I have always loved getting dressed up. Whether it was playing pretend as a little girl, going to the prom, or even something as simple as going to a wedding, I have always enjoyed everything that goes into the dress up process. I have to admit it is a little harder to get myself all […]
Today I turn 31 one years old. Crazy! I like to think I am like a red wine and get better with age, but I guess it depends who you are asking. 21 year old Jen would be proud of where I am today, but would think I was totally uncool. She’d laugh at my […]
When I think of summer clothes I think of anything that’s flowy, light and comfortable. I always think I look best in the summer because I find it easy to just throw on a long maxi dress and be on my way. In the winter my go to is always sweat pants. That is why […]
Now that I have an infant I notice I have less and less time to myself, and a lot less time to stroll around and shop. It was inevitable, and I knew what I was getting into, but it still sometimes puts a damper on my fashion choices. One way to make shopping easy is […]
As a creature of habit, I always find it scary and confusing to try new things with my baby. As always, our schedule is constantly changing, and therefore, I must be flexible (which can be difficult!). One part of our day that I am finding extremely frustrating is the food. As excited as I am […]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.