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August 17, 2020

Did you know that high altitudes can cause insomnia? I didn’t. Until I googled it at 3am. It’s 6:30am and I haven’t slept one bit despite having been exhausted all day. One bonus is that I caught the sunrise for the first time in a long time. Today ought to be interesting ... 😩 View this post on Instagram   Day 1 #skate at @woodward. @woodwardparkcity #skateboardingisfun A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) . . .

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Friday Finds: Madewell on Zulily

August 14, 2020

Madewell Antique Cream Floral Scoop-Back Cami Midi Dress Desert Camel Boardwalk Ankle-Strap Sandal Spiced Cinnamon Texture & Thread Drawstring Top Madewell Retro Indigo Stripe Butterfly Top March & Rusted Tin Stripe Tie-Waist Huston Crop Pants Littleton Wash Ex-Boyfriend Denim Shirt Dress  Antique Cream Scattered Dot Tiered Mini Skirt True Black Margo Leather Slingback Flat True Black Texture & Thread Ruffle-Strap Jumpsuit . . .

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Ornamental helmet culture | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from November 2009

August 13, 2020

On Thursday's I post from the vault. This post is from November 2009.  Karis was fitted for her cranial helmet last week, and it should be arriving next week. In a not-at-all-shocking turn of events, our insurance does not cover said helmet. So, for the price of a boob job, we will be footing the bill to make sure she has a well-rounded cranium. Hopefully this will boost her self-esteem enough to avoid that boob job down the road. Good thing we live in the OC. For now, I'm trying to figure . . .

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Wednesday’s Child – Shalynn

August 12, 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 . . .

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Making sense of Loss with Kate Bowler + Unfollowing as Self Care | Selfie Episode 139

August 12, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio  8/13/2020 We are talking with Kate Bowler, author of Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved, about the human impulse to put a bow on suffering, and how it can be harmful to try to make meaning of loss as a way to circumvent grief. BJ is talking about how to help kids thrive in the midst of so much uncertainty. We also talk about unfriend and unfollowing as self-care In this episode, we also . . .

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Life Lately

August 10, 2020

  View this post on Instagram   I'm proud of my nephew @Aus_Rivers in so many ways. He's smart, thoughtful, hilarious, and insanely talented. But I'm especially proud of the new charity he founded . . . @knittherainbowinc. Austin learned there were a few nonprofits dedicated to providing services to LGBT youth facing houseing challenges in New York City. KtR hopes to educate people across the country about the housing crisis . . .

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Friday Finds

August 7, 2020

White & Blue Splash Vase - Set of Three Pink Nature Round Placemats  Pendant Lamp  Tan & Silver Braided Seagrass Basket Set  5-piece Organizer Set  Braided Jute Runner Stacking Canister Set  Bamboo Glass Topper Set of 4 Antipasto Cutting Board / Serving Platter    . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Jayvon

August 5, 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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Launching Teenagers with Jenny Ingram + How To Deal with the World’s Collective Anger | Selfie Episode 138

August 5, 2020

\ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking with Jenny Ingram about parenting teens how to launch our kids into the world. BJ is going to be giving us advice on what to do when all of the anger in the world right now is making us angry.  We also talk about introverting and the need for dithering/puttering, and how that’s a challenge in the middle of a pandemic.  In this episode we also talked about: Adulting for Christians Vital . . .

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Life Lately

August 3, 2020

As it turns out, the "Little Snowie" machine is great for adults, too. Today in "let's throw money at the empty void of boredom that is quarantine" ... we got a snow-cone machine. We've entered the "camping in the backyard" stage of quarantine. A little light post-dinner wrestling. No one can beat Jafta anymore. It's all theater and him being a good sport. He can pick any of us up and sling us around. 😂 Her attire for an afternoon at the beach. #emosnotdead India embroidered . . .

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