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Kristen Tests Her Hormones + Breaking Free of the Cellphone Pull | Selfie Episode 159

February 10, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen is chatting with Candace Burch about the results of a recent hormone test, her results (which were problematic but also common) and what she can do to do get things back on track. BJ helps us with breaking free of the cellphone pull. In this episode we also talked about: Old Survivor episodes on Prime Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition Imagine Out Loud Weighted Bar Your Hormone . . .

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2021

February 8, 2021

Self+ Supplements MISS SWISS Travel Makeup Case Sourse Chocolate Supplement Bites ArT Wine Preserver MaeMarie Inention Wraps Butter By Keba Moisturizer Kazmaleje KURLSPLUS SET for Curly Hair Bombay Hair Curling Wand Zoey-Naturals Soothing Lavender Lotion Zoey Naturals Vanilla Grapefruit Body Butter Zoey Naturals Soothing Lavender Body Oil Armor Down Meditation Cushion JustTroia Healing Kit The Inner Me Sugar Plum Strawberry Cheesecake Chocolate Bars . . .

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Friday Finds

February 5, 2021

Heart Shaped Sunglasses  Ivory Ceramic Covered Tea Bag Holder  Mini 10-piece Fragrance Set  Black & Red Heart Bobby Pin Set  Blush Energy Up Charging Tassel  Black Bangle Wallet  Rifle Paper Co 2021 Planner  Paddywax Rosewood & Patchouli Candle JBL Clip Waterproof Speaker    . . .

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Wednesday’s Child, 11-year-old Andrew

February 3, 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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A Conversation with Laura Tremaine + Taking Self-Care to the Next Level : Selfie Podcast Episode 158

February 3, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We’re talking mom-shame, life on the internet, writing, and more with our friend Laura Tremaine, author of the new book Share Your Stuff: I’ll Go First. Kristen and BJ also chat about what a deeper shift in soul-care looks like (hint: it’s not bath bombs.) In this episode we also talk about: Imperfect Foods Produce Delivery Thistle Meal Delivery Amazon Subscribe + Save Pantry Goods Charitea Berry . . .

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Friday Finds

January 29, 2021

Felted Coasters Lovingly handcrafted in Nepal Heart Shape Trinket Dish  Heart Shape Espresso Mugs  Heart Shape Glass Vase  Heart Pot Planter  I Heart Books Notebook & Pen  Set of 3 Heart Towels  Cut-out Studded Heart Earring Set  14k Gold Lo Ve Earrings  . . .

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PARTY PLANES, PUKE FESTS, AND FONDUE FEUDS (BLOGHER DAYS 1 & 2) | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2010.

January 28, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM AUGUST 2010. In my life, I’ve had a couple variations of recurring stress dreams. One involves me being unable to find something right before a big event (it’s my wedding day and I can’t find a hairdryer, it’s time for prom and I can’t find my dress, etc). Another recurring dream involves me finding out that I am failing a class (in college I took an anthropology class where you could skip the final if you got 100% on the midterm. I did, . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Siblings Nikira and Nacari

January 27, 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, parenting

Decision Fatigue, and Simplifying to Avoid Overwhelm | Selfie Podcast Episode 157

January 27, 2021

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking decision fatigue . . . that paralysis and exhaustion that happens when we have too much to decide. We talk about how we’ve been trying to simplify and automate to avoid decision fatigue where we can. In this episode we also talk about: Everlane cashmere scrunchie Zen Heel Socks The Lazy Genius Bite Toothpaste Bits NanoBio Protect Nasal Antiseptic Today’s episode of Selfie is . . .

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Life Lately

January 25, 2021

If you are local head over to the maker’s market at @dickchurchs today and grab some handmade goods and some breakfast tacos. Open till 2pm! “I will let them implant an iPad in my ass if it means I can get drunk in an Applebee’s again.” - Author Unknown View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) Who else has a crying hangover from the emotions of the day? I’m ready . . .

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