Here’s a shocker: Having four kids is hard. Of course, I would never trade it or change it for anything. EVER. But when we made the transition from two kids to four kids, we had to change a lot of things about how we parented. Intentionally or not, you do things way differently with the the third and fourth kids than you did with the first and second. It’s no longer about all the newest and cutest toys and clothes. It’s no longer about making sure each child has had the right amount of . . .
That’s What She Said
Through Lens, 4 Boys Dead By Gaza Shore | NYTimes I watched as a group of people ran to the children’s aid. I joined them, running with the feeling that would find safety in numbers, though I understood that feeling could be deceptive: Crowds can make things worse. We arrived at the scene to find lifeless, mangled bodies. The boys were beyond help. They had been killed instantly, and the people who had rushed to them were shocked and distraught. All I Want For My 40th Birthday Is To Raise . . .
Friday Finds
1. Cognac triangle tote| Zulily 2. Acure facial scrub with sea kelp | Whole Foods Market 3. Blue zigzag bell dress | Zulily 4. Weleda calendula face cream | Iherb 5. Thai steak salad w/sweet + spicy tahini dressing | halfbakedharvest.com 6. ColoreScience Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen Brush SPF 50 | Colorescience.com 7. Mineral Fusion nail polish | Veganbeautyreview 8. Portable charger | mycharge.com 9. G.H. Cretors' certified . . .
Solving the “six o’clock scramble”
This post is sponsored by Blue Apron. Over the past few months I’ve been hearing about this service called Blue Apron where they ship the ingredients for meals, along with healthy recipes, to your door. All of the meals are made of fresh, whole ingredients and between 500 and 700 calories. Everything is already purchased and measure . . . all you have to do is prepare it. When they asked if I wanted to try the service, I jumped at the chance. The meals showed up at our house in refrigerated . . .
Murrieta is a Mess: Border Crisis and Confusion (a guest post by Joey Aszterbaum)
Two weeks ago a crowd of angry protesters faced off with border patrol agents in Murrieta, California, where the city's mayor and residents blocked buses carrying immigrant children who were going to be processed there. Some saw anti-immigration protestors as patriots bravely standing up against a failed federal government. But when I went to the town hall meeting at Murrieta Mesa High School the next day I didn't see bravery at all. What I saw was fear and confusion. [photo credit: Jolynne . . .
How to survive the summer as a work-at-home mom
Kahil Gibran once suggested that joy and sorrow are inseparable. They arrive together, he wrote. "When one sits alone with you ... remember that the other is asleep upon your bed." I get it, man. You're describing what summertime is to me. Growing up, summer was the best thing in the world, and I love revisiting that freedom and happiness when my kids are on their break. I get to spend more time with them. I get to see them play. I watch them grow and change before my eyes because they're not at . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Charlie
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 losing a child
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 Heather Blaire. What I want you to know is that you never get over losing a child. The pain never goes away. And you are never the same person again.I lost my sweet, funny, one . . .
That’s what SHE said: pimp-shaming, having it all, looking smarter, being happy, and more . . .
'Pimp-Shaming' Website Names Alleged Pimps, Gives Out Personal Info | Jezebel Lieutenant Kevin Wiley oversees the Department’s human trafficking operations and describes Oakland as “the hub of the West for child prostitution.” Oakland and eastern counterpart Atlanta, he says, tend to be entry points into “the circuit,” a human trafficking ring that cycles victims around the country. While it may seem controversial to publicly display individuals’ photos alongside abhorred crimes before they’ve . . .
Friday Finds
1. Moroccan dot tunic | Tea Collection 2. Mod medina swing dress | Tea Collection 3. Agadir tile board shorts | Tea Collection 4. Spicy ginger sesame and cucumber salad | Tasty Yummies 5. Turquoise tebteb scarf | lemlem 6. 8 mid-Cmntury modern vintage napkin rings | Etsy 7. National Geographic qua oasis betta aquarium | Petsmart 8. Zia dress | Gilt 9. Sanuk baseline shoes | Tea Collection . . .
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