Jenn Smith

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Jenn Smith
Hey I’m Jenn, NYer turned OKie after my husbands 30 year ARMY career.  We have  four pretty amazing adult kids, two of which are active duty soldiers, so yes we are “empty nesters” But that didn’t last, we bought 40 acres called The Roost and a few chickens to fill that void.
Though my career was Physical Therapy many years ago, I chose to  stay at home with our kids during my husband’s active duty career with lots of volunteering added to my resume.
I dabbled in substitute teaching at many duty stations and started contract work with R. Riveter as a Remote Leather Riveter, RR131 :).
I love to cook, garden, create garden/field to table recipes and listen to audiobooks while doing that.
My goal is to “keep moving” so staying active as long as I can through running, yoga, biking is my go to, but I do enjoy a frothy cup of black coffee, a glass of wine and chips and salsa.
Here with Military Mom Collective I want  to inspire, guide, share tips and tricks that we have learned through our military journey. Also to help other empty nester moms out there who have kids that are active duty. It is a different ball game when your kids are active and deploying, but we can get through it together.
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Taylor was born and raised in a small town near Chattanooga, Tennessee where she developed a love for photography and traveling at a young age. She attended college at Jacksonville State University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Art with a concentration in Photography. During her time at Jacksonville State University, Taylor was selected for the Disney College Program where she would work as a PhotoPass Photographer at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. During this time she met her eventual husband Casey, an active duty Marine serving in Jacksonville, North Carolina as an Aviation Ordnanceman. Taylor and Casey were married 18 months later and would continue on to be stationed in Beaufort South Carolina followed by Auburn Alabama where they would welcome their son Finley. As a family of four (which includes their Golden-doodle, Cash) they are currently enjoying their time “Where America’s Day Begins” on the beautiful island of Guam. On top of being a stay at home mom, Taylor works as a Magic Maker® with Off to Neverland Travel® planning unforgettable adventures for her clients, volunteering with the USO, and continuously expanding her photography portfolio. As a military spouse and mom, Taylor recognizes the importance of community and is honored to lead The Military Mom Collective.