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A young girl making a difference with clean water in India

January 13, 2018

This post was sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric Two weeks ago, I attended a gathering of social justice activists. We meet once a year and talk about how we can use our platforms to effect change, from politics to public support of justice causes. But one of my friends issued a challenge to all of us that weekend . . . what are you doing in your own home and in your own town to promote justice? It's one thing to rally the battle cry online, to write passionate op-eds, or to organize rallies . . .

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Friday Finds: Trivets

January 13, 2018

1. Canary Round Trivet | CB2  2. Sunflower Cast Iron Trivets, Set of 3 | World Market  3. Ferm Living Cork Trivet | Anthropologie  4. Gold-Colored. Round Metal Trivet  | H&M  5. Concrete Trivet | Food 52  6. Bamboo Trivets | Zulily  7. Pineapple Trivet | West Elm  8. Polished Brazilian Agate Trivet | Overstock 9. Thirtystone Aluminum Trivet in Gold | Target  . . .

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What Daily Supplements Should You Take + Enneagram Type 5 | Selfie Podcast Episode 16

January 10, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio What supplements should you be taking? We chat about our daily regimen, and continue our conversation about the enneagram, taking a deeper dive into type 5. We chat with Kelley Nikondeha, author of Adopted: The Sacrament of Belonging in a Fractured World, about some of the unique strengths and challenges of being an enneagram 5, as well as with Seth Haines, author of Coming Clean, about some of the internal fears and . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Carlos

January 10, 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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Friday Finds: Circle Bags

January 6, 2018

1. Nordstrom | Multi Pom Circular Raffia Tote  2. Baggu Small Canvas Circular Crossbody Bag | Urban Outfitters  3. Leather Circle Crossbody Bag | Topshop  4. Diane Von Furstenberg Circle Wristlet | Shopbop  5. Tamborine Roundy Bag | Free People  6. Rebecca Minkoff MAB Circle Crossbody Bag | Amazon  7. Bando | Sidekick Circle Crossbody Bag 8. Stitched Circular Crossbody Bag | Anthropologie  9. The Juno Circle Shoulder Bag in Violet Dusk | . . .

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Favorite Winter Products + Enneagram Type 4 | Selfie Podcast Episode 15

January 3, 2018

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio From teas to hand creams to cozy blankets, we are talking all of our favorite winter products. Plus, an interview with Holly Rankin Zaher about being an Enneagram Type 4. New to the enneagram? Check out The Road Back to You by Ian Cron. Kristen’s favorites: Shaggy blanket Hempz herbal body lotion Ahava hand cream Marula oil : Acure is a great bargain option and on sale for $8.99 right now. If you want to . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Cynthia, Sophia, Elijah, and Olivia

January 3, 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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Making the pledge to have device-free family dinners

January 2, 2018

This is a post sponsored by Evite®. I have worked really hard to create and maintain a culture of presence at our family meals. It hasn't been easy over the years. When the kids were younger, dinnertime was difficult. At any given meal, it’s likely that Karis was having a meltdown over her bowl being the wrong color, or Kembe and Jafta were kicking each other under the table, or India was crying because a vegetable was placed on her plate.  Remember the mealtime scene from . . .

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Friday Finds

December 30, 2017

1. Sequin Wrap Skirt By Willow & Clay | Nordstrom  2. Sequin Tee by Who What Wear | Target  3. Revelry Maxi Skirt | Anthropologie  4. OBEY Bigby Sequin Moto Jacket | Urban Outfitters  5. Crazy Stripe Sequin Top | The Gap  6. Sequin Kimono Jacket | the Gap  7. Strappy Y-Back Sequin Mesh Dress from Xhilaration™ | Target  8. Sequin Skirt | Forever 21 9. Black. Long-Sleeved Sequin Top | H&M  . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Jimera

December 27, 2017

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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