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Finding Our Dream Property and Buying It Debt-Free: A Homesteader's Home Search Journey
Finding your ideal property can be a wild adventure, full of excitement, uncertainty, and stress. As a future homesteader, we are not...
Jessica Thompson
Jul 83 min read


How to Homeschool on a Shoestring: Finding Free and Low-Cost Curriculum for Budget-Conscious Families
In today's fast-paced world, many families are opting for homeschooling. One major concern is often the cost of educational materials.
Jessica Thompson
Jan 274 min read


How We Embraced a New Life: Navigating Transitions as a Family Moving Cross-Country
Life transitions can be both exciting and intimidating. Imagine packing up your life, leaving behind the familiar, and stepping into...
Jessica Thompson
Jan 204 min read


Riding the Roller Coaster: My Journey with Bipolar Disorder, Marriage, and Motherhood
Life’s ups and downs can feel like a roller coaster. For me, this metaphor holds profound truth as I navigate the daily challenges of...
Jessica Thompson
Jan 185 min read


How to Keep the Chaos at Bay: Managing Homeschooling and Household Chores
As a stay-at-home parent balancing homeschooling alongside household duties, I often feel like I'm navigating a whirlwind of tasks.
Jessica Thompson
Jan 143 min read


From California to Florida: A First-Time Family Adventure Across the Country
Moving from California to Florida isn’t just a change of address—it was an adventure filled with chaos, excitement, and countless...
Jessica Thompson
Jan 116 min read


Stay at Home Mom Mental Health: Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos
Being a stay-at-home mom is a mix of challenges and rewards. I wear many hats—teacher, chef, cleaner, caregiver—all while managing...
Jessica Thompson
Jan 104 min read


Saying Goodbye to My Grandmother: A Tribute to Her Strength and Wisdom
Life often brings moments that remind us how delicate existence can be. The recent loss of my grandmother - Grammy - is one such moment.
Jessica Thompson
Jan 95 min read


Our Story - Part IV: After Happily Ever After
So there we were, two months into our marriage, and pregnant again. I was at first shocked at those two little lines appearing once again.
Jessica Thompson
Jan 811 min read


Our Story - Part II: Babies Having a Baby
Y2K, baby!! Literally…
We found out we were having a sweet little girl, and starting the journey...
Jessica Thompson
Dec 6, 20248 min read


Our Story - Part I: How We Met
Love at first sight does exist, I can assure you...
The year was 1999. It was a crisp April morning, and I was excited to return...
Jessica Thompson
Dec 4, 20246 min read
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