Welcome to Wild Pine Family

Hi! I’m Jen. My husband Matt and I live in Texas with our three kids—Raspberry (3), Bay Bay (2 in December), and Alien (8 months)—plus a rotating crew of foster cats and our resident trio: Jinx, Lola, and Chatty.

Wild Pine Family is about making home feel lighter through small wins:

• Family meals that actually fit $100/week.
• Small-space systems that keep rooms livable with toddlers and cats.
• Life-schooling and gentle structure that grows with our kids.
• Travel prep for a long stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand (aiming sooner than later).
• Foster cat stories, with trigger warnings when rescue/medical details appear.

What you’ll find here

• Family Meals: 7-day menus, slow-cooker rotations, aisle-by-aisle lists.
• Cats & Home: litter/odor routines, vertical play in tight spaces, foster updates (TW when needed).
• Homeschool: relaxed rhythm + simple activities that fit real life.
• Travel: visas, budget, housing, and… how to bring Jinx & Lola safely overseas.

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Welcome in. Let’s make life lighter—one tiny, repeatable win at a time.