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Welcome to Life in Stepping Stones
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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.
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…
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…
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…
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 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
My Rainbow Baby Diary: Chapter 1 – “The Beginning”
I’ve had a secret. A big secret. A secret I’ve been hiding partially because I don’t want the world to know too soon after last time, but partially because I’m worried saying anything will jinx it.
The Best Wisconsin Road Trip
What Wisconsin lacks in exotic experiences, it more than makes up for in R&R. Find out the best places to go and best gluten-free restaurants to visit!
Dairy-free Creme Brûlée
Having a dairy allergy can make you miss out on so many favorite foods. Creme Brûlée was always my favorite and I’m thrilled to have made a delicious recipe!
The Preschool Bully
In life, we all encounter bullies at some point. Whether […]
I Let My 4 Year Old Watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer
When is your child ready to watch certain movies and TV shows? It all depends on their maturity and mindset. Only you can judge when your kid is ready.
So Much For Our Happy Ending: Veronica Mars Season 4 Finale
I haven’t written about my favorite TV shows in a […]
Try. Try. and Try Again.
It’s almost that time again. That time I dread every […]
Gluten-Free Crock Pot Quesadilla Recipe (& Pepper Free Salsa)
Best allergy-friendly recipe for gluten-free & corn-free crock pot quesadillas…with a delicious pepper-free salsa included!
When Preschool Doesn’t Go as Planned…
I came home from Nashville to find we were taking […]
Our Girls Trip to Nashville: Your Guide to Great Music, Gluten-Free Food, and Everything in Between
When the year began, I made a goal that I […]