Soludos Alice Tassel Mules Brown Barbora Pointed-Toe Leather Mule Dolce Vita Halee Flats SANDALUP Mules w Pointed Toe and Bowknot VFDB Bowtie Mule Slippers Latte Acasia Braided Leather Mule MAYPIE Flat Mules Pointed Toe Pink Mule Slides Platinum Barbora Leather Mule . . .
I’m scared to let my son wear a mask. But I’m scared for him not to . . .
As a mom of a tall black 15-year-old who is often mistaken for an adult, we've had lots of conversations about bias and appearance. It's always been a balancing act between wanting to allow for self-expression, and wanting to minimize the actual physical risk that can be inherent in bias against black men. But face masks to protect against COVID-19 are not a conversation about self-expression. They are now a recommended course of action to reduce coronavirus infection. So I'm posting this to say . . .
An open letter to criminals about our upcoming vacation | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009. We have a summer full of family visits. My mom just left after a week stay. My sister Brooke and her family are visiting in a few weeks. The day they leave, my nephews Austin and Derek arrive for a stay. And then we fly up for a week with Mark's brother and family. It will be a fun and full summer. Oops. I guess you're not supposed to say when you go on vacation on your blog. You know, in case some would-be criminals are . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Sean
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 . . .
Staying Connected During Isolation + Advice for a Sexless Marriage | Selfie Podcast Episode 123
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio The global pandemic requires that we stay home and pause from all the usuals — and the isolation is affecting even the most introverted of us (Kristen!). But social distancing is really about physical distancing, and we're all finding ways to remain social. In this episode, Kristen and Roo discuss staying connected and whether or not six-feet-apart-driveway-hangouts are ok (they both say no — you'll hear why). BJ answers . . .
How to dye your own roots to cover gray at home
Alright, I'm doing my roots on the internet! Mortifying my children for your own edification. For anyone else with a half-inch of gray started to show through and needing a home fix, here's how I do my own DIY hair salon in my house. I used the following products: Developer: Schwarzkopf Essensity Activating Lotion 8 Vol 2.5% Color: Schwarzkopf Essensity Hair Color - 7-00 Medium Blonde Extra Schwarzkopf Professional Essensity Hair Color, 8-14, Cendre Beige Olaplex Salon into . . .
Diverse kindle books for teens under $5
In case anyone else has teenagers in need of new books - all of these are under $5 or free to read with Prime, and feature a wide variety of voices and perspectives. Check them out here. . . .
Life Lately
I'm excited to be doing a virtual event with some other @randomhouse authors on Tuesday night at 5pm PT. Check my stories for details! Did an awkward face mask this morning that made us all look vaguely like Trump. When her quarantine coping mechanism is baking and your quarantine coping mechanism is eating. 👍👎 #themgains #quarantine15 #quarantinebod View this post on Instagram Wait for it. (US is blue.) . . .
American kids try French snacks
We aren't traveling any time soon ... but in the meantime we are trying snacks from different countries via Universal Yums. My kids were fans of all the French options. Try it yourself at this link. . . .
Friday Finds: Boredom Busters
Andy Warhol 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle ADORNit Cactus Tea Cups Tea Towel Embroidery Kit Succulent Garden 500 Piece Double Sided Jigsaw Puzzle Caydo 3 Sets Embroidery Starter Kit Klutz Sew Mini Animals Sewing & Craft Kit Peter Pauper Press Starry Night 1,000-Piece Puzzle | Zulily Hand Lettering A to Z Paperback | Zulily Feathers 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle DORNit Flower Garden Stitch Embroidery Kit | Zulily . . .
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