Stephanie Jankowski's Blog, page 17

A Surefire Way to Piss Off This Lady

As far as temperaments go, I’m not what you’d consider laid back. I’m no incensed insult-slinging Donald Trump, but those who know me best would never use the following words to describe me: chill calm nonchalant easy-going unflappable In fact, I’m quite flappable. And if you get me flapping, I’m the flappiest flapper to ever ... » Learn More about A Surefire Way to Piss Off This Lady

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7 Ways CVS Pharmacies Make Life Easier

My Dad taught himself how to use a computer and send emails when I went away to college. I thought it was absolutely adorable that he took the time to be a vulnerable student and allow newfangled technology to be his teacher. He would hunt and peck me a few short lines most mornings, and ... » Learn More about 7 Ways CVS Pharmacies Make Life Easier

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This Adulting Stuff Is For the Birds.

When I spit my toothpaste in the sink, some splatters onto the faucet and, for a second, I think to just leave it. Someone else will clean up. I close my eyes and hear the sounds of my childhood like they’re right outside my window. Because they are. Except the sounds are coming from my ... » Learn More about This Adulting Stuff Is For the Birds.

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I’m The One Pushing

A year ago, I emceed a local women’s conference and met some incredible ladies.Ivette García Dávila was among them. Ivette and I bonded instantly when she asked complete strangers if they had a charger for her breast pump (I did not), but I metaphorically fist-bumped her for pumping whilst conferencing. We briefly talked about her ... » Learn More about I’m The One Pushing

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Women’s Health Week

After a health scare late last year, I’ve gotten serious about taking better care of myself. I was done making excuses (there’s no time to cook—we have to order pizza…for the fourth time this week!) and ready to start paying attention to how I was treating my body. Writing has always beenmy mental massage, but ... » Learn More about Women’s Health Week

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Perfection Times Two

There’s a reason why so many marketing dollars are thrown at ad campaigns portraying Moms as exhausted ladies looking for somethingto make our lives easier: it’s because the majority of us are exhausted and looking for something to make our lives easier. Long before I had my own children, someone deemed wine the universal symbol ... » Learn More about Perfection Times Two

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Bye-Bye Bibs & Blankets

Hey, know what’s bittersweet? Watching a baby turn into a toddler who can no longer be wrapped inblankets like a sweet little burrito, whothen refuses to wear abib because she now realizes no one else at the table is wearing a bib and she’ll be damned if you’re forcing a bibaround her neck because NO ... » Learn More about Bye-Bye Bibs & Blankets

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My Husband Almost Lost An Eye So You Can Win Stuff!

Disclosure: This post was sponsoredby CLEAR CARE PLUS as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. I received financial compensation for my participation and endorsement. I was sitting on the bleachers ... » Learn More about My Husband Almost Lost An Eye So You Can Win Stuff!

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Stop Looking At Me, Swan

Walking down the aisle on my Dad’s arm, en route to my would-be husband, I was sweating. It wasn’t the muggy July air, the church’s ancient air conditioner, or my 40-pound dress. It was the anxiety of ALL EYES ON ME. Everyone was staring at me, you guys, and it freaked me out! Granted, they ... » Learn More about Stop Looking At Me, Swan

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The Parenting Manual They Said Didn’t Exist

What is that boy thinking?! OMG. Why can’t I get through to her?! IF ONLY THERE WERE A HOW-TO MANUAL FOR RAISING KIDS!!!!! Know when I can really use some help with kids? When my oldest brings home that super contagious bug from school. No, not the flu; the eye-rolling, back-talking, know-it-all nonsense he picks […]

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