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Looking for an AMAZING dairy free mashed potato recipe?? Look no further! When I was dating my View Post

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Baked Apples With Cherries

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How To Pack An Awesome Shoebox

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Dear Reader (How Things Around Here Are Changing)

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Create Your Own Emergency Kit (& Giveaway!)

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Why I Trashed My Deoderant (And What I’m Using Instead)

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Moms & Monks: Why The Mundane Is Worth Embracing

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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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