It Started as a Blog
I am no stranger to blogging managing many blogs, but the Misadventures of Jenn blog has become my most popular. I started writing about my adventures traveling around the U.S. and added more blog posts as I traveled outside the U.S. and began working with charities and volunteering.
I hope you enjoy my posts just as much as the many others that have throughout the years. If you would like to help with volunteering or just donate to keep our programs going, please feel free to give what you can. A little can really go a long way.
From the Girl with a Big Heart to Building Homes in Nepal
I first met Niisha in November of 2015 while traveling to Nepal with a group of volunteers. We arrived in Pokhara Nepal two weeks after our time in India building a Chicken Coop as a lay over before we headed into the village of Arnakot to complete the final stages [...]
The Birth of the Recurrent Assessed Scholarship Program
In May of 2016 I had visited my close friend Niisha's village in Nepal and gotten to know the people there. During my visit I felt a desire to help the children attending the local [...]
My Goals for the Summer
After traveling to India and then Nepal in November of 2015 I fell in love with the country of Nepal so much I decided to extend my trip by a week, and booked another stay [...]
From the Girl with a Big Heart to Building Homes in Nepal
I first met Niisha in November of 2015 while traveling to Nepal with a group of volunteers. We arrived in Pokhara Nepal two weeks after our time in India building a Chicken Coop as a lay over before we headed into the village of Arnakot to complete the final stages [...]
The Birth of the Recurrent Assessed Scholarship Program
In May of 2016 I had visited my close friend Niisha's village in Nepal and gotten to know the people there. During my visit I felt a desire to help the children attending the local [...]
A School in Nepal – Igniting Self Reliance
On March 31, 2016 I visited the village my close friend Niisha Kshetri grew up in along with one of the guests staying at Hidden Paradise with me, and now considered a good friend Kim (from [...]
The Trials of Building in Odisha India
Upon arriving at the site where we were to begin building a chicken coop that Orphans to Ambassadors donated to Rural Life Development Society in Biswanathpur, Odisha India we were greeted by the local men and women. The local village women were dressed on traditional sarees that were brightly colored [...]
I’m Being Treated Like an Indian Princess
Upon our arrival in Biswanathpur, Odisha India we were greeted by 5 beautiful Indian women. Two were dressed in jeans and a nice top and the other three in traditional Indian Sarees. They each took [...]
India for the First Time
Our journey to India took us from Seattle, WA USA through Dubai, UAE with a short layover to Hyderabad, India. Once landed in Hyderabad we grabbed our bags and managed to get through customs with [...]
An Adventure in Education
As Sandra walked into the kitchen the morning of our last day on trek wearing her backpack strutting proudly that's when it hit me. We weren't there just to see how other people live, or to experience another country, but to build a school so that Sandra and Maria can [...]
Live Blogging During Travel to Nicaragua
I have a lot of time to kill while traveling to Nicaragua this very late evening earlier than normal morning. So why not spend some of that time live blogging my adventures? Here's how this [...]
To Build a School in Nicaragua – Less Than a Week to Go
I Get to Build a School in Nicaragua The past several months my Husband has been working with buildOn and the Nicaraguan Embassy to obtain a Visa for one of the students joining us on the [...]
Vashon Youth and Family Services a Great Charity To Donate To
Vashon Youth and Family Services is a non-profit organization that has been providing human services to residents of Vashon Island in Washington for thirty-one years. Their mission is to help residents living on the island raise thriving, resilient children and youth by fostering a community of emotionally healthy, resourceful family [...]
The 10 Worst and 6 Top Charities to Donate To
As we know it, charitable organizations should be the avenues to reach the unfortunate or those affected by adversities. Since not everybody can reach the affected areas, we entrust them with the responsibility of ensuring [...]
Orphans to Ambassadors – The Best Charity to Donate to
In the past I have worked with the organization buildOn, even rating it my top pick for the best charity to donate to. However, with the Divorce from my previous Husband (who is heavily involved [...]
I left my Successful Career in Digital Media Marketing
That’s right!
For over 15 years I worked in the tech industry as a digital marketing professional. Also known as the SEOGoddess I not only optimized websites for many companies, but I also spearheaded my own conferences in the industry. Considered one of the thought leaders of the SEO industry I made the transition from an in-house employee for a very large corporation to a consultant. After 2 years of consulting I left to travel the world and put my money and efforts towards making a difference in people’s lives.
I Now Volunteer
4 Projects in 2015
Igniting Self Reliance
Recurrent Assessed Scholarship Program
Building Homes in Nepal
- Solar Powered Computer Lab
Working with Three 501(c)3 Organizations
Donate Now!
Community Development Network (CDN) is a 501 (c)3 Non-Profit Organization in the US and an NGO Charity in the UK. Your contributions to CDN will go to support our many projects:
…and Sell Products Made in Nepal
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You can purchase items I pick up during my travels and a percentage of the profits goes to support the three projects through CDN.
By purchasing items from Tika Nepal you help in 3 ways:
- Support the Nepal Economy
- 10% Proceeds go to Projects
- Provide Jobs for the Nepali