jessicahuffman
Jessica is a SAH/homeschooling mom who works part-time during the school year for her church's MDO program. She's married to her preschool sweetheart (you read that right!) and has three kids, Hermione, Indiana, and Rohan. She has a BA in Journalism from UCO and worked for five years as a ghostwriter for a publishing company. In her "free time", Jessica loves to run, watch sci-fi, and pluck on her banjo!
Back-to-School Shopping is the New Black Friday
It's no secret that the cost of everything is WAY up and we're all feeling the pinch. School will be starting back sooner than you think, and the new semester also brings the holiday...
I’m Not a “Fun Summer” Mom
I don't make my disdain for summer a secret. I can't stand the heat, humidity, or resulting sweat that pools in my sports bra from June to August. When I was in my teens,...
What Every Oklahoma Mom Should Pack in Your Tornado “Go Bag”
Spring has sprung and in Oklahoma that means two things: allergies and tornadoes. So after you've bought your family-size pack of Claritin, be sure to sweep out your storm shelter and make a list...
When You Have a Wild Child
I have three kids: ages 9, 6, and 3. I'll give one guess who my "wild child" is.
Yep. You guessed it. The three year old.
Ah, the three year stage is so much fun (said...
I’m Done Letting Anxiety Hold Me Back
Like many people, I set some goals for myself for the new year. I have the typical ones: lose weight, stay off my phone, drink more water. But after seeing an article about an...
Tanglewood Resort: The Staycation You Need!
A few weekends ago, my husband and I traveled down to Lake Texoma and stayed at the Tanglewood Resort! If you're looking for an affordable, yet nearby, place to get away - Tanglewood is...
Budget-Friendly Gifts for Moms
I won't lie--our Christmas budget this year is a lot smaller than it has been in years past. Not because we (thankfully) had any outstanding medical bills or just bought a new house/car. It...
Four Recommended Reads For The Worn-Out Momma
The past several years I've been feeling pressure like never before--and I'm sure most of you have too. I've found myself more anxious, overwhelmed, and feeling suffocated by the never-ending cycle of To Do...
I’m a Homeschool Mom – Please Don’t Ask Me If My Kids are “Socialized”
When I was a kid, I didn't know many homeschoolers. The ones I did know were the stereotypical homeschoolers. You know the ones: denim jumpers, thought "frick" was a swear word, and could recite the entire...
Pelvic Floor Therapy: The Workout You Didn’t Know You Needed
When I was cleared to exercise after having my baby, I worked out for a week and then threw my back out.
I spent the next several weeks babying my back (as much as you...
Sometimes Self-Care Means Self-Reflection
I've written many posts about how the past two years or so have been rough for practically every human being on the planet. I have told myself and others to give themselves grace, to...
How to Save Money on Groceries (Even With Inflation!)
My husband and I are so close to paying off our mortgage, we can taste it. In an effort to help us get to our goal that much faster, I've been looking for ways...