Jillian Henry
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jillian has called many states home since she left the beer and cheese state five years ago. Currently, she resides in Derby with her husband, one-year-old daughter, and four-year-old “Boshih” (Boston Terrier Shih-Tzu mix). Jillian has a bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Psychology, but her favorite role is taking care of her daughter as a stay-at-home mom. When Jillian is not moving across the continental United States, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, singing the Moana soundtrack in its entirety, exploring nature, catching up with friends, and eating any gluten-free dessert she can get her hands on. Jillian is looking forward to learning more about Wichita while experiencing life on the plains.
5 Festive Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day Your Kids Will Love
St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. There is nothing better than listening to bagpipes blaring and watching people jig on the streets while donning green, white, and orange. ...
4 Reasons to Be “Team Green” During Your Pregnancy
Move over gender reveal parties, it's time to experience the "TEAM GREEN" movement -- the ultimate gender reveal party! You often hear people saying they are Team Pink if they are having a girl...
Goodbye, Kansas…With Love, a Military Spouse
Dear Kansas,
When my husband received military orders to Wichita, I sobbed. I did not want to go. The base was busy with deployments, there were no large open bodies of water nearby, the storms...
3 Positive Reinforcement Methods to Alter Difficult Behaviors
Sorry, honey, school is cancelled.
No, we cannot go to the park.
Sorry, we cannot hang out with friends.
No, you are not allowed to come with me to the store.
No, no, no. Cannot, will not, should...
Nounou Neighbors: A Revolutionary Babysitting Service in Wichita
This post is sponsored by Nounou Neighbors.
“I’ve lived in Wichita for almost three years and still don’t have a ‘night out’ sitter.”
I've said this so many times, it may as well be my...
Where to Sip the 10 Best Margaritas in Wichita
Stop what you are doing and join us in celebrating National Margarita Day! National Margarita Day is on February 22nd (as if we need a reason to drink a margarita), and I scoured the...
Spilling the Tea: Navigating Pop-Culture Slang As An Uncool Mom
Language is a funny thing, isn't it? It seems like now with the advance of social media, slang is changing at a speed that I simply can't keep up with. Before I was a...
17 Must-Watch Movies For the Holiday Season
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Yule, I am sure you agree that there is nothing better than curling up on the couch on a cold day with some hot cocoa to binge-watch...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month: How Can You Help?
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a teacher and a mother, I am constantly thinking of how life differs since I was young girl. You see, I am one of those Millennials --...
So You Just Found Out You Are Pregnant: Fill your Fridge and Pantry...
You finally receive those two lines you have longed for and could not be happier! Your thoughts instantly race to the gender of the baby, buying adorable little newborn onesies, and how to share...
3 Tech Gadgets That Changed My Life
Technology and I are do not always get along like peas and carrots, but luckily I married a technology wizard. He has introduced me to many fabulous tools that have made my life so...
5 Life Lessons ‘Toy Story’ Taught Us
In 1995, a cinematic gem titled Toy Story premiered for the first time. I recall fondly going to the theaters as a young girl and being entranced with Buzz and Woody's adventure starting as...
May the 4th Be with You :: 4 Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day
May the 4th Be With You (and Revenge of the 5th) started as a punny statement, but has evolved to a cultural phenomenon. It is no surprise to me growing up as a huge...
Air Travel Tips for Flyers with Anxiety
I can still vividly recall my first panic attack on an airplane.
I had a very turbulent ride from Pensacola to Atlanta, immediately followed by the "ATL Dash" to catch my connecting flight to Milwaukee. ...