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Wednesday’s Child: Andrew

September 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: Fall Decor

September 2, 2022

Orange & Black Jack-O-Lantern Garland  Thankful Pumpkin & Leaves Block  Orange Metal Solar Lantern Green Leaf & Berries Pumpkin Wreath Jack-o-Lantern Metal Lantern - Set of Two Orange & White Autumn Blooms Pumpkin Décor - Set of Three  Thankful Doormat   Giving Thanks Round Wood Sign Orange Plaid Round Fabric Planter Set  Black Hello Fall Decorative Plaque Orange Crackle Glass Pumpkin Décor - Set of Two Thankful Velvet Throw Pillow . . .

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THE SLACKER MOM’S GUIDE TO HOMEMADE PHOTO CARDS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2012.

September 1, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2012.   I’m not really a “handmade card” kind of mom.  I think it’s lovely that other moms are, but at this stage in our family there is usually just not enough time in the day for me to indulge in my creative side . . . beyond staring at the things other people are doing on Pinterest.  With Valentine’s Day approaching, though, I did decide to make some homemade cards, inspired in part by cards like this one.  But, if . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet Cameron

August 31, 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 . . .

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Life Lately

August 29, 2022

This is my last year of stressing out while my son intentionally rams his body into other people!   These goofballs heard it was “BYO slurpee cup day” at 7/11 and scoured my house to find the biggest containers. Props to India’s friend who filled an actual pitcher.   This is not a tweet about student loan forgiveness and any similarities in logical fallacy are completely coincidental.   My kids go to a middle/high school combo, which is pretty intimidating for . . .

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Friday Finds: Boots

August 26, 2022

 Leopard Ripley Ankle Boot Airabell Style Suede Ankle Boot  Chestnut Croc-Embossed Leather Montrose Lace-Up Ankle Boot Tan Rutland Chelsea Rain Boot Gray Croc-Embossed Baine Bootie Dark Tan Lea Memi Top Suede Ankle Boot Mizzey Boot  Black Clarkdale Lace Suede Boot Red Cowboy Boot Dark Tan Lea Clarkdale Leather Knee-High Boot Black Linnae Leather Bootie Black Violet Knee-High Leather Boot . . .

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INTERVIEW WITH TAYE DIGGS ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK “CHOCOLATE ME” | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JANUARY 2012.

August 25, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JANUARY 2012. ast week, I was asked to take part in a phone interview with Taye Diggs about his new children’s book called Chocolate Me.  Yes . . . that Taye Diggs.  I responded (perhaps too quicky?) and let his people know that I was a fangirl and a Renthead, and that I was really, really, super-duper dorky excited, and despite me acting like an adolescent girl about it, they still let me interview him.  Let me explain my feelings . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Ayden

August 24, 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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Life Lately

August 22, 2022

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) Confession: For the past few years I’ve done their “back to school” photos ahead of the day, because the first morning of school is chaos. This year is no exception. I’m loving their style this year. #teamnike Celebrating the launch of @rebeccawooolf’s new book with a reading and convo with Diablo Cody. Rebecca has long . . .

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Friday Finds

August 19, 2022

Gold Mirror Glass Pillar Candle - Set of Two Ivory Fringed Haven Wastebasket Black & Brown Piperton Panel Headboard  Birkenstock White Watercolor Floral Gizeh Sandal Kalumei Blue Gray Mesh Storage Bag Beige & White Shavon Ceramic Table Lamp  Eclipse 16-Piece Glass Set Black & Brown Piperton Tent Bed-in-a-Box  Topanga Tan Leather Satchel Tan Beaded Pendant Light Blue Antique Patina Textured Utensil Holder  Pendleton Black & Cream Geometric Heritage . . .

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