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Our trips to local parks have proved to be a great way to spend time connecting with friends, enjoying the sunshine and getting the kids out to play. Our kids have found it very easy to pick up a few things of garbage each to make a difference. This has in no way been a struggle, we have been able to keep it fun and they know that it is important. Every time before we leave we look around and each child has picked up 2-3 things. It has become like a game to see how quickly they can find their items. We have wipes handy of course and we have discussed what not to pick up as well. Most of the time, they even find more than we asked them to without a complaint. Our park time has always been a blast but taking just a few moments to help clean up the places we love has added a new level to our play, we all feel that we are doing our part for the world. I hope you have found the same in your efforts. Something so simple, when we are all united in this effort in our own corners of the world, will make a huge difference to our planet and our future!
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Chantelle lives in beautiful British Columbia with her husband and their four children. Together they enjoy many adventures, boating, skiing, motor-biking, camping and hiking, to name a few. But the little things are just as important: the pillow fights, dancing around the house, the late-night talks and snuggling up together to read a good book.
Her passion is educating kids, parents and educators about leading by example, making a difference, and living a life based on key values. Her company,
Foundations for Success, has given her the perfect outlet to share this passion with the world.
Ever since she was a little girl, she has wanted to make a difference in the world and knows that raising four strong, responsible, compassionate children is helping her achieve that dream. Giving back in simple ways is one thing that has drawn her family closer and has provided countless moments of joy. Currently her children are spending their spare time raising money to build a school in Africa with Free the Children. Her desire to make a difference led her to become involved with The Power of Moms as the Director of Family Volunteering.
Motherhood moments that make it all worthwhile are scattered throughout each day and keep her going. The whispered, “I love you, Mom,” the belly-laugh of her four-year-old, and those beautiful moments when her children offer to help without even being asked are simple things that truly make life grand. She is grateful to cross paths with other mothers as we “struggle, laugh, cry and enjoy this journey of motherhood.”
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