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Wednesday’s Child: Jasmine

August 29, 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

August 27, 2018

Do you unpack your suitcase when you travel? India is my mini-me in more ways than one. ?? Moms of toddlers, take heart. In a matter of years your kids can make you a dinner like this and then beg to watch The Daily Show with you and even queue it up on the ROKU while you check facebook. This stage is my favorite. ?                         What am I stressed out about . . .

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A LITTLE PANIC: MANAGING ANXIETY WITH AMANDA STERN | SELFIE EPISODE 46

August 27, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Both Kristen and Sarah have been frank about their struggles with anxiety, and they are chatting with author Amanda Stern, who wrote a memoir about her own struggles. In this episode we talked about: Little Panic: Dispatches from an Anxious Life by Amanda Stern PROBIOGEN Stress & Mood Balance Probiotic Farmhouse Fresh Face Masks Dinner: Changing the Game Cookbook by Melissa Clark Madewell Whisper . . .

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Friday Finds: Back to School Supplies

August 24, 2018

Mead Spiral Notebook, 6 Pack Case-it 2-Inch Ring Zipper Binder BIC Brite Liner Highlighter Paper Mate Handwriting Mechanical Pencils Jam Paper Plastic 2 Pocket School POP Folders Case-it Mighty Zip Tab 3-Inch Zipper Binder, Black Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Markers Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", College Rule Wilson Jones Single-Sided Reinforced Insertable Tabs . . .

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Life Lately

August 23, 2018

A fun, relaxing, chaotic, hot, busy, and laughter-filled weekend with friends and a whole lot of kids. Love this tradition. When the adults are as into karaoke as the kids. Annual sunset stroll ❤️❤️ gnoring our children like the vacation pros we are. @cleezy@shesgonnalive @fmorton Kind of love JetBlue for offering inflight headspace meditations . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Twins Trevor & Terrell

August 23, 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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CLAIRVOYANT HEALING, COLON CLEANSING, AND HYPNOTHERAPY: THE WEIRDEST THINGS WE’VE DONE IN THE NAME OF HEALTH | SELFIE EPISODE 45

August 14, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Sarah saw a hypnotherapist. Kristen went to a faith healer. One of us has had her colon roto-routed. We are talking about the most wacky and woo-woo things we’ve done in the pursuit of better health. In this episode we talked about: EMDR Coffee Enemas Love Real Food Cookbook Alexa Fire Stick IV Therapy Aunt Fannies Vinegar Wash Floor Cleaner Mint Old-School Mops Dreampad Bluetooth Speaker . . .

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Friday Finds: Backpacks

August 14, 2018

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1. Element Unisex Mohave Skateboard School Backpack 2. Roxy Junior's Shadow Swell Backpack 3. Volcom Unisex Substrate Backpack 4. Fashion Leisure Backpack Cactus 5. Under Armour UA Team Hustle Backpack Midnight Navy 6. Trailmaker Girls' Vinyl Bottom Backpack 7. Skateboard Backpack Basketball Baseball Football  8. Backpack Set 9. JanSport Big Student Classics Series Backpack   . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Five siblings separated in foster care

August 14, 2018

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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

August 14, 2018

Happy Place Karis did not appreciate the Frozen logo on my bargain-bin sunscreen  so she made her own cover for it. Kembe won the “ball of champions” at basketball camp for a second week this summer and decided, all on his own, to give the ball to a friend. Love this kid’s big heart. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Aug 3, 2018 at 4:53pm PDT Kembe won the “ball of champions” at basketball camp for a second week this summer and decided, all on . . .

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