Jeanne Hizon
Jeanne is a married, full-time working mom with an MBA in Marketing from Golden Gate University and BA in Communications from San Francisco State University. She is an Associate Director of Sales for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and loves that her career enables her to promote the city she loves. Jeanne and her husband Daniel live in San Francisco with their two daughters, Ilse and Alice. When Jeanne is not working, writing, or volunteering at Ilse's school, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and cooking from her collection of cookbooks (70 and growing) while sipping Hudson Bay Bourbon. Follow her adventures on Instagram.
Cooking with Kale: It’s Tastier Than You Think
After a month of sheltering in place, I really miss grocery shopping. I love shopping for groceries more than I love shopping for clothes and shoes (and that’s saying something!). Whenever I travel to...
Counting the Days: A Poem in Quarantine
Writing has always been my escape, whether in a daily diary in my teens or in my articles for our readers. This year, I have weathered the different emotions stemming from giving birth to...
I Hate Working Out, Here’s How I Found What Works For Me
I hate working out. I can’t commit to it. I loathe buying special clothes to do it. I don’t want washboard abs. I love my soft body when there’s a shape to it. I...
Should I Send My Kids To Daycare If I’m Going Back to Work? A...
I am scheduled to go back to work when the shelter in place order lifts, but should I enroll my daughters in daycare? It's a scary thing to think about right now.
At the beginning...
Are Goodie Bags Really Necessary?
Does anyone else feel like goodie bags get way too much attention at birthday parties? This year we have already attended two birthday parties, and there are plenty more to come. At the end...
I Don’t Need Valentine’s Day Because My Spouse and I Show Love All Year...
I dislike Valentine’s Day. I always have. The older I get, the more I’ve come to dislike it. Why do I need a holiday to remind me to tell my loved ones that I...
Making the Most of Maternity Leave
My second maternity leave looks very different than my first. In my first article for 2020, I mentioned that maternity leave is work and not a vacation. It’s getting the family used to the...
Is Body Shaming Ever OK?
If you don’t know who Lizzo is, you should. Her music has been all over the radio for the last few years. She is famous for her “truthful” (pun intended) lyrics, videos, and her...
Adjusting To Life With Baby Number Two
We added a second daughter to our family two weeks ago, and we are now settling into our new normal.
Alice Elizabeth arrived on Christmas morning. She was born five days past her due date,...
All I Want for Christmas Is the Gift of Time
In a few weeks, our family of three becomes a family of four. Since we don’t know the baby’s sex, we have affectionately called the baby “Hash Brown.” We have spent months preparing our...
