Jen Thomas
I am a native Cincinnatian working in the higher education / learning solutions industry and am passionate about education, reading, and all things literary. I live with my husband, daughter, son, and 2 dogs and we love reading with the kids, especially the stories my daughter writes and illustrates. Our family also enjoys hiking, travel, and cooking together, and as a bit of an amateur foodie, I'm committed to running on the streets and trails around Cincinnati to burn off the food.
My Love-Hate Relationship with Pinterest
Every year, from October through December 31, I see the holiday onslaught coming - the mad rush of Halloween and Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year's . . . it's the most Pinteresty time of the...
Photo Evidence: Girl Toys HAVE Gotten Girlier
CMB's Jesika Roy wrote a gender marketing piece a few weeks ago which resonated with me - as well as I'm sure with many moms who have been in the trenches fighting the battle...
Ringing in the New Year… With Kids
New Year’s Eve – always a bit of a dicey holiday coming on the heels of all the other holidays at the end of the year. It can be either fantastic or a letdown, and...
The Reluctant “Dance Mom”
Hi! My name is Jen, and I'm a new contributor to the Cincinnati Moms' Blog. I'm a wife, a mom of two, a publishing professional, a runner, and . . . a dance mom....