JEN SEVERN'S BLOG

I am LOVING the book Divergent.  Dauntless.  There is this moment when Tris comments on how Four treats her, she says, "He treats me like I am strong." YES. I love to be treated like I am strong. I think my kids and husband like it when I treat them like they are strong too. Love this.  I'm realizing treating someone like they are strong is a demonstration of love and respect. When I treat someone like they are strong, I believe in them. #believe #love #strong #divergent #four

Page Turner Tuesday  Life in a Larger Story's Book Club 2016 Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?   (and other concerns)  by Mindy Kaling Get the audio version of this book! I love it when the author reads their book, at least in this case, it' a great choice. We are currently commuting about 2 hours a day and this audiobook joyfully helped us pass the time. Mindy had us laughing out loud at times. She frankly talks about her body type as average and it was refreshing. She talks about writing her own parts for auditions, times when she flew and others when she failed. She's frank and honest and I liked her book. This book became the conversation starter of all kinds of crazy conversations in the car. What are your thoughts on chest hair? Mai and I both agreed that we disagree with her love for chest hair. Blah! I just don't like hair at all! Hair is rough and scratchy and it leaves a trail all over the house. (Someone remind me of...

YES! Add a photo booth to your party! Photo booths bring laughter and smiles two perfect ingredients for a party! Here's how we set ours up. BACKDROP We lined the wall with a green plastic table cloth (to hide my pictures on the wall). I rolled out a long piece of clear packaging tape and then lined it with streamers of the same size. I made them a foot longer than the wall, so they hung on the floor. Once all the streamers were in place I added another line of packaging tape on top to hold it all in place. Hang the streamer backdrop. Add lights. PROPS Have fun! Make a basket full of props and keep them together for your next party. The dollar store has a bunch of crazy props, as well as the party section at Target and Hobby Lobby. # Make a social media # for your party and post it by your photo booth. SAY CHEESE You are all set to go!

I've never been a boss at saving money. I've tried to use coupons.... forget it! I am not organized enough to be a deal master. I'd almost pay someone to not say the word coupon. I also think people who use coupons should have their own seperate line at stores. By peer pressure I opted to download the King Soopers app and I did it. I added some online coupons to my Soopers card. It took about 10 minutes and required no scissors, (which is key). I guess I'm admitting maybe it's worth a shot. #icandothis #savemoney #onesmalldecisionatatime

His serious looks with his eyes draw me in. He looks smart. I can't wait to meet him. Here's another shout out to our breeder OBX Huskies  for the adorable photo shoot. I can't wait to meet this little guy. We are within 2 weeks of getting him if all goes well. Thanks for sending us these great pictures!

Stitch Fix Friday! It's too bad you can't see my super cute black pumps with this dress. I got to wear this cute fix to a beautiful wedding at the Manor House in South Denver. Thanks for the fun dress Stitch Fix! This is the Amanda Uprichard Emely Silk Dress. LOVE IT!

Dear Emily..... We were discussing a moment when Emily was at the top of a double black diamond staring down the moguls and she was afraid. Her mom a few feet down the slope said.... In other words, hurry up, let's go. This is so funny and true in so many situations!  Thanks Emily and Vivian for sharing your life and wisdom with me!