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dairy-free shepherd’s pie (still delicious!!)

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I need to shout-out here to my sister Jenny, who makes the best shepherd’s pie ever and was the View Post

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recipe review: black bean soup

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Is it weird that I LOVE black bean soup? I was really excited when I saw a recipe on my favorite View Post

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Getting rid of ANTS: tips for anxiety

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A couple years ago, my mom gave me a book that she thought was very insightful. I should reword View Post

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Part 2: Down To the Bottom and Up Again: My Battle With Anxiety

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Part I: God Loves Mommy Ducks

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I am such a little kid at heart. Actually, being quite honest in many ways I'm not. I get annoyed by View Post

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introducing…

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Hi. The last few months have been pretty busy around here! Sam and Ty had birthdays, Cappy and Nanna View Post

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Two Weeks of Dairy-Free Eating

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The first time I decided to go dairy-free when I was nursing, I literally felt like I would have to View Post

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Recipe review: The Pioneer Woman’s Tortilla Soup

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 My family had this dish when we were all together in the mountains to get our Christmas trees. View Post

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dairy-free baked pasta

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Every once in a while, I get a hunger that only baked pasta can satisfy. I wanted to make something View Post

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Trader Joe’s White Lightning Chili

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One of the (many) perks to our new house is that it’s 10 minutes from Trader Joe’s. I found this View Post

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ya gotta laugh

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I've been reading about the importance of humor in life. We had a truly hilarious night last night. View Post

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Cobb Salad by Rachel Ray and my friend Kelly

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Right after I had Ty, my friend Kelly brought me her version of Rachel Ray’s Cobb Salad, with a View Post

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you know it’s that time of month if…

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I don't think this will be as funny to anyone as it is to me. Oh well. Modeled after the illustrious View Post

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How I Found Mr. Right

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  Disclaimer: This is a long post. I never write posts this long. But I PROMISE - it's worth 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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