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LIGHT SENSITIVITY, INDIGESTION WOES, G-STRING JUDGEMENT, AND JESSICA TURNER ON LOSING THE MOM GUILT | SELFIE EPISODE 49

September 17, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen and Sarah talk about their shared sensitivity to bad lighting, their indigestion woes, and their hot take on the proliferation of g-strings at the beach this summer. They also interview Jessica Turner, author of the new book Stretched Too Thin, on self-care for working moms and how to kick the mom guilt. In this episode we talk about: The Highly Sensitive Person Tara Whitney . . .

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Friday Finds:

September 14, 2018

1. Moyishi Top-Grade Natural Solid Wood Wooden Tea Cup Wine Mug 2. Umbra Woodrow Storage Ottoman 3. Tomons Swing Arm LED Desk Lamp 4. Mid-Century Modern Inwood Platform Bench 5. Simple Modern 22 oz Summit Water Bottle 6. MiCar Digital Alarm Clock, Wood 7. Kitchen Dining Table Round Coffee Table Black Collection 8. Decorative Mid-Century Modern Two Tier Shelf  9. Pacific Merchants Acaciaware Round Calabash Bowl . . .

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What’s Best for You vs. What’s Best for Me || On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from September 2008.

September 13, 2018

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from September 2008. Jafta is starting preschool on Monday. Over the years, I've been witness to many a preschool conversations by my friends with older kids. I've always listened and glibly thought, come on, it's just preschool. Ah, sweet pre-parent naivete. So now that it's my turn, I've been agonizing over where to send Jafta to preschool since April. I kind of had a list of criteria that I was looking for in a preschool: 1. it's . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Nathan

September 12, 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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How We Met, Adoption Thoughts, Regrets From The Toddler Phase & More: Listener Questions on Selfie, Episode 48

September 10, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are answering questions from listeners today on everything from how we met, what our dream enneagram number would be, and how we handle the balance of private/public life. This week we talked about: Little Feminist Puzzle BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones Native’s Activated Charcoal Deodorant Bodum Iced Coffee Maker Our old series Mama Said on Babble Podcast (selfie): Play in new . . .

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Friday Finds: Fire Pits & More

September 7, 2018

1. CobraCo SH101 Hand Hammered 100% Copper Fire Pit 2. Modern Hand-Woven Stripe Fringe Throw Blanket 3. M Kitchen World Marshmallow Roasting Sticks 4. Rivet High Contrast Global Geometric Throw Blanket 5. Marshmallow Roasting Sticks Long 45" 6. Sunnydaze 30 Inch Fire Bowl Large Outdoor Fire Pit 7. Sorbus Fire Pit Bowl 30" 8. Arus Highlands Collection Tartan Plaid Design Throw Blanket 9. Yakura 8 Piece Marshmallow Roasting Sticks . . .

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Mommy, look at the brown boy! || On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2008

September 6, 2018

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2008. As a transracial family in a vanilla county, we hear these kind of comments every now and then, especially from other preschool-aged kids. This week, we heard on two different occasions. No biggie: it is perfectly normal for a child of that age to notice color. I mean, they are just learning colors and pointing it out is just an observation. I am NEVER offended by children making such comments. In fact, it can open up great . . .

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Surpisingly Painless

September 5, 2018

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Esurance. The opinions and text are all mine. I'm trying hard to get my kids proficient in the kitchen. I didn't grow up really learning to cook, and I don't think I could properly chop an onion until my 30's. I want my kids to leave home with a basic set of cooking skills, and a couple easy meals they can make for themselves or for friends. I've been attempting to have each of my older three cook a meal independently . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet Logan

September 5, 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 . . .

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September 3, 2018

It’s funny how little traditions can pop up on vacations in less than a week. Ours became taking a blanket down to the beach and playing games while we watched the sunset. (And of course, virgin drinks at the bar at happy hour.) Last night of summer vacation. Games on the beach. Only one kid on a phone. ? I sure do like these people. I asked the guide if the horses would be safe for kids and he said “we’ll see.” That maybe should have been a clue to how the rides would go. We . . .

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