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October 21, 2022

Orange Rustic Pumpkin Salt & Pepper Shakers 'Thankful' Serving Board & Spreader Set Porch & Petal Arnoldi Desk Lamp  Green Foliage & White Windowpane Apron Orange & White Leaf Noodle Bowl & Bamboo Chopstick Set Taupe Pumpkin Stoneware Baker  Le Creuset Persimmon Pumpkin Mini Cocotte Tin Pot & Rack Set | Colonial Candle 10'' Black Classic Taper Candle - Set of 12  Terra-cotta & Rattan Bowl Set  Twine Pumpkin Décor Set Black Dot . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 11-year-old Nevaeh

October 19, 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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MELANIE SHANKLE ON PARENTING TEENS AND THE MIDDLE SPACE | SELFIE PODCAST 236

October 19, 2022

We are talking with author Melanie Shankle on raising teenagers, finding our own sense of self as a mom, and being in the weird middle place of life. Melanie is the co-host of the Big Boo Podcast and author of On the Bright Side: Stories about Friendship, Love, and Being True to Yourself as well as Nobody's Cuter Than You: A Memoir About the Beauty of Friendship.   Our sponsor Tanasi’s CBD+CBDa formula is 2X more effective than CBD alone and research indicates it's more effective . . .

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Friday Finds: Comfort & Cozy

October 14, 2022

Taupe Chunky Knit Throw Fuzzy Warm Slipper Socks Koolaburra by UGG® Amphora Peachee Faux Fur Slipper Charcoal Heather Tie-Waist Wrap Coat Gray & Pink Stripe-Border Shawl  White Cactus Cotton Flannel Sheet Set  Hint of Pink Honeycomb Cable-Knit Pom-Pom Scarf Set  Comfy Luxe Pink & Blue Geometric Throw Pillow Cover Swift Home Gray Minky Weighted Blanket  White & Black Plaid Teddy Snap-Up Fleece Jacket Beige & White Houndstooth Mule Slipper Camel . . .

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MURPHY’S LAW AND 911 CALLS | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2011.

October 13, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2011. I flew home from Arkansas last night – I had an incredible time at the Idea Camp.  It was an amazing and comprehensive look at orphan care, and there were so many inspiring speakers, most of whom are running NGO’s that are doing amazing things to keep children from becoming orphaned in the first place, and then to serve the children who have been abandoned or who have lost their families.  A sobering statistics: less than . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Delaney

October 12, 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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SLAYING THE VALIDATION-SEEKING WITH TIFFANY REESE | SELFIE PODCAST EPISODE 235

October 12, 2022

Today I am talking with Tiffany Reese, the podcaster behind Something Was Wrong and author of Strong Women Rising. Tiffany and I talk about the ongoing journey of letting go of the need for validation from others, how we’ve worked to let go of perfectionism, and how we are trying to teach these concepts to our kids. Our sponsor Tanasi’s CBD+CBDa formula is 2X more effective than CBD alone and research indicates it's more effective than over-the-counter ibuprofen, acetaminophen and . . .

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Life Lately

October 10, 2022

Happy 16th birthday to my “twins” who delight me to no end. On the surface they are opposites but at their core they are both warm, kind, hilarious, generous, dedicated, and loyal. And fun. Just so much fun. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) Kembe went with green, and unplanned, the other sophomore on homecoming court did, too! Fun watching him be honored this . . .

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Friday Finds

October 7, 2022

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector & No. 6 Bond Smoother Set Hauteness White Ultra Light Electric Blowout Brush  Coconuts by Matisse Beige Park Ave Leather Slide Bogs Black Abstract Cameron Lace FL Rain Boot Champagne Hooded Long Puffer Coat  Elianaa Blue & Beige Plaid Fringe Scarf Brown Leopard & Burgundy V-Neck Tee Set Black & Gray Camo Nilly High-Waist Leggings Set ELEMIS Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow Scrub  Kendra Scott 14k Gold-Plated Kira Drop Earrings  . . .

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MY LITTLE BOUNTY HUNTERS | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2011.

October 6, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2011. I am working at home today – trying to catch up on assignments before I leave for Idea Camp, and trying to suppress my inner whining as I sit inside on a holiday with gorgeous weather.  Mark took the kids down to grandma and grandpa’s.  Meanwhile, I keep getting mysterious emails from the online geocache forum with random clues.  DId you look under the rock?  Did you turn at the welcome plaque? It’s there, keep looking. And . . .

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