In My Mom Era

So, here’s the thing.

I’ve been a little quiet on the blog today. Not because nothing’s happening. Quite the opposite, actually. Behind the scenes at In My Mom Era, there are books stacked up, conversations with some fascinating people in the works, travel destinations calling my name, and products being put through the ultimate test: life with the Geggs. 🤣

And since I can’t share every finished story just yet, I thought I’d give you a little peek at what’s coming!

📚 Between the Pages: Books, Authors & Questions

If you’ve spent more than five minutes around here, you know I love books. I also love asking questions. Put those two things together, and you get one of my favorite parts of IMME: reading books and getting the chance to talk with the people who wrote them.

I’ve been working through review copies and lining up written Q&As with authors. Some conversations are already underway; others will happen once I’ve finished reading (because I want to ask questions that actually come from the book!).

Among the stories on my desk are Green Glitter Girl, The Tireless Advocate, and Love & Murder—plus more titles that somehow keep finding their way onto my reading list. Seriously. It’s a problem. A wonderful, wonderful problem. 😅

I’m also hoping to bring you conversations with experts about things that matter in our house, including childhood literacy. Even though I’m an avid reader, helping my own elementary-aged boys enjoy reading has been harder than I expected. If that’s familiar, you’re definitely not alone.

🚗 Places We’re Dreaming About (and Reaching Out To!)

You know how some people collect stamps or coffee mugs? I collect places I want to go. And sometimes, I send an email to see whether we can turn one of those places into an IMME story.

Lately, I’ve reached out about Lake George RV Park in New York, where an Adirondack family adventure sounds pretty spectacular, and OCVIBE in Anaheim, California, an entertainment and dining district with its first phase planned for 2027.

Nothing about those potential collaborations is confirmed. These are introductions and conversations I’m hoping to build on. But here’s the thing: even if a hosted opportunity never happens, they’re still places I’d love for our family to experience.

Five kids. A road trip. A whole lot of snacks. What could possibly go wrong? 🤣

🧪 GEGG Tested: The Good, the Messy & the Kid-Approved

Then there’s the other side of life around here: the products we’re trying out and the things we’re considering testing next.

We’ve already been putting Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit snacks through some very serious testing. By “serious,” I mean the little kids have been eating them faster than I can take pictures. One minute I have a product to photograph; the next minute someone is announcing that the bag is empty and we need more. 🤦‍♀️🤣

There are also more books, family-friendly finds, and possible product features in the pipeline. Some items have arrived, some are still being discussed, and others are just ideas at this point. As always, I’ll tell you what we’ve actually tried, what we liked, and what didn’t work for our family.

🌳 Family Trees, Rabbit Holes & Approximately 19,000 Relatives

My Ancestry family tree is closing in on 19,000 people. NINETEEN THOUSAND. At this point, I’m not growing a family tree. I’m cultivating a national forest. 🤣

One minute I’m looking up a great-great-grandparent, and the next I’m chasing a marriage record from 200 years ago, wondering why someone moved halfway across the country. There are more genealogy rabbit holes coming, because apparently keeping track of my five children wasn’t enough.

🐾 Dogs, Cats & Two Boys With Very Important Jobs

Here’s something that has my whole heart: we’re discussing having Declan and Tristan help local shelter animals, potentially photographing adoptable dogs and cats and reading aloud to them.

The dogs get a story. The cats get an audience to ignore. The boys get reading practice without a pop quiz. Everybody wins. 🤣 We’re still sorting out the details, but I’d love to help some furry faces find their people. The only risk is me wanting to bring all of them home. Tyler, this is journalism, not a promise. ❤️

🎙️ Three Best Friends. Three States. Possibly One Very Unhinged Podcast.

Because apparently I looked at all my existing projects and thought, you know what I need? Another one! My best friends Trinna and Deana and I have been talking about starting a podcast.

Three women. Three states. Years of friendship. Absolutely no shortage of opinions, laughter, or ridiculous stories. Between motherhood, books, bizarre headlines, and the fascinating pitches that land in my IMME inbox, we could probably fill an entire episode just arguing about what the first episode should be about. 😅

It’s an idea we’re exploring, not a launch announcement. But the thought of sitting down with two of my favorite people and seeing where the conversation goes? That’s a kind of chaos I can get behind. 💗

❤️ So, What’s Next?

More reading. More questions. More adventures. More ancestors. More paws. Possibly microphones. And, naturally, more real-life chaos.

Some of these stories will show up soon, and some will take a little longer. That’s the fun of building In My Mom Era: getting to follow the interesting things wherever they lead, and bringing you along for the ride.

Now tell me: what are you most excited to read about—author interviews, family travel adventures, GEGG Tested finds, ancestry mysteries, shelter animals, or a possible podcast?

Because apparently, I don’t know how to sit still. And at this point, I’m not sure I want to learn. ❤️

Kelly

I’M ME