Parenthood Uncorked

Take a deep dive into Jill's family life. Jill's blog, Parenthood Uncorked, was written mostly during Covid as a way for her to vent when she and her husband found themselves in lockdown with five kids to entertain, home school, and constantly feed!

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....

Jill Meyer

May 9, 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...

Jill Meyer

May 2, 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...

Jill Meyer

Apr 25, 20242 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...

Jill Meyer

Dec 19, 20224 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...

Jill Meyer

Nov 16, 20225 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...

Jill Meyer

Nov 10, 20224 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...

Jill Meyer

Nov 4, 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...

Jill Meyer

Oct 7, 20213 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....

Jill Meyer

Sep 30, 20215 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...

Jill Meyer

Feb 2, 20214 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.

Jill Meyer

Sep 20, 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

Jill Meyer

Sep 12, 20203 min read

Fried

If you put a plate of French fries in front of me, without fail, I will eat every single one.

Jill Meyer

Sep 10, 20203 min read

The New Swear Jar

I have lost the ability to not sound annoyed when I hear the word, "mom."

Jill Meyer

Sep 5, 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.

Jill Meyer

Sep 3, 20202 min read

Challenge Accepted

At the beginning of quarantine, I rose to the occasion as a mother.

Jill Meyer

Sep 1, 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.

Jill Meyer

Aug 27, 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.

Jill Meyer

Aug 23, 20203 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.

Jill Meyer

Aug 21, 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.

Jill Meyer

Aug 19, 20202 min read