The Jen Life

Lisbon City Park Splash Pad!!

All the kids loved chatting it up and checking out this unique splash pad and wading pool!
We grabbed Capriotti's Cedar Rapids for a picnic lunch and made the trek (which was only about 20 minutes from the sub shop!)
The kids loved playing on the huge play ground before taking a dip!

Definitely worth the trip!

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- all ages! My teen was respectful around littles and still able to enjoy himself
- Free!
- 20 minutes from NE Cedar Rapids

Last weekend we enjoyed a trip to the American Gothic House! Although, it was most enjoyable by the age 7+ crowd, the 3 and 5 year old were really engaged in the experience, too.

The girls enjoyed the interactive museum. And everyone loved the dress up photo ops! My favorite part was the cartoon video that taught us some of the key things about Grant Wood and his work. It really tired everything together for the older kids.

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- 2 hours from Cedar Rapids
- All ages
- Educational
- $5 admission for 13+
- BONUS : Stop in Rome, IA at Rome Lunchbox for a delicious small town meal!
-Check the website for monthly tours of the inside of the house

What should you do with your kids this weekend, Cedar Rapids?!? There's sooo many options, but if you want a unique adventure (which is our specialty) then check this one out!

https://thejenlife.com/blog/f/the-magic-of-field-of-dreams-movie-site-a-perfect-day-trip

Confirmed the Tommy’s doesn’t currently still do kids eat free. Will update with info when we know more.

Repost - can anyone confirm if this is still true??

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Tommy's Restaurant may just be the best value in all the Cedar Valley. Kids meals are free every day, all day! TELL YO FRIENDS! We all know these small, locally owned businesses are counting on us!

Plus today’s special was delicious Pulled Pork with Mac n cheese for only 3.29. Wahttttttt?!!

Oh and pie. Yum 😋

We explored the enchanting K & S Blueberry Hill in Littleport, IA, last weekend and highly recommend you get a trip in before the season ends! If you're looking for something to do with your kids this weekend - this. is. it. 🍃🌳
Enjoy picking juicy blueberries, friendly competitions, and taste nature's goodness straight from the bush!

Read more about our experience, and everything you need to know to create your own berry-picking-memories, below!

https://thejenlife.com/blog/f/what-should-i-do-with-my-kids-this-weekend-ks-blueberry-hill

Looking for a unique day trip that you can't find anywhere else in the area (or maybe even in the state!?) Well, look no further than the Wibit Water obstacle course at Jellystone Resort in Monticello, Iowa! This place is a total blast and you don't even have to camp there to enjoy it. We visited with our whole family (kids ages 3-13) over the 4th of July and are ready to dive into all the details about this gigantic floating obstacle course, the biggest in Iowa, and why it's worth a quick trip from Cedar Rapids!

Find all the details here: https://thejenlife.com/blog/f/wibit-water-course-at-jellystone-resort-worth-the-drive

One year ago I was living out in the middle of the desert - literally - in a camper with my husband and six kids under 11.

I very vividly remember being on a call with my life coach In this desert (multiple calls actually. I left a lot of bs in this particular desert) and asking her what there was for me if it wasn’t Pure Romance.

I did NOT want to be a life coach, a business coach, a coach of any kind. I told her “you’re great at it. Not for me.”

I was wrong.
I’ve been a coach for my entire life.
When I was little little I helped guide my baby brother. I’m told I was often his only way of communicating. I was the only one who understood what he was saying through his speech impediment. As we got older, I remember very defensively explaining why he talked like he did. I spent a lot of time and intention coaching people to understand him.

When I was in 6th grade, I played computer games like the other kids, and watched pop up video on the weekends with my dad. But I also, called around to all the Drugtowns in Cedar Rapids and asked to speak to the manager so my friends and I could have a bake sale to benefit the Food Bank. I was philanthropical naturally.

In high school I started a community service club, instead of joining one. Because back then, people didn’t hear me and I needed to be heard. We did a number of things in the four years I was President. I was in the newspaper twice for my leadership. I was never voted “Most Likely” to do anything l, because I was a quiet leader in a class of 475. But my friend group voted me most likely to be the President of the USA - that was sweet of them, but I’ll pass 😜

I didn’t care much about leadership in College. I was busy learning how to be social. But I did still bring people together. I helped spear head a couple Christmas formal dinners (with lots of booze!) and I threw some killer Trailer Trash Bashes!

I was born to be a coach. To be the one that listens to understand. To bring clarity and calm to those who are looking. I was born for it.

Pure Romance just helped make my leadership clear. It built my skills and confidence.
It forced me to be who I was born to be.