Britni Jarvis
Hi all, I’m Britni! I’m a wife to the king of dad jokes and a mom to three daughters ages 10, 7 and 3. We live in northwest Olathe (basically Lenexa) where I am a part-time high school business/computer teacher and a part-time adjunct instructor at a local college. When I’m not teaching the youth of America, I can be found helping my husband run the two KC area shave ice stands we own (@jarvys_shaveice) and organizing our event business. In my free time, I enjoy running outside when it’s not above 85 or below 40 degrees, watching my husband grill out so I don’t have to cook, and being perpetually sarcastic. I love nights out with the hubs, traveling with my family, red wine, coffee, ice cream and flare pens. Follow my crazy on IG @britni_jarvis or on all other forms of social media @britnijarvis.
A Twinkle Light Wonderland at Worlds of Fun’s WinterFest
This post is sponsored by Worlds of Fun. WinterFest runs through Dec. 31
I’m so excited to share with you one of my family’s favorite holiday traditions in Kansas City! There’s just something magical about...
I’m Just Here for the Snacks
Makeup, books, and jewelry, oh my! Throw in a little wine … and that’s a party I can get on board with. As the holidays are approaching, I know I’ll be flooded with friends...
Screen time: Is it That Bad?
I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve started a new job that requires me to be online often, or if it’s the recent discussion I’ve had with my high school students about it in...
College: It’s Not One Size Fits All
When I was going through middle and high school, there was little acknowledgment for students who were not going to college. College was the perceived next step after high school, and if that wasn’t...
Redefining my Parenting Brand
It seems lately that every time I turn a corner on the internet I see bloggers and business owners trying to establish their personal brand to grow their influence. Have you heard of it...
Puberty is Knocking
I first noticed it in the team huddle after the game I had just coached. It was a familiar smell, one that I grew up noticing from years of playing indoor team sports. The...
Burgers’ Smokehouse – Perfect for Father’s Day
Father's Day is coming and if you're anything like me I struggle to find the right gift. I loathe spending money on trinkets and things that will just clutter space and get tossed aside....
Perspective in the Search for Contentment
I’m not sure if it was the Easter sermon at our church or that I’ve been reading and listening to different sources that talk about it, but the search for contentment has been on...
Road Trip Survival for a Lazy Mom
I’ve learned over the years that travelers are divided into two types of people, those who fly and those who drive.
Actually getting to the destination is the biggest stress for our family and now...
Why We Banned Slime From Our Home
“It’s not even sticky, Mom." These were my daughter’s famous last words. The ones that forced me to ban slime from our house last year.
You see, as an educator, I want to like slime....
An Open Letter To My Middle Child
Hi sis, I’ve been meaning to write this letter to you for a while now. I’m going to try to get through it without crying, but no guarantees on that. As I get older...
Teaching Mental Toughness and Grit in Children
In education, grit and growth mindset are hot topics right now. Over and over through the classes I teach on the subject, I hear from educators that grit is hard to measure and even...
From Avocados to Coffins: Costco Has it All
No, I haven’t actually bought a coffin from Costco, but I learned recently that I could.
Before I had kids, I never really understood the need to go to Costco so often, but now I...
How to Save Money at Disney World
Growing up my husband and I had grandparents that retired to Florida. We spent many childhood vacations visiting the Happiest Place on Earth. Since we both have fond memories of the Disney Theme Parks,...
Homework: A Waste of Time
When I started writing this post a few days ago I wasn’t sure exactly where I wanted to go with it. I didn’t want it to come across as teacher shaming. I am a...
