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_

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

The Importance of YOU

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 ~ Jess

How important is your identity? What makes you YOU? What defines you? What are your interests, your hobbies, your passions? What lights a fire in your soul? If you had to define who you are and what you enjoy what would you say? I feel like you hit a wall somewhere in your 20s. Life … Continue reading The Importance of YOU

20 Easter Basket Filler Ideas for Baby

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 ~ Jess

My daughter celebrated her first Easter at 6 months old. We decided, just like her Christmas stocking she really did not need much. We got her two soft Easter related books, jumbo soft eggs, markers and Uno cards (ok the cards were more for mom and dad, you caught me.) She is now 18 months … Continue reading 20 Easter Basket Filler Ideas for Baby

Beauty favs; Hair and Skin

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 ~ Jess

Hair and skin. The bread and butter to the beauty department. In this article I am going to cover of my absolute favorite hair and skin products that are essential to my routine. Linked here is the ability to shop products listed in this blog post; http://liketk.it/2Ab97 Hair Wet brush- If you are a follower … Continue reading Beauty favs; Hair and Skin