often preface my Google search with the word “best.” The proof is in my most recent search history:
Best sprinkler for...
Where to Go When You’re Out of Things to Do
I know: it’s another list of parks, etc. around town.
I also know that the warm weather is waning, and you and your kids are a little bored of the same old haunts and...
Nurturing Pint-Sized Book Lovers
I sometimes find myself in a rut, wondering whether time together with my kids is well spent. Is our day too busy? Too open? Too structured? Too boring? Too repetitive? Educational enough? Pinterest-ing enough?...