flawed but authentic

We at FBA are super happy to introduce you to our newest writer and one of our favorite people - Heather from Oh My Stinkin’ Heck. She’s a blog and web designer who dabbles in snapshot photography, blog customizations and web standards, chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate, all things eclectic, simplicity and function, self-organization, reading, [...]

It seems like Meredith (my four year old) is very much in tune with my mood and knows exactly when I need some cheering. Today was definitely one of those days, and she delivered in fine fashion.
Me: Meredith, did you have a good day at school today?
Meredith: Yes.
Me: Did you go outside, or was it [...]

The names were all put in a bowl and a winner pulled out - Sarah from Theanviltree.com! Thanks so much for everyone who participated! You all have a bunch of goodlookin’ families.

Flawed:

sloppily & impulsively throw a sit down fiesta for eight women together via email
have a budget of ten dollars
don’t leave yourself enough time to clean, decorate or cook
use dollar store shelf liners for table covering
make mexican paper flowers that more closely resemble cabbages
use whatever happens to be clean instead of proper margarita glasses
have the guest [...]

Winner to be announced Monday afternoon!

She She from Whosheshe.blogspot.com

Alissa from Alissaengphotography.com

Amy

Angie from Graymattersonline.net

Angie from Mymomoirs.blogspot.com

Cathy

Emily from Thewhitehallcraigs.blogspot.com

Erica

Jackie

The Tigchelaars from Tigweb.blogspot.com

Jamie from Jamma.blogware.com

Jenn from Momdunwentcrazy.blogspot.com

Maigh

Peeved Michelle from Thepeevery.com

Michelle

Sarah

Rice Wenchie from Fromthesaucyone.blogspot.com

Will from Betheboy.com, Nina from Theslackdaily.com and Daisy.

Witchypoo from Psychicgeek.com

Sometimes all you can think to do is pray. And sometimes you don’t want to do it alone.
Silent Unity is a 24-hour, free prayer line. If you call, someone will pray for your concerns in a respectful, non-denominational way.
 I remember sitting on the floor of the airport while I was heading back to be with [...]

A few days ago one of our writers wrote a piece that was both well-written and elicited a great deal of backlash. I think everyone that comes here knows that more than anything, I created this place as a SAFE place to share our thoughts and feelings and stories. And while you may not agree [...]