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Mocktail making with Jessica, because I like to feel fancy without pretending I like the taste of vodka. Unless it’s free and tastes like juice, I’m out. So here we are—living our best porch life with something sparkly, sweet, and alcohol-free. Cheers to pretending we’re classy and staying hydrated while we do it. #MocktailMagic #PorchVibes #FancyWithoutTheHangover #SoberCurious #MocktailsAreCool #SparklyNotTipsy #AlcoholFreeFun #MarriedLifeMoments #SummerSips #ThisIsMyCocktail #FeelingFancy #PorchTime #MocktailHour

Rule number one of the internet: don’t read the comments. Most of the time, I don’t. But every now and then, one slips through and hits right in the soft spot. So yeah—I block them. Because if what I post makes you mad, you don’t have to be here. I’m a real person. I share the mess, the motherhood, the joy, and the hard stuff—because I needed to hear it once too. Not everyone will get it. And that’s fine. I’m still showing up. Loud, too much, and a work in progress. And my kids… they aren’t up for discussion. #InternetRuleOne #BlockedAndBlessed #TooMuchAndStillHere #MomsOnTheInternet #CreatorLife #MessyAndReal #HonestMotherhood #WorkInProgress #MentalHealthMatters #IfYouKnowYouKnow

It’s 94 degrees in Michigan—possibly the hottest day of the year—and I decided to fire up the Blackstone like it’s not the surface of the sun. Why did I cook? Honestly, I don’t know. Chicken, potatoes, and broccoli hit different when you’re sweating through your shorts and pretending this is fun. But it was good… so I guess we suffer for flavor. #BlackstoneCooking #TooHotToCook #DinnerInTheHeat #MichiganSummer #94DegreesAndGrilling #HotGirlGrill #WhyAmICooking #SweatyChefChronicles #BackyardBurningUp #ChickenPotatoesBroccoli #DinnerOnTheGriddle #FamilyMealMadness #CookingInChaos #MomLifeInTheHeat

If taking your kids on outings feels like climbing a mountain with no summit in sight—I see you. I was there. Packing for a beach trip used to feel impossible. The meltdowns, the gear, the naps, the sand in everything. But it gets easier. Somewhere around 5 or 6 years old, things shift. You catch your breath. You have fun. It feels doable—blissful, even. If you're in the thick of it right now, just know: you're closer than you think to lighter days. You’ve got this. I know you do. #MomLife #EncouragementForMoms #ItGetsEasier #YouveGotThisMama #SmallKidsBigFeelings #BeachDayWithKids #HonestMotherhood #GentleEncouragement #MomSupport #MakingMemories #SurvivingToThriving #MotherhoodUnfiltered #RealMomTalk #ParentingInTheThickOfIt #SeasonsOfMotherhood

Beach day with my bestie — @Emily|FernandFinchHandmade matching Costco chairs from our Mother’s Day hubbys, Costco cookies courtesy of Emily (bless), and a drip sandcastle setup from the Easter Bunny. Honestly the beach is so much easier now than it was even just a couple summers ago. And today? The vibes were immaculate. Brought me right back to being their age, toes in the sand, sunscreen in my eyes, growing up on the shores of Lake Huron. Now we’re here on Lake Michigan, but somehow it feels the same. Nostalgic and new all at once. #BeachDayVibes #CostcoFinds #BestieBeachDay #MomLifeUnfiltered #LakeMichiganMagic #DripCastleSeason #EasierNotEasy #MatchingChairs #MotherhoodMoments #ThisIsSummer #LakeLifeKids #MichiganMoms #FromLakeHuronToLakeMichigan #SummerMemoryMakers #BeachWithKids #MomFriendsAreEverything #ChildhoodFullCircle

This is not a drill—the cheap, comfy, cozy seasonal PJs from Walmart are back and they sell out in like five minutes every time. Did I need more? Absolutely not. Did I order more? Of course I did. Let me show you which ones I grabbed because if you want to be twinsies this fall, you better snag them now before they’re gone. Link is in my “favorite things” (aka my LTK) which honestly has everything I love. Go peek there anytime you need a link. I’ll just be over here stalking the mail and waiting to channel my full spooky bitch energy. #WalmartFinds #SeasonalPJs #FallPajamas #SpookySeasonStyle #LTKFallFinds #MatchingPJs #AffordableStyle #CozySeason #ComfyAndCute #WalmartFashion #LTKSeasonal #MomStyleOnABudget #SpookyVibesOnly #FallFaves #LTKLinkInBio #CuteAndComfy #WalmartHaul #LTKUnder50 #PajamaDrop #WalmartWin

On today’s episode of Matthew Tries, we’re taking a risk with a coconut root beer float—because I dreamt it and now we have to commit. Coconut ice cream, root beer, and the eternal question: will this be a tropical delight or a fizzy disaster? Matthew’s never had one before (shocker), so let’s find out if this dream should’ve stayed in my head or become a summer staple. #matthewtries #rootbeerfloat #coconuticecream #weirdfoodcombo #foodexperiment #husbandtries #summerdrinks #tastetest #rootbeerrecipes #homemadetreats #funnyhusband #newfoodfriday #floatorfail #dreamitdoit #summertreats

Okay I need opinions. We still have the original 1980s fluorescent light box in our kitchen ceiling. It’s actually really well made, not some slapped-together thing— but it’s also giving dated dentist office. I don’t want to just tear it out and regret it, but I also don’t know what else to do with it. I am not a designer. I repeat: I am not a designer. What would you do? Paint it? Wood slats? Drywall it up? Let it shine in all its retro glory? Please help me I am paralyzed by indecision. #KitchenDilemma #1980sHouse #FluorescentBoxProblems #RetroOrRemove #DesignHelpNeeded #NotAnInteriorDesigner #HomeUpdates #KitchenGlowUp #HelpMeDecide #CrowdsourcedDesign #OldHouseCharm #DIYOrDont #KitchenCeilingCrisis

No, I didn’t cook. But you’re not off the hook—things are happening in this kitchen. Starting with this microwave coming down (eventually… when the tile guys get here). And speaking of tile guys! Let me show you the backsplash I picked. Is it giving timeless English countryside or am I just romanticizing grout? Either way, if you don’t like it, please lie to me. I only accept compliments during renovation season. #KitchenGlowUp #NoCookingJustDemo #MicrowaveMustGo #BacksplashReveal #EnglishCountrysideVibes #TileTime #RenovationMood #DesignByMeKinda #GroutAndGlamour #OnlyPositiveVibes #KitchenUpdateInProgress #LetMeHaveThis #PleaseClapForMyTile

Let me level with you—people keep asking for my menu plan and the truth is... I don’t really stick to it. I have a menu plan. It’s posted in the kitchen. It’s cute. It’s ambitious. But mostly it’s a list of dinner ideas I may or may not follow depending on my mood, the weather, and whether or not I remembered to defrost anything. So while I’d love to say “cook along with me!”... it’s just not in the cards. Sorry in advance to all the type A meal preppers. #MenuPlanish #LooselyPlannedDinners #DinnerIdeasNotRules #RealLifeMealPlanning #NotARecipeAccount #ChaosInTheKitchen #FlexibleCooking #SorryNotStructured #ADinnerGuideAtBest #CookingMyWay #DefrostOptional #ThisIsNotPinterest #DinnerPlansMayVary

My whole family LOVED this @Dan-O’s Seasoning Preem-o seasoning! As these burgers cooked I thought of about 15 other things I need to put this on immediately! #DanOsPartner #FlavorWanted #20MinDinner #DinnerDoneFast #GrilledMasterpiece #BurgerWraps #BaconBurger #CheeseBurgerWrap

It’s the battle of the root beers: Barq’s vs A&W vs Mug. No labels. No bias. Just a completely unscientific, totally chaotic blind taste test to decide once and for all which one reigns supreme. Spoiler: I was way too confident going into this. Turns out they all taste like root beer. #RootBeerTasteTest #BarqsVsAWVsMug #BlindTasteTest #SodaShowdown #RootBeerRanking #TotallyScientificDefinitelyNot #TasteTestChaos #PopChallenge #BattleOfTheBubbles #RootBeerWars #GuessThatRootBeer #RootBeerRumble

Tonight’s dinner brought to you by: mystery ingredients from the @Thrive Market box. Some old faves, some total wildcards, but it came together into a burrito bowl situation that was shockingly good. I’m all about a low-effort, high-reward meal—especially when it feels like a pantry puzzle challenge. Quick. Easy. Actually delicious. 10/10 would accidentally make again. #thrivemarketpartner #burritobowls #thrivemarketfinds #pantrysurprise #lowefforthighreward #easyweeknightdinner #momwinmeal #usewhatyougot #mysteryboxmeals #whatsfordinner #reallifemeals #dinnerdumpingground #accidentallydelicious

This isn’t Claire’s. This is Jessica’s House. And today I remembered I have free will, $20, and a lifelong dream of having second holes… so I did what had to be done. Is it ill-advised? Absolutely. Is it a core memory of girlhood? Also yes. Piercing your own ears is practically a rite of passage at this point. Worst case? I take them out and let a professional fix my chaos. Best case? I saved money, made a memory, and now I’m double pierced and living my best main character life. So what. #diyearpiercing #maincharacterenergy #jessicashousepiercingstudio #girlhoodcore #secondholesquad #freedomandchaos #impulsivedecisionsclub #notclaires #lowbudgethighimpact #donttrythisathome #sometimesyoujustgottadoit #freewillbaby