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Wednesday’s Child: Faith and Ricky

November 13, 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 . . .

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November 11, 2019

Last night I had 11 teens/tweens sleeping in my house (three not pictured) and Jafta isn’t even in town. 😂 When Kembe tries to have a sleepover and the girls get involved .... It’s cute because you can’t hear it. (See my stories)   First middle school dance India played her final basketball game yesterday. They didn’t win one game. They were beat, badly, in every game. But she and her friends had a blast. And she woke up, by herself, every morning to get to practice at . . .

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Friday Finds: A Little Bit Wild

November 8, 2019

Leopard Midi Skirt  Sam Edelman Winona Western Boot 3-Piece Travel Gift Set  Faux Snake Pattern Belt Leopard 4 x 6 Frame  Jonathan Adler Metallic Zebra Dish  Here & Now Leopard Print Duck Boot Snake Print Detachable-Scarf Hair tie  Throw Pillow  . . .

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This is an outrage!! (white people problems) | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from April 2009.

November 7, 2019

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from April 2009   The other day, a letter came home from my son's preschool urging the parents to take action. The title of the letter was "This is an outrage!!". I was pretty curious to read it, since they rarely send non-preschool related letters home. What on earth could be so big a deal? As it turns out: suburban parking. My son's school is in a really nice, very expensive area of Orange County. (We do not live in this . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Corey

November 6, 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 . . .

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Adita Lang on Self-Care SuperPowers | Selfie Episode 104

November 6, 2019

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Self-care can be a challenge for busy women, and Adita Lang literally wrote the book on it. We chat with her about: How women can prioritize their own needs Why cleaning out your pantry is a great way to start for any new season  Why you should add coconut oil to your coffee Ways sugar can place your immune system on snooze Why salt isn't a terrible thing The plethora of benefits from making tea . . .

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Life Lately

November 4, 2019

  Last game of the season, hand still in a cast. Freshman year is hard. Made harder when the you have to massively adjust your expectations. Here’s hoping for less broken bones in the years ahead. Just a couple of 90’s kids.   View this post on Instagram   Every Halloween our neighbor feeds her snake a mouse for all the kids to watch. This was our Burmese foreign exchange students first Halloween and this . . .

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Friday Finds: Terrazo

November 1, 2019

Now House by Jonathan Adler Terrazzo Droplet Vase Official Ninola Terrazo Patterns 3 Hard Back Case Happy Wax - Mini-Tabletop Wax Warmer in Terrazzo Shireen Home Horizon Terrazzo Concrete Bathroom Accessories Roostery Cloth Dinner Napkins Potey Succulent Plant Pots Terrazzo Planter Ceramic Coasters for Drinks by Sweetzer & Orange MitoVilla Italian Marble Surface Shower Curtain Corelle 18-Piece Service for 6, . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Keyaisa

October 30, 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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Life Lately

October 28, 2019

Never to old to go back to your elementary school’s trunk or treat for candy ... “I’m gonna make some fair food for lunch.” #foodiejafta #donutburger   Matching top-knots. 😍 Karis’s friends were really impressed with her ukulele skills. 😬 Anyone wanna armchair choose my house colors? I have to choose paint colors tonight and grays are SO hard. Here is the color palette rendering from the architect, along with the paint colors I'm looking at and a couple houses that served . . .

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