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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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· Fostercare, Uncategorized

Friday Finds

December 23, 2017

1. Steven by Steve Madden Beaded & Embroidered Clutch | Nordstrom  2. Classic Leather Clutch | The Little Market  3. Oversized Faux Fur Clutch | Forever 21 4. Belinda Clutch | Anthropologie  5. Large Pouch in Metallic Italian Leather | JCrew  6. Tortoise Print Clutch | Urban Outfitters  7. Pink Floral Clutch from A New Day™ | Target  8. Blue Wings Clutch | Anthropologie  9. J.Crew Velvet Foldover Clutch | Nordstrom  . . .

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Why I won’t be changing my married name after my divorce

December 21, 2017

There are many awkward decisions that have to be made in the midst of a divorce, but whether or not to go back to your maiden name is a big one. I think there is no right answer and it's personal for every woman, but I wanted to share my own thinking in how I came to the decision to keep my married name after getting a divorce. 1. My kids wanted me to keep it so we would continue to share the same last name. I'm not of the opinion that kids get to dictate adult decisions, but I'm also one to . . .

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New Year’s Resolutions + Enneagram Type 3 | Selfie Podcast Episode 14

December 20, 2017

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio What are Kristen and Sarah’s goals for the New Year – and are resolutions really such a good idea? We’ll be taking a break next week to celebrate Christmas, but see you back here in 2018! Our old posts about New Year’s Resolutions: Kristen’s year of ENOUGH Kristen’s failed resolutions from 2011 Sarah’s 2012 resolutions Sarah’s 2017 resolutions (still trying to embrace her natural waves . . .

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