First let’s examine a bit of our disconnectedness. If you think you get the weight of our lack of connection…then skip ahead to the lists in bold below for a terrific way to connect! However, if you think a quick examination of where we place our attention all day might heighten your desire to connect …
Here’s to boosting self-esteem!
There was a time my 16 year old son seemed angry pretty consistently. It was stressful when he was around. It seemed whatever I did, I could not alleviate the situation or deflect his mood. One day I was reflecting on what I could do to fill his emotional bank account without triggering any additional …
A Kind Word for Reading
If there was only one thing I could recommend for giving your kiddos a head start in life aside from the obvious needs: shelter, food, clothing and love, it would be to read to them! Here indeed is a kind word for reading. My original intent was to list and link here all the many …
5 amazing gift ideas for your favorite person!
Including the BEST Mother’s & Father’s Day gifts! Here’s a bit of a disclosure–I love to celebrate! I love to celebrate birthdays! Valentine’s day! Fridays! Thanksgiving! Summer! You name it–I love it! Are you one of my people? Do you love to celebrate too? I usually take care of most celebrations in my household, but …
After School Snacks & Connecting with your Kiddos
Ok only venture into this post if you can stomach some cuteness about connection with your peeps without feeling overwhelmed! This post will be full of ideals and ideas, but nothing too complicated! Enter at your own risk and if you like the idea, make it your own! Scoop up what you like and leave …
Love Note Journals
Do you cherish a sweet love note? Mmmmm. I do! In every way! I actually just this morning came across a note written by my daughter from a couple years ago. Reading it again, filled my heart with joy! A kind and sincere note can buoy a person in amazing ways. These little love notes …
Soft & Scrumptious Rolls!
You could be just 90 minutes away from these crazy delicious rolls in your very own kitchen. Wait! You can do it! Before you turn away, thinking bread is not your thing and that you don’t have the skills to tackle this, please know I taught 4, 11 year old rambunctious boys to make these …
Secret Somethings
Hey! Who wants to grow kindness in your home? I do! I’m working on it! If you want to seriously boost the kindness odometer in your home, then here is my suggestion: Secret Somethings! They are small acts of service that can transform the feeling in a home. (It also works in a classroom or …