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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...

18 Personalized Teacher Appreciation Gifts (Plus Ideas for School Staff!)

by Jessica Goodpaster | April 28, 2022 | Parenting | 2 Comments

The past year made me more appreciative of teachers than ever. I can’t tell you how happy I was to get a photo from school of my daughter practicing scissor skills with a trained preschool teacher. Guys, I am not cut out (no pun intended) to teach those things and...

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How to Keep Your Marriage Strong: A CoupleWise Review

by Jessica Goodpaster | October 23, 2018 | Sponsored | 22 Comments

Marriage, like most good things in life, needs a little maintenance to keep running smoothly. You can’t drive a car for years without getting the oil changed or an occasional tune up. At the very least, you must fill the vehicle with gas or you’ll find yourself...

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...

5 Simple Back-to-School Hacks for the Best Year Yet

by Jessica Goodpaster | July 22, 2019 | Parenting | 24 Comments

In an attempt to be as productive as possible the other day, I ran to Walmart to make a return, buy the toothpaste I meant to get on my last grocery order, get ice cream for my son’s birthday party, and do a store pickup of a gift for my nephew. I had about 45 minutes...

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...

The Meal-Time Hack New Parents Love: An ezpz Review

by Jessica Goodpaster | May 11, 2021 | Parenting | 0 Comments

I distinctly remember standing in a baby supply store at around 20 weeks pregnant, registry gun in hand, with tear-filled eyes because I was completely overwhelmed! As a first-time mom, I didn’t have the slightest clue which baby bathtub was safest or which crib...

Why Quarantine Is Hard for Adoptive and Special Needs Parents

by Jessica Goodpaster | April 30, 2020 | Adoption, Adoption Stories, Parenting | 4 Comments

When we adopted our daughter from China in August 2017, our family chose to keep her world as small as possible in the first weeks after arriving home. This meant limiting trips out of the house, keeping visitors to a minimum, and spending lots of time with just our...

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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...