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Everyday Adventures

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.

Life Reflections

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

Everyday Adventures

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

Everyday Adventures

Waxing Through the Weird Phases of Life

Valerie Jennings

When I was younger, having electrolysis to keep things tidy and from peeping out of your bikini bottoms was considered cutting edge. Over time, the Brazilian wax evolved and somehow became... normal? I’d honestly love to know what went on in that first brainstorming meeting: “We need something that brings in steady income. Something bold.… Continue reading Waxing Through the Weird Phases of Life