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Holiday Gift Guide for Him & Her | 2019

December 9, 2019

FOR HER I Want To Sleep Well Gift Set Corala Premium Weighted Blanket Set Lucky Chick Lip Gloss Set   Lotus Trolley Bag Eco-Friendly Shopping System JOMO: Celebrate The Joy of Missing Out Yes Cocktail Co. Mixers and Syrups The No Worries Workbook Legacybox Photo and Video Digital Memories Conversion The Self-Care Planner  Extract Labs Extra Strength Raspberry CBD Tincture ella+mila Vegan Nail Polish Archer & Olive Planners and Journals Lamo . . .

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The after-birth | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from May 2009.

December 5, 2019

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from May 2009. Okay, I promise. No placenta talk. But if you really want to throw up in your mouth right now, check this out. Don't say I didn't warn you. It's been a little over a week since Karis' arrival. We sprung out of that hospital as fast as we could and left within 24 hours, which was as soon as they would allow us. I. Hate. Hospitals. We were so happy to come home, and because I have the best in-laws ever, we got to spend our . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Tia

December 4, 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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Listener-Submitted Self-Care Recommendations: YOUR Two Thumbs Up! | Selfie Podcast Episode 107

December 4, 2019

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio It’s YOUR thumbs up! We are sharing some of our listener’s best recommendations for products, books, movies, and practices that are life-giving right now.  In this episode we (you) talked about: Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Elf Eyebrow Pencil Christmas tree lights The Highwomen The Creaky Floors Christmas album (Kristen’s band!) Smitten Kitchen Pancakes Maybe You Should Talk to Someone . . .

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Give us your own thumbs up!

December 3, 2019

Someone in the Selfie Podcast Community group had the idea of a listener's two thumbs up episode and we think it's brilliant. SO - two ways for you to share. 1. Leave a voice comment at this link. We would LOVE you to do this because we think it would be super fun to hear your voice, in your own words. But if you prefer: 2. Leave a comment here, and in the comment, list the product, a paragraph or two about why you love it, and what name you want used in the episode (first and last, just first, . . .

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Ketchup | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from May 2009.

December 3, 2019

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from May 2009. Things are rolling along here. The mastitis of the boob (or mystery lady part infection, as Mark likes to call it), is mostly done. It went away pretty much as quickly as it came. THANK GOD. Life with a newborn often feels like a time vortex, where I have no idea how the hours pass by and how I am unable to complete simple and seemingly reasonable tasks. Today, my goal was to take a walk, to go grocery shopping, to send a fax, . . .

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Life Lately

December 2, 2019

  Okay, friends. Help me choose which holiday card to send this year.  (And PS Minted is 20% off right now and this link gets you another $25 off: https://refer.minted.com/kristenhowerton). 📷: @lovisaphoto Kids gone. Christmas music on. Leftovers. Moscow mules. 🙌 There’s always the one relative that goes at the carcass. 🤢😂 #foodiejafta View this post on Instagram   Why yes I just put 3 Christmas trees in one . . .

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Help me pick my holiday cards!

November 30, 2019

There are so many great options for holiday photo cards, but I’m a big fan of Minted because their cards are sourced from a global community of independent graphic designers. Their cardstock is thick and includes a recycled option, and their designs are fresh and modern. But a huge draw for me is that they will print your recipient’s address on the envelope at no additional charge. You can upload a file with your addresses and they save it to your account so year after year, you no longer have . . .

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Friday Finds: Black Friday Deals

November 29, 2019

Deluxe Electric Air Fryer  Kodak Dock & Wifi Portable Instant Photo Printer Ring Video Doorbell  Sirius Waterproof Camera  Levoit Air Purifier YnM Weighted Blanket Kids  One Day Super Detox-Me  Gray Hard-Anodized Nonstick 14-Piece Cookware Set  Vitamix 5200 Blender . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: JJ

November 27, 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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