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That’s What SHE Said

Here are some of things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets – click on the title to read the whole thing). From Across the Country, Gifts of Tiny Houses Arrive for Standing Rock from Jane at Yes! Magazine “Winter was on its way. The Standing Rock community’s tents and summer tipis would not work in 20-below weather. A call went out from the Red Warrior Women’s Media Collective for donations of winter housing, something the rural Oregon forest community knew it . . .

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Instagram Roundup

What's been going down on the Instagram page this week: Fun with @illustratedcm's Illustrated Advent for Families coloring pages. (I might have done one myself). A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 2, 2016 at 10:57am PST Okay, wondering if anyone can talk me down off a ledge. I just got these new chandeliers installed today. They were a big purchase and I was sooo excited to put them in - and in my excitement and haste i grabbed and installed . . .

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An illustrated advent calendar for families

This post was sponsored by Illustrated Advent Calendar December tends to be my busiest month, work-wise. It's also just a busy time of year, with tons of holiday things going on at school and in the community. In all of the bustle of the season, it can be hard to carve out space to reflect on something more meaningful. For a lot of Christians, an advent calendar is a way to set aside time each day to reflect on the spiritual aspects of the holiday season. It's not a tradition I grew up . . .

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#TBT: A template for your annual braggy Christmas letter

On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from December 2014. [photo credit] I have a love-hate relationship with the Christmas letter. I’ve always loved getting those letters from friends: reading them, keeping up with their activities, and watching their children age in the delightful photos. And while I loved reading them, I also began to become annoyed at how easily these letters turned into here’s-why-our-family-is-awesome PSAs. In the early 2000s, I started writing a . . .

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An epic board game created by a 16-year-old family friend

My friend's son has created a game that I really believe in, and if you have teens or a spouse who is into gaming, it's a great gift option. Noah Massaro lives across the street from me. He's a smart and creative 16-year-old who loves fantasy and gaming. His parents, however, were frustrated with some of the elements of fantasy gaming . . . violence, hyper-sexuality, and an emphasis on screen-time or zoning out. Noah is home-schooled, and his parents encouraged him to try his hand at creating a . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Ricky

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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Best cyber-monday deals from great brands

Okay, I'm not a fan of the Black Friday hysteria . . . waiting in long lines and tearing through the crowds on a holiday to try to get the best deals. But sitting at my computer on a Monday morning snagging the best prices on Christmas loot? That I can handle. Here are some of the sales I've been shopping from some of my favorite stores. Krochet Kids is 40% off sitewide, and their products empower women in Uganda and Peru. Tea Collection, a great, globally-minded kids clothing company, . . .

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That’s what SHE said

Here are some of things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets – click on the title to read the whole thing). MAKING SEN$E - Do you live in a bubble? A quiz from PBS NEWSHOUR "If you grew up in a working-class neighborhood, you are going to have a high score even if you are now an investment banker living on Park Avenue. Your present life may be completely encased in the bubble, but you brought a lot of experience into the bubble that will always be part of your . . .

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