Jenna Sims
Jenna Sims is a stay at home momma who currently resides in Maumee, Ohio with her husband Grant and daughter Sadie. Together, they enjoy exploring Toledo’s metro parks, scoping out some killer food at local restaurants, and finding fun events to attend within their community. When they aren’t exploring their community, Jenna and Grant are slaving away on their new fixer-upper. Check out their journey on Instagram @thisoldbrickhouse. Aside from renovations, Jenna is passionate about fitness, being outdoors, and anything vintage or antique related; especially shopping at local estate sales and the Maumee Antique Mall.
Our Local, Secret Forest
Looking for a unique, outdoor activity to take your child, niece, nephew, or grandchild? Toledo Botanical Gardens Secret Forest is where it's at. At the Secret Forest, you can watch your child's imagination come...
We Remember.
I still remember the classroom seat I was sitting in when I heard the news. I listened intently as I heard my teacher gasp, and I watched as her face slowly fell sullen. “A...
Magnolia Table Cookbook Review (Recipe included!)
Where are my Joanna Gaines fans at? I've been a die-hard Joanna Gaines fan, since HGTV's hit television show, Fixer Upper started in 2013. My husband and I were hooked on the show so...
Think OUTSIDE (No Box Needed)
In the dead of winter, and the high temps of summer, sometimes it is really hard to motivate yourself, or your kids, to get outside. Getting outdoors can open a world of imagination for...
Tips and Tricks To Attending Local Estate Sales
After a long day of cleaning off the high chair for the 32nd time, my fair share of changing dirty diapers, and lots of toddler tantrums, I'm always, always, ALWAYS ready for a little...
Our Birth Story
Our sweet Sadie Rose came into the world on March 3, 2019. I sat down at the computer today and the sweet memories of being pregnant, anticipating a baby, and the first-time parenthood feels,...
Dear Mama, It’s Going To Be Okay.
All of those toys, I said I would never own. All of those behaviors I said I would never carry. All of those times I said I would never worry about sickness. All of...
Hosting A Themed Birthday Party…On A Budget!
My daughter Sadie turned one on March 3 and we threw her a birthday party last month! I just love throwing parties. Finding fun things to decorate with has always been my favorite.
When a...
Celebrating The Glass City on 419 Day
Happy 419 day!
Who doesn’t love a day dedicated to celebrating our wonderful city, its community, and of course all of the wonderful businesses that make Northwest, Ohio, truly feel like home.
In years past, locals...
Five Ways to Disconnect in an Instagram World
After scrolling through social media how do you feel?
Less than? Inspired? Sad? Happy? Connected? There are so many feelings that social media can bring about, but it's our job as humans to be able...