Jenny Reed
I am a Cincinnati native, wife to Neil and mom to a 2 ½ year old boy named Wally. I am a project manager and consultant by trade and I am also the author of Cincinnati Day Trips, a guide to interesting places within one day’s journey from the city center. I’ll never pass up a roadside attraction and love car trips. I recently took up sewing and have a fabric stash that is entirely too large already. I share my adventures, mishaps and projects on my Twitter and Instagram accounts, @suburbinnati.
My Holiday Rules for a Simpler Season
I’m a huge fan of seasonal events and activities. Festivals? Please. Parties? Love to throw ‘em. Cookies? I always bake too many. So I understand the feeling that you need to do ALL OF...
The Year of Discomfort
I knew I was in over my head when my fit army veteran friend literally pushed my rear end over an eight-foot wall. I had already ripped my pants on a school bus, jumped...
Saying NOPE to Black Friday: Sanity-Saving Alternatives
Some people live for Black Friday. The deals! The excitement! Kicking off the season!
I am so not one of those people. If you are, more power to you! But I personally skedaddle to the...
The Insider’s Guide to Customer Service on Social Media
As we all know, moms are one of--if not the--most powerful shopping demographics. When it comes to social media customer service, I’ve been on both sides of the fence. I’ve used it for simple...
Why I Never Say “Just You Wait”
When you’re pregnant, people say some crazy things. If you’re reading this blog, I probably don’t have to tell you that.
From the stranger who told me I should induce labor by “going home...
Finding Hope: Reflections on 9/11 from an Expectant Mom
It was early one morning, October 2012. We were loading up the car for a road trip to several National Parks with an ultimate destination of Philadelphia to celebrate my 30th birthday. My husband...
Why I Love Our Tiny House
Our house is tiny. Okay--maybe not Tiny House Nation tiny. But it's pretty cramped sometimes despite our best downsizing and organization efforts.
About 7 years ago, we were looking to buy a house. We looked...
Why Did it Happen Here
I’ve always been the type of person so affected by 24/7 bad news that I simply don’t turn it on much and prefer to read the latest happenings without the commentary and horrible live...
A Former Resident Advisor’s Guide to Freshman Move-In
Since my son is only 3, I remain blissfully unaware of the anxiety of sending a newly minted adult off to the world of college parties and high-stakes academic program. What I do have...
Bringing Vacation Home: Some Tips for Summer Fun
On a recent beach vacation, I--the queen of time management--totally lost track of time. It was every bit as wonderful as you are imagining. In the mornings, we would get up before the heat...