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How to Talk Politics Without Being a Jerk: A Conversation with Eugene Cho | Selfie Podcast Episode 149

October 21, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Eugene Cho is talking about how to have a civil dialogue about politics, the polarization of political parties, and the problem with Christians aligning with a party over their moral convictions.  Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics, Kristen and Eugene’s trip to Iraq and Lebanon  Air Queen N95 Substantial Equivalent Masks   The Happy Labs Chill Pills   TheBalm Stainiac . . .

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Friday Finds: Knit Sweaters

October 16, 2020

Chunky Fringe Sweater Carice Ruffle Knit 525 Neon Melange Sweater Line & Dot Alder Sweater  Stevie Puff Sleeve Top Dot Embroidered Sweater Gigi Sweater  Helena Cardigan  Catherine Ruffle Tie Neck Sweater  . . .

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Brought to you by the letters i,k,j,k | On Thursday’s I post from the vault. This post is from March 2010.

October 15, 2020

On Thursday's I post from the vault. This post is from March 2010. Just after Karis was born, my friend Heather sent me a little homemade gift for our family.  I've never even met her in person, which made it all the more generous.  Heather is one of my co-writers at Mama Manifesto, and has her own gorgeous and creative blog at Cookie Mondays, Ice Cream Sundays.   She made an adorable set of letter shirts for my kids, and sent it to me over the summer.  When I opened the shirts and saw the . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Hunter

October 14, 2020

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

Selfie Podcast Episode 148: How to Avoid Fake News

October 14, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking with University of San Diego Journalism professor David Dozier about how to avoid falling for fake news, and what to do when people you love do. David Dozier holds a doctorate in communication research from Stanford University and is an internationally recognized expert and speaker on mass communications. BJ also gives us advice on finding mindful practices in the mundane. In this episode we also talked . . .

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October 12, 2020

  View this post on Instagram   Here’s a Gen Z teen who found a real phone and does not know how to use it. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Oct 10, 2020 at 4:01pm PDT My house flooded. Busted this guy double-fisting a beer and a @thunderkingcoffee this morning before 10am while we were ripping out drywall and I can’t say I blame him. "Parents are not okay." It's a refrain I've been . . .

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Friday Finds: Plaid Perfection

October 9, 2020

Red & Green Plaid Wristlet Ruffle Neck Plaid Shirt Long Plaid Wool Blend Coat  Ashby Blazer Free People Nylon Large Lightweight Tote Bag   Plaid Top English Factory Goldtone & Mustard Plaid Tassel Necklace  Plaid Blazer Coat  Plaid Oversized Scarf  . . .

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Why I’m a person of faith and voting for Biden in 2020

October 8, 2020

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  I'm not a Trump fan and I haven't been quiet about that. But today, I wanted to talk about my own faith, and how my faith is compelling me to vote. I have been a Christian my whole life. For a good portion of my life, I believed that voting Republican was a mandate of Christian faith. I went to a bible college where there was ONE guy who was a democrat, and people warned you about him in scandalized whispers, like they were warning you about a child molester. I voted for ALL THE . . .

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· Black Lives Matter, Faith, Politics, Race, Social Justice, White Privilege

Quotable | On Thursday’s I Post from the Vault. This Post is from March 2010.

October 8, 2020

On Thursday's I Post from the Vault. This Post is from March 2010.   I love this quote, and I think it's important for all parents, not just parents of children of color: We can choose to actively influence our children's attitudes. With our encouragement children will test and think through their beliefs about race, ethnicity, and religion. They are unlikely to ask the necessary hard questions without our help. It is up to us to take the initiative! Children care about justice, . . .

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The President Has Covid and We Have Feelings About It | Selfie Podcast Episode 147

October 7, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Anyone else finding the current news cycle to be frustrating and fatiguing? Kristen and Roo are taking the week off from guests to talk/vent about the current political climate and the President's response to his Covid infection. In this episode we also talk about: made by Fressko Tea Infusion Glass TheraBox Self-Care Subscription Box elf Hydrating Concealer A Whole New World, a Twisted Tale . . .

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