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Parenthood Uncorked
Take a deep dive into Jill's family life. Jill's blog, Parenthood Uncorked, began as a way for her to vent during Covid when she and her husband found themselves in lockdown with five kids to entertain, home school, and provide a constant stream of snacks.
Jill Meyer
May 9, 20242 min read
Mother's Day: A Rant and Tribute All in One
This may not be a very popular thing to say, particularly on Mother’s Day, but I’m going to say it anyway. I hate hallmark holidays....
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Jill Meyer
May 2, 20242 min read
Fiction Isn't Really Fiction
I can’t recall a time in my life when I didn’t write in some capacity. Whether it was creating paper storybooks held together by a seam...
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Jill Meyer
Apr 25, 20242 min read
How My Former Career as an Innkeeper Made Me Suck in Some Aspects of Parenthood:
My husband and I owned and managed a AAA four-diamond inn for sixteen years. We prided ourselves on exceptional customer service and even...
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Jill Meyer
Dec 19, 20224 min read
Holiday Rant
Every year when I begin the daunting task of putting up Christmas decorations, I wonder how last year Jill could be so inconsiderate to...
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Jill Meyer
Nov 16, 20225 min read
Another Post About Food
I’ve taken to the blog many times about my kids and their eating habits. Up until recently, James and I were short order cooks, catering...
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Jill Meyer
Nov 10, 20224 min read
Swifties
If you're the parent of a Gen Z child, there's a good chance Taylor Swift has monopolized your life over the last couple weeks. It...
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Jill Meyer
Nov 4, 20213 min read
Don't Cry That It's Over
The problem with going on vacation is that you have to come home. James and I planned our 20th anniversary trip to Greece for months and...
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Jill Meyer
Oct 7, 20213 min read
Twirking Parties
I just finished a trifecta of curriculum nights. By the time the high school one rolled around, I was so confused that when asked what...
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Jill Meyer
Sep 30, 20215 min read
Not Your Mama's Joggers
I'm trying to learn how to wear joggers. I fought it for a long time. They remind me of those cringy 80's sweatpants with elastic cuffs....
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Jill Meyer
Feb 2, 20214 min read
Displaced Emotions
I did something yesterday I'm not proud of. I keep replaying the cringy details of the scene in my mind as one does when we do things we...
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Jill Meyer
Sep 20, 20203 min read
Until We Meet Again
So that was a weird week. Starting school after summer break is always a little strange, but this year took the cake.
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Jill Meyer
Sep 12, 20203 min read
Ready to Launch
My brother got kicked in the eye by a cow as he was helping birth her calf by manipulating her twisted uterus with the weight of his body
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Jill Meyer
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Fried
If you put a plate of French fries in front of me, without fail, I will eat every single one.
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Jill Meyer
Sep 5, 20202 min read
The New Swear Jar
I have lost the ability to not sound annoyed when I hear the word, "mom."
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Jill Meyer
Sep 3, 20202 min read
This is Lazy
If you ever feel the guilt of being a lazy parent, don't worry - I've got you beat.
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Jill Meyer
Sep 1, 20203 min read
Challenge Accepted
At the beginning of quarantine, I rose to the occasion as a mother.
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Jill Meyer
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Far From the Shallow
Since it's a rainy day here on Cape Cod, I'd like to share a rainy day pet peeve.
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Jill Meyer
Aug 23, 20203 min read
Who's Your Mama?
This morning a friend of mine posted something on Facebook that reminded me of a funny (in hindsight) story I thought was worth sharing.
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Jill Meyer
Aug 21, 20202 min read
Friday Funnies: A Nod to TikTok
I know this is old news, but I've been totally stressing about it and need to bring the topic to the table.
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Jill Meyer
Aug 19, 20202 min read
WTF Wednesday: Another Bathroom Mystery
Every time I go on vacation, I promise myself that I will chill the F out when I return.
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