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My 10 Favorite Pampered Chef Items

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When I was engaged, a few of my teacher friends threw me a Pampered Chef bridal shower. I'd never View Post

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That Time I Tried Hello Fresh…

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Readers: This week I'm sharing with you a handful of products I've tried and enjoyed. I've been View Post

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5 Kid-Friendly Activities For Rainy Indoor Days

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Do any of you live in Seattle?? If Seattle is as rainy as I've heard, how do you do it? I really View Post

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When You Feel Lonely As A Mom

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A month or two after I became a mom, I was walking my new baby in a stroller around the block. We View Post

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Don’t Let October Pass Without Doing This…

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I'm super excited to begin my 31-Day October Series "31 LIES MODERN MOMS BELIEVE"! But first - I View Post

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A Fussy Baby Isn’t The End Of The World (It Just Feels Like It) +10 Things To Try

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20 Of My Best Tips For Treating Asthma In Children

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Moms: How Are You Going To Feed YOU This School Year?

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I’m a teacher nerd at heart, so this “back to school” season gives me an extra rush of adrenaline. View Post

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The 10-Item Mama Medical Kit I Never Leave Home Without (And I’m Giving One Away!)

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6 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Childbirth

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Pregnant and wondering what to expect? Are you curious what surprises may await you? LOL. Here are View Post

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How To Make Mom Friends (20 Feel-Good Girls Night Ideas)

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Has it been difficult for you to make "mom friends"? Looking for creative ways to build real View Post

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Three Embarrassing Confessions About My Year {What To Do When You’re Stressed

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  As I alluded to in my post about our homeschooling year, while overall I loved View Post

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My $50 Laundry Room Makeover

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Whatever part of the brain it is that is a good decorator, I do not have that part. Or I have it, View Post

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What Moms Need Most (It’s Not What You Think) + Huggies Snug and Dry Give Back!

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Chalk this one up to "things I only understood after being a parent" but recently I discovered ONCE View Post

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A Giveaway For Someone Who’s Just A Hot Mess Right Now

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Okay, so this giveaway is actually open to everyone who is NOT a hot mess right now. Just so we're View Post

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How To Make Money Blogging When You Know Nothing About Technology

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Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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