Jen Eikenhorst
Jen Eikenhorst is a dedicated mom of four (ages 22, 20, 18, and 12), a loving wife, and a passionate educator. She is the author of Left Turn Life Unimagined and the host of the Accidental Hope podcast. As a speaker, Jen advocates for moral injury and is deeply committed to education.
Mid-Summer Mindfulness: 5 Safety Checks
Hey, mama! We’re halfway through summer, and temps are rising! But before we coast through July on autopilot, let’s hit pause and refresh our...
“Dear Senior Mama … It’s Okay”
I have now graduated three kiddos (Class of '21, '22, and '25) and it never gets easier being a senior mama. Each time has...
Unpacking Overnight Summer Camps
It’s May, which means your summer calendar is probably color-coded, overflowing—or maybe still wide open (no judgment here). If you’re gearing up for...
The S.E.N.D. Graduation Gift Guide
Graduation is a milestone worth celebrating. This new chapter needs a village to send them off to set up for success. If you are...
“Ode to the Working Mom”
Ode to the Working Mom
Oh, working mama, with coffee in hand,
Running on fumes, but still in command.
Alarms alarming before dawn,
Lunches packed. Backpacks, check. The...
Mission-Possible: You Can Find Rest (Not Just Survive) Spring Break
Life is bonkers. There is often so much on the schedule, our energy tanks are bankrupt. If you didn’t plan a vacation or staycation...
Breaking Unhealthy Cycles: A Convo with Tori Hope-Petersen
Collective Mom-Confession: We all have less than proud moments with our partners or children that we regret. Thank goodness for grace! But where does...
BLOOMS: Guide to Local Florists Around Waco
Hit pause on the hustle for a moment during or at the end of your day
Bring a smile to turn blue skies from gray
Soften...