Jenna Quentin
Jenna is a Kansas girl who married a Frenchman and lived her personal fairytale in Bordeaux, France for five years. In 2013, they moved back to raise their four children in Newton, where her husband is a firefighter. Jenna brought back a love of the French language, culture, cuisine and cheese. She never thought she would fall equally in love with Kansas and the Wichita area, where she feels so supported as a woman and mom. She is a WAHM, with a media startup.
3 Ways to Upcycle & Style Your Old T-Shirts (No Sewing Required)
The free tee from your first postpartum 5K. That soft oversized shirt that you could wear for days at a time. The basic tee with the cool logo. You'd love to wear them, but...
Wichita Day Trip: How to Spend A Day in Newton, KS with Kids
Newton, Kansas is just big enough to have fun stuff to do and eat, and just small enough to make a cozy community. It’s about 25 minutes north of Wichita on I-135, and has...
Dear Work-at-Home Moms…
Dear Work-at-Home Moms,
You're doing a really good job. No, huh-uh. Don't shake your head or shrug it off. I mean it.
You did enough at your job today. You were enough for your kids today....
The Best Kansas State Parks to Visit with Kids
Do you need new places to explore outside with the family, without driving out-of-state? There are 28 Kansas state parks!
We’ve listed out each park with its main amenities and how long of a drive it...
4 Tips for Making Your Long Distance Friendship Stronger Than Ever
You tried to hide it, but you were crushed when your friend said she was moving away. You’re excited for her to follow her heart and start a new adventure...but you’re worried this might...
4 Ways to Survive Home Projects with Your Partner
“Don’t use up your marriage equity on renovating the office,” cautioned our life coach.
Maybe it’s a huge remodel project. Maybe it’s just choosing how to arrange and decorate your living space. However, you and...
3 Ways to Make the Holidays Special When Mom is Struggling
As I stare down the holidays, a heavy numbness rolls over me. I don’t want to celebrate gratitude. I don’t feel like putting up the tree. I don’t care to pick a new word...
4 New Ideas for A Fab Fall Girls Night in Wichita
I desperately need time with my girlfriends. Without guys or kids (we adore you, but we need a minute).
We need to talk, to laugh, and to have fun. Here’s a few things to do...
Our Family’s Journey to American Citizenship (and Answers to the 9 Most Frequently Asked...
“I hear a bit of an accent...where are you from?” Good question!
My husband is a brand-new American citizen! I’m grateful we both understand this experience, because I was an immigrant in his country before...
Why You Need a Mentor and Where to Find One
You’re not alone, friend. You don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I want to share how mentors have changed my life!
Last December, I picked a phrase for 2020: “Quit going it alone.”...
Fun Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day (July 14th)
If you’re looking for some extra reasons to party this summer, July 14th is a wonderful time for French-themed treats and activities for all ages. Also known as Bastille Day, July 14th is celebrated...
How to Make the Most Out of A Small Space
“Yeah, our apartment is about 250 square feet,” I said.
“Honey, where are you living?” my friend squeaked.
I was living in Europe, and quickly got a crash course in how to make the most of...
10 Books for Self-Care and Growth (and Where to Find Them)
Being at home for weeks during COVID-19 has shown me that I could be a lot gentler and kinder to myself in terms of growth and goal-getting. And I've realized that some of the...
12 Read-Aloud Books To Educate and Discuss with Your Kids
I’m convinced that one of the greatest activities I can do with my kids is to read out loud to them. There are whole websites devoted to the topic, like Read-Aloud Revival, so I...