Tag: life

So Many Recipes, So Little Follow-Through

Valerie Jennings

I hoard recipes like treasure—stuffed in binders, scattered across Pinterest boards, and saved in dusty corners of Facebook. Most are untested, but all are brimming with good intentions. Now I’m on a mission to break free from frozen pizza nights and finally try some of these gems—starting with cheesy, comforting spinach enchiladas.

Property Taxes, HOAs, and the Price of Options: A 5-10-1 Home Dilemma

Valerie Jennings

I’ve never paid that much attention to property taxes. I just assumed they were standard—something we had to pay, and that was that. But as part of my 10-10-1 plan—or more accurately, my 5-10-1 plan at this point—I’m trying to build a home life that energizes and supports the lifestyle I want. The first step?… Continue reading Property Taxes, HOAs, and the Price of Options: A 5-10-1 Home Dilemma

The Bangs Incident: A Grandson, A Fade, and A Haircut Gone Sideways

Valerie Jennings

My 12-year-old grandson has been growing out his hair since the end of school. He didn’t have a specific hairstyle in mind—he just wanted to grow it out. Normally, he likes it short with a fade, but this summer he was rocking the shaggy look. It had just started to touch his collar and he… Continue reading The Bangs Incident: A Grandson, A Fade, and A Haircut Gone Sideways