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When “Natural” Isn’t Working: Hope For The Discouraged Crunchy Mama

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This month's post at Keeper of the Home was very personal for me. It's hard to admit on a huge View Post

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Evie & Jo Natural & Organic Giveaway

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How To Love Your Neighbors (yes, the ones next door)

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Sometimes I feel like a total slacker for my "Christian" work these days. You know, in college I was View Post

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How To Introduce A Child To Jesus {the E-book}

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  Do you long to teach your kids about Jesus, but sometimes wish you had a little View Post

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25 Real-Food Meals to Bring To A New Mom

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Looking for meal ideas to bring to a new mom? I've got you covered! Even gluten-free, dairy-free, View Post

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Now Announcing…My e-Book!

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A few months ago I polled readers on my Facebook page: which e-book (out of four or five choices) View Post

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How to Make Men Out of Boys

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Note from Jessica: This is yet another fabulous post from my "unofficial" contributing writer, Amy. View Post

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The Best Art Class For Homeschoolers

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What My 4-Year-Old Does During “Nap Time”

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No, my 4-year-old doesn't nap (sleep) anymore. But he takes a rest everyday! Instituting (and View Post

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10 Mother’s Day Gifts You & Your Mama Are Secretly Wanting

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Chin Up, Mom – You’re Doing Just Fine

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Every once in a while (probably around the same time of the month, if you get my drift) I feel those View Post

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Springtime Books For Kids

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Hope you enjoy this post from my friend Elizabeth! Be sure to check out her blog, if you haven't View Post

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Liven Up Your Day With New Music (Jessa Anderson Giveaway!)

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A few years ago, when I was teaching middle school, I got to know Jordan Anderson, who also taught View Post

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25 Frugal Outdoor Activities for BOYS!!! (and probably girls, too) :)

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I sincerely hope that all of you have enjoyed the same kind of heavenly weather that we have here in View Post

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10 Shows I Let My Young Children Watch (And Some I Don’t!)

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At first I was all, "Oh, my kids will neeeeever watch TV." If you are a mom who said that...and then View Post

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How Your Struggle Is A Gift {“Worry” Series Part I}

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25 Things I Buy At the Dollar Store

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This week at Stacy Makes Cents I'm sharing my secret, not-anymore obsession with the dollar store. View Post

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Dear Mom Battling Anxiety (and Special Announcement)

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The Best Workout For Moms: A Review of Fit2Be

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disclaimer: I received a free trial subscription to Fit2B in exchange for my review of this product. View Post

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25 Meaningful Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

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PIN THIS POST -----------> Click here. Does anyone else feel like Easter gets "the short end of View Post

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Sausage, Pepper & Potato Bake (a.k.a. easiest dinner ever)

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What Parents of Kids With Food Allergies Want You To Know (But Are Afraid To Say)

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Do you know a family dealing with food allergies? We are that family. My son Sam has severe View Post

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Stella & Dot Review and Giveaway!

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NOTE: This giveaway is now CLOSED. Winner will be announced here Wednesday, Feb. 12 and also be View Post

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When You Can’t Reach Your Goal – Day 20 Exercise Challenge

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Have you ever set a goal, and realized mid-way that it wasn't going to happen? Bet we all View Post

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On Homeschooling: A Letter To All Our Friends

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How To Survive the First Trimester of Pregnancy (even if you have little ones!)

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Check out my e-book! Right now, I'm in the thick of first-trimester pregnancy. The other day View Post

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The Deep Dark Secret About Doing Something Hard {Day 3}

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I want to know something. Are there people in the world who really look forward to their View Post

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Day 1: Welcome & Thoughts on the “WHY”

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Hey, everyone! Welcome to Day 1 of our 40-Day Fitness Challenge! Today, there are nearly 40 of View Post

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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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