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The Best Potty Training Hack: A Peejamas Review

by Jessica Goodpaster | February 20, 2020 | Featured Story, Parenting | 11 Comments

Potty training is the worst. Especially during the middle of the night. I don’t know about you, but I would much rather be snoozing in the comfort of my own bed than worrying about setting back potty training with overnight pull-ups or changing my toddler’s...

The Best Guided Journals for Kids and Adults

The Best Guided Journals for Adults and Kids

by Jessica Goodpaster | July 7, 2020 | Adoption, Parenting, The Good Life | 14 Comments

Do you journal? Or maybe you have intentions of journaling that never come to fruition? (Guilty as charged over here!) The folks at Promptly Journals make it easy to put words on the page with their beautiful and thoughtfully made guided journals. I recently got to...

Fun and Easy Halloween Dessert Idea - Cream Cheese Brownies

How to Make a Fun and Easy Halloween Dessert

by Jessica Goodpaster | October 6, 2020 | The Good Life | 0 Comments

Looking for a fun and easy Halloween dessert? These Halloween cream cheese brownies are a fun treat for kids, adults, and parties (whenever those are safe again)!Pin me!In normal times, we attend a costume party each year with several other families. It is potluck...

Best Cheap Easter Egg Fillers for Your Fundraiser or Hunt

by Jessica Goodpaster | March 24, 2022 | Adoption, Adoption Fundraising | 0 Comments

If you are throwing a large-scale egg hunt or Egg My Yard fundraiser, you need affordable supplies. That's why I've compiled a list of the best Easter egg fillers. This post will focus on how to keep costs low for a successful Egg My Yard fundraiser, but the ideas...

How to Save Now for Prime Day 2024

by Jessica Goodpaster | July 3, 2024 | Saving and Budgeting | 0 Comments

Amazon Prime Day is July 16-17, 2024. This two-day event is packed with huge deals and the best sales of the year. It can all be a little overwhelming. That's why I'll be finding the best Prime Day deals for parents (or anyone who loves to save money).. Also read on...

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…

How to Save Money at Amazon when Prime Day is Over

by Jessica Goodpaster | July 1, 2019 | Saving and Budgeting | 11 Comments

Amazon Prime Day may be over, but that doesn't mean the savings has to stop! Prime has great deals with free shipping year round. First, you need an Amazon Prime Membership. Don't have one? No problem! Try Amazon Prime for FREE for 30 days with a trial membership. Or...

Save Your Sanity with this Free Kids’ Summer Schedule Template

by Jessica Goodpaster | June 8, 2021 | Featured Story, Parenting | 0 Comments

While people reminisce about the lazy days of summer, those of us who spend the warmer months with kids all day often face a different reality. It may be constant bickering between siblings, a chorus of “I’m bored,” or an insatiable thirst for screen time. Or maybe...

9 Best Mom Hacks You Need to Know Now

by Jessica Goodpaster | February 26, 2019 | Parenting | 29 Comments

Parenting is hard work! Whether you have babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, tweens, or teens, moms and dads have their hands full. Sometimes a simple change in the way you do things can make life easier for your family. That’s why I put together this list of parent...

20+ Unique Gift Ideas Mom is Sure to Love

by Jessica Goodpaster | November 15, 2021 | The Good Life | 4 Comments

Who is the toughest person on your Christmas list to buy for? I’m sure your mother is near the top for many of you. My mom always tells me she doesn’t want anything, I know how picky I am when my husband and kids say I am (sorry!), and a lot of moms say they have...