Jennifer Bertram

My Christmas wish list has some of my favorite things - practical, dreamy, and everywhere in between. Add some to yours too! Or just buy something for yourself. You deserve it!

The holiday season is a fun time for decorating and preparing for Christmas. I’ve been searching for my decorations for the coming year. Here are some of my faves.

These gift ideas are organized by price point to give you ideas for all the special people in your life.

Some inspiring and unique gifts for the young ones in your life!

The cold and darkness of the winter can be hard for those of us in the North. Why not brighten it up with some new cozy sweaters and outfits?

I love beauty products and have tried many brands and types to keep my face clean, moisturized, and brightened. And my body feeling great too. Here are some great products on my wish list.

I love skin care products and makeup. Trying new things, learning what works on my skin and being comfortable in summer heat and winter cold builds confidence and improves my health. Here are some of my go to products.

I am a social worker and a mom. I care about social justice and want to see improvements to policy that help ease the parenting role and provide better opportunities for our children and families across the country. Here are some of the organizations that I support.

Save money and the planet with reusable products to replace your single-use products throughout your home and personal care routine.

I am constantly on the lookout for convenient, delicious healthy food and beverages. What's in my pantry? Let's take a peek!

Comfort and style are crucial for a good night's sleep and a cozy weekend at home. Why not be comfortable with these stylish options for loungewear?

Time and money are tight when you’re a single mom. Here are some of my best hacks to make it through the week with a little money left in your pocket. *Some of these brands may earn me an affiliate reward if you use my link.

I will admit I don’t love to cook. But even I can appreciate some good tools to make cooking easier, and being in the kitchen more enjoyable. If that’s possible. Maybe with these things it is.

There are plentiful options for shopping, entertainment, active events, and other fun to be had throughout the holiday season. Here are some favorites that I'll be checking out this year.

I have lived in Minneapolis for 25 years. I have my favorites for a quick lunch, weekend brunch with friends, special dinner, and family favorite. Here are some of my frequent go-tos for your dining pleasure.

I have lived in the Twin Cities for 25 years and am raising my children here. These are our favorite places to visit across the metro area.

I love a good retreat for renewal, learning and recharging. Here are some of the best I’ve found.

Traveling can be stressful. These products help ease the stress a bit and make you look stylish in the process.

My kid just started college at RIT so we’ve had a chance to explore Rochester, NY. Here are some of our favorite new places. I will update as we visit over the next few years.

I have always been a reader. Motherhood has made it more difficult to focus on reading for pleasure but I’m working on getting back to this favorite restorative activity with some great fiction novels, self-care books, and life optimizing manuals. Here I offer some that have made an impact on me.

Emerging readers crave great storylines, relatable characters, and page-turning prose.

As a voracious reader, it's important to me to raise enthusiastic readers, and with so many beautiful books for children available, there's every reason to instill this important habit in your own children. Here are some ideas to get you started.