Extraordinary Ideas for Ordinary Families
Have you ever really thought about it? I mean, sat down to consider all the ways and reasons that you love your people? I mean, actually listed them? I have. Well, sort of. Starting on February 1 I began cutting out hearts and writing a love note to each of my kids–I have 6, so …
JK Rowling said, “I think it’s the books that you read when you’re young that live with you forever.” My 2 oldest kids are in Battle of the Books. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s an after-school club with a 3rd and 4th grade team and a 5th and 6th grade team. Each team …
Hey! Hi! We really love a good dinner party, but honestly there are those first few minutes of disconnect while people try to surface from their personal stress (think holiday stress) and attempt to connect in a party atmosphere. Conversation starters help bridge that gap and help the joyful atmosphere begin! There are two lists …
By: Kayleen A couple of years ago, on my way home from Costco, I drove past a man at a freeway off-ramp. It was the middle of Winter and he definitely wasn’t wearing warm enough clothes. As I passed him I had the thought to turn around and share some of the fresh peaches that …
It’s November! The month of cooler temperatures—in the northern hemisphere at least, the buzz of holiday preparations, and the time when many of us try to remember to be grateful. I don’t know about you, but I love a good quote about gratitude! “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” -Unknown “The root of joy …
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 …