A heartfelt, subversively funny memoir and a bold personal manifesto that pushes back against the superficial expectations of motherhood -- and challenges the idea that there's a "right" way to raise kids. With hard-won knowledge gained from having four kids in four years, Kristen Howerton navigates the emotional and sometimes messy waters of motherhood, sharing valuable lessons from her journey through infertility, adoption, pregnancy, toddler tantrums, divorce, and the shock and awe of . . .
Friday Finds: Spring Florals
Kate Spade New York Floral Small Tote Floral Tiered Layer High Waist Skirt Honey Gold Tropical Sundance Dress Flower Print Babydoll Cap Sleeve Smock Blouse Bouquet Water Come Down Trucker Hat Tote Shopping Bag Floral Print Baseball Cap Herschel Nova Mini Backpack, Vintage Floral Yumi Kim Naomi Romper . . .
Thug life | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009. Karis has some serious baby dandruff (cradle cap). I've been reading up on how to care for it and the consensus is to rub baby oil all over the baby's head. It sounded simple enough, but now Karis's head is a big greasy mess that is leaving an oilspot on everything she touches. I was trying to figure out a way to cover her head, and I remembered we still had some do-rags left from Jafta's foray with dreadlocks. Worked like a . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Aiden
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 . . .
Roo Reveals Her Job Catching Online Predators + BJ’s Advice For Dealing With Morose Teens | Selfie Podcast Episode 117
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Roo is sharing the secret project she's been working on for several months, that has blown the lid off of internet safety issues for young teens, and how it has affected her own life. Claire gives advice on who to seek help from for skincare issues, and BJ helps us make sense of our morose teenager's behavior. In this episode we also discussed: Bark Safety Monitoring for Kids I’m a 37-Year-Old Mom & I . . .
Life Lately
Driveway barbershop in session. Line up for a line-up! On @selfiepodcast this week ... Sometimes, self-care is dependent on community-care. That is, when you are drowning in a crisis and can’t even begin to fathom what you might need, a simple text from a friend, an offer to pick up your kids, or a food delivery (even cross-country, bless up DoorDash) can be the one thing that keeps you from teetering off the edge. This week, @roo_pow and I talk about the times in our lives when we've had to . . .
Life changes fast: financial planning for foster and adoptive families
This post was sponsored by True Advisory Group It's always heartening for me to learn of businesses that are tailoring services to meet the needs of adoptive and foster families specifically, so when True Advisory Group reached out to me, the story of their principal caught my attention. Last year Greg Bianco became the sudden foster father to five children, age 7 and under. He spent 10+ years in financial services, and since the kids came home, his business life has transformed just as . . .
Friday Finds
MKono 2 piece hanging planters 3-Piece Outdoor Acapulco Set Tropical Outdoor Pillows Galvanized Metal Hanging Trough Planters 3-Piece Outdoor All-Weather Wicker Set Herringbone Ink Blue Outdoor Pillows 3-tier Black Metal Hanging Planters 3-piece Black Rocking Chair Set Trellis Outdoor Pillows . . .
Circle of cuz | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009. I wasn't close with cousins growing up. My mom was an only child. My dad's sister had children but they lived far away and we only saw them occasionally. So it has been a new experience to be an aunt and know a close relationship with my neices and nephews. I have to say that seeing the love that my kids have for each other, and seeing their love for their cousins, is enough to make this cynical mom's heart burst with . . .
When You Need Community Care, Not Self-Care: Selfie Podcast Episode 116
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking about community care as an aspect of self-care, and how to create community when you don’t have it. We also talk about hangover cures, sweatpants, and stomach ailments. Claire gives advice on peeling nails and BJ answers a listener question about women as family breadwinners. We also talked about: Tummy Drops Territory Foods (use this link for $50 off across your first two orders) Amazon . . .
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