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February 6, 2015

1. Beach Ball Neon Pink White Maternity T-Shirt |  Mamagama  2. Black & White Stripe Mimosa IV Flip-Flop | Zulily  3. Poured Cement Taper Holder | Anthropologie  4. Canvas Sneakers | Gap  5. Cauliflower Rice Veggie Lettuce Cups | Veggieandthebeastfeast 6. Zip Ankle Boots | Gap  7. Yarn Tapestry by Ninelles | Etsy 8. 201 Organic Baby And Toddler Meals: The Healthiest Toddler and Baby Food Recipes You Can       . . .

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“Come at me, bro” parenting

February 5, 2015

When my kids were little we read all the books and advice and landed on a few parenting strategies we felt were a good fit for our personality. We parented with love and logic and counted to 3 and employed reward charts. But that was back when we had patience. And younger kids. I hit a wall this week. A wall of exhaustion and frustration and lack of patience. A wall of fatigue from saying things out of my mouth that everyone ignores. And from that well of goodness, I began a new parenting . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Kendra

February 4, 2015

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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Wednesday’s Child: William

February 4, 2015

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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What I want you to know about having a sibling with special needs

February 4, 2015

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 Marva. I‘m 20 years old, have two amazing siblings - a healthy brother who‘s 2 years older than me, and a little sister who‘s 6 1/2 years younger than me.Long before my little sister . . .

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The Bachelor Recap: Kelsey’s “awesome story” and other assorted drama

February 3, 2015

I’m back to recapping The Bachelor with my friend Samantha from Raising Self and Sisterlocked. We were disappointed in this episode all around. Chris was boring, the girls were depressed, and we miss The Other Crazy Ashley. Still, Kelsey brought enough drama in this episode to make up for everyone else.   Who do you think Chris should send packing? . . .

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Let’s talk about the Super Bowl commercials and Katy Perry’s clothes

February 2, 2015

I’m really not a big football fan. Or any sport, really. I grew up in an artsy-fartsy family with only sisters, so sitting around and watching sports was just not something we did. Consequently, this resonates with me a whole lot:   (source) I’m usually game for a Super Bowl party, though, because while I don’t enjoy sports, I do enjoy seven-layer-dip and talking. My friend Rebecca shares my lack of enthusiasm for sports so when she invited us over and said they had a bounce-house for the . . .

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What I want you to know about wanting to be a mom

February 2, 2015

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 Jen Farhat. A few years ago I read a post by one of my favorite bloggers, Erin Shea, who was talking about her struggles with infertility. At the end of the piece, she said this after . . .

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I don't know where she gets this sarcasm

January 31, 2015

Me (in opera voice): Put on a fancy dress! We are going to the op-e-ra!!!!India: I don't want to get blood on my fancy dress.Me (in opera voice): Why would you get blood on your dress?India: Because my ears might bleed.Me (still singing): Opera won't make your ears bleed! India: I think they're already bleeding. . . .

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That’s what SHE said: using your words, God and the superbowl, kid-told bible stories, minorities in campus brochures, and more . . .

January 31, 2015

Use Your Words | Shauna Niequist I think sometimes we shy away from words like this, because it’s awkward, or because we don’t want to make things all serious. We don’t say anything because we assume people don’t really care that much what we think, or because we don’t want to seem parental—doesn’t proud sound a little bit like you’re talking to a twelve year old? Happy Birthday! Have Some Racism From Elmwood Cafe! | W. KAMAU BELL I told her (which meant I had to awkwardly tell these . . .

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