Jaki
I'm a mama of 2 ambitious and nonstop girls. Founder & Owner of Brick Drop Co, firm believer in live and let live, lover of science, learning, teaching methodologies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, etc), not a great crafter, lover of animals, and vegetarian/vegan. My partner and I have been together for 10+ years and we strive to spend time together hiking, playing board games, building Lego, traveling, and spending time with our kiddos, pup, and cats.
The PTO Surprise: How Showing Up Changed Everything
You see all the videos and memes on social media that display PTO groups like high school for adults. There's the potential for cliquey...
Legoland on the North East
Did you know that there’s a Legoland in New York? Yeah, neither did we until I was doing some research for our Lego rental...
Our Home Buying Drama
I’ll be blunt. I’m still pretty bitter about our latest home purchase. I’ll preface this by saying that this was the first time we...
Spring into Flavor! Four Fun Spring Recipes
Spring has sprung!! Right? Although there’s still a chill in the air at times, I’m working to manifest more spring in my day. One...
Advent Calendar Ideas
I’ll be honest: I never had an advent calendar growing up. This was not taught in my Southern Texas, Mexico bordering town. Instead, Christmas...
Nochebuena: A Celebration of Family
When my husband and I first got pregnant, I remember telling him enthusiastically about the traditions my family had during the holidays. As a...
It’s Not a Mustache: Hyperpigmentation After Pregnancy
“Maybe you should wax your mustache,” I remember rolling my eyes at this incredibly moronic comment made at my appearance by an internet troll...
My Adult ADHD Diagnosis
Please raise your hand if watching TikTok videos helped you realize that there might be something a little funky going on with your brain....
Why I Tell Others I Have PCOS
Looking back, I’m still shocked that I didn’t get diagnosed with PCOS until I was 28. Many of the signs were there in plain...
Breaking the Norm: Embracing the No-Shave Lifestyle
I can still remember the first time I slathered my skin in shaving cream and used a razor to remove hair from my body....
Setting Sail: Tips From My Magical Disney Cruise Experience
“I have to say, after all of this, I’m definitely a Disney Cruise Line fan. When can we book our next cruise?”
Those amazing words...
Creating Our Summer Schedule
We’re experiencing our first summer break. I’ll be honest, six years ago, I wouldn’t have imagined this day would have ever arrived. I was...
Summer Survival – Items to Keep in your Car
Summer is thriving, even if the weather doesn’t always feel like it! We’ve gone from skin-melting hot days to goose-bumpy mornings and everything in...
What to Do With Your Pets While on Vacation
You've done all the work planning the perfect vacation for your family. Everyone is getting excited as the countdown begins, and you're starting to...