Modern Mamaz

Step Right Up

Jennie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:21:00 +0000

There’s a list of hereditary traits that come with being a woman in our family. They aren’t negotiable, there is no 50/50 chance, it’s a general rule; If you’re born female and, upon leaving the birth canal you mistake yourself for being at a Raiders...

Pinterest Invite & Why You Should Be On It

Jennie — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:54:53 +0000

Pinterest.com is the new, explosive networking site that bloggers everywhere, in every niche, are flocking to. Why is Pinterest such a hit? Well, because it has proven to be quite powerful, not only in driving traffic to its user’s websites, but because of its ability...

Dad’s Harsh Facebook Parenting Too Far?

Jennie — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:14:20 +0000

This video of a father choosing to use Facebook as a means of discipline has been circulating the web this morning like someone lit it on fire and yelled “hot potato!” It has received a variety of reactions, some using words to shake their finger...

One Miiiillion Dollars

Jennie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:47:50 +0000

Ruby is a 1 year old now and, with age comes headache. And exercise. She discovered the stairs this week and, that new found revelation paired with her incessant need to irritate anyone and everyone leads to me having some seriously awesome toned legs. Up...

At Least I’m Not Scrubbing Horse Shit

Jennie — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:40:17 +0000

You know those days that you take a good, hard look at your life and wonder, “Now, where did I put that tiara my dad promised me when I was 8?” While asking myself why there wasn’t a horse and carriage parked in my driveway...

Boise Moms – Where’s The Party At?

Jennie — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:40:06 +0000

Okay, so we live in a pretty fantastic area. Right? Lots of stuff to do, great people, beautiful landscaping. At least, that’s what they tell me. I do like the city, but 7 years later, I’m still trying to locate this “lots of stuff to...

Burley Idaho Man Accused Of… I Think I’m Gonna Puke

Jennie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:00:45 +0000

“Man Accused of Injuring 2-Year-Old Daughter” was the story released today by KTVB, Idaho’s local news station. As you begin to read throught the article, you’ll quickly realize that KTVB got the title wrong. The girl is 2 MONTHS old. “A man (Skyler W. Garner)...

When Capitalism Wasn’t Up For Debate – I Miss You, America

Jennie — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:00:51 +0000

I Miss… When ordering fried chicken didn’t earn you a disapproving stare. When treating your child to a happy meal was innocent. When parents were parents and friends were friends. When telling your child “no” without having to offer explanation or talk about feelings was...

Boise Family Photographer – Everhart Photography

Jennie — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:59:52 +0000

Those of you that regularly read my blog know that spotting a review here is a very rare occurrence. I don’t do them for money – or a TV dinner (do they still call them “TV dinners”?) as requested by PR firms so frighteningly often...

Wells Fargo – Bigger Than The Law?

Jennie — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:58:23 +0000

Those of you that know me know that I have very conservative political views. I believe in capitalism, business, and working hard for what you want. I have nothing against big business in fact, I believe without it we would have no chance of digging...