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 . . .
Sseko Giveaway
I've teamed up with one of my favorite do-good brands, Sseko Designs, to help you transition into cooler weather in style! One lucky winner will get a $250 Sseko gift card to use online. Enter via the link below for your chance to win! Sseko Designs is a footwear & accessories brand that empowers women in East Africa through dignified employment. Sseko hires bright & brave young women for 9 months after they graduate high school so that they can earn an income to attend university. To . . .
Favorite summer reads of 2016
Let’s talk books! Here is a little video talking about some of my favorite summer reads so far, including new books by Jen Hatmaker, Awesomely Luvvie, Glennon Doyle Melton,Shauna Niequist, Sarah Bessey, Rachel Held Evans, Liane Moriarty, and Sophie Hudson. . . .
Up For Debate: Talking Politics with Paul Martin
He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. My friend Paul Martin and I are talking about the feud between Trump and the Gold Star Muslim family, Hilary's "short circuit", and the issue of abortion in this election. . . .
What I want you to know about losing my husband to alcohol and another woman
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: James Sutton We were married for 30 years: together for 22, and separated for 8, before he divorced me in order to marry a woman with money and a house and . . .
That’s what SHE said: a fresh take on the impossible artistry of motherhood, 40 things everyone is doing this summer but you, a family dog contract, a Hillary-hater reads her emails and has a change of heart, a moment in the Khans’ American life, Trump and white male fragility and more…
WOMEN'S ARTISTIC MOTHERHOOD | bonappetempt.com In honor of the Olympics, in particular the USA Women's National Team, Amelia Morris - a former gymnast - pens a beautifully articulate essay that parallels the unrealistic expectations of motherhood and womanhood with the complicated scoring for gymnasts that includes, not only the skill, but the artistry of how the skills are performed..."In other words, gymnastics is a sport where you have to do it all. Style points literally count. . . .
Friday Finds: Swimsuit Guide
1. Swimsuits for All | The Mastermind Tiki Underwire 2. Lime Ricki | Cropped Peplum Kiwi Tankini 3. Rey Swimwear | Celia in Hello Sunshine 4. Lime Ricki | Pool Stripe Tankini 5. Albion | Antigua Floral Pin Up 6. Unique Vintage | Hot Pink Monrow Bikini 7. Albion | The Weekender Crop 8. ModCloth | Cabana Fandom 9. Lime Ricki | High Waist Sorbet Dot Bottom . . .
#TBT: How to get beachy, relaxed waves (a hair tutorial)
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from January 2012. Whenever I go in to get my roots touched up, my stylist always gives me these really loose, natural waves that I can never seem to replicate on my own. She uses a flat-iron to do it, and she has made a considerable effort in trying to teach me how to do it myself. Yet no matter how much we go over it, I go home and I am all thumbs with that flat iron. I’ve also watched friends giving tutorials on the matter. My . . .
In which I devolve heady theological discussions into pop culture memes on Homebrewed Christianity
Last month at the annual Wild Goose Festival for spirituality and justice, I took part in a live recording of the Homebrewed Christianity podcast. If you’ve never listened before, it’s an entertaining and brainy conversation about everything from theology to pop culture, fueled by craft beer. They answer life’s big questions, like how much structure could a post-structuralist muster, if a post-structuralist could muster structure? The live show I was a part of was a two-hour event hosted by . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Adah
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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