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My favorite posts ever…

My favorite posts ever…

May 21, 2013

Today's assignment, if you will, is to dig through our archives and share some of our favorite blog posts we've written. As I approach my three year anniversary of blogging this summer, it was fun to dig around and read some old gems. Here are a few of my favorites... Funny ones... Yoga // The Cable Guy // What do you do when your plane goes on the roof? {written by Micah!} On Anxiety What My 20s Taught Me Some favorite faith posts... You Don't Deserve It // Peace // Forgotten God // It Matters On marriage... Hard Words // It is Good Thoughts on blogging.... Lovely // Not Your Typical Blogging Advice And my most viral posts ever... Pumpkin Dump Cake // What to Buy at Trader Joe's Enjoy! Hope you'll stay awhile... ... Read more

To the Mommy Bloggers: Baby Registry Essentials

To the Mommy Bloggers: Baby Registry Essentials

May 19, 2013

Since I've already posted my favorite blogs before, today I want to give a huge shout-out to five bloggers who have helped me recently. Over the past few weeks, I have spent hours putting together our baby registry {technically, registries, since we have one at three different stores}. Any of you who have had a baby know that the registry for the first one is a daunting task... unlike a wedding registry where you just pick what you like, usually because it's aesthetically pleasing, there are so many more factors to take into account with a baby. Quality, safety, recalls, reviews... and then aesthetics too. And you are trying to buy products for a human that will actually have preferences and aversions that you cannot predict. Not a simple task. Even though it took me hours to put our lists together, I can honestly say it would have taken twice as long if not for these lovely bloggers. Each of these women has put together awesome lists on their blogs to recommend the best and most helpful baby items. I am forever indebted to them! Hello Hue :: My favorite baby products Jordy Liz :: A few of my favorite baby things Good Cheer :: Shopping for baby Kayla Aimee :: Must-have baby registry recommendations The Kubly Girl :: Baby Essentials {This is the MOTHER of all lists - pun intended. Read the whole series or check it out by category: eat, sleep, clean, travel.} And if you want to check out my own registries - which were compiled from the lists above and a few extra {or like ten} hours of research - check them out here: Amazon // Target // Babies R Us ... Read more

A Favorite Photo

A Favorite Photo

May 16, 2013

This is my favorite portrait of myself in recent years. Classy bride standing in a meadow with really big hair on her wedding day. I kinda feel like a supermodel here... Usually, I don't like myself in pictures when I'm making a serious face, but this one just works for some reason. And it works really well. Huge photo credit to my favorite photographer, Alex. Too bad you probably can't hire her, because she's so freaking brilliant and talented that she got into Parsons and is moving to NYC this summer.  But, I must admit I am a huge freakazoid and most photos of me are incredibly goofy. My other favorite photo of myself is one from college. I have this crazy flipped out bob haircut right after chopping my hair for Locks of Love. I'm jumping on my bed, hugging on my best friend, and wearing my retainer with my big metal smile pushed into the camera lens. Yes, I still wear a retainer. We've been going steady for 16 years. Sadly, I don't have a digital copy of this picture. You are missing out. ... Read more

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Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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