Since Sarah moved, we’ve had to forego our weekly recaps of Downton Abbey. And Mad Men. And The Bachelor. (I swear, we do other things besides watching tv.) But in the spirit of our tv recaps, here’s a little conversation about our current tv obsessions. . . .
Crafting Community’s Handmade Holiday in Los Angeles
I you are looking for some family holiday fun in the LA area, check out Crafting Community's Handmade Holiday event. Crafting Community is an organization dedicated to creating immersive design experiences where families can play, grow and be together. We got to experience an event with them at this venue over the summer and really enjoyed it. Get tickets here. . . .
On faith expressions and the tension between being relevant and honoring tradition
By a random set of circumstances, I had the opportunity to sing at the last service of a very old, very traditional church this Sunday, accompanied by a huge pipe organ. Like many older churches across America, this church struggling to sustain itself, and a partnership has been developed with a younger church that will merge both the building and the services. This transition will be good in the long run - it was probably the best solution - but this traditional service will be no . . .
What I want you to know about Turner’s Syndrome
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 DMC. My daughter was diagnosed with Turner's Syndrome at 13. Her doctor of 13 years dropped the ball, obviously not acknowledging that she wasn't even ON the growth chart. It . . .
Kidizen: upscale clothing that is friendly to the environment and the wallet #shopkidizen
This post was sponsored by Kidizen Over the past few years I've been trying to be more conscious about our purchases. We have moved to fair-trade for many of our household items, and we've made efforts to make our purchases friendlier to the environment. We've also tried to be cognizant of the human rights issues in our purchases, avoiding products that are known to involve slave labor.The one area where shopping consciously has been a big struggle for me has been clothing. Fair trade clothing . . .
A Giving Tuesday giveaway with MINTED
There are so many great options for holiday photo cards, but I'm a big fan of Minted because their cards are sourced from a global community of independent graphic designers. Their cardstock is thick and includes a recycled option, and their designs are fresh and modern. But a huge draw for me is that they will print your recipient's address on the envelope at no additional charge. You can upload a file with your addresses and they save it to your account so year after year, you no longer have . . .
Mama Said: Can where you live change the quality of your relationships?
Since Sarah moved we’ve had to give up doing our weekly video series, but on a recent visit we filmed a few together. Our first topic: moving. Specifically, Sarah’s big move and the positive impact it has had on her family, her friendships, and her mental health. I’m asking the question: can where you live really change your quality of life? Or is it a matter of wherever you go, there you are? . . .
What I want you to know about being fatherless
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 Ashley. I want you to know that I have always felt fatherless. I didn't know my biological father until I turned 21, and he didn't know I existed. It took me awhile to realize that . . .
That’s what SHE said: Perspectives on Ferguson
12 Things White People Can Do Now Because Ferguson | Quartz If you are a person of faith, look to your scriptures or holy texts for guidance. Seek out faith based organizations like Sojourners and follow faith leaders that incorporate social justice into their ministry. Ask your clergy person to address antiracism in their sermons and teachings. If you are not a person of faith, learn how the world’s religions view social justice issues so that when you have opportunity to invite people of . . .
A lazy SoCal Thanksgiving
We had a great Thanksgiving yesterday, albeit a bit non-traditional. My family lives in Florida, and Mark’s parents were visiting his brother and family in Seattle, so we found ourselves with no plans or obligations. And because it has been a stressful, overscheduled month for us, we were excited to just do nothing. We decided to hit the beach in the morning, because it’s really the only thing to do when it’s this hot in November. Trussing surboards > trussing turkey. The kids have been . . .
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