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Women’s Gift Guide 2023

December 16, 2023

Unboxme Tea Gift Box: This comes with fluffy socks, a muge, Cedarwood Chai tea, a mini honey jar, and cinnamon sticks Kitsch Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap for Women: I have this and love it for drying my hair faster without the bulk of a wet towel. 3 pcs Aromatherapy Scented Candles - Just Breathe: This is a really pretty boxed set with Rose + Bergamot, Sea Salt + Sage, and Lavender + Eucalyptus. Michael Todd Beauty - Sonicsmooth - Dermaplaning Tool: This little device is like . . .

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IS MOTHERHOOD THE HARDEST JOB IN THE WORLD? | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012.

December 14, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012. Last month P&G asked if I wanted to be a part of a their Thank You Mom campaign for the 2012 Olympic Games.  I don’t do a lot of sponsored content on my blog, but being a part of a series whose main goal is to honor moms?  I’m all about that. P&G wanted create a movement that recognizes motherhood as the hardest, but, best job, in the world.  It’s a bit ironic, given the recent news coverage of Hilary Rosen’s comment . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 14-year-old Adrian seeking forever family

December 13, 2023

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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YOU CAN PUT YOUR HATE MAIL RIGHT HERE | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012.

December 7, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012. I was featured on a segment of Fox and Friends this morning, and I’ve been getting lots of colorful comments on random posts throughout my blog from people who don’t agree with what I had to say.  I thought I’d offer a place for people who are visiting and want to discuss things further, so that I’m not getting comments like, “You are a liberal scumbag” under a post about my child losing a tooth.  I was a part of a panel of . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 16-year-old David wants a home where a family loves and supports him

December 6, 2023

\ 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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IPHONE PHOTO DUMP | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012.

November 30, 2023

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012. APRIL 2, 2012 Last week was open house at the kids’ preschool, and I left all inspired to turn my home into a virtual Montessori setting.  I went to a teacher supply store the next day.  As it turns out, Montessori equipment is ridiculously expensive.  I decided I would pay for their college instead.  But I did get this little letter puzzle and flashcards that they are enjoying.India’s favorite activity is to play . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: A new home for Josh

November 29, 2023

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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Life Lately

November 27, 2023

An international Thanksgiving with a welcoming group of expats and locals in Valencia. We showed up as strangers but left as friends, and we might have gotten a heavy press to move to Valencia. I can’t blame their passion. It’s beautiful here. Thank you @hi_vlc_expats_in_spain for an amazing night. If you pour soda and ice into red wine at home, it’s trashy. If it’s called Tinto de Verano at a restaurant in Barcelona, it’s fancy. I don’t make the rules. I got to visit these two cuties at . . .

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REQUIRED READING ON THE KILLING OF TRAYVON MARTIN | On THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MARCH 2012.

November 23, 2023

On THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MARCH 2012. Several weeks ago, I linked to the news story of Trayvon Martin in a post I wrote about racial ascriptions vs. descriptions.  I was shocked by the story, but I tried to temper my outrage until I learned more. Honestly, a part of me didn’t mention it again because I was sincerely hoping that somehow details would emerge that would prove that there was more to the story than a neighborhood vigilante who thought that a black teen . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Hagan is still waiting

November 22, 2023

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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Writer. Lapsed psychotherapist. Fan of awkward talks about race & religion. ​Social justice advocate. ​S​​killed catastrophizer. ​Travel enthusiast. ​Could probably beat you in a showtunes sing-off. [READ MORE]

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