Rage Against The Minivan

That’s what SHE said: finding your food-safety IQ, the guilt behind grandma’s heirlooms, celebrating dads through their hilarious tweets and a whole lot more…

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) 10 Things That Changed Me After the Death of a Parent from Lisa via InspireMore "When you see your friends or even strangers with their mom or dad, you will sometimes be jealous. Envious of the lunch date they have. Downright pissed that your mom can’t plan your baby shower. Big life events are never ever the same again. Relationship and life strategy coach Lisa . . .

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Friday Finds: Rompers

1. Off-the-Shoulder Cover-Up Romper | Madewell  2. Long Sleeve Split Neck Romper | The Gap  3. One-Shoulder Romper | Nordstrom  5. Contemporary Floral Romper | Forever 21  6. Cooperative Cabana Striped Surplice Romper | Urban Outfitters 7. Linen Cotton Tie Romper | The Gap  8. Surplice Romper | Nordstrom  9. Pom-Trimmed Off-The-Shoulder Romper | Anthropologie  . . .

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What I want you to know about teen dating abuse

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 was submitted by an anonymous reader. Photo Credit: Sam Headland When I was 14 years old, I met the young man who would be my boyfriend for the next 5 years. He was my third . . .

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Instagram Roundup

What you might have missed on my Instagram page this week.... Vocal rehearsal for our live album recording on Sunday. If you are local come join us at @wayfarercm!! A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Jun 12, 2017 at 7:54am PDT Happy #LovingDay to all of my cute family and friends. Hard to believe only 50 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled interracial marriage to be legal. #loveislove Orange County - Come be the choir on our new . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Kyrie

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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That’s what SHE said: an easy and interesting sleep test, wise words from an entertainment titan, a bakery that serves up some bittersweet treats and more….

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) 8 Sleep Experts on What to Do When You Can’t Turn Off Your Thoughts at Night from Jessica with the Science of Us "Some nights, it’s like you can’t get your brain to shut up long enough for you to fall asleep. You’re mentally reviewing the day you just completed while also previewing the day ahead; sometimes, your mind may even reach way back into the archives and . . .

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