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Holidays My Creative Corner

6 Amazing Ways to Celebrate Halloween At Home

Just because we have to social distance this Halloween, does not mean we have to sit out the holiday! From a backyard egg hunt to baked goods or pumpkin carving, here are my top 6 ideas on how to make this Halloween fun and memorable for the whole family!

By JustineOctober 29, 2020
Gluten-Free Recipes Recipes

Cheesy Beef & Baked Bean Pie (Gluten Free Optional)

As a Kiwi, there is nothing my husband loves more than a tasty meat pie! For his birthday this year, we combined his love of meat pies with his love of baked beans and surprised him with this savory dish! I’m pleased to say it was a hit.

By JustineOctober 22, 2020
Turn your playhouse into the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin
Cake Decorating DIY Party Decor My Creative Corner

How to Throw a Birthday Party During the Pandemic (Plus Aladdin Theme!)

Throwing a magical birthday celebration is one of my favorite yearly traditions! I wasn’t going to let the current Covid-19 pandemic stop me from making this a memorable (and safe) birthday for our son.

By JustineOctober 21, 2020
My Labor Story - Rainbow Baby Diary
Confessions Pregnancy

My Rainbow Baby Diary: (Chapter 11) “My Labor Story”

At 39 weeks exactly, I woke up to contractions and by the afternoon, we welcomed our beautiful rainbow baby into the world. This is my labor story.

By JustineJune 5, 2020
Baby bump at 33 weeks
Confessions Pregnancy

My Rainbow Baby Diary (Chapter 10): Prodromal Labor or Braxton Hicks

I can’t believe I’m almost 35 weeks pregnant. The days have gone so fast and so slow all at once. The past two weeks, I have learned that Braxton Hicks aren’t the only type of false contractions you can experience long before labor: prodromal labor is the worst and I can’t wait for the next few weeks to pass.

By JustineMay 4, 2020
Gluten Free Strawberry and Peach Tiramisu (no cows milk)
Gluten-Free Recipes

Strawberry & Peach Tiramisu (Gluten Free & No Cow’s Milk)

Your mouth will water when you make this gluten free tiramisu dessert. Includes a mascarpone recipe using goat cheese and dairy free milk.

By JustineApril 29, 2020
8 Months Pregnant, 31 Weeks
Confessions Pregnancy

My Rainbow Baby Diary: Chapter 9 “The Longest Third Trimester Ever”

I remember the third trimester feeling long with aches and exhaustion. However, nothing could’ve prepared me for a third trimester under Stay at Home orders during Covid-19. It’s been four weeks at home and I feel like the other shoe keeps dropping.

By JustineApril 12, 2020
Confessions Pregnancy

My Rainbow Baby Diary: Chapter 8 “Covid 19”

There were many things I feared going into my rainbow baby pregnancy. Social isolation, lack of essential supplies, and a deadly viral outbreak were definitely not on that list. Yet here we are.

By JustineMarch 19, 2020
22 Week Baby Bump - 24 weeks reaching viability
Confessions Pregnancy

My Rainbow Baby Diary: Chapter 7 “Viability”

I’m 24 weeks and officially reached viability. While I still fret some days, I’m starting to feel a little calmer, especially the more she kicks.

By JustineFebruary 22, 2020
New York City Skyline
Travel

The Ultimate Weekend Getaway to New York

10 things you must do on your winter weekend getaway to New York City from where to stay, Michelin restaurants to enjoy, places to see, and Broadway!

By JustineJanuary 28, 2020

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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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