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Crystal Grasso
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Hi :) I am a mom, a mental health advocate, a coffee lover, and a gamer. I am a blogger on the Motivational Coping and Healing website, where I stream games with my boyfriend and talk about mental health, anime, and randomness. Come Join :)
Seasons of Hope

Hope blossoms in the heart Kindness, compassion, understanding I cannot stop myself from seasonal planning A tiny seed sprouting hope starts The frost inside my soul parts Melting the ice, leaving love commanding Such a warmth that feels everlasting Alas, the season changes as the…
Seasons of Hope
Hope blossoms in the heart Kindness, compassion, understanding I cannot stop myself from seasonal planning A tiny seed sprouting hope starts The frost inside my soul parts Melting the ice, leaving love commanding Such a warmth that feels everlasting Alas, the season changes as the leaves depart The devastating feeling of lost hope Like the breeze carrying the last fallen leaf…
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November 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Meatloaf

Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life…
Keto Recipe Friday: Meatloaf
Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life happened, and I regained about 40 pounds. Now I am trying to get healthy once more.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Correlational Studies Vs. Experimental Studies

The main difference between correlational studies and experimental studies is whether or not the test shows causation. In a correlational study, there is no causation. Correlation studies show the relationship between the subjects and whether they…
Correlational Studies Vs. Experimental Studies
The main difference between correlational studies and experimental studies is whether or not the test shows causation. In a correlational study, there is no causation. Correlation studies show the relationship between the subjects and whether they have a positive, negative, or no correlation at all. The textbook, Social Psychology, states, “Knowing that two variables change together (correlate) enables us to predict one when we know the other, but correlation does not specify cause and effect” (Myers & Twenge, 2021, p.16).
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November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Ghost Poptarts

Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but…
Keto Recipe Friday: Ghost Poptarts
Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life happened, and I regained about 40 pounds. Now I am trying to get healthy once more.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Questions for Emotional Exploring

How do I feel when ________? Signs and symptoms. What does _______ have to say about why it’s there? Around when did I first feel _________? What was the purpose ________ had for me? Does this purpose benefit me now? Has __________ kept me from doing what I want?…
Questions for Emotional Exploring
How do I feel when ________? Signs and symptoms. What does _______ have to say about why it’s there? Around when did I first feel _________? What was the purpose ________ had for me? Does this purpose benefit me now? Has __________ kept me from doing what I want? Why have you, __________, stopped me from doing ________? Try to name 3 beneficial things from this feeling.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Chicken Fingers

Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but…
Keto Recipe Friday: Chicken Fingers
Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life happened, and I regained about 40 pounds. Now I am trying to get healthy once more.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Product Review Thursday: Space Saving Bed

Hi guys! Welcome to another product review Thursday where I review certain products that I have bought that has helped me either lose weight, space save in small homes, homeschool, or helped with my topical steroid withdrawal. Maybe some of these items can…
Product Review Thursday: Space Saving Bed
Hi guys! Welcome to another product review Thursday where I review certain products that I have bought that has helped me either lose weight, space save in small homes, homeschool, or helped with my topical steroid withdrawal. Maybe some of these items can help others too 🙂 Today's review is a couch that turns into a bed. It's perfect for small areas, a pullout couch for guests, or a great office/homeschooling seat (which I am currently using it for).
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October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Homeschooling Adventures: Halloween DIY UFO Project

Hi guys 🙂 welcome to another homeschooling adventure post! This week I'm sharing our DIY UFO Halloween costume. My kiddo is obsessed with outer space, if you've read any of the other homeschooling adventure posts then you know how much he enjoys…
Homeschooling Adventures: Halloween DIY UFO Project
Hi guys 🙂 welcome to another homeschooling adventure post! This week I'm sharing our DIY UFO Halloween costume. My kiddo is obsessed with outer space, if you've read any of the other homeschooling adventure posts then you know how much he enjoys learning about the wonders of the universe. I even made an entire curriculum for him based on the theme of space.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Burritos

Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life…
Keto Recipe Friday: Burritos
Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life happened, and I regained about 40 pounds. Now I am trying to get healthy once more.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Product Review Thursday: Stackable Storage Bins

Hi guys! Welcome to another product review Thursday where I review certain products that I have bought that has helped me either lose weight, space save in small homes, homeschool, or helped with my topical steroid withdrawal. Maybe some of these…
Product Review Thursday: Stackable Storage Bins
Hi guys! Welcome to another product review Thursday where I review certain products that I have bought that has helped me either lose weight, space save in small homes, homeschool, or helped with my topical steroid withdrawal. Maybe some of these items can help others too 🙂 Today's product review is stackable storage bins. I bought these bins to help me with organizing mine and my sons' weekly clothes.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What is Care Ethics

According to the article Care Ethics by Jonathan Kwan, “care ethics emphasizes the value of people's relationships, the universality of human dependence on others, the significance of emotions and the body, and the context-sensitive nature of ethical deliberation that does not…
What is Care Ethics
According to the article Care Ethics by Jonathan Kwan, “care ethics emphasizes the value of people's relationships, the universality of human dependence on others, the significance of emotions and the body, and the context-sensitive nature of ethical deliberation that does not merely follow abstract normal rules” (Kwan, 2023). For example, a mother loves and cares for her children without expecting anything in return and without being driven by the fear of what could happen to her if she does not take care of her children.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Homeschooling Adventures: Outer Space Science Project

Hi guys 🙂 I am excited to share our first homeschooling science project... making a miniature scale version of our solar system. If you are new to this blog, welcome. I'm Crystal and I blog about different topics daily. Tuesdays are when I blog…
Homeschooling Adventures: Outer Space Science Project
Hi guys 🙂 I am excited to share our first homeschooling science project... making a miniature scale version of our solar system. If you are new to this blog, welcome. I'm Crystal and I blog about different topics daily. Tuesdays are when I blog about homeschooling. Wednesdays are mental health related, Thursdays are product reviews, and Fridays are keto recipes. …
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October 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Biscuits & Gravy

Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but…
Keto Recipe Friday: Biscuits & Gravy
Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life happened, and I regained about 40 pounds. Now I am trying to get healthy once more.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Product Review Thursday: Space Saving Bookshelf

Hi guys! Welcome to another product review Thursday where I review certain products that I have bought that has helped me either lose weight, space save in small homes, homeschool, or helped with my topical steroid withdrawal. Maybe some of these…
Product Review Thursday: Space Saving Bookshelf
Hi guys! Welcome to another product review Thursday where I review certain products that I have bought that has helped me either lose weight, space save in small homes, homeschool, or helped with my topical steroid withdrawal. Maybe some of these items can help others too 🙂 Today's review is a corner bookshelf that can fit a ton of books, or anything one may need.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A Reflection on the Article: Child Development a Thematic Approach

While reading the book, A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development, the small article Child Development: A Thematic Approach, caught my eye. There is a short story about three children of varying ages: Heather, who is one; Andrew,…
A Reflection on the Article: Child Development a Thematic Approach
While reading the book, A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development, the small article Child Development: A Thematic Approach, caught my eye. There is a short story about three children of varying ages: Heather, who is one; Andrew, who is six; and Benjamin, who is fourteen. Andrew is upset that his sister Heather knocked over his construction set and slapped her across the back.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Homeschooling Adventures: Creating Lesson Plans

Hi 🙂 welcome to another homeschooling adventure on this blog. If you're a new reader welcome ❤ Every Tuesday I share my homeschooling adventures with my seven-year-old. This is our first year completely homeschooling without a program, and I thought…
Homeschooling Adventures: Creating Lesson Plans
Hi 🙂 welcome to another homeschooling adventure on this blog. If you're a new reader welcome ❤ Every Tuesday I share my homeschooling adventures with my seven-year-old. This is our first year completely homeschooling without a program, and I thought it would be neat to capture the year, share with others, connect with more homeschooling parents, and have a way to look back once our homeschooling adventures come to an end.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Hot Pockets

Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life…
Keto Recipe Friday: Hot Pockets
Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life happened, and I regained about 40 pounds. Now I am trying to get healthy once more.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Product Review Thursday: The Wonder Wagon

Hi guys! Welcome to another product review Thursday where I review certain products that I have bought that has helped me either lose weight, space save in small homes, homeschool, or helped with my topical steroid withdrawal. Maybe some of these items can…
Product Review Thursday: The Wonder Wagon
Hi guys! Welcome to another product review Thursday where I review certain products that I have bought that has helped me either lose weight, space save in small homes, homeschool, or helped with my topical steroid withdrawal. Maybe some of these items can help others too 🙂 Today is one of my most favorite things I have ever bought, simply because it has helped me with so much more than it is advertised for: the Wonder Wagon.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Children and Socialization

Socialization is the process that helps children acquire the values and behaviors of society. Whiting and Whiting found that in Gussi, Kenya, children often worked with their parents and did housework at a young age. The children were reported to display nurturing and…
Children and Socialization
Socialization is the process that helps children acquire the values and behaviors of society. Whiting and Whiting found that in Gussi, Kenya, children often worked with their parents and did housework at a young age. The children were reported to display nurturing and responsible characteristics. In contrast, Whiting and Whiting found that in a small New England town, the mothers of children often took care of the children and mainly did everything for them.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Homeschooling Adventures: Creating Space

Hi guys 🙂 I am doing weekly topics for the blog and have decided that Tuesdays are for homeschooling adventures. My son had a very hard time in public school with all the loud noises, so we are giving homeschooling a go. Especially, since he got lost in the…
Homeschooling Adventures: Creating Space
Hi guys 🙂 I am doing weekly topics for the blog and have decided that Tuesdays are for homeschooling adventures. My son had a very hard time in public school with all the loud noises, so we are giving homeschooling a go. Especially, since he got lost in the attic at school one day from running out of his classroom during class change.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Chicken and Dumplings

Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto,…
Keto Recipe Friday: Chicken and Dumplings
Hi, welcome to another keto recipe Friday (even if it's not Friday for you lol). Every Friday this blog shares a keto friendly recipe. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to give keto another try. The first time I lost over 70 pounds with keto, but life happened, and I regained about 40 pounds. Now I am trying to get healthy once more.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Product Review Thursday: Gazelle Glider

Hi guys 🙂 Since I am getting back into writing after a 3-year hiatus, I wanted to make select days for different topics. I love to write about everything lol so Thursdays are going to be for product reviews. Today's product review is for an exercise machine…
Product Review Thursday: Gazelle Glider
Hi guys 🙂 Since I am getting back into writing after a 3-year hiatus, I wanted to make select days for different topics. I love to write about everything lol so Thursdays are going to be for product reviews. Today's product review is for an exercise machine called the Gazelle Glider. Side note* I have been on a weight loss journey for about 3 years.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A Response to the Fable: The Fox and the Raven

The Original Story The Raven And The Fox. By Jean de La Fontaine Mr. Raven was perched upon a limb, And Reynard the Fox looked up at him; For the Raven held in his great big beak A morsel the Fox would go far to seek. Said the Fox, in admiring tones:…
A Response to the Fable: The Fox and the Raven
The Original Story The Raven And The Fox. By Jean de La Fontaine Mr. Raven was perched upon a limb, And Reynard the Fox looked up at him; For the Raven held in his great big beak A morsel the Fox would go far to seek. Said the Fox, in admiring tones: "My word! Sir Raven, you are a handsome bird.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Pizza

I have decided to start a new segment where I share keto recipes each Friday. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to try the keto diet for the next six months to help with inflammation again. I lost 70 pounds the first time I did Keto and gained about 40 pounds…
Keto Recipe Friday: Pizza
I have decided to start a new segment where I share keto recipes each Friday. I am on a weight loss journey and have decided to try the keto diet for the next six months to help with inflammation again. I lost 70 pounds the first time I did Keto and gained about 40 pounds back after I had to go to a women and children's shelter with my kiddo in 2024, due to domestic violence.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM