Jeanne Hizon
Jeanne is a married, full-time working mom with an MBA in Marketing from Golden Gate University and BA in Communications from San Francisco State University. She is an Associate Director of Sales for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and loves that her career enables her to promote the city she loves. Jeanne and her husband Daniel live in San Francisco with their two daughters, Ilse and Alice. When Jeanne is not working, writing, or volunteering at Ilse's school, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and cooking from her collection of cookbooks (70 and growing) while sipping Hudson Bay Bourbon. Follow her adventures on Instagram.
What to Consider When Choosing Between a Hotel and Vacation Rental
Between personal travel and work travel, I travel at least six times per year. I typically select hotels for my accommodations because I get all the amenities I love ( like room service, an...
Why I “Subscribe & Save” and Why You Should, Too
I love to shop. Grocery shopping, clothes shopping, shopping for my daughter, Ilse. I love it all. I just don’t have enough time. What parent really does? Online shopping has certainly been a gift,...
How to Survive a Trip to a Museum with a Toddler
On weekends, we like to spend at least one day gallivanting outside of the city, whether it’s visiting a new museum or eating at a new restaurant. Now that my daughter Ilse is little...
Highlights from Dallas & Austin: Warm Nights, Local Eats & Lots of Pool Time
For the past three summers, my family and I have traveled to Texas to visit with family and get a little R&R. Every year, we try to incorporate different attractions and restaurants. This year,...
5 Wardrobe Staples for SF Working Moms
I love dressing up. The moment I transitioned from a work uniform to wearing business wear, I bought my first suit: a pale grey one from Ann Taylor. Over the years, my work style...
First Kate Spade and Now Anthony Bourdain – A Mental Illness Reality Check
This week has been marked by the untimely deaths of two of my heroes: Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. I’ve been experiencing feelings of shock, disbelief, and morose. Bummed that the world has lost...
Hey, Electric Scooter Riders, We Need to Talk
Editor's Note: Well, it looks like our writer, Jeanne, wasn't the only one fed up with electric scooters cluttering the sidewalks. As of June 4, all electric scooter companies must apply for permits through...
Friday Faves & Finds (6.1.18)
Happy June, Mommies! Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! When I think of summers past, the month of June always seems to kick it off. Cherries, peaches, and other stone fruits are...
Friday Faves & Finds (5.18.18)
TGIF! I am so grateful for a weekend, as I am still recovering from an exhausting, albeit enjoyable trip to Disneyland. I can’t believe it’s been a week since our trip. Time to plan...
Money Saving and Stress Reducing Tips for Visiting Disneyland
I can’t believe it’s been a week since we spent a holiday in Disneyland to celebrate our daughter Ilse’s birthday. We planned for months, as we knew that Ilse would have a better memory...
