13 Things started as a simple concept, to track the cost of commonly-purchased items over the course of a year. In addition to that monthly update, this blog will contain interviews with public officials and experts, about where those cost increases come from and what they mean for your budget.

About Jenny Fischer

Jenny has more than 20 years of experience as a creative professional under her belt, with experience ranging from publication production and management, to digital marketing strategy. She was also a design and editorial adviser for Rocky Mountain Student Media Corp. for 8 years.

Jenny currently serves as co-director of the Northern Colorado Deliberative Journalism Project, a partnership between academic departments at CSU, local media outlets and nonprofit organizations, aiming to tell stories that better inform the public and foster civic engagement. The goal of the DJP is to encourage understanding of different perspectives and to spark productive conversations about our shared issues as citizens of Northern Colorado.

A proud Ram with a BFA in Graphic Design from CSU, Jenny also has an MS in Journalism Innovation from Syracuse University. She is currently combining these academic experiences in her role as Instructor for the Journalism and Media Communication department at CSU.

The idea for this blog was sparked by perennial coverage of the costs of things like a gallon of gas, one dozen eggs, and yes, toilet paper. In discussing the concept with her husband, family and trusted friends, Jenny decided to give the concept a shot. Let’s see how this goes.