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Drew Hart on Anti-Racist Activism | Selfie Episode 146

September 30, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Drew Hart, author and anti-racism leader is helping us understand how to engage further in anti-racism. BJ is helping us figure out how to navigate election season with family and friends whose view differ. Kristen shares her emotions around making hard school decisions for her kids and Roo shares about her upcoming eye surgery.  You can find Drew's book Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism . . .

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Friday Finds: A Autumn Color Story

September 25, 2020

Chicory & Coffee Crossover Bag  Geometric Fringe Earrings  Brown Round Sunglasses  Leopard Mock Neck Pullover Cream Long Snap Pocket Cardigan  Caramel Quilted Puffer Coat  Red Plaid Slipper  Navy Chevron Quilted Jacket  Joules Black Ashwood Leather Hiking Boot . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Glendon

September 23, 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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Sarah Stewart Holland on Talking Politics without Ruining Relationship + Protecting Your Inner Child | Selfie Episode 145

September 23, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We’re talking politics . . . specifically HOW to talk poltiics with people you disagree with. Our guest is Sarah Stewart Holland, cohost of the Pantsuit Politics podcast and author of I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations. BJ Hickman talks about what it menas to abandon yourself, and how to nurture and protect the inner child with specific attention to our listeners . . .

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Life Lately

September 21, 2020

  View this post on Instagram   If you give a mouse a cookie: home edition. I found a $500 Subzero fridge on Craigslist but then decided I had to remodel the entire kitchen to make it fit. I’m a delight. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Sep 17, 2020 at 10:41pm PDT Found this gem in my memories today. These dresses were from a trip to Ethiopia. ❤️❤️ View this post on . . .

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Friday Finds: Fall Boots

September 18, 2020

Brown Riding Boot  Ankle Boot Loeffler Randall Soludos Venetian Leather Bootie Western Side V Cutout Ankle Boots Villa Rouge Boots  Snakeskin Print Ankle Boots The James Bootie  Brown Bootie  Dr. Marten's Vegan Boots . . .

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Keeping it real (nobody puts baby in a corner) | On Thursday’s I post from the vault. This post is from February 2010.

September 17, 2020

On Thursday's I post from the vault. This post is from February 2010. I have a love/hate relationship with mom blogs. On many levels, I love it, because it allows me to feel connected to other moms during this season where I am rather isolated at home. I appreciate hearing that I'm not alone, and reading that others are having similar experiences. At the same time, I am also aware that blogging can become a medium for us to present our "best selves": from detailing homemade crafts to . . .

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How to Be A Lazy Genius with Kendra Adachi, and Self-Care for Essential Workers | Selfie Podcast Episode 144

September 16, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kendra Adachi of The Lazy Genius Collective is helping us learn to opt out of things that drain our energy, figure out how to work smarter not harder, and find the decisions we can make today to make life easier tomorrow. BJ is talking about why self-care can make us feel guilty, and sharing strategies for essential workers.  In this episode we also talked about: The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet Trey’von

September 16, 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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Friday Finds

September 11, 2020

Sunaction 12 Pcs Hair Scarf Hair Scrunchies Charming headbands featuring classic knotted detail 20Pcs Pearl Hair Clips Leopard Soft Headband Set  Velvet Hair Scrunchies  Bunny Ear Velvet Scrunchies  Gold & Silver Hair Clips  Turban Headbands  Headbands . . .

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