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Sex Without Shame | Selfie Episode 110

January 8, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We’re talking about how shame affects our sex lives with Matthis Roberts, author of the new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms..  In this episode we also talked about: Nalgene Water Bottles Kristen’s Giant Water Jug The Berkey Water Filter Skylar Clean Perfume 365 Makeup Remover Drunk Elephant Cleansing Bar Adoratherapy Mood Boost MyChelle Refining Sugar . . .

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Life Lately

January 6, 2020

  Cuban food with some of my favorite people. When I look at this picture from 2010, I can't help but think "she has no idea what she's in for." At the time of this photo, I had finally legally adopted Jafta, after 3 years of ambiguity and stress. I'd given birth to two girls, in the midst of 8 miscarriages. Kembe's adoption was finally moving forward. I was training for a half-marathon and raising 3 kids under 4. I was tired but also hoping that life was about to calm . . .

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Friday Finds: For The Love of Vinyl

January 3, 2020

KAIU Vinyl Record Storage Holder  Gallery Aluminum Album Cover Frame, 6 Pack Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit Novogratz Concord Turntable Stand Portable Suitcase Turntable  Clear Vinyl Record Shelf Wall Mount 6 Pack Vinyl Record Storage Floating Wall Mounted Shelves  Turntable Stand . . .

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What would you do? (a poll) | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009.

January 2, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009 Sometimes motherhood throws me into situations where there is no clear-cut answer, and where I am left choosing between the lesser of two evils. I ran into one of those situations today, and I'm curious to know what other moms would have done. So, WWYD? Here's the scenario: You need to run into a major grocery store chain for milk, and you have three kids in tow (one of them a newborn in an infant seat). You spot the fancy . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Mari

January 1, 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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What I’m taking into this new decade . . . life is never calm

January 1, 2020

When I look at this picture from 2010, I can't help but think "she has no idea what she's in for." At the time of this photo, I had finally legally adopted Jafta, after 3 years of ambiguity and stress. I'd given birth to two girls, in the midst of 8 miscarriages. Kembe's adoption was finally moving forward. I was training for a half-marathon and raising 3 kids under 4. I was tired but also hoping that life was about to calm down. The thing about life, though . . . does it ever really calm . . .

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Life Lately

December 30, 2019

Annual Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Bar Happy birthday to this warm, funny, loving, loyal, skateboarding, bass-playing 15-year-old! We love you @jaftahowerton. Just a couple SoCal kids trying to live that “winter” life. #winterfestoc Saw Little Women with my two little women and cried through the entire second half. Man I loved that book at their age and the movie was a lovely retelling. My “little men” were in the next theater over watching Star Wars for the second time this week. I tried . . .

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Friday Finds

December 27, 2019

Leopard Lights Gathered Split Dress Darlene Long Sleeve Tiered Dres Shift Dress Sparkle Sequin Tank Dress  Madewell Boots  Long Sleeve V-Neck Wrap Velvet Mini Dress  Mock Turtleneck Pleated Button Blouse Ruffle-Hem Wrap Dress Satin Robe Wrap Dress       . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Kyrie

December 25, 2019

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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· Adoption, Fostercare

Merry Christmas

December 24, 2019

Dear friends, If we lived close, and it was 2004, I might be dropping some handmade soap or chex mix at your house today. But it's 2018, and many of the folks I cherish are spread across the globe, and so my gift-giving, like much of my life now, is digital. On this Christmas Eve, I wanted to take a second to say thank you for continuing to follow my (not-so-little anymore) family, and to give a few virtual gifts that you might enjoy. First, I've love to gift you with 50% off our Creaky . . .

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