Picking cards for the holidays
This post is sponsored in partnership with Walgreen's and Hallmark I’ve always loved picking out cards for my friends, and I equally love getting cards in the mail. Sure, now we have internet memes and Facebook stickers that we can send to one another, but there is something so special about a card. Our family has a lot of special occasions coming up that warrant the giving of cards. My dad's birthday (okay, that already happened but we are late on it), Christmas, Jafta's birthday . . .
Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide
1. Global Wine Cellars Entertainer's Collection | globalwinecellars.com 2. Classic Assortment Popcorn Tin | AnnieBsCandy.com 3. Flatterbox | flatterbox.com 4. 3G Cardio Elite Runner Treadmill | 3GCardio.com 5. BLOK Protective Case for iPad 2 Air | Logitech.com 6. Quad Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat | homedics.com 7. Alvin the Elephant Soft Squeaker | greatpretenders.ca 8. Guitar Hero Live | guitarhero.com 9. Red & Grey Chevron Scarf Camera Strap | capturingcouture.com 10. Wood Calendar . . .
What I want you to know about not being the right mother for anyone
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 Abigail. Am I the right mother for this child? Is this the right family for this child? Is this the right child for us? These are the questions I often hear in the adoption . . .
That’s what SHE said: some holiday jingles, fun-loving hating on gift guides, Malala shuts down Trump, the death throes of white male power, Christmas with Will Ferrell and more…
GWYNETH'S GIFT GUIDE (Loose Ends by Megan Amram) | nytimes.com In this brilliant spoof of Gwyneth Paltrow's Holiday Gift Guide, Megan Amram invokes the Goop Queen's voice and sells some "must-have" gift guide items for a totally reasonable price, like the $106 million yoga mat made out of a Picasso. THE 2015 HATERS GUIDE TO THE WILLIAMS-SONOMA CATALOG | adequateman.deadspin.com Warning: There are no chicken coops for sale in this year's Williams-Sonoma Christmas catalog. In the spirit of . . .
What I want you to know about losing a sibling as 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 Taylor. My brother entered my world in 1993. I was three years old. My parents had no idea he was going to be born with genetic abnormalities until they were in the delivery room. . . .
Gifts That Give Back 2015
1. Navy Sole Hope Jacket | Sole Hope *Sole Hope effectively puts in place preventive methods to combat diseases that enter through the feet and to create a positive physical and spiritual difference in the lives of individuals in impoverished communities. 2. Key Cuff | The Giving Keys *The Giving Keys exists to employ those transitioning out of homelessness to make jewelry out of repurposed keys that get sold and shared around the world. 3. Abera Crossbody Tote . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Aaliya & Neliseya “Nel”
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 . . .
10 photos of Canada showing the world how to love refugees
Canada is showing the world a thing or two about extending love to refugees. Soon after he was elected in October, their new Prime Minister pledged to welcome 25,000 people fleeing war-torn Syria by the end of February. Refugees in Canada will be privately funded . . . by churches, non-profits, and individuals, and will be settled in more than 100 communities across Canada. The is a sharp contrast to the US, who has said it will accept just 10,000 refugees over the next year, . . .
That’s what SHE said: An open letter to Jerry Falwell Jr, Instagram husbands, the psychology of hate, debunking myths about cultural appropriation, find out how many people have been shot near you, Banksy’s newest art piece, and more…
INSTAGRAM HUSBAND AN OPEN LETTER TO JERRY FALWELL JR, STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF LIBERTY UNIVERSITY | huffingtonpost.com Author of New Kind of Christianity and Naked Spirituality, Brian D. McLauren addresses Jerry Falwell Jr.'s inflammatory remarks to students at Liberty University to arm themselves to "end those Muslims" before they kill them and "to teach them a lesson if they ever show up" at Liberty University..."Your reckless words can easily render your students vulnerable to more . . .
Blue Apron at the holidays
This post was sponsored by Blue Apron I have professed my love for Blue Apron time and again. I have been using it consistently for the past couple of months. I typically get two meals a week, and I sincerely feel like it has continued to hone my cooking skills. I was a little curious about how I could leverage Blue Apron for the holidays. The week before Thanksgiving, I logged into my account and chose a meal that I thought could work well for bringing to our family Thanksgiving. I went with . . .
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