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10 Resolutions I Can Actually Keep

This time of year I amuse myself by looking back at last year’s resolutions. Ones I made with the best intentions, like learning an instrument or a foreign language. Last Chanukah I had my husband buy...

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A New NBC Segment is in: Unique Gifts for the Holidays

Looking for unique holiday gifts?  Or maybe you’re just an awesome supporter of Jenny From the Blog, either way, enjoy the latest parenting segment! Watch out Today Show. If a video does not come up,...

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Little Things that Make me Wanna to Convert

So, the to-go cup ornaments at Starbucks are really challenging my faith.  I may just have to convert.  I mean have you seen them? They’re like tiny hot and cold drinks with straws and mini logos. So...

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Getting Back at the In-Laws – a Thanksgiving Tradition

Let’s face it, sometimes in-laws can drive us crazy.  Mine love to whisper in front of me in a rather loud rendition of whisper… (among other things). But on Thanksgiving I get them back, or should I...

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10 Reasons I Can’t Be The PERFECT Mother

As the holidays and New Years roll around, I’m reminded of how insanely crafty and on the ball some moms can be.  They make peppermint bark and post things on Pinterest that look professionally done....

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Camp Phone Calls Could End My Marriage

Who knew the highly anticipated camp phone calls could be such a blow to a relationship? Oh well, when my baby is 1500 miles away from home, and I get a few minutes to talk — It’s every man, ahem mom,...

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Who Says Barbie Needs All Her Limbs?

As many of you know, I’ve been selected as one of the 8 moms who participate in  The Barbie project, which is insanely awesome. This is one of my absolute favorite stories about Barbie, as it takes the...

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Dear Readers – Days 14 and 15 at Sleepover Camp Lenox – I’m Not The High...

Dear Readers – Days 14 – 16 at Sleepover Camp Lenox, Please, make yourself comfortable… I’ll find a corner. I came back from my time at home, ready to go at camp full force, except for the part where...

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Dear Readers – Day 16 at Camp – I Forgot How to Be a Kid

Dear Readers — (Day 16 at Camp Lenox) One of the things I’m constantly questioning at camp is my coolness. No, I don’t mean that in a popularity way, I mean it in a, ‘Can I hang with people who are...

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Jenny From the Bunk May Have Gone Insane at Camp – Videos

A freestyle rap battle with campers, a coffee plea, a runaway mom. I thought I’d share a couple of the videos I’ve done at Camp Lenox. Please ask your friends to follow the camp series… I have a lot...

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Dear Readers – Day 17 at Camp Lenox – Who Knew The Great Outdoors Were So...

Sleepaway camp is super fun . Today, I had a salad … again. I’m really happiest when there’s feta. I know, who would’ve thought feta could make such a difference? I think it may be the Switzerland of...

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Dear Readers Day 18 – Did I Survive the Camp Lenox Swim Test – Video

Dear Readers (Day 18) VIDEO BELOW - Photo Via: Leslie Jones Collection Today, I took the Camp Lenox swim test. (Well, did I pass or did I drown? I’m not gonna spoil it and tell you which, but one of...

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I Was Not the First Person to Think of Cat Boxing and Other Crappy Ideas

So, in yesterday’s post, Why They Should Have Cat Boxing at Camp or What Happens When You Have to Send Letters about your Boring Summer, I had a stroke of brilliance. Unfortunately, I was not the first...

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The Best or Worst Ideas For Your Letters to Camp – Not Sure Which

Dear Readers (Day 19 – 24 at Camp Lenox), As we all know, the best ideas are generated during periods of total and utter boredom. Also, in the shower but there’s never anything to write with so, I...

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Dear Readers – Day 25 at Camp Lenox – I Did NOT Think This Through

Dear Readers (Day 25-30ish at Camp Lenox), Last night was my first night sleeping at Camp Lenox, I know I asked for it. I was staying in the creepy Mom Sorority House and yes, I wanted to move and be...

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Dear Readers – Day 31 – Along Came a Spider and I Ran Away From Home

Dear Readers (Day 31 at Camp Lenox), This is one of those stories that I have to share, but I really don’t know if it will translate … I’m hoping you’re amused by the comedy of errors that ensued. If...

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Dear Readers – Day 32 – Things Invented at Camp Out of Necessity

Dear Readers (Day 32 at Camp Lenox), Brilliant things I invented out of necessity: SO, we just had a DJ at camp. Honestly, I love dancing. You know who does not love me dancing? Most kids that are the...

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You Helped Me Go Glamping This Summer

Dear Readers, Remember when you guys awesomely tweeted and put up Facebook requests to #SaveJennySendKeurig? Well, it actually worked and that means you guys made a difference. Sure, you could’ve...

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Jenny From the Bunk is BACK From Summer Camp – But Forgot How to Live in The...

I’m Back I’m Back I’m Back!!! In case you didn’t hear, I’m back from my summer at Camp Lenox. I have so much to catch you guys up on, first of all, being home kinda sucks… Yep, this summer I’ve gotten...

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How to Make Home More Campy So Your Kids Will Feel More at Home

The other day I wrote about being homesick and back-homesick. Yes, I coined the last one, so I’ll expect royalties if you use it.  Basically, it’s the feeling campers have when they return home and it...

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