Two years ago today, I held my mother’s hand as she took her last breath. It was after 18 excruciating hours of watching her body adjust to the transition her brain, her head, and her heart had already made. I have struggled so deeply with the loss of my mother because my brother and I had watched her mind slip away for so long. We grieved ‘losing her’ for years and after our father passed, we knew the only place she wanted to be was with him. She still had moments that would make us gasp with laughter. Reminding us of the delicious witt and sass that brought us so much joy. She was the QUEEN of the one-liners. Always knowing when to throw one out to totally turn your day around. She was wildly creative and her guiding light inspires all of my artistic endeavors. Her poise and patience have always been a beacon for me when I find myself reacting quickly to things. She was elegant and naughty. She showed me there was strength in vulnerability and what a gift that is…to be utterly ok with being human. Her family was her everything…absolute EVERYTHING. And even though her body was strong, her head and her heart were elsewhere. She was ready to go. I’m truly at peace with that. But dear GOD do I miss my mother. I know she’s a breath away and I know she would have never left if she didn’t know that my brother and I would be ok. But I miss her. And the truth is, I still need her. She told me before she couldn’t speak anymore that when she goes I need to know she’s good. More than good. She’s with her beloved chihuahua, Peanut. And to put my hand on my heart and talk to her. Today and everyday, hand to heart…’mom, i love you’ ❤️
Two years ago today, I held my mother’s hand as she took her last breath. It was after 18 excruciating hours of watching her body adjust to the transition her brain, her head, and her heart had already made. I have struggled so deeply with the loss of my mother because my brother and I had watched her mind slip away for so long. We grieved ‘losing her’ for years and after our father passed, we knew the only place she wanted to be was with him. She still had moments that would make us gasp with laughter. Reminding us of the delicious witt and sass that brought us so much joy. She was the QUEEN of the one-liners. Always knowing when to throw one out to totally turn your day around. She was wildly creative and her guiding light inspires all of my artistic endeavors. Her poise and patience have always been a beacon for me when I find myself reacting quickly to things. She was elegant and naughty. She showed me there was strength in vulnerability and what a gift that is…to be utterly ok with being human. Her family was her everything…absolute EVERYTHING. And even though her body was strong, her head and her heart were elsewhere. She was ready to go. I’m truly at peace with that. But dear GOD do I miss my mother. I know she’s a breath away and I know she would have never left if she didn’t know that my brother and I would be ok. But I miss her. And the truth is, I still need her. She told me before she couldn’t speak anymore that when she goes I need to know she’s good. More than good. She’s with her beloved chihuahua, Peanut. And to put my hand on my heart and talk to her. Today and everyday, hand to heart…’mom, i love you’ ❤️
Two years ago today, I held my mother’s hand as she took her last breath. It was after 18 excruciating hours of watching her body adjust to the transition her brain, her head, and her heart had already made. I have struggled so deeply with the loss of my mother because my brother and I had watched her mind slip away for so long. We grieved ‘losing her’ for years and after our father passed, we knew the only place she wanted to be was with him. She still had moments that would make us gasp with laughter. Reminding us of the delicious witt and sass that brought us so much joy. She was the QUEEN of the one-liners. Always knowing when to throw one out to totally turn your day around. She was wildly creative and her guiding light inspires all of my artistic endeavors. Her poise and patience have always been a beacon for me when I find myself reacting quickly to things. She was elegant and naughty. She showed me there was strength in vulnerability and what a gift that is…to be utterly ok with being human. Her family was her everything…absolute EVERYTHING. And even though her body was strong, her head and her heart were elsewhere. She was ready to go. I’m truly at peace with that. But dear GOD do I miss my mother. I know she’s a breath away and I know she would have never left if she didn’t know that my brother and I would be ok. But I miss her. And the truth is, I still need her. She told me before she couldn’t speak anymore that when she goes I need to know she’s good. More than good. She’s with her beloved chihuahua, Peanut. And to put my hand on my heart and talk to her. Today and everyday, hand to heart…’mom, i love you’ ❤️
@taylorswift thank you for one of the most memorable and incredible nights of our lives. The way you share your talent, your thoughts, and your heart with your fans is incredible. Watching my girls experience your show was something I will never forget ❤️
@thetalk x’s ✌🏻
@thetalk x’s ✌🏻
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
Spring Break 2023 1. LA bound w my favorite girls 2. When I grow up I want to be as cool as sai 3. & 4. My Godson turned 1! 5. Best friends and goats! 6. Sai feeding the tiny cow I wanted to bring home 7. Sisters 4 life 8. Cousins are the BEST 9. Another tooth! 10. ‘The Guinea Whisperer. It’s been a week to remember! Work and play was as good as it gets!
When @jogarciaswisher’s daughter thinks her dad is everything but a baseball player😂⚾️ #girldad #baseball #career #daughter
I’m so excited to share the first look at The Ultimatum: Queer Love. I’m so proud to be a part of this show and I can not wait for you to get to know this incredible cast! Coming to @netflix May 24th. • @ultimatumnetflix
#ad If there are three things I love beyond being a mom, it’s cooking, designing, and getting some “me-time.” I had so much fun tapping into my love of design when creating this recharging space for myself — so I wanted to give some tips for other moms to create their own special place – 1) Pick pieces with easy-to-clean surfaces (in case you spill your Mrs. T’s Pierogies and dip 2) Add personal touches and 3) Incorporate something cozy (I love a fuzzy blanket). You only have four more days to enter yourself, or an All-Star Mom in your life, to win $20,000 for a home recharging room upgrade designed by me! So, hurry and head to www.MrsTsPierogies.com/allstarmoms. #MrsTsAllStarMoms 💫
#ad If there are three things I love beyond being a mom, it’s cooking, designing, and getting some “me-time.” I had so much fun tapping into my love of design when creating this recharging space for myself — so I wanted to give some tips for other moms to create their own special place – 1) Pick pieces with easy-to-clean surfaces (in case you spill your Mrs. T’s Pierogies and dip 2) Add personal touches and 3) Incorporate something cozy (I love a fuzzy blanket). You only have four more days to enter yourself, or an All-Star Mom in your life, to win $20,000 for a home recharging room upgrade designed by me! So, hurry and head to www.MrsTsPierogies.com/allstarmoms. #MrsTsAllStarMoms 💫
INTRODUCING: Pass The Pen 🖋️ TAG and SHARE with that friend who needs to see this! We are so proud of the community we have built over here at The Happy Place. Each and every one of you mean so much to us and we’ve so enjoyed getting to know you and hear your feedback! That’s why we are opening a Submission Page for you to contribute EVEN MORE! We would love to share your work on our site and with our audience. We’ve listed all the guidelines and info on our website and below, and are eager to shine a light on all of YOU! Xx, Jo 🖋️Current categories we are accepting submissions for: • Home Decor • Entertaining • Recipes • Lifestyle • Fashion • Beauty • Travel • Motherhood • Fatherhood Head to the link in our bio, or our website, and click SUBMISSIONS to apply.
#ad Find my recipe for Margherita Pizza Pierogy Skewers starring @MrsTsPierogies Mini Classic Cheddar Pierogies below 🍕🥔😋. And don’t forget to nominate a deserving, hard-working mom in your life now for the Mrs. T’s All-Star Moms sweepstakes—and, yes, that includes you too! Link in bio. #MrsTsAllStarMoms
What was the inspiration for the Spring 2023 @cloverbyjo collection? Watch to find out! 🌸✨ Join HSN on Instagram and TikTok on 3/8 at 4PM EST to talk about all things home decor with @jogarciaswisher. #LoveHSN
#ad I am excited to team up with @YoplaitUSA and @girlsinc, who are committed to strengthening women and girls, to share a fun activity for other moms out there who are looking for ways to help build their daughters confidence. Together we can empower young girls to say what they love about themselves! 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵, 𝘐 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦! 1. Moms, write down something you love about your daughter. 2. Let her take guesses on what it could be, helping build up confidence and recognition of their own best qualities! 3. Pass it on. Encourage another mom to continue the message of positivity. @lgmargolis and @mandydrewdesigns your turn! Be sure to look for Yoplait’s pink Girls Inc. lids nationwide to help you remember to spark conversations and share your strengths with others. Learn more about how you can help teen girls share their strengths @YoplaitUSA #YoplaitOpenUp #sponsored
