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Making the Ultimate Decision to Move to New Zealand

Making the decision to move to New Zealand wasn’t an easy one. There’s been a lot of emotions and planning involved. But ultimately, it will be worth it.

By JustineAugust 16, 2023
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Goodbye, This is Us: Thank You For These 10 Amazing Lessons

This is Us may be ending but these 10 amazing lessons and Pearson family quotes aided my journey through motherhood and for that I will be forever grateful.

By JustineMay 17, 2022
Confessions Diary Family & Pregnancy Gradeschoolers Inspirational Marriage & Family Toddlers

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
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How to Write Your 2020 Sucked Family Newsletter

The time of year has arrived when we share our amazing yearly memories with our family and friends! This year was a doozy for all of us but don’t let that stop you from making it sound like total perfection from promotions to vacations in your annual Holiday Newsletter!

By JustineDecember 21, 2020
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My Unfiltered 2019 Family Newsletter

Do you get family newsletters during the holidays that 90% of the time boast about their greatest achievements & travels of that year? This is not that letter.

By JustineDecember 24, 2019
Confessions Inspirational Marriage & Family Pregnancy

The Friendship Chapter: Does Parenthood Really Change Everything?

Since becoming pregnant, I joined a pregnancy forum. Surprisingly, most […]

By JustineJanuary 7, 2019
Aroha Restaurant Marriage & Family

Our 5 Year Wedding Anniversary and Aroha’s 2 Year Anniversary!

To say these last five years have been a journey […]

By JustineSeptember 3, 2016
Confessions Inspirational Marriage & Family

The Aftermath (I Will No Longer Be a Victim)

I decided to write my last blog (read “The Untold Story […]

By JustineFebruary 10, 2016
Confessions Inspirational Marriage & Family

The Untold Story of a Choice That Revealed Everything

It was less than 5 years ago that I was […]

By JustineFebruary 7, 2016
Marriage & Family

It’s Your Thoughts, Not Your Age, That Matter When You Get Married

I’m twenty-four years old and I got married at the […]

By JustineMarch 30, 2015

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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.

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