Jen’s April Roundup

Is it just me or did April fly by? I can’t believe I’m already sitting down to write out a recap of it all. A huge theme this month for LIJ has been all things travel. Spring break is the perfect time to add a little organization to your life, and we’ve had so much fun putting together organization travel hacks and travel prep tips! Also, much to the kids’ dismay, spring cleaning has been in full swing in my house this month! I love this time of year because it’s the perfect excuse for a refresh, and I’ve loved sharing some of my tried and true tricks with you all month! There are so many exciting things in the works this season, like the progress on our office/showroom reno. I’ve been sharing timelapses of the process on our Instagram and can’t wait to keep filling you in on the progress…the big reveal is only a few weeks away! With that, April’s roundup is filled with all my favorites, the highlights, and our organizing projects that I hope will inspire, motivate, and teach you all through the month! Find my current loves and the best of April below xx

April’s Jeneral Highlights

Spring has sprung, and we’ve been sharing loads of our best spring cleaning tips! We even created a free spring cleaning checklist so you can get your space ready for warmer weather, fun gatherings, and other spring happenings. Access the freebie here! We also rounded up our top spring cleaning products, which you can find here.
In the spirit of spring break, we put together a free packing checklist to ease all your pre-travel stress. You can access that freebie here for any and all future trips! We also gathered our top travel must-haves, which you can find here. I also shared my #1 travel hack on our Instagram! Head there to see it.
I’ve been dedicating time each Sunday to preparing for the week ahead. It’s something I preach to all of my clients and this community, so it’s only fitting that I make a habit of it, too! Since I made it a routine staple, I seriously consider it the best part of my week. Having everything ready to go for the week ahead is immeasurably helpful. The little things really do add up! I even posted some of my Sunday routine rituals on our Instagram to give you some weekly reset inspo!
We celebrated Easter! Easter is always a beautiful opportunity to connect with my family and spend quality time with the people I love most in this world. I will always cherish holidays like Easter, because they’re a great reminder of what’s important in life: connection.
I was excited to share a little more about my kitchen details, including the Thermador appliances used throughout! Here’s a little recap on how I keep my Thermador refrigerator fresh throughout the week (yes, it all comes back to those weekly Sunday resets!)
I discovered a game changer in diffusers. The Aera smart home diffusers are the smartest, most efficient way to keep my home smelling fresh, whenever, and however I want. They have tons of perks, including that they’re hypoallergenic, free of any harmful VOCs, and offer a cleaner, safer scent experience than other diffusers and plug-ins! Each capsule lasts up to 800 hours, which is personally my favorite feature. Not to mention they smell heavenly. Learn more about why I love my Aera smart home diffusers here.
To celebrate the one year anniversary of getting engaged, Philip Bowen did a cover of our favorite song by Chris Stapleton, Joy of My Life. It was so beautiful and made the day so incredibly special for Dan and me!
I’ve been on a bit of a health kick this month, and I’ve gotten the whole family involved! We’ve been doing at-home workouts in our garage-turned-gym. It’s definitely made it easy to stay motivated and excited for gym time, because I also view workout time as quality time with the fam, too. And that’s what life’s really about, right?