For this week’s blog, we are excited to welcome our guest blogger... a sweet and talented friend Abby Lee. She has photographed our team for a few years and we are excited to see what she talks about. She loves the Bible verse Romans 12:6, "We all have different gifts, each of which came because the grace God gave us." Help us welcome Abby....

Jenn + Abby working together, 2017

"Hello all! My name is Abby and I am so excited to share with you why I support this lovely small business and to tell you about some of my favorite things Jenn & Co. has to offer!

I currently have a small business myself, Abby Lee Photography, and I have worked with Mrs. Jennifer and her awesome team for about 3 years now. The first time she reached out to me was back in the fall of 2017. I was just starting to dive in to photography so when a local business in Troy wanted me to take some photos for them I was honored! Since then, we have worked together through the years creating fun content for the social media and website. (I do a happy dance each time she contacts me about photos). Besides all of the awesome products they have... their constant support, encouragement, and love is what makes this business so special and why I continue to support them!

a sampling of @abbyleephotog

Three products they have that I can’t live without are their cards, creative balloons and notepads! When a special occasion comes up, I am headed to the Jenn. & Co section at The Confetti Crate to buy the perfect card. Each one is uniquely designed and they make gift giving that much more fun!

Planning a party and need balloons? Jenn. & Co. has the best selection! They can inflate the balloons while you are shopping. I am obsessed with disco balls and they recently got in disco ball balloons and I can’t wait to purchase some!

stocked at The Confetti Crate 334.268.8505

I love a good to-do-list so each week I am always using a Jenn & Co. notepad. My current favorite is the Rainbow Jumbo Deskpad so make sure to get one today!

Thank you so much for reading and make sure to grab some of their goodies before school starts back! :)       -Abby Lee"

If you've gotten one of the Jenn & Co. postcards, chances are Abby took the photo

Abby loves photographing people and fashion most of all

Thanks so much, Abby! We enjoyed having you here and remembering fun times with you and your business. Give Abby a follow @AbbyLeePhotog.

XO- Jenn

Credit for Abby's pretty pic goes to another fab photographer Amy Headington.

Its SALE time!

Featured Items 

Sozy Pencils

Junk Drawer Notebook 

With a new school year approaching, a lot of you are preparing to move in to your dorms or apartments (or planning to send a child off to a university). It's been a few years since I was in college, but some things have stayed the same...small rooms, little-to-no-storage, hand-me-down bed and community showers. Here are some items I think you'll want in transitioning into your first year of school. 

1. Mattress Topper 

A mattress topper is a MUST. Dorm beds aren't typically known as the most comfortable beds, but a mattress pad keeps the germs away or a mattress topper makes it more comfortable. This is a down-alternative that looks pretty snazzy.

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2. Charging Hub 

Back in the day, I had a couple surge protectors. But these hubs from Native Union are something we have stocked for years and really love their speed and their aesthetic. A few different styles in stock now. 

3. A Desk Cubby 

Find someone to make a custom desk cubby or buy a similar option from one of the big box stores. It gives you more space for desk storage and ways to incorporate decor. Seriously this will help transform your room....and filling with lots of fun paper items from Jenn & Co. :-)

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4. Planner 

Another essential for school is a planner. No matter how simple or detailed. Get one that works for you. Writing things down will help you visualize what needs to be done and has been proven to help your memory. Your college years will be full of busy schedules and a planner is a great way to stay on track. We have a large selection of daily and weekly and even undated planners. 

5. Laundry Hamper

In most dorms, your laundry room will either be down the hall or possibly another floor. Having a laundry hamper will make it easy walking to and from the laundry room and keeping your room clean and organized. We love the look of this one.

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And this is just a start....we hope you find this to be helpful. Take the search a little deeper with our Pinterest Board - Headed to College. 

And don't forget to grab some of your school supplies here too. This daisy print shown above can be found here. We are happy to help with custom requests. Have another must have? Share it in the comments.

XO Jennifer 

...and we think you need all the red, white, and blue to celebrate.

1) Patriotic Foam Cups 

These "Land of the Free and Home of the Brave" hand-lettered cups are so fun! Add some color to the table and excitement to your drink.  

2) Stars & Stripes Reusable Straws

How can you not be obsessed with these? These straws are a mix Stars and Stripes (6 each) and are a fun way to celebrate. Pair these with the foam cups and drink in style. Did we mention they're reusable?

3) Red Plates / Napkins

These are must-haves for your celebratory picnic, family BBQ, or friendly get together. Eat and enjoy other's company with your favorite red gingham print or "Land of the Free and Home of the Brave" red napkins!

4) Garland 

Garnish your patriotic table with red & white wood or felt garland. These small details will add so much color and festivity to your celebration, and it couldn't be any easier. We can even customize a balloon garland for you to assemble or to pick up.

 5) Baking Cups 

These Stars and Stripes paper baking cups are not a want, but a need. They are great for fruit, cupcakes, cobblers, side dishes, and basically anything you can fit inside.They are standard size  (2 1/8" H x 2 3/8" Base) and you can bake or freeze right in the cup. These are a favorite for sure!

 
Find the ENTIRE COLLECTION HERE.

Let us build you a bundle of party goods to take your celebration to the next level. We have one bundle ready with an assortment...find it HERE! Thanks for stopping by, we appreciate you!

Let's take a closer look at The Day Designer. If you are someone who loves to plan out every aspect of your day, this planner may just be perfect for you! 

1. Sticker Sheets 

One of the best parts of the Day Designers is the two gold sticker sheets at the beginning inside the front pocket. These stickers are perfect to use for the monthly calendars and keep everything neutral but accented.

2. Monthly Tabs 

With the Day Designer being a larger planner, these tabs make it easier to navigate between months. The tabs are large and easy to read. 

3. Monthly Pages 

Before the daily pages, there is a full monthly calendar with small boxes for each day. This is a great place for bigger events throughout your day and the gold stickers from the beginning go perfect in this space. 

4. Daily Pages 

I know for me, this is my personal favorite part of the planner. I have a busy schedule and the daily pages give me plenty of space to plan out my entire day.

It includes times from 5:00 until 9:00. There is also a space for "TODAY'S TOP THREE" as well as a quad section including spots for things Due, Dinner, Dollars, and Don't Forget. This page also comes with a To-Do section, Notes, and Daily Gratitude. 

The Day Designer comes in a Mid-Year and a Calendar-Year.  If you're in love but want the calendar year, those will be in stock closer to the end of the year. Stay tuned.

If you're ready to SHOP the ones we have in stock, follow us HERE or click on the photo above.

Hello and welcome to our next Jenn & Co. blog post! We are excited that you are here. Since our goal is to celebrate every day, we plan to bring you posts designed to help motivate and lend a more creative workflow.