Stephanie Jankowski's Blog, page 8
October 15, 2019
Peace of Mind is Priceless (and maybe free if you win!)
When we brought baby #2 home in May of 2011, there were a bunch of strange men waiting for us at the house. Guess it’s relevant to note that my husband had hired them to begin digging for a swimming pool. I never would’ve guessed my husband, who hates the water, would want to be ... » Learn More about Peace of Mind is Priceless (and maybe free if you win!)
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October 3, 2019
Be the Best Gift-Giver to Ever Give (Plus a Giveaway!)
Even though it doesn’t feel like it just yet, fall is here in Pittsburgh! Don’t tell that to my kids who were swimming yesterday or to my air condition that’s pulling some serious overtime right now, but make no mistake that fall is upon us. And what’s not to love about the change of seasons ... » Learn More about Be the Best Gift-Giver to Ever Give (Plus a Giveaway!)
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October 1, 2019
Schooled by Stephanie Jankowski
Actual footage of me when I saw the cover of my book, Schooled: A Love Letter to the Exhausting, Infuriating, Occasionally Excruciating Yet Somehow Completely Wonderful Profession of Teaching: via GIPHY I am so very grateful for this whole experience–I WROTE A BOOK! I’m still pinching myself that it even happened. Almost exactly one year ... » Learn More about Schooled by Stephanie Jankowski
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September 18, 2019
I Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This, but We’re All F*cking Up
I’m in this weird stage of parenting where my kids physically need me less, but they’re basically emotional dumpster fires that I have to manage or the whole town will be ablaze. My ten-year-old has finally submitted to the fact that the world does not revolve around him, though anxiety seems to have replaced the ... » Learn More about I Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This, but We’re All F*cking Up
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August 7, 2019
Dancing in the Rain
There’s no better feeling than when he looks at me and smiles that smile. His whole face lights up, his eyes sparkle, joyful. Our dance is synced, our rhythm steady. To experience the lilt in his laugh is to know the purest kind of love and in that moment, when I am his, I know ... » Learn More about Dancing in the Rain
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August 5, 2019
The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Idlewild Park & SoakZone Before Summer’s Over
I currently own and operate three humans; two girls ages five and eight, and boy who’s ten going on forty. Finding something they all enjoy at the same can be taxing these days, as the only thing they appear to really enjoy is constant conflict. As my mother used to say to my brother, “Dear ... » Learn More about The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Idlewild Park & SoakZone Before Summer’s Over
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July 18, 2019
Book Update!
*crawls out from underneath rock* Oh, hey! It’s been a minute since I’ve shared anything on here, eh? Let’s catch up real quick before moving into the book stuff: My last blog post was from April. Know what happens after April? May. You know how May goes… June consisted of either me or my husband ... » Learn More about Book Update!
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April 3, 2019
2019 EQT Children’s Theater Festival
It’s time to come out of hiding. Spring has sprung in the ‘burgh, so there’s no longer any excuse for avoiding the outdoors and other people. What? Just me? ‘Tis the season for soccer practice and baseball games, dirty hands and faces, and the EQT Children’s Theater Festival! The Festival is May 16-19 in downtown Pittsburgh’s ... » Learn More about 2019 EQT Children’s Theater Festival
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March 2, 2019
Things I Learned While Writing My First Book
Since last September, I’ve been all via GIPHY Morning, noon, and night, I poured over my book, determined to meet the February manuscript deadline. As of February 28 at 3:00, I met that deadline–nay, I SLAYED that deadline!–and I learned a few things whilst slaying. Allow me to share my findings: Writing makes me fat. ... » Learn More about Things I Learned While Writing My First Book
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February 14, 2019
Understanding Pregnancy Over 40
Hi, pals! This post is a bit of a departure from my usual writing, but because I have friends who have experienced or who are currently struggling with infertility issues, I agreed to share this important information. Hugs to anyone who recognizes themselves in these words. Forty is the new 30! We hear this so ... » Learn More about Understanding Pregnancy Over 40
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