Jenny Alcina

  • December 25th

    This has been such a sweet Christmas!! This is the first Christmas that I didn’t spend the day fighting sadness. A new puppy playing under the tree, big kids who actually help instead of just make messes, and Gary home… Continue reading

  • Christmas 2025

    The kids have a miserable cold, so we opened gifts tonight so they can sleep in tomorrow. It was really nice. Mama is very tired. It’ll be nice to wake up tomorrow and not have to do a lot of… Continue reading

    Christmas 2025
  • So cute!

    I had to share.. our neighbor gave us this Christmas card with a BBQ gift card, and it completely made my day. We love our little Rusty. We love a Weiner Wonderland. 😂 Continue reading

  • Merry Christmas Eve!!!

    We’re busy Elves at the Alcinas. I’m finishing up last minute things. I’m sending out Sourdough and Buffalo Chicken Dip to all the neighbors, wrapping last minute gifts for the kids, and trying to slowly get all of our Christmas… Continue reading

  • Share what you know about the year you were born. 1977. The Apple home computer went on sale. We actually had one. Star Wars was released. Carter was President. Elvis died. Fleetwood Mac Rumours was released. My brother had the… Continue reading

  • ♥️

    I bet if we realized how often disappointment is actually God’s protection, we wouldn’t worry so much about things. He is so good. Continue reading

  • How different is your life from 10 years ago? Well, I have more stability for one. I’ve calmed down. I’m not tamed- I’m Rooted. There’s a big difference. I carry the same fire I always did, I just don’t let… Continue reading

  • Merry Christmas!!

    From the Alcina Animals! Bowser Beaux , Rusty Roux and Clementine Étouffé Alcina. ❤️🎄 Continue reading

    Merry Christmas!!
  • Christmas Cactus

    She’s showing off this year!! I’ve started about 10 new plants from her this week and I hope to give them as gifts next year. 💕🎄 Continue reading

    Christmas Cactus
  • Christmas cookies 🎄

    I pulled out my Mom’s cookie press and we made Butter Almond Spritz Cookies tonight. The kids did great. 😊 It brought back sweet memories. She used to make them cookies with it when they were little. 🎄❤️ Continue reading

    Christmas cookies 🎄
  • Long Layers :)

    I love it! It feels so much lighter!!! Continue reading

  • 🎄🎄🎄

    A little Christmas cleaning and organization before the chaos begins!! I forgot to put my rugs back down as you can see, but it’s squeaky clean! I put away a lot of clutter and tossed out a lot of stuff… Continue reading

  • I mean… he’s too cute.

    Rusty looks pretty dapper in his new bow tie. ❤️ Continue reading

    I mean… he’s too cute.
  • Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. I can think of a few, but I cannot imagine not saying my husband. God fully orchestrated him coming into my life and we both realized that pretty early in our… Continue reading

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  • Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? No. I think it’s better. The past year hasn’t been without its struggles, but that’s part of living. Life is rarely free of obstacles or pain, yet you can still… Continue reading

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  • Hey Friends!

    Thanks for subscribing or following, and if you’re just passing through, Welcome! I’m Jennifer, a 48 year old Mom living in the Florida Panhandle. 💕 I mostly blog about family, random current events, Amazon Finds, and Sourdough. I love my… Continue reading

    Hey Friends!
  • Steak, Potato and Corn Chowder with Gouda.

    Ninja Possible Easy Recipe! Thanks to everyone who joined me on my Live tonight! Here’s the Soup Recipe for the Ninja Possible Foodi 14 in 1 as promised! 💕 —————————————————— • Sauté 2 chopped sweet onions, a heaping spoonful of… Continue reading

    Steak, Potato and Corn Chowder with Gouda.
  • Santa brought New Appliances

    I’ve slowly been replacing toxic pans and plastics in our kitchen recently. After finding out our air fryer was a HUGE cancer risk, I started finding out about other things we use too, so Gary ended up surprising me with… Continue reading

    Santa brought New Appliances