Tag: parenting

by Hopeje November 2, 2025 Number of comments0
book family inspiration Justice parenting Unchained Mothering women empowerment

What Mayci Neeley’s Book Reminded Me About Humanity, Womanhood, Motherhood, Courage, and Truth — and What Women Have in Common, Wherever They Come From

I finally finished Mayci Neeley’s book — one I had preordered months before it even came out. What began as a tough read, filled with pain and uncomfortable truths, slowly unfolded into something deeply meaningful.

Womanhood, Motherhood — in all its forms — is a universal language. No matter where we come from, we share the same fears, hopes, and strength to grow through life’s hardest moments.

by Hopeje September 7, 2025 Number of comments0
family inspiration No profit tranche de vie tranche de vie Unchained Mothering women empowerment

I quit ! ok ! keep calm and make chocolate !

Life has a way of repeating the same lesson until we finally slow down and listen. ✨
These past weeks reminded me: even in a world full of heaviness, we can’t let darkness steal our light. Let go of what’s non-essential, give yourself grace, and hold on to the joy that keeps us moving forward.

With love,
Jess 🌸

by Hopeje August 24, 2025 Number of comments0
art for sale family inspiration small business small business owner Stroll away tranche de vie tranche de vie Uncategorized women empowerment

What is Normal, What is Happy

These past weeks flew by—ten precious days gliding with my family before September’s whirlwind begins. Between kids leaving for college, Rocky turning 12, and me learning to balance stillness with a tornado-paced life, I’ve been reorganizing, reading, and finding small anchors of joy. One of them: I’ve just restocked my Etsy shop 🌿 My tote bag “Regain Pleasure” has traveled everywhere with me for over a year and a half—I love it 🥰 Order yours, or explore made to bring a touch of inspiration into everyday life.

by Hopeje July 21, 2025 Number of comments0
Art artist family inspiration parenting tranche de vie tranche de vie women empowerment

Eighteen and Everything in Between — Happy Birthday, My Jaimie

Happy 18th, ma fille.
As women, we must carve out space for our dreams, ambitions, and goals — while still giving our all to those we love.

This year, I had to learn to let go… while also showing you that I would drop anything to be there. Choices were made, sometimes hard ones — but always with love.

Happy birthday — I can’t wait to celebrate you in person. Je t’aime always 🪬
Maman

by Hopeje July 14, 2025 Number of comments0
art for sale artist family inspiration Miami parenting tranche de vie tranche de vie traveling with kids

Couch potato to Dance Floor: From 4th of July to My Pre-Bastille Day Whirlwind

After a month away, I returned to Miami on July 1st—and went from jet-lagged couch potato on the 4th of July to dancing queen by Bastille Day. Between battling exhaustion, missing my kids, catching up on art, and celebrating French culture, this summer has been a true whirlwind. Here’s how I’m finding my balance (and my rhythm!) all over again.