jamihouston
Jami is an administrator in Higher Education and loves working with college students. She is married to husband Derek, a professor of education and is a mom to Ava (4). Jami and her family moved to Oklahoma from their life-long home of Illinois 2 years ago. She is trying to balance motherhood with hers and her husband's careers as well as adjusting to their new life in Oklahoma. Jami enjoys travelling, reading self-help books, trying new restaurants, cupcakes, and spending time with her family.
Fabulous Easter Basket Ideas That Don’t Include Candy
When it comes to Easter baskets, I am usually on top of things. I start collecting items for weeks before: things my child wants, needs, and some things that are just fun. But some years,...
Is it Time to Reconsider Fireworks?
I love fireworks. They're explosive. They're spectacular.
But sometimes I wonder, do we really need them? Is it time to examine their purpose and rethink how we use them for celebrations?
My case against fireworks:
1. They're...
Soccer Match for the Win
My husband introduced me to professional soccer when we first started dating. I wouldn't call us fans exactly, but I actually really do enjoy watching the game. Something about the way the game never...
I’m an Indoor Mom
As an adult, I finally feel comfortable admitting there are things in this world that other people like (and even love) that I just don't care for, or sometimes even hate.
Gum.
Ranch dressing.
The Outdoors.
Yep, I...
I Found a Way to Keep My House Clean: And it Wasn’t as Hard...
First, let me say my house is not perfectly spotless all of the time. However, I have found a system that allows me to have a house that is relatively clean most of the...
A Little Love for Valentine’s Day
Yes, more than likely, Valentine’s Day is a made-up holiday with a completely commercial purpose. But this day always holds a special place in my heart. It’s not the romance part (in fact, my...
Fun Mom vs. Get Things Done Mom
Am I a fun mom or a mom who gets things done? I'd like to think I am both, but lately, it’s not which I prefer more that I’ve been struggling with, it’s which...
She’s Going to Fail! The Life Lesson I Learned From Soccer
A few weeks ago I was scrolling through social media and came across an article about school success. I don't remember much about it except it set off an alert in my head.
At some...
3 Ways Having a Child Has Benefited My Career
So often the conversations around pursuing a career and having children focus on the negative or the downfalls - the guilt from being away from the office or child; the burden it puts on...
9 Things to Check Out at Your Local Library (And We Don’t Mean Books)
I love libraries. Maybe it’s the introvert in me that feels drawn to quiet spaces; maybe it’s the two years in high school I spent as a library aide; maybe it’s my love of...
My Farewell to Daycare
The last day of daycare, oh how I anticipated this day! As one friend said, they should drop confetti on your head when you make that last payment. Another said it's like getting a...