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Welcome to Life in Stepping Stones
There are a million moments in life that make you who you are. My name is Justine Thomas and if someone were to tell me when I dropped out of high school at 16 years old that I would one day run a film set, record a CD, build and own a restaurant, travel, and have a beautiful family all before I turn thirty, I wouldn't have believed them. Life has thrown me a lot of curveballs along the way, from dreams crashing down and other dreams coming true. For all of the ups and downs, they've led me to who I am today, and I'm grateful for it. Now as a stay-at-home mom, I'm learning a million more things about who I am, the dreams I strive for, and the new adventures I can pursue. These are my moments.
Diary
There are so many ups and downs that life throws our way. We can choose to bottle our emotions or share them with others in hope that we can help someone else through their own personal struggles. Nobody should ever feel alone. From my story behind dropping out of high school, my miscarriage and rainbow baby pregnancy, family drama, motherhood, and more, these are my stories.
Aroha Restaurant Confessions Diary Miscarriage
The Resurrection of the Dreamer
When we opened our first restaurant, I was an eternal dreamer. By the time we closed, I was a heartbroken…
Confessions Diary Music & Songwriting Original Music
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…
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…
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…
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…
My Creative Corner
How to Throw an Epic Minecraft Birthday Party
Craft, build, & fight the Enderdragon, Creeper, and Wither at the ultimate Minecraft Birthday Party. Discover decoration ideas, food, drinks,…
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…
How to Throw an Epic Super Wings Birthday Party
Everything you need to know from DIY decorations, food to serve, and activities for your child's Super Wings or travel…
How to Throw the Best Shimmer and Shine Birthday Party
Everything you need to know to throw your child's Shimmer and Shine genie themed birthday party including DIY decorations, the…
How to Make a Spider-Man Birthday Cake
One of my favorite things to do every single year is make a birthday cake for my son! It's a…
How to Make Your Child’s Playroom Epic with Play Rugs!
Expand your child's gameplay with interactive play rugs that will transform their playroom. Wide 5" roads fit Playmobil, Lego, Calico…
Latest Posts
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Thanksgiving Crafts Your Kids Will Love
Have your kids celebrate Thanksgiving with these easy and fun cut-and-paste turkey and thankful tree Thanksgiving crafts.