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60 Back To School Must Haves

Forget about the same old school supplies! We’ve rounded up this year’s must-haves to kick the school year off right - and in style. Organizing & Accessorizing Blush Dream Desk Set by Poppin A perfect choice for the highly organized, this gorgeous blush Desk Set couldn't be easier to get it all together! The Set…

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Of Life, Loss and Finding Joy

That Moment in Time – When it felt time to have my first child, I knew it, and approached it as inevitable. But my next steps in life didn’t follow a straight path, it jerked sideways and turned out nothing like I imagined it would. I define my life as the before and the after;…

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Let’s Change The Way We Talk About Rape

I hate using the word rape.  When I think of rape, I think of a woman being viciously attacked and forced upon. That's not my story. My story is much different.  It happened when I was twenty, freshly transplanted from Canada to the Bay Area.  Lonely and eager for friends, I found a welcoming group that loved…

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“We Need To Talk About Your Son”

I have a No Eggshells policy with my closest friends. We dont tiptoe around issues or sweep things under the proverbial rug. When theres an issue, we address it. When theres conflict, we resolve.The older I get, the more I appreciate this kind of frankness, which from my experience, is one mark of an authentic friendship. I need someone with whom I can be myself – who can laugh with me til …