Over the last few weeks, the story of Davion spread like wildfire across social media channels. Davion was a foster youth who had been waiting most of his life for an adoptive family. His desperation led him to visit a local church to plead for someone to adopt him. "I'll take anyone," Davion said. "Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don't care. And I would be really appreciative. The best I could be." [source] His story tugged at the nation’s heartstrings, and I saw scores of . . .
Most awkward adult Halloween costumes
Last week on Babble, I did a Hall of Shame of the worst unnecessarily sexualized costumes for little girls. This week, I’ve curated a less serious list of cringe-worthy grown-up costumes. Click here to read the rest. . . .
That’s what SHE said: urban farming, saving the dying church, transracial adoption, and more . . .
Five Reasons Why Urban Farming Is The Most Important Movement Of Our Time | GOOD Local neighbor-to-neighbor commerce generally doesn’t happen in our communities. Residential areas almost never include common spaces where community exchanges might happen. Likewise, because selling homemade bread to your neighbors is illegal in most areas, the law discourages community commerce, and instead encourages you to purchase from the supermarket chain. In my own community, the urban farming movement has . . .
Mama Said: Do you post pictures of your kids online?
This month on Mama Said we're answering a reader question: Do you post pictures of your children online? Sarah James and I talk about our decision to post photos of our kids on facebook and instagram, and discuss the pros and cons of kids and online privacy. . . .
The IF:Gathering . . . why I’m sold and how you can participate
Last month, I mentioned that I had attended a small retreat for other Christian leaders in Austin, TX. I want to give a little backstory to that trip. When I got the invitation to this event, I have to admit I was a little surprised. See, I’m not really a “Christian blogger”. I’m a Christian, and I blog, but I’ve never wanted this site to be a Christian blog. Not that I think there is anything wrong with faith-based blogs . . . it’s just not my jam. I think there are plenty of places . . .
What I want you to know about choosing not to have kids
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 posts is by an anonymous reader. I would like people to know I don't have children simply because I don't want them. And I would like people to know it doesn't mean neither that I hate children nor that I . . .
The benefits of minimalist parenting: an interview with Christine Koh (and a book giveaway!)
I’m excited to be interviewing Christine Koh, one half of the dynamic duo behind Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More By Doing Less, along with Asha Dornfest. Minimalist Parenting is a brilliant book that puts parenting into a saner perspective. Christine sheds some light on the premise of the book, along with some information about the benefit they are doing for women in Ethiopia. A book about laid-back, connected parenting with a social-good cause? Yes, please. Me: So what . . .
iphone photo dump: mid-october
The kids had picture day this week. I asked the boys to show me how they smiled when the got home from school. So natural! Can’t wait to see these. Look, some nights I am lazy and we can feed a family of 6 at Del Taco for $11. Don’t judge me. Karis is moving Kembe’s mouth to make him talk. Little sisters . . . they can get away with anything. Karis took a little break from ballet over the summer and she is loving being back. New family goal: learning guitar. It’s cute because you can’t hear . . .
That’s what SHE said: school sugar overloads, hair and adoption, a love letter to white people, and more . . .
Would Jesus Be Cool With Keeping Poor Kids In Orphanages? | Jamie The Very Worst Missionary: So for the next three years a child with a family that loved her sat in an orphanage. She became one of many children cared for by multiple caregivers a day that came and went and picked up their paychecks at the end of the month. She got three nutritious meals a day and toys donated from America to play with and the occasional trip to town for ice cream, but she lacked a child’s greatest need- a family . . .
Design Dilemma: decorating our bedrooom
After living here for nearly a year, our "fixer" is nearly fixed. We've remodeled and finished every room in the house with one exception: our bedroom. It's a little sad, seeing as this is supposed to be our place of respite and sanctuary. But in our home, it's the room that has been aesthetically neglected. I started out with the best of intentions, choosing a nice celery green for the walls with big plans to work around that color. Except that the color I chose was less . . .
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