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Wednesday’s Child: 15-year-old Van’Naiaya

December 28, 2022

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: Heated Finds

December 23, 2022

Blue & Yellow Donut-Shaped USB Mug Warmer  Aromatherapy Microwaveable Bootie Wraps Brown USB Heating Pad  Black Electric Heated Vest Heated Blanket Electric Blanket Throw  White USB-Powered Heated Scarf  PureRelief™ Deluxe Foot Warmer  Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug Brown USB-Heated Shawl  Khaki Plush USB-Heated Fingerless Gloves  Sonoma Lavender Spa Heat Wrap for Neck Travel Kettle Electric Small Stainless Steel . . .

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WORKING MOMS AND NARROW MARGINS | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.

December 22, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.   As a working mom, there is very little (if any) room for error or variation from the norm.  I already have more on my plate than is probably realistic with four children – I work as a college professor, I write for a number of websites, and I edit and manage a staff of writers for another.  If everything worked out exactly as planned in any given day, I still probably wouldn’t have enough time to do everything, but I . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 16-year-old Yessenia

December 21, 2022

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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Life Lately

December 19, 2022

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton)   We got the band back together (and a couple new faces!) After almost 3 years it was surreal doing this @beerandhymnsoc thing again, and so fun to lead a crowd in Christmas carols. We might have been a little rusty (and I might have, in a panic, keyed down O Holy Night from C to G right before the show out of concern . . .

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Friday Finds: Gift Sets

December 16, 2022

Soft Warm Knitted Beanie Scarf & Gloves Winter Set The Urban Candle Company Badass Mama Jar Candle Spa Set  Llama Mug and Tea Gift Set Red Popcorn Popper Gift Set  Global Grub DIY Focaccia Art Kit Pacifica Beauty, Wanderlust Spray Perfume Trial Set Scentered DE-Stress Balm & Lavender - Relaxation Gift Set Dew Care Skincare Set - Vitamin To Glow Pack Laura Ashley® White Cardinal Long-Sleeve Winter Weight Pajama Set Beard Grooming Kit Gustus Vitae Seasoning . . .

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Wednesday’s Child 13-year-old Unique

December 14, 2022

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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Life Lately

December 12, 2022

Mine: Mountain Song by Jane's Addiction, Head Like a Hole by NIN, G Thang by Dre, Radiohead's Creep, Killing in the Name by RATM or anything from the Violent Femmes self-titled album n what may be my full transition into becoming my mother, I now have two trees in two different color schemes in my house (one silver, one gold.) Thankful for my tall boys who humor me and get the star on top. It’s been a while since I’ve done a #foodiejafta post but make no mistake, he’s still my most . . .

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Friday Finds: Gift Guide Under $25

December 9, 2022

Woodland Creature Ornament Set  White Austin Mug 7'' Indigo Tray  Gray & Ecru Holiday Cutting Board Set Star Lock Layered Pendant Necklace  'Hello Sunshine' Reese Trinket Tray Cream & Lavender Floral Fleece-Lined Pom-Pom Beanie 2023 Eccolo Large Agenda Planner, One Day at A Time White & Mustard Porcelain Face Vase Madewell Washed Bandana Black Coal Fuzzy Slipper Socks Bright White & Pink Floral Logo Clutch . . .

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PERPETUAL MOTION AND THE WALL OF NOISE. | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.

December 8, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.   If these two decided to be a wrestling team (or a rock band) I would call them Perpetual Motion and the Wall of Noise.  One never stops moving.  The other never stops talking.  Together, they are a force to be reckoned with.  They make me tired.  Oh, so tired.   But they also make me laugh . . . and lucky for them I’m a sucker for cute boys with a good sense of humor.  . . .

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