Jeanne
Jeanne is a married, full-time working mom with an MBA in Marketing from Golden Gate University and BA in Communications from San Francisco State University. She is an Associate Director of Sales for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and loves that her career enables her to promote the city she loves. Jeanne and her husband Daniel live in San Francisco with their two daughters, Ilse and Alice. When Jeanne is not working, writing, or volunteering at Ilse's school, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and cooking from her collection of cookbooks (70 and growing) while sipping Hudson Bay Bourbon. Follow her adventures on Instagram.
Lessons from Our First Post Pandemic Holiday
For the last several months, our family has discussed taking a summer holiday. With mass vaccinations for adults and subsequently for children 12 and older, this summer felt like the right time to travel....
My Adult Braces Journey
I loathe the dentist. I have loathed going since my first dental appointment when I was five. Back then, I was reminded of all the things I shouldn’t eat and how important it was...
Outdoor City Running Tips for Beginners
In my last post, I talked about my journey with intermittent fasting and that running was my exercise of choice. I have not always been a runner or a person that exercises regularly. Like...
Intermittent Fasting Works for Me
I love to eat. I hate working out. My weight has fluctuated from my slimmest around 148 pounds in my 20’s to 180 pounds in my 40’s, months after giving birth to my second...
My Five Favorite Posts from the Last Five Years
William Butler Yeats once said, “I write to remake myself.” I have always found comfort and peace in writing, in putting pen to paper. I have always felt free when I’ve written anything, from...
Why Adult Toys Are Fun
A few months ago, I questioned why we don’t talk about orgasms. Having an orgasm is a physical pleasure we shouldn’t deny ourselves nor should we censure discussion on. Discussion is healthy for figuring...
School Re-opening Jitters
We thought this day would never come, but it’s happening. Ilse’s school is reopening in April, and we couldn’t be more thrilled and relieved. Once again, the “first day” jitters are settling in. This...
20 Lessons Learned from 20 Years Together
HOW IT STARTED: 2001
When I met my husband 21 years ago at a Starbucks in the city, I never...
Why I Celebrate Women’s History Month
Growing up, there was never really anything exciting about the month of March. We wore green on St. Patrick’s Day and ate mint chip ice-cream. That was it. Our family did not have birthdays...
An Egg Pie for Pi Day
One of my favorite desserts to bake is a pie. I love pie. A pie can be made any time of year with any assortment of ingredients. A pie can be sweet or savory....
