Mean Girls {And Guys} – How Internet Anonymity Makes Us Crazy

Mean Girls {And Guys} – How Internet Anonymity Makes Us Crazy

+J.M.J.+ People online are crazy. Seriously, sometimes I feel like they've lost their minds, and I fear I myself have been that person more than once. But still, it never fails to amaze me how people on the internet can be so mean.  And I'm not talking about simply disagreeing with someone and having a civil [...]

We Didn’t Potty Train Our Toddler {Undies at 3}

We Didn’t Potty Train Our Toddler {Undies at 3}

+J.M.J.+ In the world of potty training our girls were way "behind" the average 18 to 24 months when most people start, but the more I think of it... but we didn't potty train.Much like we didn't train our girls to use a fork or put on a shirt before they were developmentally ready to [...]

Our Special Anniversary Tradition

Our Special Anniversary Tradition

+J.M.J.+ Ethan was being sneaky the weekend we met in person. When he paid for our parking to walk to the Seattle Art Museum he quietly saved the little ticket reciept in his wallet. When we went to the Seattle Japanese Gardens, he grabbed a leaf from the tree we picnicked under. He said he [...]

The Whole30: What It Is and Why We Are Doing It

The Whole30: What It Is and Why We Are Doing It

+J.M.J.+ The Whole30. It wouldn't surprise me if you've heard of it before, and you'll even see their logo on a few pre-packaged products these days. Some people think it's a radical diet for weight loss, and while many people lose weight on the Whole30, it's designed for a totally different purpose. (In fact, to [...]

Easy and Budget-Friendly Birthday Party {Zelie Turns One!}

Easy and Budget-Friendly Birthday Party {Zelie Turns One!}

+J.M.J.+ Zelie Maria is one today! We had a simple little party for her at the park yesterday with some church friends. Disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites [...]