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To all women, on Mother’s Day

May 10, 2020

Happy Mother's Day to the moms quarantining with their kids. Who have become homeschool principals, household IT managers, chief sanitizers, google pediatricians, home chefs, and more while managing to not completely lose their cool (at least most of the time.) Happy Mother's Day to the sons and daughters who have lost their parents and grandparents this year to a shocking and devastating pandemic, whose grief is compounded by the isolation of this difficult season. Happy Mother’s Day to . . .

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Friday Finds

May 8, 2020

Billabong Black Pebble Floral Sweet Song Rashguard Green Palm Tree Round Beach Towel Blush Reserved Cactus Round Beach Towel Body Glove Smoothies Sleek Solid Long Sleeve Rashguard with UPF 50+ Lucky Brand Long Sleeve Rashguard Swim Shirt Roxy Long Sleeve Zip-up Fashion Rashguard Mimosa Inc Round Beach Towel Round Beach Towel Mimosa Salt Crystal Floral Coral Sands Rashguard  . . .

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A coupon for everyone who forgot Mother’s Day was this weekend

May 8, 2020

Pssst. Hey dads. In this blur of Groundhog Days that is quarantine, it's easy to loose track of what date it is. Mother's Day is this Sunday! AS IN TWO DAYS FROM NOW. And the kids are not in school to make a cute homemade craft. It's all on you, man. In case shopping feels daunting and you are at a loss for what to give, may I suggest Rage Against the Minivan? It's a humor memoir about motherhood, and the moms who have read it tell me it made them laugh, made them cry, and made them feel less . . .

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Hand-me-downs in Haiti | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.

May 7, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009. Getting new pictures of Keanan . . . it's better than Christmas. He is getting so big. In this picture, he is wearing one of Jafta's old shirts. There is something bittersweet about seeing him in his brother's hand-me-downs, yet so many miles away from us. It makes me long to hold him even more. No update to report. I believe our file is still stuck in IBESR - the very first stage of the process (our file . . .

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How to not lose your sh$% on your loved ones  | Selfie Episode 127

May 6, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are chatting with Michelle Keinan, wellness coach and co-founder of City Wellness Collective, about how to deal with our own stress and trauma so we aren’t taking it out on others. BJ talks about how to make meaning of this season, and Claire gives advice on dealing with razor bumps. In this episode we also talk about:  Mrs. America  Heathmade Sandalwood and Vanilla Lotion Bar Joggers Towel . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Camren

May 6, 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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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2020

May 4, 2020

Isabelle Grace Mama Pave Necklace Super Simple Hand-Lettering Projects Techniques and Craft Projects Using Hand Lettering Focus Aromatherapy Spa Gift Basket Emily McDowell + Friends Cards High Five Cannabis Facial Moisturizer PediPocket Blanket Fontana Candle Company Nummyware Food Storage Everydaze Diamond Drop Hydrogel Eye Patch Giftgown Customized Hospital Gowns "The Ritual" Yesterday Wellness CBD Softgel Bentoko Packing Cubes Bloomaire Breasfeeding . . .

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Friday Finds: Mother’s Day Gifts

May 1, 2020

Succulent Studios Subscription Box Porcelain White Bud Vase HoneycombStudio Personalized Photo Books  Sweet Water Decor BEST MOM EVER Soy Wax Candle Simple Loose Leaf Tea - Hand packaged Tea Subscription Box Heart gift for your #1 Mom Organic Cotton Lavender Tea Towel in Black Hearth and Harrow TheraBox - Self Care Subscription Box Personalized Notecard Floral Stationary for Mom . . .

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Racism and Sunburns: Lessons from Skippygate | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.

April 30, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.   It seems like every major news outlet has been weighing in on the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Gates. Someone observed Gates trying to break into his home (having lost his keys), the police were called, tensions mounted, and he was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace. Now, the question on everyone’s minds: Was Gates a victim of racial profiling? As usual, the answers to this question seem widely . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Hunter

April 29, 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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