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Wednesday’s Child: Making macarons with 14-year-old Aylin

May 24, 2023

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Friday Finds: Madewell Favorites

May 19, 2023

Light Straw Raffia Sunhat  Black Granite Field Knit Sneaker  The Perfect Vintage Wash Wide-leg Crop Jeans  V-Neck Tee  Sahara Sand Platform Sandal  Warm Sandstone Corduroy Tie Front Top  Wisteria Dove Floral Scarf  Almost Black Packable Straw Visor  Mid-Rise Perfect Jean  The Mindy Leather Mule  Leather Crossbody Bag  High Rise Denim Shorts  . . .

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HOW TO BLOG FROM YOUR IPHONE | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2011.

May 18, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2011 I’m not really that tech-savvy, but really I’ve been on a mission to figure out how to write blog posts from my iphone.  I’ve been on the iphone for about a year now, and I’ve finally gotten comfortable enough with the touchpad keyboard to write some of my shorter posts from my phone.  I’ve also figured out a few hacks for getting pictures uploaded as well.  Since I write for several sites and usually have a couple posts in . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Eden, 15

May 17, 2023

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Life Lately

May 15, 2023

My favorite people Seeing some of my favorite folks at @mom2summit   Just realized this was the shift he wore to the evangelical youth group. 😬 View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) . . .

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Friday Finds: Outdoor Oasis

May 5, 2023

Wood Burning Open Fire Pit  Lounger Set  Sweet Green Flower Power Indoor/Outdoor Set  Terracotta Offset Hanging Patio Umbrella  Black Abbey Tribal Striped Indoor/Outdoor Rug  Del Mar 4-piece Patio Set  Safavieh Natural and White Outdoor Lounger Fire Sense Black and Coppertone Round Firepit  Blue Lagoon Geo Outdoor Pillow Set  Brown 4-piece Patio Set  Large Yakatori Charcoal Grill  Grey & White Vienna Striped Umbrella    . . .

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THIS WEEK IN IPHONE PHOTOS (AND MAYBE SOME FROM LAST WEEK. I’M A BIT BEHIND.) | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2011.

May 4, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2011. Every day is costume day at the Howerton house.  On this particular morning they were pretending to be a fire-fighting family, with protective eyewear. Free kids meals at IKEA = still not worth going there with children.  Karis is not tall enough to go into the kids room, and now suddenly Jafta is too tall.  And they are only four years apart.  Annoying. Karis is our little homewrecker.  During her nap she likes to . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 14-year-old Sadie

May 3, 2023

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Life Lately

May 1, 2023

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) We had a nice couple of days in San Diego perusing museums in Balboa Park and seeing a show at @theoldglobe. My kids were complaining that they were spending their spring break at museums full of students on school trips. The #assholeparent lives on! Fun fact: You can avoid the $20+ entry fee to the Carlsbad Flower Fields . . .

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Friday Finds: Baby to Big Kids

April 28, 2023

Lightening Bolt Shorts  Volcom Truly Stokin' Crewneck Sweatshirt  Floral Rashguard Set  Chlorine and Black Tye Dye Hoodie Volcom  Rainbow Ruffle One Piece  Navy & Pink Bow Tie Bikini  Whales Long Sleeve Rashguard Set  Mint Flamingo Rashguard Set  Volcom Boys Mod Tech Board Shorts  Light Pink Peaches One Piece  Billabong Girls Two Piece Swim Set  Navy Octopus Swim Set  . . .

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