What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Jessica Belf Vincent. The death of Robin Williams hit me hard. I was sad for the loss of a great man who brought people such light was gone. But more than sadness, I was . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Daniel
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 . . .
What I want you to know about gender inequality
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by a working mother, wife. Woman. Growing up I was always told I could do and be whatever I wanted. I was never told I could do anything a boy could do, why would that point be made . . .
Easy, no-measure cakepops that kids can make
A couple years ago I was trying to negotiate around doing the traditional “bag of plastic crap” goodie bag for India’s birthday party. I don’t like buying these, assembling these, or sending them home so that other parents can figure out how long until they can throw away the plastic top, ring, and frog-that-sticks-to-the-window that we gave them. I had the idea of doing cakepops because it’s consumable, and also something easy and affordable that we could make at home. India loved making and . . .
Always thought about adopting? Here’s why you should do it FIRST
I can’t even count the number of times a person has mentioned to me that they had “always thought about adopting” but never got around to it. I’ve also got several friends whose family plan always involved adoption, but who started with biological children and then found themselves feeling like their family was full. Many people consider adoption, but few go through with it. Adoption isn’t for everyone, but there are still so many children (especially in the US fostercare system) who need a . . .
What I want you to know about being a recovering alcoholic
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by "Recovery is Growing." Photo by: Jonas Jacobsson I have been delusional in my last few years of life. You see, I'm a recovering alcoholic. What's glorious about being an . . .
That’s what SHE said: the stressed out modern family, a teacher’s resignation strikes a chord, Israel and Palestine from a Christian’s perspective, exposing America one homework assignment at a time, racism in dating profiles and more…
STRESSED, TIRED, RUSHED: A PORTRAIT OF THE MODERN FAMILY | nytimes.com A breakdown of the statistics on what is happening to the modern family according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Without paid family leave policies and after-school child care, parents are stretched thin when it comes to work-family balance which also mean that balance is still heavily tilted to one side.... "In most cases, that means women still do the majority of the child care and housework — particularly . . .
Friday Finds: Delicate Jewelry
1. Cutout Midi Ring Set | Forever 21 2. Mini Ice Ring Pendant | Baublebar 3. Gold Open Ring by SteFanie Sheehan Designs | Scoutmob 4. Nadri 'Micro Geo' Delicate Crystal Embellished Rings (Set of 2) | Nordstrom 5. Mountain cuff by BrookeHillJewelry | Etsy 6. 18k Gold & Sterling Silver Wire Earring | Urban Outfitters 7. Karat Slim Cuff Bracelet | BaubleBar 8. Feather Lariat Necklace | Urban . . .
What I want you to know about being a victim of online predators
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Laura R. Photo by: Fabian Irsara What I want you to know is I so desperately hope this is something you’ll never have to know. I grew up in a very normal, nice Christian . . .
The lazy girl’s guide to remodeling a bathroom on the cheap
Our home remodeling process has been slow-going. A combination of unforeseen foundation issues, budgeting issues, travel, and time constraints has meant we’ve sort of stalled out. Oh, and we had to fire our contractor and redo about half of his work. So that was fun. For the past four months our family of 6 has shared one bathroom, while our master bath was a torn-up mess. For about 2 months the whole room was gutted back to the studs with nothing but tarpaper separating the room from the . . .
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