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Friday Finds: Love it, Need it

February 11, 2022

Cherry Mahogany Cervinia Valley Leather Chelsea Boot Pink Rainbow Believe Notebook - Set of Three  Brown Stitch-Contrast Canvas Hobo  Ivory Chariot Gatsby Two-Piece Carry-On Luggage Set Stoneware Vases - Set of Three Woven Pastel Stripe Basket - Set of Three Ivory Tufted Haven Throw  Madewell Blonde Stampede Chin-Strap Straw Sunhat Carnelian & Czech Glass Baguette Stacking Ring Set  Birkenstock Black Madrid Birko-Flor Sandal Yellow & White Stripe Tassel Tea . . .

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Wednesdays Child Natalie

February 9, 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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· Adoption, Fostercare

Life Lately

February 7, 2022

Loved seeing these two boys walk in the Black History Parade with @100blackmenoc this weekend. They skipped the parade last year due to COVID so it was so nice to be back. Trying to choose a favorite musical is like trying to choose a favorite child, but Next to Normal is definitely in my top 3. I’ve wanted India to see it but it rarely tours so I was thrilled to find out @chancetheater was doing it. It was so good and just a little emotional (like, we might have gone outside during . . .

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Friday Finds: Modern Love

February 4, 2022

Cozy Velvet House Slippers  LOVE Letter Necklace Rosewood Cassis Candle  L O V E Ceramic Flower Vases Heart Clear Case Phone Cover  Pink & Goldtone Heart & Flower Band Rose Quartz Facial Roller & Vitamin C Serum Set Black Quilted Hearts Mini Backpack 14k Gold Loved Script Adjustable Pendant Necklace Kate Spade Watch Pink & Red Heart Long-Sleeve Pajama Set  The Republic of Tea 36-Ct. Get Heart Herbal Tea . . .

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THE LENGTHS I WILL GO TO IN ORDER TO AVOID MAKING A PHONE CALL | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011.

February 3, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011. I’ve been wanting to get a piano for our house for almost a year now.  We previously had a baby grand but it took up too much space, so we sold it and then my plan was to replace it with an upright.  But Craig’s List . . . it’s just so much work with the calling and the appointment-making.  Finally, this week I found a piano at a local thrift store.  Only $99!  It’s really plain but that’s what I was wanting, because my plan is . . .

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Wednesdays Child Raymond

February 2, 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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· Adoption, Fostercare

Friday Finds: Rain Boots

January 28, 2022

Tory Burch Fowl Weather Boots Hunter Black Gloss Refined Rain Boot Blue Floral Tall Rain Boots Poppy Pop Tall Rainboot Hunter Black Gloss Refined Chelsea Rain Boot  Pink Tall Rain Boots by Planone Black Speckle Welly Rain Boot Western Chief Waterproof Mid Rain Boot Prim Petals Khaki Floral Adjustable Rain Boot HUNTER Original Chelsea Rain Boot Yellow Short Rain Boots Western Chief Printed Tall Waterproof Rain Boot  . . .

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BLOGGERS, CHARITIES, AND THE QUESTION OF POVERTY TOURISM | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011.

January 27, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011. There was some interesting brouhaha on twitter this week from the blogging world.  In case you aren’t completely entrenched in the blogosphere, I’ll break it down: Heather Armstrong, writer of the mother of all blogs Dooce, went on a media trip to Bangladesh along with Christy Turlington, to learn more about what the charity Every Mother Counts is doing.  Cool, right? Well, the trip received backlash and a public fight played . . .

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Wednesday’s Child, 10-year-old Tamara dreams of a family to sing and dance with

January 26, 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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· Adoption, Fostercare, parenting

Friday Finds: Crafty Kids

January 21, 2022

Air Dry Clay Ultimate Craft Kit  Paint Your Own Porcelain Light: Rocket Kit Scratch & Scribble Monster Pals Craft Kit Crafter’s Companion 100-Ct. Dual Tip Markers Shea Butter Lip Balm DIY Kit Macrame DIY Kit  Black DIY Cover Sketchbook 12-Ct. Twisty Stix Oil Pastels  Mini Doodlers Fruity Scented Gel Pens - Set of 20 Paint Your Own Porcelain Vases Kit  Pottery Wheel & Clay Set American Crafts Watercolor Set . . .

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