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.
Gardening with Kids… and a Brown Thumb
Our annual family trip to the local garden store feels like spring’s Christmas.
There are rows upon organized rows of lush greens, vibrant blooms, and budding saplings. Blossoms cascade from hanging baskets above and gravel...
Why I Vote with Kids in Tow
On May 2 in my community, we have a critical school levy on the ballot. The kids and I will wear our vote on our sleeves by sporting school colors on Election Day.
Of course,...
Parenting Confession: I Haven’t Done This Before
Our book club celebrated our 15th anniversary this winter. We started in our mid-20s, when we chatted past midnight on a Thursday and regaled each other with stories from nights around town.
We’ve since celebrated...
Screen-Free Tips for Spring Break at Home
What are you doing for spring break? If you’re like me, your feet are firmly planted in local soil this spring. So, unless your plans include a beach, your sand may be in a...
Saying Goodbye to the Baby Stage
We decided – 100% sure - that our family of four was complete.
Done with diaper duty, tummy time, and night-owl nursing. That means every item of clothing and every toy younger than my youngest...
They’ll Always Be Our Babies {An Airport Goodbye}
As a kid, I bought into the idea that the parenting pinnacle was year 18. You raise your kids, get them through high school, and send them off into the world. Then you get...
Finding Strength in Letting Go {A Story of Faith}
I stood in my kitchen, preparing the dinner that only half our family of four would eat. My internal voice dished out judgment, reminding me I used to declare I would only make one...
Remembering the Joy of Being a Parent
Amid the endless shoulds, coulds and “all-you-have-to-do-is” parenting advice, one simple tip felt more like nourishment than judgment.
I am often caught on the parenting hamster wheel, going from task to task around the house......
Giving Space and Grace for Their “Why”
The short grocery checkout line felt painfully long.
I was two customers deep in the queue, impatiently waiting to unload my groceries onto the stalled conveyor belt. What is taking so long?
Then I spotted the...
Dinner Party Dreams Locked in a China Cabinet
Eight years ago, I thought my dinner party dreams were coming true.
High on my recent engagement, I waltzed into the Macy’s department I had only passed wistfully until that moment: the wedding registry, nestled...