Jeannette Swanson
Jeannette is mom to three kids ages 10, 6 and 4 and a military spouse to a Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technician. They've been married thirteen years and her husband has served almost twenty-five years. They're not exactly sure what's next, but they call the desert just outside Joshua Tree National Park home for now. Jeannette loves her Nespresso machine, reading, house plants and crocheting.
Why I’m Wearing the Shorts
It was over ninety degrees, and I was encapsulated in full length jeans and a lightweight sweater. I was a female Steve Carrell in my eighteen layers of clothing, minus the fact that Crazy...
How We Made Our Extended Stay More Comfortable
If you've seen some of my most recent posts, you may have seen that we've just PCS'd.
We've been living the extended stay life while waiting for a house on base to become available. We...
Friday Favorites- Jeannette’s Favorite Hotel Meals
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
Preparing a...
PCS Uncertainty + Moving Without a Home
You hear its rumble before you see its nose taking the corner. The trembling truck awkwardly pulls to the curb, and your heart instantaneously drops to your coffee coated stomach. You look around, memorizing...
Friday Favorites – Jeannette’s Kid-Friendly Card Games
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
Two Christmases...
We’re PCSing During a Nationwide Housing Shortage
A PCS usually brings its challenges. Scouting for neighborhoods and desired schools usually hover at the top of the list.
But what about a nationwide housing shortage?
Supply is short, but demand is high. And when...
It’s That Time of Year Again
It's that time of year again.
I'm blowing up the marketplace with items I don't want to be shipped to the next house. My husband's garage has turned into a warehouse for outgrown toys, farmhouse...
Friday Favorites – Jeannette’s Top Non-Candy Movie Snacks
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
Our family...
An Analysis of the Mom in the Memes
There is always that mom in the memes. She is tired. And frazzled. And so over caring about it.
I totally relate to the tired, frazzled wife and mom in so many social media posts....
When You Need Help, You Have to Holler
A year ago I caught my two youngest using their bare hands to slap, scoop, and stir the water in the toilet bowl. The bathroom was lacquered with water and pure elation radiated from...
Whatever You Are Feeling Today is OK
One morning at drop off, I noticed the moms carrying infant car seats back to their vehicles. The crook of my arm ached in memory of the seasons I'd carry a robustly full diaper...
Friday Favorites-Jeannette’s Favorite Fitness Channels
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
Mama, I...