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That’s what SHE said: a mom’s spoof obituaries of her heathen daughter, Obama tries on retirement, a call to mom’s to stop social engineering, how to beat cancer and more…

May 8, 2016

THINGS THAT ONLY HAPPEN WHEN YOU'RE IN LABOR | buzzfeed.com Happy Mother's Day, Mamas! TEN THINGS WHITE PEOPLE NEED TO QUIT SAYING | huffingtonpost.com A PSA for unintentional racist white people..."For those who insist that they could never say anything racist because they are racists, I present a quick reminder: Just because you didn’t intend for something to sound racist, doesn’t mean it isn’t, and just because you don’t think you’re a racist, doesn’t mean you’re not...2. Do . . .

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Friday Finds

May 7, 2016

1. Kohl's Cares Penguin Plush  2. Kamik Women's Jennifer Side Buckle Tall Rain Boot | Amazon  3. B.Box Baby | Travel Bib + Spoon 4. Brick History -Amazing Historical Scenes to Build From LEGO® | Barrons  5. Orange Peppermint Shea Butter | Holly Beth Organics  6. Turbo and Tuxedo Book  7. Clip Tea Infuser | Trudea  8. Fabric + Pet Freshener | Every Day Happy  9. Schmovie | Family Edition . . .

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What I Want You To Know About Being Young Foster Parents

May 6, 2016

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TBT: 6 kinds of parents teachers Love

May 5, 2016

On Thursdays I post from the vault. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, here is a post from October 2014. Most of our kids are settling back into the school routine and adjusting to their new teachers. I’ve written before about what kind of school parent I am, and in one episode of Mama Said, Sarah and I discussed my ambivalence about volunteering in their classrooms. Short story, I think a lot about what my kids’ teachers think of me. When I discuss my own parenting style with . . .

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What I Want You To Know About Being a Sick Teenager

May 5, 2016

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 Scout. Photo by: Conner Baker  . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Rex

May 4, 2016

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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How to turn your backyard grill into a pizza oven

May 3, 2016

This post is sponsored by BakerStone Pizza Oven Box. Last week we had the chance to try the BakerStone Pizza Oven Box. It's an ingenious pizza oven that sits on top of a conventional grill. We decided to try it out, and figured it was as good of an excuse as any to have some friends over for a little DIY pizza night.   My kids love making their own pizza. I have picky kids who stick to just cheese, and then there is Jafta, who is prone to loading his pizza up with every topping . . .

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What I Want You To Know About Living in The “Hood”

May 2, 2016

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 Faith N. Photo by: MSI Sakib  First of all, I want you to know that this is not actually the "hood", the "ghetto", or the "wrong side of the tracks". This is a neighborhood. This is a . . .

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That’s what SHE said: Luvvie on Beyoncés Lemonade, 49 phrases to calm an anxious child, tips to boost your marriage and lay off your kids’ “success,” a judge defines empathy with a US vet, a bride’s photography PSA, why you can’t throw away your clutter and more…

May 1, 2016

KIDS SLAY A SONG FROM 'HAMILTON' | via buzzfeed.com BEYONCÉ'S LEMONADE IS SWEET TEA | awesomelyluvvie.com In case you missed it, Awesomely Luvvie breaks it all down..."Because what Beyoncé did here was break out of whatever artistic chains she had herself in before. She even threw in a country song "Daddy’s Issues." More importantly, she is breaking the wall she’s built between her, THE FLAWLESS BRAND and the people who consume her music. Bey is at her most vulnerable and transparent . . .

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Friday Finds: Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2016

April 30, 2016

1. Chef Inspired Spiceologist Block | spiceologist.com 2. Vale Necklace | Purpose Jewelry *Purpose jewelry is handcrafted by survivors of modern-day slavery. 100% of the proceeds benefit International Sanctuary, a non profit that provides holistic care for young women rescued from sex trafficking. 3. Albums made from your social media accounts by Shortcake Inc | ShortcakeInc.com 4. Tea-Maker | trudeacorp.com 5. Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet With . . .

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