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Everyday Adventures

Retail for Neither

August 2, 2026 Valerie Jennings

I went online looking for a bargain Consuela purse and somehow ended up shopping for a diamond anniversary necklace. One thing is certain: I'm not paying retail for either.

Tagged anniversary, bargain shopping, Consuela, diamond necklace, Family, feathers and phases, online shoppingLeave a comment
Family

🥋 Iyan Got a Grey Belt. I Got a Hug.

July 30, 2026 Valerie Jennings

Watching my grandson earn his grey belt was unforgettable—but the unexpected hug afterward became the moment I'll cherish most. A story about growing up, grandparenting, and life's sweetest surprises.

Tagged bjj, Family, feathers and phases, feathers-and-phases, jiu-jitsu, lifestyle, martial-arts, teenagersLeave a comment
Home & Garden

The Great Pumpkin Experiment Begins

July 20, 2026 Valerie Jennings

This year's garden gave me more confidence than I've ever had as a gardener. So naturally, Iyan and I decided to take on an even bigger challenge—growing giant pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns. Now all we have to do is figure out where to plant them...on 150 acres!

Tagged Family, feathers and phases, garden, Gardening, homesteading, lifestyle, nature, vegetablesLeave a comment
Life Reflections

2026 Q2 Quarterly Roundup: Curating a Life, One Decision at a Time

June 28, 2026July 12, 2026 Valerie Jennings

Q2 wrap up, quarterly reflection, life after 50, intentional living, personal growth, family blog, travel journal, blogging journey, curating your life, women over 50, lifestyle blog

Tagged books, curating-your-life, Family, feathers and phases, life, life update, lifestyle, Personal Growth, quarterly roundup, writingLeave a comment
Family

7th Grade, First Class & Finally Tackling the Patch Pile

May 24, 2026July 12, 2026 Valerie Jennings

A funny and heartfelt look at wrapping up 7th grade and Boy Scouts for the summer, including merit badges, First Class rank, fabric glue disasters, and finally conquering the giant pile of Scout patches.

Tagged 7th grade, Court of Honor, Fabric Glue, Family, feathers and phases, life, Merit Badges, Mom Life, ScoutsLeave a comment
Life Reflections

47 Tabs Open

May 17, 2026July 12, 2026 Valerie Jennings

Feeling mentally overloaded? This honest and humorous reflection from Feathers & Phases explores decision fatigue, mental overload, and the need for a real brain break in the middle of everyday chaos.

Tagged decision fatigue, feathers and phases, humor, life, lifestyle, overthinking, self-careLeave a comment
Personal Growth

Why I Like Writing This Blog

May 10, 2026July 12, 2026 Valerie Jennings

Why do people write blogs without a huge following? In this personal and humorous reflection, I share how blogging became a creative outlet, therapy session, and unexpected source of joy after grief, career changes, and life transitions.

Tagged blog, blogging, creative outlets, feathers and phases, life, lifestyle, mental-health, writingLeave a comment
Life Reflections

Something to Ponder: Really… Now?!

May 3, 2026July 12, 2026 Valerie Jennings

A reflective look at those “Why now?” moments in life—when everything seems to shift at once and leaves us questioning our choices, timing, and what really matters most.

Tagged feathers and phases, life, lifestyleLeave a comment
Everyday Adventures

Dinner: 0 Stars, Would Not Recommend

April 26, 2026July 12, 2026 Valerie Jennings

A well-intentioned dinner of baked ham, Brussels sprouts, and garlic knots turns into a full family review… and not a good one. A relatable, humorous look at those nights when dinner just doesn’t land.

Tagged dinner fails, Family, family dinner, feathers and phases, humor, life, real life momentsLeave a comment
Everyday Adventures

From Black to Burgundy: My Mascara Midlife Plot Twist

April 24, 2026July 12, 2026 Valerie Jennings

Curious about colored mascara for brown eyes? I tried burgundy, brown, purple, and even blue—here’s what actually worked (and what surprised me).

Tagged beauty experiment, colored mascara, Essence mascara, Family, feathers and phases, fiction, life, love, trying new things, writingLeave a comment

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