This post was sponsored by Kwik Stix It's getting dark earlier this time of year, and even in California the evening air is cold enough that the kids are indoors most evenings. This can pose a problem for parents with active kids who are used to playing outside until the streetlights come on. I feel like the first few weeks of daylight savings time we are always a little thrown off, sort of staring at each other at 5pm thinking "now what do we do?" It takes a while but we eventually fall into . . .
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 . . .
Friday Finds
1. Colorblocked Monogram Journal | Anthroplogie 2. Yerbamala Designs Plant Hangers - Colorblock | West Elm 3. Iris Card Case | Anthropologie 4. Kate Spade New York Colorblock Knit Gloves | Nordstrom 5. Kimball Colorblock Macrame Sling Chair | Urban Outfitters 6. Colorblock Slouch Crew Boot Socks | Target 7. Colorblock Turtleneck Pullover Sweater - Cliché | Target 8. Black & Burgundy Colorblock Leggings | . . .
Morning Skincare Routines + Staying Sane with Politics + Tattoos | Selfie Podcast Episode 08
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We talk our morning skincare rituals, and interview Obama’s former social media manager about keep the peace when our politics collide. Caleb Gardner of the digital innovation firm 18 Coffees gives us some insight for staying sane in the midst of our current climate. Plus, to tattoo or not to tattoo? Kristen regrets not having any, and Sarah regrets the ones she has. In this episode, we mentioned: The new Nom Nom . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Maria
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 . . .
Great reads for book club discussions
Looking for a good book to spark a great discussion or just some thought-provoking solo reading? Here are some suggestions . . . 1. Little Bee by Chris Cleave - I read this novel a couple of years ago and the story of how the lives of the young Nigerian orphan and a suburban mom intersecting has been one that stayed with me. 2. Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger - I was a huge fan of The Time Traveler’s Wife also by Niffenegger, and this novel . . .
Friday Finds
1. Faux-Fur Shearling Vest | Old Navy 2. Faux Fur Vest | H&M 3. The Gap | Faux Fur Vest 4. Steve Madden Faux Fur Vest | Nordstrom 5. J.Crew Faux Fur Vest | Nordstrom 6. Stella Faux Fur Vest | Anthropologie 7. A New Day Faux Fur Hooded Vest | Target 8. Toddler Girls Faux Fur Vest | Old Navy 9. Dylan Love Faux Fur Vest | Nordstrom . . .
Internet Addiction + Spiritual Detachment + TV As Self-Care | Selfie Podcast Episode 07
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Is the internet making us dumber? More dumb? How can detachment help us avoid self-hate? And can watching TV be a form of self-care? In this episode, we chat about our collective addiction to scrolling the internet, and the negative effects of screentime (and how to get control.) We also chat with Cheri Huber, author of There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate and founder of the Zen Monastery Peace . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Jonathan
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 . . .
How not to be an asshole on Halloween
Be nice to older kids.My son is 12, and chances are, he's taller than you. He might even be taller than your husband. His voice has changed and his shoes are pushing a size 14 and he's often mistaken for being much older. And tomorrow, he's going trick-or-treating, just like most of his friends. He's going for the same reason he did at 3, at 5, at 7 . . . because dressing up as someone else is fun, because he loves candy, and because the magic of this holiday hasn't lost its sheen for him yet. . . .
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