Jess Lapensee
Jess is a proud Air Force wife and boy mom. She lives in El Paso with her husband, Steve, their son, Gavin (born in 2020), and their two dogs, Remy & Cruz. Jess has a B.S. in Marketing from Wayne State University in Detroit and currently works as a Senior Communications Manager for a Bitcoin mining company. Jess was born and raised in Michigan and also lived in Las Vegas for over 10 years. An avid sports fan, you can often find Jess and her husband cheering on their hometown teams! In her free time, she enjoys solo trips to Target, baking with her son, snowboarding, and reading.
5 Steps to Finding a Nanny in El Paso
My family recently relocated to El Paso from Las Vegas. The most daunting part of the moving process was finding a nanny for my son. Of course, there are other great options for young...
Making Mealtime Manageable: 5 Tips for Feeding Tube Moms
I became a feeding tube mom shortly after my son was born.
My son and I developed an infection during labor, and his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice. I was rushed...
Ideas to Make the Most of Leftover Halloween Candy
Halloween is filled with fun--pumpkin carving, costumes, trick-or-treating (or trunk-or-treats!), and, of course, so much (or should I say too much) candy. As moms, we don't want our little ones devouring every piece until...
Exploring El Paso: Fun Activities for Out-of-Town Guests
If you’re anything like me, when you get the news that guests are coming to El Paso to visit from out of town, you’re initially excited! But as the trip gets closer, the anxiety...
Moving Guide: Far East El Paso
If you’re looking for a family-friendly and convenient location to live in El Paso, look no further than the Far East. We have found this area to have a very community-oriented atmosphere. Neighbors watch...
Moving Guide: El Paso’s Eastside
My family moved to El Paso when my husband got orders to Fort Bliss. We researched a lot of different areas and landed on the Eastside of El Paso.
General Neighborhood Info
The Eastside (areas...
Guide to Finding the Perfect Dog Trainer in El Paso
A little over a year after getting a puppy, we realized we needed to hire a dog trainer. As a mom, there is nothing more important to me than keeping my child safe. When...
Guide to Swim Lessons in El Paso
The temperatures are heating up in El Paso. If you’re like us, you’re ready to hit the waterparks and pools to beat the heat and have some family fun. Of course, safety is top...