Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Photo by Francesca Tirico on Unsplash Our best travel tips! Travel can spark some serious anxiety but here are some hacks to stay sane. We also chat with Samantha Broxton (@sisterlocked), founder of Sister Locked and Raising Self, on FOMO (fear of missing out) and how it can rob us of our zen. In this episode we talked about: Buying one of everything, using refillable . . .
Will This Child Be Mine? The Ugly Side of Adoption Uncertainty
On Thursday's I post from the vault. This post is from December 2007 I was recently reading the blog of another woman adopting from Haiti, and she was describing what it was like to find out she could not adopt a child she was caring for. She described that experience in a painful, honest way that gave me a serious gut check: When we had Sophia with us in May and June, an interesting thing happened.Once we learned that she would not ever be available for adoption it became harder to take . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Erika
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 . . .
What To Do When He’s an Alcoholic and I Love Him
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Anonymous Photo by: Kaley Dykstra My husband has a problem with alcohol. He knows that he does. He knows that his alcohol problem breaks my heart, and that I want him to stop. He knows that . . .
Life Lately
In addition to the green juice for breakfast, I also made them green veggie burgers made from fava beans for dinner. Look how excited they are! Happy St. Patrick’s Day, kids! #AssholeParent Henna tattoos at the @sagehill multicultural fair When they want Lucky Charms for St. Patrick’s Day but you give them kale juice instead. #assholeparent☘️ Tomorrow at @wayfarercm! Hymn set followed by U2 singalong. Get it, Kembe! #haitiansensation Some . . .
Friday Finds
1. Black & Gold Geometric Mirror | Zulily 2. Geometric Flower Vases | Amazon 3. Nellam Modern Geometric Table Vases | Amazon 4. Isometry | Orange & Yellow Modern Geometric Triangle Pattern Rug 5. WE Furniture | Geometric Glass Nesting Coffee Tables 6. BuLuTu Bedding Geometric Duvet Cover Sets | Amazon 7. Lampworks Pendant Light Geometric Metal Cage 8. Wood Geometric Wall Art | Zulily 9. Umbra Prisma Decorative . . .
SELF CARE IN THE ONLINE WORLD + DESIGN CRUSH’S KELLY BEALL ON THE RITUAL OF SELF-CARE: SELFIE, EPISODE 25
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Social media can make it feel like we are comparing our real life to everyone else’s highlight reel. We talk about how to protect yourself and how self-care can also include boundaries and saying no. We interview Kelly Beall, founder of the popular lifestyle blog Design Crush, on how she found a simple ritual of self-care that helped center her each day. Listen here: Play in new . . .
Motherhood and Loss
On Thursday's I post from the Vault. This post is from November 2007 I've just had another miscarriage. This is number 5 or 6 . . . hard to keep track. It followed the usual course: late period, positive test, but low hormone levels, followed by a quiet week of me getting my hopes up, and then bleeding, cramping, confirmation, and tears. This is my first miscarriage since adopting Jafta. I was able to carry India to term (this latest miscarriage is just another reminder of what a miracle . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Caleb
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 . . .
I’m an Immigrant’s Wife and I’m Scared
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Jessica Hernandez. Photo by: Nitish Meena When the results were announced on election night, I cried. I cried because I was frightened, not for myself but for my brown-skinned, accented immigrant . . .
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