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KRISTEN AND SARAH’S INTENTIONS FOR 2019 | SELFIE, EPISODE 64

January 7, 2019

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio New Year’s Resolutions? Word for the year? Setting intentions? Or just skipping it? Sarah and Kristen chat about how they are approaching the new year and what (if any) resolutions they have for themselves. In this episode we talked about: Barefoot Dreams Robe Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Shortcake Albums American Biotech Silver Gel  Gixo is on a mission to make great, live workouts accessible to . . .

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January 7, 2019

On my first flight ever on @flyfrontier. Please send up the prayer chain. Also there are two children behind me who are already playing “flip the tray table” which, listen, I get happens, but the mom has not corrected them once and so I did it and they stopped. ? When I say that all children are our children I mean that globally and politically but also on airplanes. ?   A huge thanks to @angellimousineoc for driving the boys around in style today (and for allowing me to drive . . .

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Jafta’s Birthday Adventure

January 5, 2019

Jafta spent his 14th birthday on a plane en route to Tokyo and it was the shortest birthday of his life . . . because of the time change and travel time, it was only his birthday for about 6 hours. Hopefully the fun we had in Tokyo made up for it, but his actual birthday was kind of a dud. So I promised him we would do something fun when we got back. I think there is no one harder to throw a party for than teenage boys. They are difficult to impress and finicky and even amongst a friend . . .

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Friday Finds

January 4, 2019

Charcoal Pocket Wool-Blend Jacket Asutra, Premium Aromatherapy Mist Sherpa Fleece Blanket  Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Lemon Verbena Barefoot Dreams Women's Lounger Planner 2019 – Academic Weekly, Monthly and Year Planner Good Days Start With Gratitude: A 52 Week Guide WONDERBOOM Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Vintage Inspired  Pointed Cat Eye Sunglasses  . . .

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The Christmas Letter || On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from December 2008.

January 3, 2019

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from December 2008. One of the things I love the most about the Christmas season is getting all of the Christmas cards in the mail. I love catching up with friends this way, seeing photos of everyone's growing families, and reading about what everyone is up to. Over the years, I have heard a few people mock the tradition of Christmas letters, wondering who really reads them. Um, I do. I read every one of them. I love them. I've always been a . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Tommy

January 2, 2019

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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Christmas and the heavyness of being without a church

January 2, 2019

photo by David Trotter I went to a Christmas Eve service with my kids and ex-husband today. It’s been a while since I’ve been to a Christmas Eve service, for a variety of reasons, least of which is the fact that Mark and I try to spend that day together for the kids and there is nothing more awkward than going to church where that act of walking in the door together springs into action a number of people excited to pastor us back into marriage, rather than accepting us as we are - a . . .

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December 31, 2018

From New York to France to Spain to Tokyo, showing up to support @aus_rivers is a tough job but I do it out of the goodness of my heart. Now working on a list of new countries I’d like him to get gigs in where I can come “support” him more. Joined by by dad and his wife today, taking in the Imperial Palace and Zoji Shrine before my nephew’s show. ? ? ?? (This is my best emoji work yet) Why yes I did leave my children unattended at a stupid American fast-food joint while I walked across . . .

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Holiday Fun

December 29, 2018

The kids and I had a great holiday season full of many of our favorite traditions. It's funny how much my kids have come to love traditions - I think they appreciate that while our family has changed, our holiday rhythms have not. We started by going to Winter Fest OC - a holiday extravaganza at the fairgrounds of Orange County.  This was our third year going and we always have so much fun. There is sledding, fair rides, holiday lights and food . . . but my kids love the tents of snow play . . .

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Friday Finds: Cookbooks, Home Decor, and Boots

December 28, 2018

Simply Phở by Helen Le Mongolian Faux Fur Pillow Against All Grain Paperback Brown Cutout-Side Yukon Bootie But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan! Paperback Rose Gold Cowboy Bootie Jadis Leather Woven Dining Chair Whiskey Carrier Bootie Novogratz Marion Canopy Bed Frame, Gold, Twin . . .

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