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Wednesday’s Child: Nando & Lily

June 16, 2021

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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· Adoption, Fostercare

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Life Lately

June 14, 2021

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) Someone grabbed some “sunscreen” on the way out the door and applied it and fell asleep on the beach in the hot sun and is in a world of pain for the next couple of days. 😬 Yes, she chose to wear a power suit and heels to her elementary school graduation. And yes, she decided to play on the swingset one last time before we . . .

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· Family, Life Lately

Friday Finds

June 11, 2021

Sunny Skies Notecards and Stickers  Divine Skincare Discovery Set L'Occitane Sage Mist Tattersall Plaid Bucket Hat  Hope Aromatherapy Lidded Jar Candle Toffee Linen Wrap Dress  White & Tan Woven Slide  Infamous Matte Liquid Lipstick Set  Cognac Melissa Leather Tote Bali Light Petal Block Print Midi Dress  . . .

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WEEKEND FOR SANITY | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM OCTOBER 2010.

June 10, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM OCTOBER 2010. I am in Washington, DC for the weekend.  I would love to rationalize this trip as having some great purpose.  But I am not speaking, or working, or doing anything of intention.  I really have no business being here at all.  But . . . I am a huge Jon Stewart fan.  I have been for years.  Mark has known this about me since we were dating, and he has been very gracious with my potentially inappropriate crush on someone . . .

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Wednesday’s Child – Kentrayvious, Alvin, and Allissa

June 9, 2021

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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· Adoption, Fostercare

The Teacher Burnout Crisis + Acceptance for Psych Meds: Selfie Podcast Episode 175

June 9, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio What is the impact of burnout on teachers, and how can it trickle down to students and our communities?  We are talking with Stanford professor Greg Hammer about post-pandemic burnout and how to center ourselves. BJ answers a community question about needing psychotropic medications to function, and how to get out of guilt about a brain that needs meds. In this episode we also talked about: Gain without Pain: . . .

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· Self Care, Selfie, Selfie Podcast

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021

June 4, 2021

The Good Patch: Dream and Nite Owl patches MasqueBAR Bandito The King Kit The Ultimate Book of Dad Jokes: 1,001+ Punny Jokes Your Pops Will Love Telling Over and Over and Over… by Gordon Hideaki Nagai (Ulysses Press, $12.95) African Dream Foods TRUST Biologic - 50/50 Cream Peet Bros Palm Free (will be sending over variety of products) The Scottish Grocer/Father's Day Whisky Kit Lego with Dad: Creatively Awesome Brick Projects for Parents and Kids to Build Together by Warren . . .

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Friday Finds: Swim Cover ups

June 4, 2021

T-Shirt Dress Cover Up  Leopard Handkerchief Cover Up  Beach Cover Up Long Sleeve Button Down Shirt Dress Madewell Fringe Sleeve Cover Up  Black Geometric Tassel Trim Cover Up  Pom Pom Sarong Teal/Blue Ombre Frill Wrap Pareo Tropical Ocean Rainbow Stripe Sheer Tie Cover Up  Ivory Cover Up          . . .

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WHAT YOU CAN DO | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM OCTOBER 2010.

June 3, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM OCTOBER 2010. I’ve written pretty passionately about the global orphan situation recently, and several commenters asked: “What can I do if I’m not in a position to adopt?” I’m so glad you asked.  Adoption is not for everyone.  Nor is it the answer to the world’s orphan crisis.  In the best of circumstances, adoption creates a loving family for a child who has been orphaned.  But it does not address the root causes of why a . . .

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Matthew Paul Turner on His New Book with Rachel Held Evans + How to Find a Good Therapist for Kids | Selfie Podcast Episode 174

June 2, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Matthew Paul Turner joins us to talk about the new book he completed with our late friend Rachel Held Evans, and we chat about our memories of her. BJ gives advice on finding a good therapist for kids.  In this episode we also talk about: What Is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner Jordans Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Blueberry Lavender Sencha Green Tea Powder Decaf 30 Single Serving . . .

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· Self Care, Selfie, Selfie Podcast

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