Calvin's Hats

Providing tiny hats for babies born much too soon... and support for the families that miss them.

[Calvin's Hats @CalvinsHats]

Salem area friends:

Pacific Northwest Doulas is looking for Postpartum Doulas. The work we have could be anywhere from 10-40 hours a week. As an independent contractor, you get to accept or decline the hours... https://t.co/cKA2hVVPe9

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Child A: Well behaved. Kind. Respectful. Follows directions. Good grades.

Child B: Struggles with self control. Difficulty maintaining even average grades. Hyper. Not always respectful. Not always “appropriate.”... https://t.co/4IyKMEWmOV

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I shared this three years ago. It’s still true.
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I have a lot to say today. I apologize in advance for the length of this, but here's my heart.

I have many FB friends who don't know me in daily life. For... https://t.co/oKuYvP8Ude

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Salem area friends:

Melissa and I are looking to purchase a few previously loved items for a feeding/changing station at the State Fair.

We are looking for-

*larger artificial plants/trees

*kids table/chairs

*a... https://t.co/0fPY9MT2IF

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Salem area friends:

If you’ve considered becoming a labor doula, I would sure like to talk to you.

In the very near future.

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So easy to work with! And the speed of completion was amazing.

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Salem friends- can you tag the local business owners that you know? We need them.

{Long but important post}

I spent the last 2 years as a foster parent.

It wasn't the plan for our family. I didn't prepare for... https://t.co/PwDz6Rpshy

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Salem area friends-

I'm on the hunt for businesses who might be up for helping me with a little National Foster Care Month project.

If you own a Salem area business- can you send me an email?

If you know... https://t.co/ynzunh62FC

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My heart is happy to be doing more of something I’m incredibly passionate about.

There are many babies who shaped my journey as a doula when it comes to loss support- starting with a little boy named Calvin.

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*For all of you cat lovers, this is not a judgment about cats.*

I just went through the West Salem McDonald's drive-through and noticed a cat sitting on one of their tables. (I didn’t judge you about the cats. Don’t... https://t.co/vjF7M0oOdR

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Virginia Salinas

I have 4 children.

I gave birth to one of them. She’s the only one that shares my DNA.

The other 3 joined our family through adoption.

Here’s what I know about adoption:

*It stems from loss.... https://t.co/DNnhHVoLD8

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Will you tell me about someone you’re proud of?

(Tagging them is 100% acceptable.)

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This is my Mama.

She is kind and generous and determined.

In her dream world, she would be able to meet the needs of everyone around her and make everyone happy.

She works hard and always has- but she spent our... https://t.co/yiIzvbtVMj

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“Oh my. I look SO beautiful!”

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To my friends who are not Christians,

Can we chat for a minute? I need to tell you a few things.

Over the last year, I've had a few things said in my direction that rocked my little world a bit. I won't list... https://t.co/v6TzfTVJAj

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What does a kid have to do to get a snow day around here?

Dear Snow,
I thought we had an understanding. ❄️

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✔️ Taught a childbirth class all day (Which brings me joy)

✔️ Went on a date with the husband (Which also... https://t.co/Y2bUKYN2oV

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"If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really... https://t.co/AZ2QRRXqVo

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“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business... https://t.co/xkXarwrx4I

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West Salem friends- give yourself extra time this morning (or stay home longer than planned.)

We're celebrating... https://t.co/GUVEvPy5gw