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10 Lessons I Learned From Divorce

November 21, 2018

Going through a divorce has been the single most difficult transition in my life. It’s not a path I ever wanted to walk and the effects have been far-reaching, from my finances to my social life to my physical health. However, as is true with many trials, it has also been a season of growth . . . of reshaping and learning, and re-evaluating my own identity. Here are ten of the biggest life lessons I’ve gleaned in the past few years. You have more strength than you think I never knew how . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Alyssa

November 21, 2018

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 19, 2018

So much ❤️❤️  Behold my curling iron skills. Walking around sipping on this all day before I noticed the logo on the cup. ?? Dying over her Member’s Only jacket. It all comes back around, doesn’t it? Take the time. Find your polling place online. Go vote today. Art via @strawberryluna . . .

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SARAH TRIES THE MENSTRUAL CUP, KRISTEN CONFESSES HER SOCIAL JUSTICE FATIGUE, AND OUR FAVORITE ORGANIZATIONAL TIPS | SELFIE, EPISODE 58

November 19, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking favorite organizational tips, from keeping our calendars in order to remembering what we need to buy. In this episode we talk about: The Saalt Menstrual Cup Brooklinen Sheets and Duvet Covers Aila Nail Polishes Minted Holiday Card Address Printing Eighth Grade Amazon Subscribe and Save Google Calendar Google Keep Voxer TripIt Amazon Alexa’s Shopping . . .

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Friday Finds

November 16, 2018

1. Absorbent Stone Coasters  2. Zadie Pendant  3. Gold/Brass Cooking Utensils for Modern Cooking 4. Oak & Black Patrick Desk  5. Light Brown & Black Ember Office Chair 6. Natural Sylvia Natural Fiber Jute Rug 7. 12 x 72 Inches Gold Foil Geometric Pattern Table Runner  8. Drinking Glasses Tumblers Cups 4 Pack 9. Moroccan Fringe Table Runner . . .

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How to Manipulate Your Children || On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008.

November 15, 2018

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008. We have one working tv in our house, and it's in the middle of the living room. So when the kids get to watch tv, I have to listen to it. They usually get a half hour after naps, and they usually choose Little Bill or Backyardigans. I was just so not in the mood today. So I reached into my bag of psychological trips and offered Jafta the "forced choice". It's when you give your child the illusion they are choosing something, . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Shane and Asher

November 14, 2018

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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HAIR UPKEEP STRUGGLES, MORNING & EVENING RITUALS, AND FACIAL TONING DEVICES | SELFIE, EPISODE 57

November 12, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen gets her hair done and ponders why she struggles with upkeep, Sarah tries a facial toning deice, and we talk daily rituals – the things we do (or try to do) to start our day well, and the processes that help us unwind. In this episode we talked about: NuFace facial toning device Rika Ultrasonic Pore Cleanser Lisa Eldridge B Unique Purple Shampoo Salt Fat Acid Heat – samin nosrat The Man . . .

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Friday Finds: Sleepwear

November 9, 2018

Ekouaer Women's 2 Pcs Long Sleeve Pajama Set Noble Mount Women's Cotton Lightweight Flannel Pajama Set Mae Women's Sleepwear Vintage Thermal Loose Fit Pajama Set Sleepyheads Women's Sleepwear Velvet Velour Hooded Lounge Set RIKILIO Women's Pajamas Long Sleeve Sleepwear Women's Thermal Henley Onesie Cotton Modal Winter Pajamas for Women Nora Twips  Women's Long Sleeve Pajama Set lantisan Cotton Pajamas   . . .

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Taggerific || On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008.

November 8, 2018

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008. 1. I brush my teeth and floss a lot. Some might call it obssessive. 2. I hate fish. I hate seeing them, I hate smelling them, I hate eating them. People are always offering me a bite of their entree and saying "try this, it's not fishy". And I always think it's disgusting. 3. I start to go a little crazy when I haven't been out of the US a few times a year. I don't know why. Oh wait, yes I do. My dad is the same . . .

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