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July 17, 2020

Primitives by Kathy Gold & Gray Geometric Throw Pillow | Zulily Creative Co-op Brown Woven Seagrass Baskets with Leather Handles (Set of 3 Sizes) Alja Horvat Watercolor Abstract Wrapped Canvas Bloomingville Set of 3 Round Bamboo Floor Baskets with Wood Legs Ahenque Set of 2, Eco-Friendly Turkish Tea Towels Grasslands Road You & Me 14.5 Round Starburst Wall Mirror Goodpick 2pack Rope Hanging Basket nuLOOM Natura Collection Chunky Loop Jute Area Rug Woven Nook . . .

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That’s What SHE Said with Tiffany Reese

July 17, 2020

Tiffany Reese and I talk about the ongoing journey of letting go of the need for validation from others, how we've worked to let go of perfectionism, and how we are trying to teach these concepts to our kids. Tiffany's book Strong Women Rising: How to Step into Your Power, Boost Your Confidence, and Improve Your Life is available here: https://amzn.to/36FG79j. And you can find Rage Against the Minivan here: https://biglink.to/RATM . . .

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The passport problem, and staying off the ledge| On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from September 2009.

July 16, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from September 2009. I'm feeling a little edgy this week. Could be all the traveling we've been doing this month. Could be the impromptu trip to Haiti we are taking next week. Could be the fact that Mark is at a training all weekend in LA. Could be the three kids thing, the nursing thing, the not-sleeping thing . . . could just be a little lingering post-partum crazy. Whatever the reason, I've been finding myself a little overwhelmed. Okay, . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet 9-year-old Johanna

July 15, 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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That’s What SHE Said with Cindy Wang Brandt

July 15, 2020

Cindy and I discuss how to infuse our kids with faith as progressive Christians, and how people who have deconstructed their faith can create meaningful connections to faith traditions with their kids. Cindy is the author of Parenting Forward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy, and Kindness which you can find here. And you can find Rage Against the Mininvan here.       . . .

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That’s What SHE Said with Kate Bowler

July 14, 2020

  Kate is the author of Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved. We are talking 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. Kate's book can be found here. And you can find Rage Against the Minivan here. . . .

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Life Lately

July 13, 2020

We finally got in to see the specialist. It's a re-break of his fall football injury. Casted up to his armpit. 😩 Can't wait for Mary Anne to save the day ... As parents it's really important to adjust the language we are using around disappointments for our kids, because we are modeling how they will process all of this. I have two athletes. Sports being canceled. . . it sucks. It's frustrating. But will it ruin their mental health? Not if we can reframe it. Not if we can find other ways . . .

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Summer Fun Resource Guide

July 13, 2020

The Grown-Up’s Guide to Crafting with Kids and The Grown-Up’s Guide to Painting with Kids Totem, the Feel Good Game See You At The Campground Chicken War smART sketcher Projector Modarri S2 Paint-It™ Auto Design Studio Bizy Backpacl Sensory Kit Closca Refillable Portable Water Bottle Ecoslay Orange Marmalade Flaxseed and Aloe Curl Definer Queen Bee Cuff The U-Stand Portable Umbrella Stand Family Camping: Everything You Need to Know for a Night Outdoors with . . .

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Covid-19 Resource Guide

July 10, 2020

Indigo Wild's Zum Bar Soap Extract Labs CBD Tinctures Sun Lovin' Roots Face Masks Indie Source Face Masks HÄNS Phone Cleaner SwaddleDesigns Face Masks Keto-BEAM Electrolytes & Micronutrients Cymbiotika Rumi Sleep Tonic Pure Synergy Stress Remedy Supplement Nature by Canus Vegetal Based Soaps + Lotions Good Green Cleaner Refillable Spray Cleaner Whole-Ass the Book Childfacemask.com Healist CBD Calm Chews Yesterday The Exhale CBD Oil Vital You . . .

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Friday Finds: Summer Short Style

July 10, 2020

  Vintage Modern Women's High Rise Dungaree Shorts Olive & Pink Floral Drawstring Shorts  Agolde Rumi High Rise Denim Bermuda Shorts Black Denim Heritage Shorts Blue Ikat Levi's Denim shorts Joe’s Jeans White Cut off Shorts Wanderer Utility Shorts  Megan Patch Pocket Shorts | Anthropologie Levi's 501 Long Shorts . . .

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