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My favorite 80’s Christmas movies from childhood

December 15, 2014

Christmas movies: they just don’t make ‘em like they used to. (Or my taste was worse back then. Or I’m a sucker for 80’s nostalgia. Could be that).My family looooved Christmas movies, and these were some of the movies on heavy rotation in my house during the holiday season. A Christmas Story This is the classic childhood Christmas movie, right? Poor Ralphie just wanted a BB gun, but the adults in his life were convinced he would shoot his eye out. This movie was such an accurate portrayal of . . .

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Mama Said: On both of us turning 40 this year

December 15, 2014

Sarah and I both turn 40 this year and one of us has some Big Feelings about it. . . .

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Gifts That Give Back 2014

December 14, 2014

Every year I try to curate a list of products that would make great Chrsitmas gifts, that also having a component of either giving back or empowering impoverished people groups. Here are some of my favorites. For more ideas and to stay updated on new finds, check out my Gifts That Give Back pnterest board. 1. Colors skinny-strand scarf made by marginalized women in Atlanta | Freedom in Fashion 2. Aztec stud earrings crafted from hand-cut metal by survivors of modern-day slavery | Purpose . . .

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Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

December 12, 2014

1. What Does it Mean to be Present | Little Pickle Press  2. First Aid Jungle Bike | Lego  3. God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner | Amazon 4. American Girl® Dolls | Samantha™ Doll & Paperback Book 5. LeapFrog LeapTV | Educational Active Video Game System 6. Fishhotel White | Umbra  7. GoldieBlox | The Engineering Toy For Girls 8. Hasbro | Beloved EASY-BAKE oven 9. Color Your Own Shirt | SuperflyKids  1. 2015 World . . .

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What I want you to know about ovarian cysts in young girls

December 12, 2014

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 Mary McDoula. My 13 year old daughter recently had an ovarian cyst the size of a softball removed. Along with her left ovary and fallopian tube. Sadly, this is very common in . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Jesse and Andres

December 10, 2014

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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Holiday Gift Guide for Grown-Ups

December 10, 2014

FOR WOMEN 1. Leather flats | Brian James Footware 2. Gourmet vanilla beans | Heilala Vanilla 3. Leather diaper bag | Pacapod 4 Customized message bracelets | Jessie Girl Jewelry 5. Prayer beads | Kristen Vincent Prayerworks 6. Wood serving set | From The Earth 7. Sugar Lip gloss set | Fresh 8 Customized family ornament | White Lilie Designs 9. Ugly Christmas sweater dress | Tipsy Elves FOR MEN 1. Men's gift subscription box | Mantry 2. Wood cufflinks | From The . . .

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What I want you to know: when someone you love commits suicide

December 10, 2014

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 an anonymous writer. You might have recently lost someone you love to suicide. Or maybe you know someone who lost someone they love. Or maybe you are considering suicide. . . .

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A fun, easy way to make movies with your kids

December 8, 2014

This post is sponsored by OneDay.com. I have always been a curator. Ever since I was small, I loved keeping records of memories. I was a stellar diary-keeper and an impeccable pen-pal. I saved everything. I made books and collages and loved hanging pictures in my room. Eventually, I became a scrap-booker . . . keeping detailed books full of photos, ticket stubs, and other momentos.  I'm pretty good at capturing photos of my kids. I have to admit, though, that I'm NOT so good . . .

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Mama Said: Let’s talk about bangs

December 8, 2014

On this episode of Mama Said, we’re diving deep . . . talking about Sarah’s new bangs and my never-ending, lifelong quest to grow out my own bangs. Are you pro-bang, anti-bang, or bang neutral? . . .

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