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Giveaway of Two of My Favorite Books!

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  Although I love to read, there is actually a very short list of mothering books that I View Post

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For This Child I Have Prayed: What Happens When Parenting Fears Lead You to Your Knees

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Want to teach your kids about God, but long for some guidance? Check out my new View Post

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Ergobaby Giveaway

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I've teamed up with Roz from Real Food Family to spread the word about her DIY Baby-Wearing Wrap and View Post

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How To Host a Sesame Street Birthday Party

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Ever thought about hosting a Sesame Street birthday party? I have some great ideas for you! This View Post

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Homemade Popcorn Jazzed Up: Cherry Chocolate Popcorn Drizzle!

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I just discovered the most wonderful thing. Homemade popcorn. Y'all, why hasn't anyone told me View Post

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Simple, Easy (& Vegan!) Sweet Potato Casserole: Perfect Fall Side Dish!

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Are you looking for an quick, yummy side dish for the fall? Have you ever made homemade sweet potato View Post

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I Kissed the Internet Goodbye

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Wait, you're saying...Isn't she typing a blog, on the internet? You got me. I didn't kiss the View Post

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Weekend Reads

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We spent a wonderful week at the beach this week! I loved our late summer vacation! I asked my son View Post

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How To Tell If Your Child Is Ready For Kindergarten

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I'm so grateful to have my mother-in-law "guest-posting" today on the blog. My mother-in-law has 25+ View Post

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Easy Pretzel-Covered Chicken

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Note from Jessica: What an honor to have one of my favorite blogging buddies guest post for me View Post

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Conquering Cloth Diapers at Night

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note from Jessica: This is a guest post from my friend Gabby over at Mama Gab. My confession: I View Post

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Weekend Reads

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Happy Weekend! This week we had the thrill of visiting a local raptor center. My kids were enamored View Post

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White Corn Chili with Trader Joe’s Salsa: Recipe Review

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I *love* Trader Joe's. And I'm not just saying that because it's cool, in an underground, View Post

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My Fall Anti-Sickness Cocktail for Kids (10 Immune Boosters!)

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Have you been looking for ways to boost your kids' immune systems for the coming season? Here's our View Post

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A Day in the Life, Unfiltered

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Hi friends! Today I'm over at Keeper of the Home sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of what View Post

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Weekend Reads

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Are y'all enjoying the swing of back-to-school? We had our first "group preschool meeting" this View Post

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25 Frugal, Whole-Food Dinners to Make in the Fall

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Are you looking for whole-food dinner ideas for fall? Your search is over! Here are the 25 meals I View Post

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Gluten Free Egg Free Dairy Free Salmon Cakes: 15-Minute AMAZING Dinner!

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You're just not going to believe how lip-smacking delicious these Gluten Free, Egg Free Dairy Free View Post

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Win the Mealtime Battle: The LAST Advice You’ll Ever Need On Feeding Kids

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Jessica's note: This is a guest post by my mom! So many times in my life, my mom's words (written or View Post

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Homeschooling in a Little House & Pin-it Party

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Happy weekend! I loved this pin from last week's party: Homeschooling in a Little House. What View Post

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The Ultimate Clothing Swap (aka “Best Idea Ever”)

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Every once in a while, I get a *genius* idea. Okay, so I didn't make this one up...I read it in a View Post

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Heroes, Crime, and Duty: A Mother’s Prayer of Repentence

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My cousin is one of my heroes. I'm not exaggerating. I mean it. She is employed as a prosecutor for View Post

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The Secret To Loving Your Laundry (or at least not hating it)

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Y'all. I do so many things that make no sense. My cups are where my plates should be, and vice View Post

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My Favorite Links

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Hope it's been a nice week for you where you all! It seems I'm the only person I know around here View Post

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20 Simple Fall Field Trips

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Recently I posted: "In Defense of the Simple Life," where I claimed all kids really need to be happy View Post

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Beat the Boredom In A Week: 7 Days of Games, Meals, Crafts & Devotions for Families

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Introducing... I'm excited to introduce a new ebook that I helped write: Beat the Boredom in a View Post

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Essential Oils & Humidifer Giveaway ($380 value)

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I'm thrilled to be participating in a Giveaway for essential oils, and a high-quality Ultrasonic View Post

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Starbucks Giveaway :-)

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For a special treat during this week's Pin-it Party, we're giving away $10 in Starbucks cash to one 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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