Moving to Orlando: The Good

What’s it like to live in Orlando? Here’s part 1 of my experience as a trailing spouse in Florida with young kids.

Planner Problems: Swim Class

Hi, I'm Cindy, and I have a lot of #plannerproblems I've tried every type of planner there is and still have issues. Here's one of my micro hacks to fix those pesky #plannerproblems .

Opinion: Florida Bound

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Trailing Spouse to Working Parent: What Does it Take?

My priority was to build a portfolio so I could find a remote job as a writer/editor and fill that “Mom gap:” the six years freelancing and working from home before both our kids were in school full-time.

What is VPK? The Relo Down Low: Orlando

If you’re confused by the VPK system in Florida, you’re not alone.

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Too Poor for Period Products: My First Story at Vox Populi!

SNAP and WIC don't pay for tampons and pads. But a bill introduced in the state legislature, which began its 2022 session Tuesday, might put free sanitary products in all K-12 public schools.

Trenchcoats, Towers and Trolls: Cyberpunk Fairy Tales Book Review

Book Reviews, Fairy Folk MythcindymariejenkinsJanuary 11, 2022fairy tales retold, fairy tales, books, cyberpunk, antholo, World Weaver Press, Wendy Nikels, Rhonda ParrishComment

Unconventional Books for Unconventional Moms (and One for the Dads!)

Add this book to your parent friends’ birthday lists, and I guarantee they’ll call to thank you once they finish laughing at the absurdity of it all.

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Retail Therapy Confessions

I didn’t make many New Year’s Resolutions this year. But this is an important one: Stop shopping just because I’m sad.

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Roll Call: My Favorite Writing From 2021

2021 was both difficult and surprising. It’s no surprise that this is reflected in the stories I wrote.

The Utter Ease of Personal Disregard for Doctor's Visits After 40

Every time it occurred to me that I should go see the general doctor for a check-up, I thought, yeah, sure, I’ll do it soon, then promptly forgot about it.

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Telling Our Family Stories Through Trees

We used to take the holidays as a time to be with one another, and appreciate the gift of time together. We never even thought of getting a Christmas tree.

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"Happy to Be Back?" The Dreaded Repat Question

I have zero poker face anymore.

Should My Family Move For a Job?: The Relo Down Low

Families have a lot to consider when they might uproot their life for a job in another city or country. Here’s my checklist to help you make these decisions.

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