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Differentiation as Self-Care, Best Botox Practice, and Healing After Sexual Assault | Selfie Podcast Episode 114

February 5, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking about differentiation with Kathleen Smith, author of Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. Claire answers your botox questions, and BJ offers support to a listener struggling with trauma after a sexual assault (a trigger warning is given before this segment.) We also talked about: Migrastil Essential Oil Aromatherapy Roll=On Migraine . . .

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February 3, 2020

We saw She Loves Me at @southcoastrep today ... it was so darling! It's long been one of my favorite musicals and this was a great staging, with lots of fun interactive activities in the lobby.   View this post on Instagram   Jafta's 4th year marching with @100blackmenoc at the OC Black History Parade. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Feb 1, 2020 at 1:28pm PST   An emotional . . .

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2020

February 2, 2020

Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2020

  MyChelle Refining Sugar Cleanser LifeAround2Angels Natural Bath Bombs Scrumptious Wicks Soy-Wax Candles Mantra Mask Hemp CBD Coconut Eye Gels The Chalet Wrap from Mer-Sea DYLN Alkaline Insulated Bottle Bamboo Infusion Water Bottle by Fressko TheraBox Self-Care Subscription Box Putty Cream Healing Moisturizer Manly Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet FOUR Organics Lip Balm Veestro Vegan Meal Delivery Mom Truths Game Fresh Start Confidence Serum . . .

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Friday Finds: Removable Wallpaper

January 31, 2020

Gold and Beige Geometric / Hexagon Peel and Stick Wallpaper Blooming Vintage Fresh Floral Birds Wallpaper Prickly Pear Cactus Peel and Stick Wallpaper: Maui Peel & Stick Wallpaper Summer Love Teal Wallpaper Arrowhead Deep Blue Peel & Stick Wallpaper Botanical Foliage  Perennial Blooms Peel and Stick Wallpaper Feather Flock Wallpaper . . .

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My poor, obese son who can’t go to kindergarten | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009.

January 30, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009. Jafta just had his preschool graduation last week. I was a little cynical about the whole thing, because he's not really "graduating" to anything, except for another year of the same. But his preschool has all the kids in the class participate in the ceremony, since it is the last year for some. I was a little annoyed at all of the obligations involved and thought it seemed a little superfluous for our family. Plus I just wanted . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 17 year old Kendal

January 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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Making Marriage Work, and When To Jump Ship | Selfie Podcast Episode 113

January 29, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Why are women so tired? How can we make modern marriage work? Roo and Kristen discuss the mental load that tends to fall on women, and how to push back on the societal norms that tell us that, despite our efforts at equality, women are still in charge of more domestic and familial tasks. We also chat with Jennifer Petriglieri, the author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work, and our . . .

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Friday Finds

January 24, 2020

Faux Fur Coat  Natural Farmhouse Flooring Jute Half-Circle Rug Baggu Triple Set Umbra Ribbonwood Large Modern Wall Clock Athletic Propulsion Labs Pro Sneakers Hat Attack Plaid Scarf Lost + Wander Sweater Jacket Kera Table Lamp Leopard Faux Fur Coat    . . .

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The Difficult Task of Being Present | Selfie Podcast Episode 112

January 24, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Kristen is chatting with our new cohost Roo Powell about the difficulty of being present, and interviews Philip Shephard about the concept of embodiment and radical wholeness. We also introduce BJ Hickman, our new resident therapist who will be taking your questions (ask them here!) In this episode we talked about: Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being  New Self, New . . .

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Grateful | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009.

January 23, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009. I've had a few friends who seemed a little concerned about me after my post on Monday. I'm thinking maybe I left the wrong impression. Life is hard right now, and I have never been one to hold back in talking about the realities of motherhood. But life is also really good. Even though I am juggling a lot right now, what I wanted to communicate is that I am learning to surrender to that fact that I can't always win. I suppose . . .

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