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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...

Vegetable Dishes Kids Will Love!

by Jessica Goodpaster | March 11, 2019 | Sponsored | 0 Comments

Kids and vegetables are not always the best of friends, so mealtimes can sometimes end up being a bit of a struggle. Finding new or alternative ways to encourage kids to eat them can really help. From getting them involved in food prep…

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...

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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...

20 Important Things I Learned in 2020

by Jessica Goodpaster | December 21, 2020 | The Good Life | 0 Comments

As we near the end of an unprecedented year, I took some time to reflect on the lessons I learned in 2020. Some of them are encouraging reminders of the good in my life and the world, and others are a bit more cynical. Regardless, living through a time that will be...

Get Healthy with the Best Walking App for Moms: A 99 Walks Review

by Jessica Goodpaster | September 30, 2019 | Sponsored | 7 Comments

Walking is such a great way for moms to stay healthy…if you actually put in the steps. I know that I have been guilty of big plans and no follow through before. Sound familiar? That’s why I’m excited to try the walking app 99 Walks! Note: This is a sponsored post and...

How to Protect Your Eyes with Blue Light Filtering Glasses

by Jessica Goodpaster | June 22, 2020 | The Good Life | 5 Comments

Many of my long-time readers know how much I love Warby Parker as a great way to save money on prescription glasses. But did you also know they can improve your work-from-home experience with their blue-light-filtering lenses? Read on to find out more.Pin me!Note: I...

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...

7 Cute Very Hungry Caterpillar Party Ideas for a Fun Birthday

by Jessica Goodpaster | September 30, 2021 | Parenting | 0 Comments

When I was pregnant, my husband used to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to my stomach. It was no surprise that it was a favorite bedtime story after my son was born. When it came time to pick a theme for his first birthday, I knew a Very Hungry...

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...