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Best family activities for indoor evenings

November 16, 2017

This post was sponsored by Kwik Stix It's getting dark earlier this time of year, and even in California the evening air is cold enough that the kids are indoors most evenings. This can pose a problem for parents with active kids who are used to playing outside until the streetlights come on. I feel like the first few weeks of daylight savings time we are always a little thrown off, sort of staring at each other at 5pm thinking "now what do we do?" It takes a while but we eventually fall into . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Caleb

November 15, 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 11, 2017

1. Colorblocked Monogram  Journal | Anthroplogie  2. Yerbamala Designs Plant Hangers - Colorblock | West Elm  3. Iris Card Case | Anthropologie  4. Kate Spade New York Colorblock Knit Gloves | Nordstrom 5. Kimball Colorblock Macrame Sling Chair | Urban Outfitters  6. Colorblock Slouch Crew Boot Socks | Target  7. Colorblock Turtleneck Pullover Sweater - Cliché | Target  8. Black & Burgundy Colorblock Leggings | . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Maria

November 8, 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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Great reads for book club discussions

November 5, 2017

Looking for a good book to spark a great discussion or just some thought-provoking solo reading? Here are some suggestions . . . 1. Little Bee by Chris Cleave - I read this novel a couple of years ago and the story of how the lives of the young Nigerian orphan and a suburban mom intersecting has been one that stayed with me. 2. Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger - I was a huge fan of The Time Traveler’s Wife also by Niffenegger, and this novel . . .

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Friday Finds

November 4, 2017

1. Faux-Fur Shearling Vest | Old Navy 2. Faux Fur Vest | H&M  3. The Gap | Faux Fur Vest  4. Steve Madden Faux Fur Vest | Nordstrom  5. J.Crew Faux Fur Vest | Nordstrom  6. Stella Faux Fur Vest | Anthropologie  7. A New Day Faux Fur Hooded Vest | Target  8. Toddler Girls Faux Fur Vest | Old Navy  9. Dylan Love Faux Fur Vest | Nordstrom  . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Jonathan

November 1, 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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How not to be an asshole on Halloween

October 31, 2017

Be nice to older kids.My son is 12, and chances are, he's taller than you. He might even be taller than your husband. His voice has changed and his shoes are pushing a size 14 and he's often mistaken for being much older. And tomorrow, he's going trick-or-treating, just like most of his friends. He's going for the same reason he did at 3, at 5, at 7 . . . because dressing up as someone else is fun, because he loves candy, and because the magic of this holiday hasn't lost its sheen for him yet. . . .

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We’re talking pubic hair: to remove or not to remove? And also: the art of detachment | Selfie Podcast Episode 6

October 31, 2017

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio This is my favorite episode of Selfie so far because 1) our conversation about pubic hair was so cringey and hilarious that my cheeks hurt from laughing, and 2) our conversation about detachment with Bj Hickman was full of life-giving lightbulb moments about relationships and detaching from people pleasing. In this episode we take a deep dive (ooph) into pubic hair and some of the challenges of hair removal in this . . .

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· Self Care, Selfie, Selfie Podcast

Friday Finds

October 28, 2017

1. Oleana Platter | Anthropologie  2. Thankful Porcelain Serving Platter Threshold | Target  3. Lux Gold Platter | Crate & Barrel  4. Roscoe Serving Platters Set of 5 | Crate & Barrel  5. Certified International Imperial Bengal By Tracy Porter Serving Platter | Target  6. Reactive Glaze Serveware | West Elm  7. Fern Platter | All Modern  8. Pineapple Porcelain Serving Tray | Nordstrom  9. Mimira Small Platter | Anthropologie  . . .

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