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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 :)
Keto Recipe Friday: Keto Tater Tot Casserole

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 Recipe Friday: Keto Tater Tot Casserole
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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December 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Stranger at the Gate Reflection

Reflect on a time when you had to confront your own biases or preconceived notions. How did this experience alter or change your perspective? I have to confront my own biases and preconceived notions constantly. After going through traumatic events, I became highly…
Stranger at the Gate Reflection
Reflect on a time when you had to confront your own biases or preconceived notions. How did this experience alter or change your perspective? I have to confront my own biases and preconceived notions constantly. After going through traumatic events, I became highly paranoid of the people around me. Often thinking others are going to harm me. When I start thinking irrationally about others, I ask myself these five questions:
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December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Chicken Pot Pie

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 Pot Pie
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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December 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Disinformation and Public Memory

As Albert Einstein once said, “Memory is deceptive because it is colored by today's events.” Memory is very fickle; it can be altered, misguided, and manipulated if we are unaware of what we consume. Public memory, the memory of a community or collective as a…
Disinformation and Public Memory
As Albert Einstein once said, “Memory is deceptive because it is colored by today's events.” Memory is very fickle; it can be altered, misguided, and manipulated if we are unaware of what we consume. Public memory, the memory of a community or collective as a whole, can also be shaped and molded by what the majority of the collective is engaging with.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Mac & Cheese

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: Mac & Cheese
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 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Dangers of Recreating Public Memory

Recreating public memory could pose a problem in the future. Valerie Lynn Schrader states in her article, ‘Who Tells Your Story’: Narrative Theory, Public Memory, and the Hamilton Phenomenon, “Artistic liberties may be double-edged: while they make the…
The Dangers of Recreating Public Memory
Recreating public memory could pose a problem in the future. Valerie Lynn Schrader states in her article, ‘Who Tells Your Story’: Narrative Theory, Public Memory, and the Hamilton Phenomenon, “Artistic liberties may be double-edged: while they make the musical more creative and cohesive, they may create historically inaccurate public memory” (Schrader, 2019, p. 266). In the article, Schrader wants researchers to study the impact of recreating public stories.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Chicken Nuggets

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 Nuggets
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 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Keto Recipe Friday: Waffles

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: Waffles
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 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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