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What Football Taught Me about a Happy Marriage

by Jessica Goodpaster | October 8, 2018 | The Good Life | 7 Comments

As soon as the calendar nears the end of August, my husband wants to skip right over the last days of summer and dive headfirst into his favorite season of the year…football season. I have always enjoyed sports and was even a proud subscriber to Sports Illustrated for...

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

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...

My Experience with Special Needs Parenting

by Jessica Goodpaster | June 27, 2019 | Adoption Stories, China Adoption, Parenting | 6 Comments

Our daughter was adopted from China's Special Needs Program in 2017. As soon as she was placed in my arms, I entered the world of special needs parenting. (Read more about our China adoption journey.) There is a wide spectrum of medical, developmental, and...

How to Save Money on Prescription Glasses — A Warby Parker Review

by Jessica Goodpaster | January 10, 2019 | Saving and Budgeting | 41 Comments

As someone who has worn glasses since age six, I can attest to how expensive they are. When I finally broke down and decided to replace the pair I had for the past 16 years (don’t judge, I wore contacts a lot of the time!), I took my search for eyewear online. Now I’m...

8 Deals You Don’t Want to Miss at Jane.com

by Jessica Goodpaster | April 16, 2019 | Sponsored | 0 Comments

If you know me, you know that I don’t like to buy anything that isn’t on sale. But I also don’t want to waste my money on cheap items. That’s why I love the cute boutique finds at Jane.com! Jane.com is turning eight this month and which means they have been dishing...

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for 2018

by Jessica Goodpaster | January 16, 2018 | Saving and Budgeting | 0 Comments

Uh-oh! Prime Day 2018 is over! Sorry, you missed it this year. But there are still great ways to save at Amazon and many other retailers. Check out my Prime Day 2019 post here! You can still try Amazon Prime for FREE for 30 days. If you are a college student, you can...

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…

Celebrate 1 Year of Hallmark Greeting Cards at Dollar Tree!

by Jessica Goodpaster | September 22, 2019 | Saving and Budgeting | 0 Comments

While I love the thoughtfulness of perfect greeting cards, I struggle paying five or six dollars for one. Thanks to Dollar Tree and Hallmark, I don’t have to. I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if...

How to Make a Simple DIY Desk

by Jessica Goodpaster | August 26, 2020 | Parenting, Saving and Budgeting | 6 Comments

Like many parents, I’ve been scrambling to get a space ready in my house for my kids to do virtual school. We don’t have a dedicated office, playroom, or any free area so I had to get creative to find a quiet spot for my son to learn for the foreseeable future. Then I...