My tween wanted a chicken cake for her 12th birthday. I’ve never made a chicken cake before, but I love… Read more Chicken cake!
Tag: family
Parenting in the Bad Day Book
I’ve got another story coming out next month! I love comedy writing and turning real-life stories into inspiration, so when… Read more Parenting in the Bad Day Book
Pre-Order some early cheer!
https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul-Christmas-Gratitude/dp/1611591171 Is anyone else excited about the holiday season? My kids are ready to get their Halloween costumes going, and… Read more Pre-Order some early cheer!
Op-Ed: Trump’s Theo Von interview highlights alcoholism, America’s addiction issues
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/op-ed-trumps-theo-von-interview-highlights-alcoholism-americas-addiction-issues/ I wanted this piece to come out last week, but it’s a timeless issue, unfortunately, and I’m glad I… Read more Op-Ed: Trump’s Theo Von interview highlights alcoholism, America’s addiction issues
Social, Personal, Professional Turmoil
The winds of change blew through here last month. I felt it. I knew it. But I didn’t expect so… Read more Social, Personal, Professional Turmoil
Just around the corner
Doesn’t the cover for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Christmas look awesome?! My story “Box of Balloons” is… Read more Just around the corner
More JOY is coming!
I always hate sitting on good news. I wanna scream it everywhere, but never ever (well mostly never) spill the… Read more More JOY is coming!
My Homeschooled 14-year-old just graduated high school!!!
There are no words. My eldest was born 30 years old, at least that’s what I always joke. She has… Read more My Homeschooled 14-year-old just graduated high school!!!
Happy Birthday to my red-headed boy
My crazy-fun freckle-faced boy is 6 today! As usual I baked him a cake from scratch, cuz I don’t skimp… Read more Happy Birthday to my red-headed boy
Puppy/Monster Bread
I should have been a sculptor… I love molding things and making them into something. And the kids have so… Read more Puppy/Monster Bread
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 