I can’t just casually like something. Nope, not me. I’m either all in or nothing at all. I am that person who goes to the store, buys 50 bags worth of groceries and insists on carrying them all into the house in one trip only to drop them on the counter and want to give up.  This is an issue . Take for example, this blog. Four months ago I was writing two posts a day, four times a week, then..nothing, blank spaces, crickets. Example 2: Cross stitch, sewing, crocheting. Ther

I Wrote them, you read them (thanks btw) Here are the top 10 most viewed blog posts of 2018

I was working on Wednesdays blog post and came across a small promblem...I couldnt spell purpose right to save my life. One of these days I will spell 'Purpose' right on the first try instead of 'Porpoises'.....until that day comes, if you are reading something I have written, just assume I'm talking about something that is intentional and not a small aquatic mammal... unless I write a blog about whales on porpoise (see what I did there..). If I do write that blog, just reg

A thank you to the shower in room 1319. You give Alfred Hitchcock and Janet Leigh a run for their money!

Rest in Peace Vincent Jingle Bottoms, Elf on The Shelf. A letter of memorian.

In todays writing prompt, we over take the fake news outlets and drop some real breaking news..Do you know where your elf on the shelf is?

What is your favorite way to spend a lazy day? The simple answer to this is, at home and in my pajamas with my cats and dogs. The full answer is much more complex and is comprised of the following components: Surroundings Attire Nutrition Entertainment The surroundings are very important, and it goes way deeper than just being at home with my pets. Also, this almost always requires two days off in a row. I must sacrifice the first lazy day to the productivity Gods. This is s

Today I officialy recieved my acceptance letter to be a true Texan! Come celebrate with me!

Several people have asked where I have been hiding this past few months. No blogs, no videos, I have vanished once again into thin air without explanation. I do have a reason, a shotty one to be honest. A perfect trifecta of incidents has combined to cause my absence. One-part travel, one-part motivation (or lack there-of) and one-part writers block. Well, non-writer-writers block. I am not completely convinced that jotting down every weird thought or scenario that comes into

Ten days, well, a year and ten days if you want to be specific. That’s what separates my brother and I, at least in terms of age. We technically missed the term of “Irish twins” by two hands worth of fingers, which is ok, because we aren’t really twins in any other category either. William, my brother, is the older, wiser sibling. Not that it was a competition or anything, (I think both parties need to be aware of the race for it to count) but he was always 1 step ahead o

Hey Guys! It is Friday which means the weekend is upon us! Also upon us, is another "cliff notes" video for your non-reading pleasure! Today, my husband has me play "guess the song" Disclaimer: I have never and will never claim to be a good singer. With that said, I would NOT recommend watching this video with earbuds in and volume up high..unless tone deaf and off key is your kind of thing ;) What kind of quiz should we do next week? Let me know in the comments :)   Enjoy

A few weeks ago we explored the possibilities of whether I, Jennifer, of 30 year old sound{ish} body and mind, am in fact an adult, or instead an adult in training (read that post here ). I decided that half of the issue may be that I've never really "applied and interviewed" for the position of adulthood. Being married and having a mortgage just isnt enough. So to whom it may concern, might I present to you my  Resume to Be an Adult  for your review and acceptance.

We did it! Matthew and I have been wanting to start our own business for a while, but we couldn’t decide what direction to go in. Luckily for us, a lucrative business opportunity presented itself and we just couldn’t turn it down. I know what you are thinking. "This is so sudden Jennifer, how did this happen?" Basically, our house had come under attack. Due to the drought in our area, ants, who generally live their lives outside, came inside in an attempt to find water. T

This week is another edition of Getting Old {ish} With Jennifer. Today we try to decide if Jennifer is a adult or an imposter with training wheels still on. (spoiler alert; Magic 8 Ball says "Not Likely"

The phrase “There appears to have been a struggle” comes to mind when describing my fashion sense. I have never and will never claim to be a fashionista. If you dug out my senior yearbook right now, you would see me listed under the best dressed category.  In fact, the only section you will find me under is class clown, which oddly enough not only describes my winning personality but my train wreck fashion concept as well. Back then (and now really) I would describe my fash

....because being practical and flying is soo 1903.. Ahh, the great American road trip; hours of ispy, rock, paper scissors and STOP TOUCHING ME, that childhood memories and divorces are made of.  Nothing tests the strength of your patience and marriage more than sitting side by side in a car with someone for 18hrs. 4 years ago when I married a private pilot, I thought my long distance driving days were over. I could not have been farther from the truth. So today I bring you 

Hallmark would like to tell you that the “traditional” 4th wedding anniversary gift is flowers and the “modern” 4th wedding anniversary present is an appliance of some sort (because nothing says true love like that automatic can opener or the toaster that makes crumb removal a breeze..)..well I, Jennifer Lynne Shidler, a happily married woman celebrating her 4th wedding anniversary, can tell you they could not be farther from the truth.  Let me start from the beginning.. For

Over the last 10 months, I have been keeping a running list of all my good ideas that have ultimately ended in bad ideas. Today, I share with you my wisdom through experience. Please take heed…. Good Idea: Stocking your bathroom with plenty of fresh clean towels Bad Idea: Running naked/wet to other end of the house where the linen closet is. The cats are showing signs of bad vision and the neighbors will no longer look you in the eye. Good idea: Buying your favorite ic