We lost a true artist today. Prince was a musical genius. He could write a catchy hook like no one else. But his lyrics are nothing to forget, either. Sometimes, he was prophetic. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to celebrate this thing called life. (Let's Go Crazy) In this life, things are much harder than in the afterworld. In this life, you're on your own. (Crazy) What's beyond you and me depends my friends primarily on how you view your role in eternity. (Muse To The . . .
Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom
This post was sponsored by CafePress Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If you are looking for some creative gifts for the influential women in your life, CafePress has some really fun and personalized items. They’ve got an online quiz to help identify gifts based on personal interests that helps guide people to designs that might be a fit. Although, I’ve got a few favorites myself: For the mom who is already doing epic shit, give her some morning inspiration with a fun coffee mug. . . .
Get a free Mrs. Meyers Everyday Luxury Set from Grove Collaborative
I was recently turned on to a site called Grove Collaborative. They sell all-natural products . . . everything from skin care to diapers to cleaning products. They carry a lot of brands I already love, but at much better prices. I've also discovered some new items that I love. (Their line of lip balm? I'm obsessed.) They are running a promotion right now that is a great deal for your upcoming spring cleaning/ Mother's Day/ Teacher Appreciation Day/ Earthy Day needs. With your first . . .
Dealing with gray hair and breakage
I did a big chop of my hair today. Big for me, anyway. It wasn't something I wanted to do, but found it necessary.Over the past year, I have been struggling mightily with hair breakage. It has been frustrating and humbling, because I've always had long hair and definitely have some identity wrapped jo know that. Since turning 40 my hair has gone really gray and it is extremely fragile. I am finding it difficult to be able to both cover the gray style and style it the way I like (flat iron . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Michael and Zhilyliah
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 . . .
The importance of screening children for adverse childhood experiences
Last month I talked about the work that the Center for Youth Wellness is doing to address the effects of stress and trauma in the lives of children. I wanted to take a deeper dive into the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ACEs refer to childhood experiences that harm the developing brains so profoundly that their effects last into adulthood. These events, and the resulting stress, can cause chronic disease, mental illness, and violent behavior later in life. Childhood . . .
What I want you to know about having a mother and daughter with bipolar disorder
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 Beth. Photo by: Will Swann I feel grateful that I ran across this series. I am a 64-year old woman whose mother was diagnosed with bipolar when I was about 13 years . . .
That’s what SHE said: #BringOurGirlsBack two years later, a transgender man on the bathroom law in NC, wanting social justice vs. action for social justice, a glimpse into autism, is domestic life the enemy of the creative? and more…
2 YEARS AFTER #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS, BOKO HARAM IS STILL ATTACKING SCHOOLS | huffingtonpost.com April 14 marked the two-year anniversary since Boko Haram abducted more than 270 girls from a school in Nigeria...."Since then, millions more children have been affected by the conflict — most notably by being kept out of school. Boko Haram’s violence has caused nearly one million children in Northeast Nigeria alone to have little or no access to education, according to a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) . . .
Friday Finds
1. World's Smallest Perplexus - Multi-Dimensional Tilt-Maze | Fat Brain Toys 2. Silikids | Universal Fit Straw Tops 3. Sock Puppet Charades | Marbles The Brain Store 4. Cinnamon Caramel Popcorn | Rudolph Food 5. Pic's | Really Good Peanut Butter 6. barkTHINS | Chocolate Bark w/ Roasted Almonds, Pretzel Pieces and Toasted Coconut 7. Short Flutter Sleeve Ruffled Watermelon Print Romper & Headwrap Set | Children's Place 8. Misfit . . .
I can solve for X but I can’t do my taxes: on what we learn in school vs. what we SHOULD learn in school.
It’s tax day today, which means over the past few weeks I’ve been gathering all of my papers up to send to my tax person, because at the ripe age of 41, I still don’t know how to do this myself. So I chuckled to myself when a friend shared this tweet today: It’s gotten me thinking about about how odd some of our priorities are in terms of education in this country. Why doesn’t everyone learn to do taxes in high school? Why do I know how to solve a quadratic equations while a 1040 Form . . .
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