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A Love That Never Faltered (Following My Dreams)

From a young age, there was nothing I envisioned more than following my dreams and becoming a singer. But life took over and my passion didn’t just take a backseat, it wasn’t even on the road with me.

By JustineApril 30, 2022
Confessions Diary

The Dangerous Mind Game of Emotional Abuse in the Workplace

What started as my dream job at 20 years old quickly turned into a unescapable nightmare of gaslighting. I wish I knew then how to recognize emotional abuse in the workplace, but I didn’t.

By JustineApril 11, 2022
Confessions Diary Inspirational

The 18 Year Old Boss: Focus on the Journey

It can be hard finding success in life. But success is subjective, isn’t it? It’s time I evolve my mindset and focus on the journey not the destination.

By JustineApril 7, 2022
DIY Party Decor My Creative Corner

How to Throw an Epic Secret Agent Birthday Party

Unfreeze time at the most epic Secret Agent Birthday Party. Kid spies will search for clues, dust for fingerprints, defuse the time bomb piñata, and more!

By JustineMarch 25, 2022
Diary from Childhood to Parenthood
Confessions Diary

Confessions from a High School Dropout

There are many paths to take in life but most people believe school is the only one. When I became a high school dropout at 16, I feared for my future. Now at 31, I have no regrets.

By JustineMarch 22, 2022
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My Children are Opposites…and I Love Every Minute of It!

It’s no surprise that my children are opposites. Do I compare my children? No. But do I observe their differences so as their mother I can guide them the best I can? Absolutely.

By JustineFebruary 17, 2022
Family & Pregnancy Gradeschoolers Preschoolers

How to Make Positive Screen Time For Kids

Is screen time truly bad for your child? Positive screen time can aid your child’s educational experience from learning to read to coding & creating 3D designs!

By JustineJanuary 5, 2022
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How to Make a Shimmer and Shine Birthday Cake

How to make a Shimmer and Shine Birthday Cake and Smash Cake for your child’s birthday! Gluten Free and Dairy Free cake and frosting recipes included!

By JustineDecember 7, 2021
Gluten Free Chanukah Cookies - baking with kids for Hanukkah, cookie cutter shapes, dreidel, menorah, Jewish star
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Gluten Free Chanukah Cookies That Everyone Will Love!

Bake with your kids this Hanukkah with a Gluten Free Chanukah Cookies recipe that everyone can enjoy with dreidel, Star of David & menorah cookie cutter shapes.

By JustineNovember 28, 2021
PICTURE BOOKS Your Gift Giving Guide to the Best Children's picture books Adapted From Famous Movies & TV Shows - storybook, children's book, picture book, pop classic, quirk books, adaptions, tv book adaption, movie book adaption, Chanukah, Christmas, Quirk Books, Running Press Kids, Little Brown Young Readers, Scholastic
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The Best Picture Books Adapted from Famous Movies & TV Shows

Your holiday gift list ideas for the best children’s picture books adapted from your favorite movies & TV shows from Friends, Buffy, Back to the Future & more!

By JustineNovember 15, 2021

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Welcome to my blog! I'm Justine and I'm a stay-at-home mom and eternal optimist from California living in New Zealand with my amazing chef husband, Gwithyen and our two kids. I created this blog in hopes of helping others by sharing my honest journey through motherhood as well as providing allergy friendly recipes for the whole family, family vacation tips, and ideas for DIY parties that your family will cherish forever.

Contact me at Justine@LifeinSteppingStones.com

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