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OF COURSE IT’S GOOD 👩🏻‍🍳 FULL VIDEO | Taco Topped Baked Potato 🥔 Full recipe: ofcourseitsgood.com #LTKHome #LTKvlog #LTKfoodie
OF COURSE IT’S GOOD 👩🏻‍🍳 FULL VIDEO | PBJ Trail Mix Bark 🥜 Full recipe: ofcourseitsgood.com #LTKvlog #LTKfoodie #LTKHome
OF COURSE IT’S GOOD 👩🏻‍🍳 FULL VIDEO | Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes 🥔 Full recipe: ofcourseitsgood.com #LTKvlog #LTKHome #LTKfoodie
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OF COURSE IT’S GOOD 👩🏻‍🍳 UNDER 1 MINUTE | Oven Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip 🍯 Full recipe: ofcourseitsgood.com #LTKvlog #LTKfoodie #LTKHome
OF COURSE IT’S GOOD 👩🏻‍🍳 UNDER 1 MINUTE | Spinach Artichoke Sausage Rolls 🥐 Full recipe: ofcourseitsgood.com #LTKHome #LTKvlog #LTKfoodie
OF COURSE IT’S GOOD 👩🏻‍🍳 UNDER 1 MINUTE | Chicken Pot Pie Meatballs 🍗🥧 Full recipe: ofcourseitsgood.com #LTKvlog #LTKHome #LTKfoodie
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Next stop my Battle Creek Mi Signing! My sweater is on sale for under $60! #LTKfoodie #LTKSaleAlert #LTKvlog
LFG Chicago! I cannot wait to meet all of you tonight! Love being in the Midwest even if it is raining in January! #LTKfoodie #LTKootd #LTKgrwm
How are you holding up? So many of you asked me this! And honestly— you are all way too nice to me! But since you asked— I feel like doing THIS sharing these moments with all of you is EXACTLY what I am meant to be doing right now. When I tell you going on book tour, meeting hundreds of people would have scared the SHIT out of Jessica pre- children… I mean it. Having kids made me have to be brave for them. This mom was not about to let the kids miss out because I was scared. So I push myself— with nudges and shoves from Matt and Emily. Trust me, I didn’t get here on my own. Before kids, going to a crowded pumpkin patch would have sent me running. In fact, if you ask Matt he will tell you how many times I chickened out of doing things because there were too many people and I was scared. I would make him drive to the places I wanted to go, we would pull in, and before we got out of the car I would make him take me back home. No. I’m not kidding. Social anxiety is real. Having a panic attack in the middle of a grocery store is something I have gone through on more than one occasion. I’m much less anxious about things like this now, and for that I can thank Matt encouraging me and Emily pushing me to do what scares me. To all of you who faced your fears and came to see me. I see you. I’m SO incredibly proud of you. I know first hand how scary leaving your house, leaving your comfort zone and pushing your personal limits is. I’m so grateful to meet you to hear your stories and to share mine with you as well! This is the wildest ride of my life and I couldn’t be more honored to share it with each and every one of you! #LTKdayinmylife #LTKootd #LTKfoodie
Book Tour
Not sure how I feel about this egg roller?! Have you seen this before?! #LTKfoodie #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal
Using my newest gadget - a turkey gravy separator!! #LTKfoodie #LTKHome #LTKHoliday
GADGET TEST: ROTATO EXPRESS PART 1! This is part 1 because it took us entirely too long to get to the action. But I gotta know what kitchen gadget do we test next time mom comes to visit?! #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKHome #LTKfoodie
Gadget Testing
Leftovers are always good. Recipes will be up eventually… be patient I’m workin on it! New Walmart pajamas for spring! #LTKSeasonal #LTKfoodie #LTKootd
If you’re new here, my aggression may be confusing. I hope this clears this up. I’m just a lady living my life, making dinner, being a mom, doing my best even when my BEST could be BETTER. Linking my top in white! #LTKootd #LTKfoodie #LTKvlog
My husband wants chimichangas and that feels like a lot of work but i’m going to do it. #LTKmomlife #LTKfoodie #LTKHome
Kitchen Stuff
The top of the Christmas tree is none of my business. Linking our tree and ornaments! #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday
Christmas bedding is out for the season! Love this reversible Eddie Bauer set! #LTKSeasonal #LTKHome #LTKHoliday
This year I’m buying new Christmas decorations. Just a few things. I fact, I do this every year. I buy a few items to add to my existing collection. Many of the decorations I have are thrifted over the years, or bought second hand off of marketplace. Currently I’m hunting for a Christmas village, something vintage with that cozy 90s vibe I love so much. I will definitely show you if I hit the jackpot on one! So far this year I bought some new garland and some curtains that definitely feel more festive than the beautiful springy blue ones Emily made for me. Those will go back up after Christmas is over. But today I am starting slowly with decorating. I’m just swapping out the curtains. I am not sure where my existing decorations will fit into our new house, and since I’m a total creature of habit, everything goes in the same spot year after year. So this year, in our new house, I’m giving myself time to figure it all out, even if I’m usually completely decorated for Christmas by this time of year. Yes, I am an early decorator— you caught me. I know I will want to buy some new decorations to make this house feel like home, but I plan to get as much as I can second hand. There is something extra special about preloved Christmas decorations. It’s like they have magic built in. Maybe it’s because you have to hunt for them or maybe because other families have enjoyed them before you and a little Christmas magic clings to each item every time they are packed away. Whatever the reason, I hope my kids grow up remembering the collection of Christmas items I spent years building. Something’s old, something’s new, but all a part of the backdrop of their childhood christmas memories. Linking the newer version of my pants! #LTKHoliday #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal
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Birthday success! He loved this dinosaur action figure toy 🦕🦖 Would make a great gift for young boys! #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKKids
WHAT I GOT MY FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS! My daughter absolutely loved this cleaning play set. Linked a few similar models from the same brand on Amazon! Resharing this gift from last year! #LTKGiftGuide #LTKKids #LTKHoliday
WHAT I BOUGHT MY FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS: for my 6 month old baby niece! This busy book is a gift for both her AND her moms. Resharing a top-selling gift from last year! #LTKKids #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday
Family Gifts
This is faster than takeout because at my house takeout takes 45 minutes to arrive and this comes together right around 30 minutes start to finish and it is just as good if not better than some of the takeout I have had. #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal #LTKfoodie
If you need me I will be eating Doritos with unicorn chopsticks and signing bookplates until my arm falls off. If you’re thinking “Jessica… why the unicorn chopsticks?” I’m so glad you asked — I don’t want to RUIN EVERYTHING and get Dorito dust on these signatures, and ya girl is in need of a snickety snack. Don’t judge me! #LTKselfcare #LTKmomlife #LTKstorytime
I’M GOING ON TOUR! I better see ALL of you there!!! Get tickets at tour.ofcourseitsgood.com #LTKfoodie #LTKSeasonal #LTKvlog
My Cookbook
Morning! #LTKmorningroutine #LTKSeasonal #LTKmomlife
ALERT!!! New Walmart Valentine’s Day pajamas! I need them ALL! #LTKSeasonal #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKmorningroutine
Walmart always has seasonal pjs out SO early snag yours before they are gone— they NEVER last! #LTKSeasonal #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKPlusSize
Pajamas
This is what I’m calling Midwest glam. Is it correct? No. Probably not. Am I cute as hell. YUP! I am a makeup lover even if I don’t do it correctly. I love to be a bare faced girly in the summer when I’m in the pool and playing with the kids, because makeup on those days feels pointless, but something about getting just a LITTLE glammed up makes me feel so special! #LTKBeauty #LTKfoodie #LTKgrwm
This is my super realistic bedtime routine. I’m not a complicated lady. #LTKselfcare #LTKBeauty #LTKdayinmylife
Let’s pretend is 2016 and people still do what’s in my bag videos #LTKgrwm #LTKselfcare #LTKBeauty
Beauty
“How are you so confident?” I get asked this all. the. time. And honestly? The answer might surprise you. I’ve been plus-size my whole life. I didn’t become confident—I kind of arrived with the “I don’t care” gene baked in. I was that plus-size girl in a bikini on the beach in 2009—because if my friends could soak up the sun, why shouldn’t I?? That era was NOT plus-size bikini friendly… ask me how I know. But even if I was born slightly unbothered by what strangers think, I still had to work hard to accept one thing: this is what I look like. Yes, I’m yelling. At you—and probably at past-me too. The version of me who used to look at pictures and think, “Nope. That is NOT what I look like.” Spoiler alert, babe—yes, it is. And guess what? That’s okay. I’ve got a soft tummy. A double chin. Wiggly, jiggly arms. That’s me. And I don’t hate her. I got here by showing up in front of the camera, not behind it. By letting myself exist in photos. Messy angles and all. Social media can either wreck your self-esteem or make you stronger. I chose—CHOSE—not to let it break me. Want to know how much commentary I get on my body? Seriously, you don’t. If I listened to random people’s opinions, I’d be in pieces. But I stopped living for “other people” a long time ago. So yeah. Sometimes I don’t look my best. Sometimes I cringe at the angle. But life isn’t a photoshoot. Life doesn’t wait for your perfect lighting. Can you imagine all the joy I’d miss if I only showed up when I was “perfect”? Nah. Not doing that. And neither should you. #LTKgrwm #LTKootd #LTKSeasonal
The real reason I don't post my kids might surprise you. My children are UNREASONBLY cute. Like...actually, I am not sure how two humans this adorable came from Matt and I. It should be illegal to be as cute as my kids are, but OF COURSE THEY ARE CUTE... I made them ;)   But my kids being cute isn't why I don't share them, infact the fact that they ARE this cute makes it so hard because I am a proud mom and I want nothing more than to show off these two beautiful little creatures to anyone who cares. But I can't. It's not safe for our family. Many families have made the decision to not post their kids on social media for a variety of reasons. I am no exception to this. There are a bunch of reasons, we don't share family photos. But one of the biggest reasons that I don't share my kids is their safety. Imagine being 5 and 7 and someone you don't know or recognize spots you and greets YOU by name. They know what you had for dinner this week. They know about your family vacation you took, they know what sports you play. This person definitely doesn't FEEL like a stranger. Once my following started to grow, we made some changes to ensure my kids have a safe and "normal" life. Also let's remember there is a BIG difference between posting a cute family photo to your 200 closest friends and family on your personal, private account and me posting a photo to 3 million or more people. I can barely wrap my head around millions of people knowing who I am... there is no way my kids should be subjected to the opinions of that many strangers, even if they can't read the comments yet. So, you might see their hands, or the back of their head, but I wont be posting a super cute smiling picture online. Now, having me for a mom in ANY capacity means my kids are growing up far from normal... have you met me?! But I know people are curious why some creators choose to not post their kids, so I figured I would share a little behind the scenes on what went into our decision to not share our kids on my page. #LTKootd #LTKSeasonal #LTKmomlife
I’m DONE. Done waiting for an occasion to wear a cute outfit. Done worrying if people notice I don’t always look this put together. Done worrying if it looks like I’m trying too hard—spoiler alert: I am trying. I spent YEARS in leggings, oversized sweaters, and mystery stains. So now that I am not consistently dodging spit up or toddlers wiping their nose on my sleeve I am dressing for me. Once when I worked at a shoe store, an old man told his wife, “Life isn’t a dress rehearsal, sweetheart. Buy the shoes.” And honestly? That’s the energy I’m channeling now. There’s no redo button. This isn’t practice run. You don’t need a reason to wear the outfit you love. If my kids can rock a Halloween costume in the middle of July at the grocery store without hesitation, then I can run errands in something that makes me feel good. Remember: Clothing “rules” are made up. No one can tell that you’re not a hat person. The only opinion that really matters is yours. Some days I’m the definition of hot mess mom, and some days I just wanna feel cute—god damn it. Either way, it’s just me, and that’s enough. #OOTDinspo #MomStyle #WearTheOutfit #EverydayConfidence #NoRulesFashion #RealLifeStyle #MomLifeUnfiltered #DressForYourself #ConfidenceLooksGood #LifeIsNotADressRehearsal #LTKSeasonal #LTKgrwm #LTKootd
Fashion
Late night snack therapy while watching The Mortician—yes, alone, because my husband "doesn’t like true crime." Honestly? Rude. But thankfully these sloppy chicken nachos are here to support me emotionally and spiritually while I scare myself on purpose. Snacks are my coping mechanism and also my moral support group. #LTKFamily #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKHome
Sloppy Chicken Joe Stuffed Baked Potatoes because dinner didn’t make itself (rude) and once again I was on the hook. Never made this before but I threw it together and surprise—it’s actually amazing. But of course it’s good…I made it #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKStyleTip #LTKHome
My headphones and instant pot are both on major sale at Target! #LTKSaleAlert #LTKHome
Instant Pot