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Friday Finds: Boredom Busters

April 3, 2020

Andy Warhol 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle ADORNit Cactus Tea Cups Tea Towel Embroidery Kit Succulent Garden 500 Piece Double Sided Jigsaw Puzzle Caydo 3 Sets Embroidery Starter Kit Klutz Sew Mini Animals Sewing & Craft Kit Peter Pauper Press Starry Night 1,000-Piece Puzzle | Zulily  Hand Lettering A to Z Paperback | Zulily Feathers 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle DORNit Flower Garden Stitch Embroidery Kit | Zulily . . .

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Crying in public | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.

April 2, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009. I'm not a big "cryer". I usually manage to be pretty stoic, in fact . . . a trait that often belies the junk lying just under the surface. But right now I am insanely sleep deprived, and have a lingering case of The Postpartum Crazy that is, to be blunt, kinda kicking my ass. These two factors have converged today and had me on the brink of tears several times. I managed not to cry when I picked the kids up from preschool, . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Ru

April 1, 2020

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

March 30, 2020

Guys, did we just all forget to post our "first day of quarantine school" pics?!? I think this is a moment worthy of documenting. Even if (especially if?) this is not how you ever thought school would look. Snap some photos of your unexpected online school day and tag it #firstdayofquarantineschool. Even if it's your 11th. (Does anyone actually know what day it is anymore anyway?) We're all in this together. My girls have been doing my friend @timree's online painting class. It's totally . . .

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Friday Finds: Cozy Loungewear

March 27, 2020

ASOS DESIGN tracksuit sweat Soft Fleece Lounge Jogger Pants Addison Meadow Lounge Wear Set  Z SUPPLY The Leopard Joggers Chaser Cozy Knit Drawstring Cuffed Jogger  Cuddle Up Set Free People Camel Wide-Leg Pocket Lounge Pants Colorblock Casual Tie Waist Yoga Jogger Pants Jogger set . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Nelly

March 25, 2020

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

Life Lately

March 23, 2020

Scouting out new homeschool locations. I think this might work. View this post on Instagram         Just had to share some of the amazing inspiring essays my children have been turning in. #teenagersinquarantine #wasteoftime #burningtrench A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Mar 21, 2020 at 11:24am PDT View this post on . . .

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Friday Finds

March 20, 2020

AromaAllure Essential Oil Diffuser, Waterless Portable Mini Oil Diffuser for Car, Office and Closet Aromatherapy Associates Perfect Partners Natural Vitality Natural Calm Calmful Sleep This Works Deep Sleep Breathe In, Natural Roll-On Sleep Aid and Tension Reliever Aera Touch Diffuser For Essential Oils and Home Fragrances, Home Deodorizing System Moon Juice - SuperYou | Natural Stress Relief Supplement for Energy Mood Focus This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray Aveeno . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Izeavian

March 18, 2020

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 16, 2020

    View this post on Instagram   A great visual illustration on the power of social distancing via @juan_delcan #flattenthecurve #stayhome Just had to have this pep talk with my teens today, who are bumming on missing their friends. It's a tricky balance to acknowledge the disappointments and losses in this season but also keep it in perspective. Oh snap somebody broke out the One Direction . . .

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