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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…
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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 Critter, Little People cars and more! Choose between a small town, cityscape, beach town, or snowy retreat! All rugs can connect to expand their world even more.
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 smash cake backdrop, gum paste palace figurine, and what food to serve.
The Best Gluten and Dairy Free Gingerbread Cookies
Delicious and easy recipe for baking gluten and dairy free gingerbread cookies with your kids for the holiday and Christmas season! Icing recipe included.
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!
The Most Important Activities to Discuss Discrimination with Your Preschooler
There are a lot of people who feel discrimination is too sensitive of a topic for young kids, yet kids of all ages don’t choose how their treated and they deal with discrimination on a daily basis. It’s extremely important to approach this topic head on, especially at a young age. I spent a day of homeschooling for my son complete with books and activities to teach him about the sensitive topic.
The Best Homeschooling Trip to Outer Space
My son is back home from school again and this time I’m designing theme days! Our first adventure took us to Outer Space where we designed a rocket ship, baked “Astronaut Ice Cream” meringues, made moon rocks, and more!
9 Amazing Thanksgiving Ideas Inspired by the TV Show Friends
Plan the ultimate Thanksgiving and celebrate while staying at home with these fun Friends TV Show inspired decorations, games, recipes, and activities. Make a trifle, a Gladys style Turkey cut-and-paste, drink some mockolate, play the 50s states guessing game, and more!
Why We Fight: New Beginnings with the Biden Presidency
I don’t normally talk politics but today I’m going to make an exception. As a parent, Saturday’s news has filled me with so much relief. For the past 4 years, I’ve wondered. How do you tell your children that being cruel and mean can make you the most powerful person in America? Now, I can tell my children that hate doesn’t make you a leader. I can tell my children that compassion, honesty, morality, and integrity does.
How to Make an Aladdin Birthday Cake (and Cupcakes)
Everything you need to know to decorate an amazing Aladdin themed birthday cake and cupcakes, plus dairy free frosting recipe and gluten free cake recipe.
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!