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Warby Parker is a Fun Way to Use Your FSA/HSA Money

by Jessica Goodpaster | November 8, 2021 | The Good Life | 0 Comments

Can you believe 2021 is almost over? It seems like the year has flown by! The end of the calendar typically means holidays and lots of busyness, so I want to remind you to spend your flexible spending account and health savings account (FSA/HSA) money before time runs...

Marriage Communication is important when deciding to adopt

How to Adopt and Stay on the Same Page with Your Spouse

by Jessica Goodpaster | December 6, 2019 | Adoption, Adoption Stories | 11 Comments

The air hung heavy and thick, the humidity so dense you could cut a knife through it. Sweat, earth, and the sweet scent of tropical flowers scented the air while the ground left a perpetual covering of deep red dust. Laughter and shouts filled the air as groups of kids ran and played, begging to be picked up, thrown in the air…

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13 Unique Halloween Costume Ideas that are Perfect for You

by Jessica Goodpaster | September 17, 2019 | The Good Life | 28 Comments

When I was a little girl, my favorite movie was Cinderella. For three years, I chose to let it inspire my Halloween costume. I’m sure you are picturing an elementary school version of me in a blue dress and mock glass slippers. Maybe a tiara for good measure. But...

The Best Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2020

by Jessica Goodpaster | October 13, 2020 | Saving and Budgeting | 0 Comments

Amazon Prime Day 2020 may be over, but there are still lots of deals to be found! Amazon is running Holiday Dash now with new savings each day. First, if you aren't an Amazon Prime member, you can try Prime for FREE for 30 days here. It's great for holiday shopping...

How to Make Money on an Adoption T-Shirt Fundraiser

How to Make Money with an Adoption T-Shirt Fundraiser

by Jessica Goodpaster | May 8, 2019 | Adoption Fundraising, Featured Story | 12 Comments

One of the most popular ways families raise money to bring their children home is with an adoption t-shirt fundraiser. In addition to offsetting adoption expenses, shirts give your community an easy way to publicly show support for your family. I get emotional every...

EveryPlate Review: The Best Delivery Meal Kit for the Value

I Tried 5 Meal Kits and This is Why I Think EveryPlate is the Best

by Jessica Goodpaster | August 11, 2022 | Saving and Budgeting, The Good Life | 24 Comments

This review of EveryPlate is my own experience and opinions of the popular meal kit. I was not compensated for this post and paid for all the delivery boxes out of my pocket. If you use my referral link, you get $105 off your first box and I get a small discount on my...

But Even If He Doesn’t – Our Leap of Faith into International Adoption

by Jessica Goodpaster | July 28, 2016 | China Adoption, The Good Life | 9 Comments

One of my favorite Bible stories is that of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. (If you aren’t familiar, you should read the whole story in Daniel 3. It is a really good one.) Basically, Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar built a

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How You Can Lose Weight and Get Healthy with Always Eat After 7 PM

by Jessica Goodpaster | June 8, 2020 | Sponsored | 9 Comments

Note: This is a sponsored post brought to you by the folks at Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion. All opinions are my own. You can...

Logged In and Waiting to be Matched with a Child – Our China Adoption Journey

by Jessica Goodpaster | November 6, 2016 | China Adoption | 3 Comments

Our dossier (official paperwork that we worked on for months demonstrating that we are fit to adopt) has officially arrived in China! We have a log in date (LID) of October 18, 2016. This means we are now able to be matched…

Expert Advice for Virtual Adoption Fundraisers

Expert Advice for the Best Virtual Adoption Fundraisers

by Jessica Goodpaster | January 29, 2021 | Adoption, Adoption Fundraising | 0 Comments

Virtual adoption fundraisers are a great way to give lots of people a way to contribute to your adoption. Whether you always planned something virtual or a pandemic forces all your ideas online, there are tons of opportunities available. I asked the experts—adoptive...