Disjointed Thoughts

Navigating the rollercoaster of motherhood: where laughter meets frustration with a little bit of reward mixed in. This blog was written to try and bring humor to the missteps, and bring a little joy into the heartaches. Enjoy my unfiltered thoughts as I go through the ups and downs of raising tiny little humans.

Navigating the rollercoaster of motherhood: where laughter meets frustration with a little bit of reward mixed in. This blog was written to try and bring humor to the missteps, and bring a little joy into the heartaches. Enjoy my unfiltered thoughts as I go through the ups and downs of raising tiny little humans.

Jessica Banks

A [Proudly] Cluttered Mama

Hey there! I’m Jessica, the mama behind The Scattered Pantry – a place where chaos meets laughter and kitchen adventures unfold. If you’re my first reader (hey, hubby!) or just stumbled upon this blog in search of some real-world advice, welcome! In my Scattered Pantry, I’m not dishing out expert advice or parenting tips, but I am opening up my kitchen to share practical meal plans, grocery lists, and recipes.

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Jessica Banks

Childproofing: an oxymoron.

Child proofing presents an ongoing challenge. Despite thorough precautions, kids inevitably fixate on something they shouldn’t. In my experience with my ever challenging second born, it was the oven light—no amount of distraction could dissuade my little one’s curiosity. Parenthood becomes a delicate balance between safety measures, childlike curiosity and a parent’s sanity.

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