This kid’s first day of summer break is going pretty well… Trying to clean out my closet but someone keeps walking off with my rejects. A fake yawn from India but a real one from Kembe. Note to self: do the matinee next time. @bwaycolorpurple So proud of this kid! He entered junior high coming from a “no homework” school - which is a dream and I totally support this philosophy - but I had a lot of trepidation about how the transition would be to multiple classes and the . . .
Friday Finds: Summer Neutrals
1. Safavieh PAT7013A Vernon Rocking Chair 2. KOUBOO 1050029 Wicker Pear Pendant Lamp 3. Whole House Worlds The Grand Tour Golden Hammered Table 4. Modernica Ceramic Small Bullet Planter | White / 5. Woven Nook Decorative Throw Pillow Covers Only Set of 4 6. Baxton Studio Letterio White Cradle Chair 7. Safavieh Hudson Shag Collection 8. Rose Home Fashion Blackout Thermal Insulated Curtain 9. Tall White Ceramic Vase for Flowers | . . .
How It All Went Down
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from May 2008. Okay, so I guess I should elaborate on the Dreadlock Disaster. My cryptic post yesterday was all my could muster in the midst of my grief. Yeah, that's right, grief. Stop rolling your eyes. I'm not being overdramatic. I would never do that. So step one was that I tried to convince Jafta that we would just cut his dreadlocks shorter. That seemed like a win-win to me. I gave them a good trim, but I didn't have a clue what I was . . .
Wednesday’s Child: AJ
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 . . .
MONKEY PEE & MISGUIDED HELP: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE VERY WORST MISSIONARY | SELFIE, EPISODE 38
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are chatting with Jamie Wright, author of the new book The Very Worst Missionary, about her experience uprooting her family to Costa Rica, the trials of finding healthcare when you don’t speak the language, an unfortunate incident of sitting in monkey pee, and what Jamie learned about how (and how not) to help others. Sarah also discusses smudging her new house with sage, and Kristen reveals . . .
Life Lately
Happy Father’s Day to the man who gave me my irreverence, my love for Haiti, my sense of humor, and my willingness to share embarrassing stories in public spaces. ?? THIS SHOW THOUGH. What an incredible portrayal of empathy and love. The first episode of the new season is a must-watch for all Christians. I’ve been forcing my kids to watch but according to India’s Instagram she doesn’t mind. ❤️❤️ Thanks @raisingself for basically outlining my life plan for me today. . . .
An interview with a CHOC doctor on how to talk to kids about addiction
This post is sponsored by CHOC Children’s I've talked quite a bit about how important I think it is for parents to talk openly with their kids about hard topics. A few months ago I had a chance to chat with a doctor and adolescent specialist from CHOC Children’s to hear an expert opinion on how to talk with our kids about sex and sexuality. You can read that here. This month, I'm chatting with another CHOC doctor about talking to kids about addiction. Dr. Mery Taylor is a pediatric . . .
Friday Finds: Summer Sips & Scents
1. Floral Elixer Co. Cocktail Mixers 2. Big Heart Tea Company 3. Swig Wine Sippy Cups 4. HoneyBelle Jasmine Lily Body Creme 5. Wax Cabin Candle Co. Rose Candle 6. Dual Bath Fizz Set (Lavender/Orange) Yuzu Soap 7. Mionetto Prosecco 8. C'est Moi Mineral Sunscreen 9. Sipp Sparkling Organic Soda . . .
The Dreadlock Dilemma
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from May 2008. Jafta has been asking me, with increasing fervor, to cut his dreadlocks off. He really wants a buzzcut like his friend Nate, and like his cousins Austin and Derek. I think that he is at an age where he is noticing the physical differences between he and most of his friends. His hair is a major difference, and he wants to look more like everybody else. I know that this is the right thing to do for him, but I am just . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Jacob
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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