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THIS WEEK IN IPHONE PHOTOS: BLOGHER EDITION | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2011.

April 6, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2011. This past week was BlogHer, so before I left I had a little mani-pedi session with India, in a joint effort to both make my feet presentable and assuage my guilt for leaving for the weekend. After learning that hotel parking was $26 a night, I decided to take the train down to San Diego.  It ended up being really relaxing, and I had a chance to chat with Ciaran and assemble some of my marketing materials for the . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Sean

April 5, 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: Mother’s Day Gifts

March 31, 2023

Kendra Scott 14k Gold-Plated Bolt Pendant NecklaceGucci Floral Gorgeous Gardenia 1-Oz. Eau de ParfumMint Green Chariot Gatsby Two-Piece Carry-On Luggage SetTea Therapy Gift Set White & Orange 'Cool Mom Club President' Flower ApronPersonal Library Kit Technivorm Moccamaster 10 Cup Coffee MakerBarefoot Dreams® Heather Black & Graphite Microfiber RobeXllent Massager for HandsGratitude Journal Garden Tool Set Vera Bradley Mural Garden 3-Piece Cosmetic Bag Set . . .

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HOLLYWOOD MOMS, BOYFRIEND TATTOOS, AND MOTHER-RELATED FOOD ISSUES | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2011.

March 30, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2011. I’m back from a whirlwind weekend at BlogHer in San Diego, and while I’m itching to share stories and photos, I’m also up to my eyeballs in unpacking, writing deadlines, and repacking.  (That’s right.  We are scheduled to leave for a family vacation four days after I returned home from BlogHer.  Smart planning, right there.)   While you wait with baited breath for that BlogHer recap, here are some other things I wrote: Over . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Skylor

March 29, 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: Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Kids, Teens, and Adults

March 24, 2023

Cadbury Mini Easter Eggs  Baseball Hat Loved  Lively Floral Stitched Notebook Set Cuddle + Kind Henry the Bunny Gives Ten Meals Jot Organic Coffee Concentrate Tony's Chocolonely Bundle  Shaving Cream  Bath Bombs  Fender Guitar Picks Pack  Cozy Furry Slippers  Kinetic Sand  Bunny Pajama's        . . .

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THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE “ORPHAN-CARE” BOX | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011.

March 23, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011. When people talk about responding to orphan care, there are usually two avenues that come to mind.  The first is adoption – and often, this implies a couple from a wealthier country adopting a child out of an orphanage in the third world.  The second is the idea of building an orphanage to care for children.  I think that these can be good solutions for children . . . certainly international adoption and orphanages have been a . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Manuel

March 22, 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

March 20, 2023

So fun celebrating @designmom’s book Ejaculate Responsibly with my fellow Former Mommy Bloggers™. Gabrielle has written a smart and insightful book on where the responsibility for unwanted pregnancies really lies (spoiler alert: men). If you have teens it’s a book I highly recommend giving or reading as a family. #ejaculateresponsibly   If your TikTok algorithm has you on musical theater content, you know. Got to see the California premeire of Ride the Cyclone at @chancetheater . . .

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Friday Finds: Craft Away

March 17, 2023

Painting Kit  DIY Hot Sauce Making Kit  Sushi Kit  DYI Slime Jewelry Dish Kit  Bonsai Tree Growing Garden Craft Flower Press Needle Kit  Cactus Punch Needle Kit  Felt Succulents  How to Craft Woven Leather Bags Book  Hand Lettering for Beginners Macrame for Beginners . . .

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