Jeanne
Jeanne lives in San Francisco with her husband Daniel and their two daughters, Ilse and Alice. She is a sales manager for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in San Francisco and loves that her career enables her to promote the city that she loves.
Freedom From My Phone
Our phones are our lives. Let’s face it: we are glued to them. When we are not texting, we are scrolling through emails, our social media feeds, or clicking “purchase now” on our favorite...
When Extended Family Takes on Childcare
I don’t know about you, but raising children these past few months has been rough. For the last few months, my family has juggled work schedules, distance learning classes for our elder daughter Ilse,...
Preschool Graduation: 5 Lessons I Want My Daughter to Remember
Dear Ilse,
The last five years have passed so quickly. You’ve become a big sister to your little sister Alice. You’ve traveled to Europe and to other states like Texas and Washington. You’ve made new...
Questions to Ask Caregivers During COVID-19
As more workplaces begin to reopen, what is daycare going to look like? What should we expect from caregivers when it’s time to send our kids back to them, and what kind of...
Cooking with Kale: It’s Tastier Than You Think
After a month of sheltering in place, I really miss grocery shopping. I love shopping for groceries more than I love shopping for clothes and shoes (and that’s saying something!). Whenever I travel to...
Counting the Days: A Poem in Quarantine
Writing has always been my escape, whether in a daily diary in my teens or in my articles for our readers. This year, I have weathered the different emotions stemming from giving birth to...
I Hate Working Out, Here’s How I Found What Works For Me
I hate working out. I can’t commit to it. I loathe buying special clothes to do it. I don’t want washboard abs. I love my soft body when there’s a shape to it. I...
Should I Send My Kids To Daycare If I’m Going Back to Work? A...
I am scheduled to go back to work when the shelter in place order lifts, but should I enroll my daughters in daycare? It's a scary thing to think about right now.
At the beginning...
Are Goodie Bags Really Necessary?
Does anyone else feel like goodie bags get way too much attention at birthday parties? This year we have already attended two birthday parties, and there are plenty more to come. At the end...
I Don’t Need Valentine’s Day Because My Spouse and I Show Love All Year...
I dislike Valentine’s Day. I always have. The older I get, the more I’ve come to dislike it. Why do I need a holiday to remind me to tell my loved ones that I...
