Janie
Joining Janie on the pursuit of life’s adventures while laughing along the way are Janie’s husband, Jared who is a flight school director and pilot, their angel baby, Jackson (2016) who passed away shortly after birth, and newest crew member, Jensen (2018). With an undergraduate degree in communication from UTA and a master’s in health communication from the University of Illinois, writing has been a creative outlet for Janie. Working full-time in healthcare, being involved at her local church, and volunteering with the Junior League of Fort Worth, Janie is passionate about serving people and holds a special place in her heart for women and children. When they are not headed to their next adventure, you can find Janie and her family creating their own adventure as proud Fort Worth residents.
Learning Life Lessons and Love from the Game of Baseball
As with any strong emotional memory from our past, if the crack of the bat, the crunch of peanuts beneath your feet, or the tuning of the television or radio antenna to just the right degree brings back feelings of comfort and warmth, then you might be a longtime baseball fan.
St. Patrick’s Day :: More than Rainbows and Feeling Lucky
By sharing stories about his ancestors and the history behind the most globally celebrated Irish day, I hope the humble beginnings and the open arms for all to join are not lost but rather embraced.
Women’s Heart Health :: Know the Facts
How many women have died since you’ve been reading this blog? Too many. Which is why I’m asking, pleading with all my heart, that you follow these steps to boost your heart’s health.
9 Easy Activities for Children (and You) to Promote Daily Mindfulness
Even at an age filled with constant energy and playtime, we can teach our children to find balance between experiences both outwardly and introspectively. Mindfulness is about exploring our state of mind while choosing to be kind and open with what we discover.
The Best Brain-Boosting and Age-Appropriate Board Games
These are Fort Worth Moms favorite board games to get that noggin’ working, the kiddos (and you!) having fun, and a whole host of memories making.
Life in a Post-Election World
No matter what emotions you might be feeling today, this post-election life offers a new opportunity to exercise emotional growth and to stand firm on your core values.
Enough Tricks, Treats Only Please
I think we can all agree that 2020 has provided us with enough tricks and not enough treats, which is why my theme for this year’s Halloween is: Treat yourself, treat your family, and treat your neighbor.