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- Close neighbors to long-distance family: Jenna’s reaction
- Why Boca Raton won: what attracted Maks and Peta
- Maintaining ties across coasts: plans for visits and holidays
- Home life in LA: Jenna and Val as new homeowners
- Parenting priorities: choosing organic for young children
- Why Orgain kids protein smoothies fit busy families
- Flavors and family-friendly features to know
Jenna Johnson says she misses having Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd nearby after the couple’s cross-country move from Los Angeles to Florida. The change has shifted family rhythms, but Johnson praises the decision and the new pace of life her extended family has embraced.
Close neighbors to long-distance family: Jenna’s reaction
For years the two couples lived steps away from one another. Now that distance has crept in, Jenna admits the daily ease of neighborhood visits is gone. Still, she is happy for Maks and Peta and their growing brood.
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She calls the move sensible for their family and notes how much the couple fits the Florida lifestyle. At the same time, Jenna recognizes the small losses that come with it—impromptu playdates and short trips that no longer happen.
Why Boca Raton won: what attracted Maks and Peta
Florida offered a combination of lifestyle perks the Chmerkovskiys found hard to pass up. They chose Boca Raton for its beaches, schools and family-friendly amenities.
- Proximity to Miami for city access and cultural options.
- Short drives to the shore—beach days became realistic again.
- Top-rated schools and youth sports programs for active kids.
Peta has spoken about loving Florida’s climate and how it suits the family’s routine. The move plays to their strengths as an outdoors-oriented, beach-loving household.
Maintaining ties across coasts: plans for visits and holidays
Jenna and her husband, Val Chmerkovskiy, say they plan to remain based in Los Angeles for now. They intend to split time between coasts for holidays and family gatherings.
“Bi-coastal visits” will let both families preserve close bonds. Jenna believes that time together will feel more intentional and special once travel is involved.
She also accepts the trade-offs: fewer spontaneous moments, but perhaps more memorable reunions when they do meet.
Home life in LA: Jenna and Val as new homeowners
The couple recently bought their first house in Los Angeles and are settling into day-to-day parenting with their son, Rome, who is three. Their routines reflect the choices they’ve made as a young family.
Cousin relationships across the miles
Despite the relocation, the cousins remain close in spirit. Jenna says that when they get together, the kids connect easily and have fun. The practical distance doesn’t seem to have dulled their family bonds.
Parenting priorities: choosing organic for young children
Since becoming parents, Jenna and Val moved toward organic foods and cleaner ingredient lists. Jenna describes healthful options as part of how she wants to raise their child.
Clean ingredients and convenience mattered when she considered brand partnerships. That led to her collaboration with Orgain on a line of organic kids protein smoothies.
Why Orgain kids protein smoothies fit busy families
Jenna discusses the appeal of an on-the-go, nutritious option for kids. She appreciates products that meet her standards and also simplify a hectic schedule.
- Key benefits: organic fruits, pea protein, no added sugar, no artificial colors or flavors.
- Designed for lunches, after-school snacks, and travel.
- Available in flavors that kids tend to enjoy.
She mentions that Rome favors a tropical option, and that the brand’s lineup helps parents find healthier packaged choices without sacrificing taste or convenience.
Flavors and family-friendly features to know
The smoothies are offered in several child-friendly varieties. Jenna highlights how variety makes them easy to rotate into a weekly routine.
- Mango peach
- Strawberry banana
- Cherry banana vanilla
Practical parenting is a recurring theme: Jenna wants recommendations that are realistic for busy households and easy to pack for kids on the run.
