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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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· Self Care, Selfie, Selfie Podcast

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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· Self Care, Selfie, Selfie Podcast

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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Friday Finds: Personalize it

January 22, 2021

Personalized Baby Teether Rattle  Initial Jewelry Dish Tray  Personalized Address Planter Box  Hello Personalized Name Door Mat  Customizable Face Planter  Custom Personalized Star Map  Vertical Personalized Name Necklace  Brewery Personalized Wood Beer Caddy  Personalized Fresh Homemade Cookies Treat Jar  . . .

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HOMEWARD BOUND (RE-ENTRY FROM THE BLOGHER ALTERNATE UNIVERSE) | On Thursday’s I Post From The Vault. This Post Is From August 2010.

January 21, 2021

On Thursday's I Post From The Vault. This Post Is From  August 2010. I’ve been on several mission trips in my life, and typically the last day is devotd to a process called “re-entry” – where participants some time debriefing in preparation for acclimation back into real life.  On a mission trip, time is usually spent discussing how one might react to the newfound awarenss of the excesses and privilege in their first-world life.  One might be warned of the culture shock they may . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 16-Year-Old Ashton

January 20, 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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