Author: Jess

Hi, I’m Jess! I am a 23 year old from Ohio. My husband, Tyler and I love being parents to our 2 year old miracle baby, Ella. Tyler and I are newly weds! Unfortunately our first year of marriage is accompanied by a first time deployment. Beyond that I am just a girl who loves coffee, thrifting & a good time. This blog started because people have a hard time grasping two things: 1. a young mama ain’t a bad mama 2. You are more than a mom Encouraged to inspire I am here to write and advocate for both sides. I want you to know my age does not depict my ability to be a mother. I also want you to know that I am far more than a mother, as are you. Stick around, I write about some cool stuff from where I go, to where I shop & to my experiences shared as a young mom & wife. Can’t wait to show you my world as a 23 year d mom and how I THRIVE in this chapter of my life. —————— Let’s be friends! follow on Instagram: _justlikejess follow on Pinterest: justlikejess_

23 Things

January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 ~ Jess

23 years completed. But boy did my 23rd year shape me, remold me, break me down and rebuild me. It was a big year for me. I got engaged and married to my best friend!!!!!! I traveled lots, which is one of my favorite things to do. I gambled away and ate my heart out … Continue reading 23 Things

How To Decorate Kid-Friendly for Holidays

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 ~ Jess

Festive decorations are so fun! They make the holiday you are celebrating magical. But as you know children are DESTRUCTIVE! My Toddlersarous Rex is into everything, it comes with the age. So here are a few tips for decorating your home for holidays when you have little ones around. 1. GET INSPIRED. Make a Pinterest … Continue reading How To Decorate Kid-Friendly for Holidays

Deployment Playlist

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 ~ Jess

Some songs are happy, some sad, some religious, & some just remind me of my man. Either way I hope it helps 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcNmb5bVmwEUVVRvaPn0vidWLYJ4o3EkD

Single Parents, YOU ROCK.

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 ~ Jess

This blog post is dedicated to my new found respect for the single parents. Whether you are temporarily a single parent, like myself or your life has brought you solitude in parenting, this ones for you. I am going to start by saying this blog post is an exact representation of what my experience with … Continue reading Single Parents, YOU ROCK.

Mommy & Me Date

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 ~ Jess

My daughter is my best friend. I have so much fun hanging out with her and seeing life through her little eyes. I truly enjoy playing with puzzles, watching Disney movies and pretending to eat fake food. I hope throughout the years my role as not only her mom but also her best friend continues … Continue reading Mommy & Me Date

How Are You Doing?

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 ~ Jess

Deployment is a lonely island no one can prepare you for. Pre-baby days, towards the beginning of Tyler and I there was a night the two of us stayed in. We lounged in our sweats, drank our favorite beer, danced around like fools together and watched a movie. We ended the night with pillow talks. … Continue reading How Are You Doing?

How to Keep Calm on Your Wedding Day

July 23, 2019July 24, 2019 ~ Jess

I loved my wedding. It was amazing and perfect and la la la happily ever after. BUT I do have one regret when looking back on my big day. That one regret was my lack of "chill". Despite all of my stress, worrying, and anxiety guess what? Everything worked itself out. It always does. I … Continue reading How to Keep Calm on Your Wedding Day