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Why I Know God Turns Thing to Good - An Adoption Story

How I Know God Works Things for Good – An Adoption Story

by Jessica Goodpaster | December 17, 2016 | China Adoption, The Good Life | 4 Comments

When applying for the Lifesong for Orphans grant, we were required to prepare an adoption testimony. While I knew God directed us on this path to expand our family, it wasn’t until our adoption story was put to paper that I saw all the ways he worked together to lead...

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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 Fitness App for Moms: A Gixo Review

by Jessica Goodpaster | April 8, 2019 | Sponsored | 6 Comments

Exercising consistently has always been a struggle for me. I had a gym membership once but found all the equipment and actual fit people a little intimidating. Plus, it was expensive!

I’ll Admit When I’m Wrong: Leggings ARE Pants

by Jessica Goodpaster | September 9, 2021 | Sponsored | 0 Comments

I remember back to the days where the big debate on social media was whether leggings were pants. Those were the days! I’ll admit I was firmly in the “leggings are NOT pants” category at the beginning. You should wear them if working out or under a tunic or dress, I...

6 Things I Said I’d Never Do as a Parent Until I Became One

by Jessica Goodpaster | March 13, 2020 | Parenting | 1 Comment

I am pumped to feature this guest post from Ivana Davies with Find Your Mom Tribe. She’s sharing things she said she’d never do before she became a parent. Goodness knows I have tons of those, too! I hope you identify and enjoy her insight into the realities of...

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...

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by Jessica Goodpaster | June 1, 2020 | Sponsored | 1 Comment

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...

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What to Expect in the First Year After International Adoption – Part 1

by Jessica Goodpaster | August 15, 2018 | Adoption Stories, China Adoption, Parenting | 11 Comments

One year ago, my husband, son, and I were ushered into a plain room in the equivalent of a Chinese DMV office for a meeting that would forever change all our lives. Along with another family on the same journey as us and our English-speaking guide, we met our daughter...

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

What Life Looks Like 3 Years After International Adoption – Part 1

by Jessica Goodpaster | August 7, 2020 | Adoption, China Adoption, Parenting | 2 Comments

It has been three years since we first met our daughter in a nondescript municipal building in China. While anniversaries like this bring adoption to the forefront of my mind, most days I don’t think about the different ways my kids arrived in our family. I pray for,...