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Planting Trees

8 June 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I've got a bunch of blog posts just sitting in draft waiting for this or that to be published. I should probably get on that, but who wants to be sitting inside at a computer during the summer? 🙂 This post I've had ready for a while but things kept changing. We decided on one … Continue reading Planting Trees

How We Save Money

18 May 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 4 Comments

Being smart with finances was something that was super important to both Daniel and I before we married. How you handle money is a hugely important part of marriage and thankfully, both of us recognized that before we married and made sure we were on the same page and had the same goals.I always love … Continue reading How We Save Money

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!

A Mommy Morning and Family Day

13 March 20132 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

Last Saturday was a FABulous day 🙂 In the morning my friend Ally (also Ally, Ally :)) invited me to go with her for Ikea's Bring Your Own Friend event. Basically shopping, free breakfast and lunch, and fun giveaways.  Fabulous things about our Ikea outing:1. It was nice to spend time just Ally and I, no kids … Continue reading A Mommy Morning and Family Day

Goodbye 2012

31 December 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

Man, what a year...We started off the year pregnant, but then on January 9th our world fell apart with our first miscarriage.  I left school for a semester, and through February and March I just tried to survive the heartbreak.At the end of March our little Toby joined our family.On April 10th, just ahead of Infertility … Continue reading Goodbye 2012

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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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