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A before-and-after of India’s room purge

December 4, 2017

I've been working hard trying to reduce the excess "stuff" in my house. I recently read the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and while it's practice is a bit extreme, I really did resonate with the idea that clutter only holds us back. I've been ssystematicallypurging every room in the house, but it has been hard to get the kids to buy in. Recently, I had a little "come to Jesus" with my oldest daughter, who has a really hard time throwing things away. I told her we needed to pull . . .

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Friday Finds

December 2, 2017

1. Knitted Slipper Mules | Boden  2. UO Fur Mule Slide Slippers | Urban Outfitters  3. Fuzzy Slippers | JCrew  4. Pommed Slide Slippers | Anthropologie 5. Faux Fur Slippers | Pottery Barn  6. Ombre Sequin Slide Slippers | Anthropologie  7. Velvet Faux Fur Pom-Pom Slippers | Old Navy  8. Red & Black Plaid House Slippers | Tom's  9. Soft Knit Padded Slippers | H&M  . . .

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What is the enneagram and why should you care?

December 1, 2017

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio What can you learn about your internal motivations and drives from the Enneagram? Over on my podcast Selfie we’re kicking off a series on this fascinating personality theory. In this introductory episode we will explain what it is, and then talk through each type with writer and enneagram enthusiast Leigh Kramer. We’re also joined by Christopher Heuertz, author of The Sacred Enneagram, who shares some of the history of . . .

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2017 Holiday Gift Guide

November 30, 2017

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Wednesday’s Child: Joey

November 29, 2017

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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A Foster-Adoption Story

November 29, 2017

Today I'm happy to host an essay from Nicole Opper. Nicole and her wife were feature in the recent PBS series called "The F Word: A foster-to-adopt story" which follows one couple's journey to adopt a child from foster care. We adopted our first child from foster care, and watching their story brought back so many memories! It was the first time in my 36 years of life that I’ve set my alarm for 5am and actually gotten up right when it went off. No snooze button. My parents were staying at a . . .

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Friday Finds

November 25, 2017

1. George Nelson Ball Clock | Lumens  2. Menu Norm Wall Clock | 2 Modern  3. Wall Clock | Zulily  4. Mr. White Wall Clock | West Elm  5. Vitra Nelson Ball Clock | Design Within Reach  6. Lorne Wall Clock | Crate & Barrel  7. Wall Clock | All Modern  8. Versa Self Adhesive Wall Clock | Zulily  9. Langley Street Wall Clock | Wayfair  . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Richard, Dallas, and Christina

November 22, 2017

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

November 18, 2017

1. Topshop Floral Embroidered Jogger Lounge Pants | Nordstrom  2. Heather Gray Geometric Joggers | Zulily 3. Velour Jogger's Mossimo Supply Co | Target  4. Embroidered Floral Joggers | Anthropologie  5. Out From Under Luisa Tie-Front Jogger Pant | Urban Outfitters  6. Stripe Jogger's | The Gap  7. French Terry Lounge Joggers | Old Navy  8. Marled Brush Jogger Sweat Pants | Target  9. Blue Floral Joggers | Zulily  . . .

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Helping kids make good food choice: an interview with Amy Rodriguez

November 17, 2017

This post was sponsored by YoKids Amy Rodriguez is best known for being a two-time Olympic gold medalist soccer star, but the role she cherishes most is that of mom to her two kids. Staying fit and healthy is a priority for Amy and she works hard to make sure she is feeding her kids wholesome foods. Here, she shares some of her best tips on how to keep active families eating well on the go. Kristen: How do you keep up with eating healthy as a busy mom? Amy: When I go grocery shopping I . . .

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