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Friday Finds: Books for the Family

August 11, 2023

I Love You to the Moon & Back Board Book How to Build Lego Dinosaurs Book Bluey Fun & Games Coloring Book  20 Recipes Kids Should Know  The Outdoor Scientist Paperback Book All The Things: How To Draw Book for Kids  Healthy, Quick & Easy College Cookbook Paperback Frameables: Cloudscapes Paperback  Greenlights  Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Daisy Jones & the Six A Novel Letter to My Daughter . . .

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LET’S TALK HOLIDAY MUSIC | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM NOVEMBER 2011.

August 10, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM NOVEMBER 2011. We put up our Christmas tree yesterday, and officially broke out the Christmas music.  I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas music. It makes me feel all warm and glow-y for about a week, and then I grow totally sick of it and don’t want to hear it again for another year.  I think a part of this is the fact that, really, it’s pretty much the same 25-30 songs being recycled into different versions and genres every . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Four siblings, ages 1 to 12, all need a family who will love them – forever

August 9, 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: Terracotta Fever

August 4, 2023

Terracotta Pillar Stoneware Tapered Candleholder Set of Two  Rust Rainbow Shaped Pillow  Terracotta Table Lamp  Rust Geometric Embroidered Frida Handwoven Pillow  Terracotta Diamond Zuid Amsterdam Rug  Red Lantern  Heirloom Mug Set of Two  Terracotta & Cream Stoneware Coaster Set  Tea Towel Set of Four  Geometric Hanging Wall Decor  Bamboo Sheet Set  Terracotta & Rattan Bowl Set  . . .

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OCCUPY CHRISTMAS | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM NOVEMBER 2011.

August 3, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM NOVEMBER 2011. Well, folks, here I am again.  At your service, poised and ready to take the fun out of another holiday! (Just kidding.  Mostly.) Although, I AM planning on completely sitting out this Thanksgiving.  My kids whine and complain ever year about the traditional Thanksgiving fare.  I’m not really excited about cooking all day just to hear them complain about the food.  You know what I hate?  Whining.  You know what else I . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Ethan

August 2, 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

July 31, 2023

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) I really fell off my book-reading habit during the pandemic, choosing to spend my days doom-scrolling instead. My daughters are running circles around me in terms of reading, and they might have shamed my book count a tiny bit (a total of 6 in 2022). I set a goal for this year to read 40 books and I'm on track so far. He's . . .

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Friday Finds: July Favorites

July 28, 2023

Sorel Leather Chelsea Boot  Madewell Jeans  Six Piece Skincare Collection  Set of Four Food Prep Bowls  Adjustable Charm Bracelet  100 Countries, 5000 Ideas Book  Wireless Suction Shower Speaker  White & Black Leather Slide  Stainless Steel Antipasti Serving Set  Personal Fan  Navy & Brown Geometric Tassel Bag  Six-Port Fast Charger    . . .

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IDEAS FOR AN ETHICAL HALLOWEEN | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM OCTOBER 2011.

July 27, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM OCTOBER 2011. I’ve been wanting to do a follow-up post on the connection between child slavery and chocolate.  In case you missed it, the low-down is here . . . but in a nutshell a BBC documentary revealed that child labor and even child trafficking is rampant in chocolate production, and that chocolate from most mainstream candy companies can be traced back to farms employing (and even buying) children to work in dangerous conditions.  . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Jon

July 26, 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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