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December 19, 2022

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton)   We got the band back together (and a couple new faces!) After almost 3 years it was surreal doing this @beerandhymnsoc thing again, and so fun to lead a crowd in Christmas carols. We might have been a little rusty (and I might have, in a panic, keyed down O Holy Night from C to G right before the show out of concern . . .

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Friday Finds: Gift Sets

December 16, 2022

Soft Warm Knitted Beanie Scarf & Gloves Winter Set The Urban Candle Company Badass Mama Jar Candle Spa Set  Llama Mug and Tea Gift Set Red Popcorn Popper Gift Set  Global Grub DIY Focaccia Art Kit Pacifica Beauty, Wanderlust Spray Perfume Trial Set Scentered DE-Stress Balm & Lavender - Relaxation Gift Set Dew Care Skincare Set - Vitamin To Glow Pack Laura Ashley® White Cardinal Long-Sleeve Winter Weight Pajama Set Beard Grooming Kit Gustus Vitae Seasoning . . .

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Wednesday’s Child 13-year-old Unique

December 14, 2022

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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December 12, 2022

Mine: Mountain Song by Jane's Addiction, Head Like a Hole by NIN, G Thang by Dre, Radiohead's Creep, Killing in the Name by RATM or anything from the Violent Femmes self-titled album n what may be my full transition into becoming my mother, I now have two trees in two different color schemes in my house (one silver, one gold.) Thankful for my tall boys who humor me and get the star on top. It’s been a while since I’ve done a #foodiejafta post but make no mistake, he’s still my most . . .

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Friday Finds: Gift Guide Under $25

December 9, 2022

Woodland Creature Ornament Set  White Austin Mug 7'' Indigo Tray  Gray & Ecru Holiday Cutting Board Set Star Lock Layered Pendant Necklace  'Hello Sunshine' Reese Trinket Tray Cream & Lavender Floral Fleece-Lined Pom-Pom Beanie 2023 Eccolo Large Agenda Planner, One Day at A Time White & Mustard Porcelain Face Vase Madewell Washed Bandana Black Coal Fuzzy Slipper Socks Bright White & Pink Floral Logo Clutch . . .

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PERPETUAL MOTION AND THE WALL OF NOISE. | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.

December 8, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.   If these two decided to be a wrestling team (or a rock band) I would call them Perpetual Motion and the Wall of Noise.  One never stops moving.  The other never stops talking.  Together, they are a force to be reckoned with.  They make me tired.  Oh, so tired.   But they also make me laugh . . . and lucky for them I’m a sucker for cute boys with a good sense of humor.  . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Zaahir

December 7, 2022

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: Very Merry Decor

December 2, 2022

Evergreen Red & White 'Farm Fresh' Metal Planter - Set of Three White Snowflake Hanging Décor Tree Nest Christmas Tree Stand Base for 3ft 4ft 5ft Black Plaid 'Ho Ho Ho' Doormat Plow & Hearth Antique Gold Colonial Window LED Candle - Set of Four  Red & Black 'Merry Christmas' Throw Pillow  Knit Christmas Stockings Pack 4 Nearly Natural 20'' Cedar Pine Christmas Tree in Planter Red Candy Cane Pom Pom Felt Garland  Plow & Hearth Gray Wicker Tree Collar  . . .

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY (WHO IS NOT A BABY) | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.

December 1, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011. Today is Karis’s 2nd birthday.  I am trying not to think about it too much, because if I think about it too much, I will have to acknowledge that being TWO definitely catapults her out of the baby stage, and I am in total and complete denial about that fact.  We celebrated her birthday on Sunday, when the grandparents were here. For reasons that are beyond my comprehension, I admitted to Jafta that Sunday was not . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Jayden

November 30, 2022

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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