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Spring is Here!

4 April 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Last year my gardening efforts were...meh, not great. I didn't know very much about what grows well here and honestly, how to keep anything alive. THIS year however, is going to be AWESOME 🙂 Haha really, really, really I'm genuinely super excited for our yard to come to life. Really, really.I've been asking for gardening … Continue reading Spring is Here!

Cousin Time

4 April 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

A few weeks ago my cousin and her two cuties stopped by for a visit on their way through town 🙂 I haven't seen these two in years and right now they live a few states away so it was fantastic to have all three of them over 🙂 Aurelia LOVED having kids to play … Continue reading Cousin Time

Why I won’t be doing IAW this year

3 April 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I've decided I'm not going to do a week of blog posts for Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27) this year.A few months ago I started brainstorming ideas in preparation for IAW. I asked myself, what would be helpful for someone just finding out they have fertility issues? What is something I wish people knew when … Continue reading Why I won’t be doing IAW this year

C Family Tidbit #3

28 March 2013 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Whenever I say something along the lines of "I'll call the doctor..." to Daniel he always replies with, "I know what they're going to say...no more monkeys jumping on the bed."

Adoptive Breastfeeding Update

22 March 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

I don't really like calling it "adoptive" breastfeeding, as though the breastfeeding I plan to do isn't REAL breastfeeding. At the same time I feel like I need to distinguish between regular old "I made a person and now I'm leaking milk" type of breastfeeding and "I took months of medication and herbal supplements then … Continue reading Adoptive Breastfeeding Update

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Hi, I’m Jess. I share simple ways to build joy in yourself, your family, and your community. I’m a foster mama writing about mental health, infertility, adoption, home education, life and love. Welcome!

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