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  • Woman viewed from behind standing on a porch with a cup of coffee, watching the sunrise over the ocean while reflecting on life, purpose, and creating a life she truly loves.
    Real Talk

    Is this really it? If so… would you be happy?

    July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

    A conversation about fear, fulfillment, and why “someday” isn’t a plan. Have you ever had one of those moments where…

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  • Jennifer of Just Me Jenrie looking thoughtfully toward the words "Did You Know" in a blog post about assumptions, first impressions, introversion, and why we shouldn't judge others too quickly.
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    You Think You Know Me? Don’t Be So Quick to Judge

    June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

    I recently learned something that surprised me. Some people who have now been friends of ours for many years admitted…

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  • Nontraditional bride and groom running on a vacant beach, reflecting how modern couples are creating weddings that feel authentic and personal.
    Real Talk

    Maybe the Best Wedding Tradition Is Letting Go of Tradition

    June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

    As we work through the final preparations for my daughter’s upcoming wedding, I can’t help but compare the experience to…

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  • Woman nervously looking at laptop with head in hands before launching her small business and clothing collection
    Real Talk

    Today’s the day: Terrified, Excited, and Launching Anyway

    May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

    There’s something mildly unhinged about announcing a launch date publicly before you feel emotionally prepared for it. Ask me how…

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  • Woman covering her ears with her fingers while looking overwhelmed, symbolizing the mental noise, stress, and emotional overwhelm of everyday life.
    Real Talk

    The Weird Little Things Saving My Sanity Right Now

    May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

    Lately, life has felt loud. Not necessarily dramatic. Not falling-apart loud. Just… mentally loud. The kind of loud that comes…

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  • Woman submerged underwater reaching both hands upward toward the surface, symbolizing overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, stress, mental load, and feeling like she is drowning in everyday life.
    Real Talk

    I’m Drowning in My Own Life

    May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

    Does anyone else feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? When your kids are little, people…

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  • Torn paper opening to reveal “Break the Rules,” symbolizing confidence, self-expression, and ditching old fashion expectations for midlife women..
    Real Talk

    Who Made These Fashion Rules Anyway?

    April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

    I don’t know exactly when it happened… but somewhere along the way, I realized I had been living by a…

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  • Close-up of a woman’s face partially hidden behind white daisies against a clear blue sky, symbolizing personal growth, life changes, and self-discovery after 50
    Real Talk

    I Didn’t Realize How Much I’d Changed Until Now

    April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

    I did something recently that I didn’t expect to feel so… unsettling. I looked at my website, the one I…

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  • Woman thinking with multiple idea bubbles around her head representing ADHD and creative idea overload
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    My ADHD Brain Has 37 Ideas Before BreakfasT: So Many Ideas and the Struggle to Focus on Just One

    March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

    If you have ADHD, you probably already know where this is going. If you don’t have ADHD, let me paint…

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  • Two midlife women having an honest, serious conversation at home, reflecting the challenges of changing friendships.
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    What happens when you Outgrow People in Midlife?

    February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

    There’s a moment no one prepares you for in midlife. It’s not dramatic.There’s no fight.No betrayal.No slammed door. It’s quiet….

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53. I think this might be the happiest, most peac 53.

I think this might be the happiest, most peaceful and most me I have ever felt.

I love the life I’ve created. I’m proud of the woman I’ve become. I’m grateful for where I’ve been, even the messy, uncomfortable, awkward parts that I definitely could have done without at the time.

But here’s the thing…

I’m nowhere near finished.

I want to try all the things.

Will I occasionally embarrass myself?

Obviously.

Have we met?

I don’t know how many sunsets I have left.

And I don’t particularly care to count them.

I just want to make sure I’m paying attention when the next one arrives.

Here’s to 53 and whatever comes next.

I have a feeling it’s going to be fun.

New post! Link in bio.

#womenover50 #personalgrowthjourney #iloveme #justmejenrie #daisiesanddefiance
He knows that nothing good ever comes after I say, He knows that nothing good ever comes after I say, “So, I was thinking…” or “I had an idea.”

There’s always a deep breath.
A long pause.
Usually a sigh.

And then, somehow, he goes along with it anyway.

He’s my biggest cheerleader, my best friend, my adventure partner, and apparently my personal thrift-store treasure hunter.

I’d rather be dirt poor with him than rich with anyone else.

Happy anniversary to the man behind this mess.

New post! Link in bio.

#stillinlove #myperson #marriagehumor #justmejenrie #daisiesanddefiance
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I swear I just closed my eyes. And it’s not just I swear I just closed my eyes.

And it’s not just sleep.

I blink and the weekend is over.
I blink and six months have passed since I said, “We really need to get together!”
I blink and that project I was going to finish “soon” has been sitting there for three years. 

At this point, I’m not even asking where the time went.

I’m asking it to SLOW THE HELL DOWN.

Apparently, these are my queenager years…and I’m starting to think maybe keeping up with everything isn’t the point anymore.

New on the blog: Dear Time, Could You Please Slow the Hell Down?

#timeneedstoslowdown #midlifewomen #workinprogress #justmejenrie #daisiesanddefiance
Apparently I’m not in my “pick a lane” era. I’m i Apparently I’m not in my “pick a lane” era.

I’m in my DO ALL THE THINGS era.

Do I have too many projects going at once? Probably.

Does any of it make sense together?

In my head, YES.

My attention span is currently nonexistent, my project piles are multiplying, and there’s a very good chance I’m in way over my head.

But here’s the thing…

I am SO freaking excited about all of it.

So instead of trying to make myself choose one thing, I’m going to follow the ideas, make the things, embrace the creative chaos and see where it takes me.

Maybe I don’t need to pick a lane.

Maybe I just need a bigger road.

#upcycledclothing #sustainablefashion #dowhatmakesyouhappy #justmejenrie #daisiesanddefiance
Okay, I need opinions. I’ve been going back and f Okay, I need opinions.

I’ve been going back and forth on this, and clearly I can’t be trusted to make the decision myself.

I found a few of these curtain panels and I can’t decide if the pattern is fabulously bold… or just a little TOO much.

So now the question is, what should it become?

*Leave it as a curtain
*Turn it into a dress
*Make a tote bag
*Something completely different?

And be honest… is this pattern amazing, or have I officially lost all perspective?

Tell me what you’d do with it because I have ideas, and that’s usually where the trouble starts.

#vintagestyle #repurposedfabric #boldchoices #justmejenrie #daisiesanddefiance
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