Check out these super-simple, meaningful ideas for celebrating and enhancing the love in your home before and during Valentine’s Day.
Five Tips for Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Pre-Teens
My oldest son is humbling me, big time. I’m in some uncharted waters as we head into the teen years. But I’ve figured out a few things that really make a difference.
Thought Replacement Therapy
I read this article in a magazine last week that really struck a chord with me. It talked about how our thoughts can really drive us forward towards the things we want most – or they can bog us down and hold us back and lead us away from what we really want. Most of […]
Big Things are Made out of Little Things
I love my kids and I’m grateful that my dream of having a family had come true. But when I was younger, mothering didn’t come as naturally to me. Then, I read a quote by Mother Teresa that stuck with me and I realized that my purpose in life was under my nose.
Get Out of the Way and Let the Magic Happen
You can’t force a moment. I know this but sometimes I still try. Yesterday there were lots of not-so-good moments. The kids were cranky and needy and I worked hard all day but didn’t feel like I got much done. We were late to everything because of domino effects of dumb little things that kept […]
How to Start a “Children for Children” Holiday Tradition
Saren shares simple, tried-and-true ideas for how your children can help children in need during the holidays.
Three Steps to Helping Kids Love Giving
When I was growing up, my siblings and I worked hard in November and December to earn money for Christmas presents. You see, along with the joy of receiving, my parents really wanted us to fully experience the joy of GIVING at Christmastime. So from the time we were very young, we worked, earned money […]
Family Fun Jar – A Gift That Keeps on Giving
The Family Fun Jar has become one of the most anticipated gifts our children get on Christmas Day – and it’s a gift that keeps on giving all year long. Learn about how to create your own Family Fun Jar and check out the free download offered.
A Christmas Problem Over 100 Years Old
Check out some great ideas and insights for protecting what matters most during the holidays — and enjoy great suggestions for holiday read-aloud classics.
Creating a Snapshot of Gratitude – Radio Show Episode 34
In this Radio Show, April and Saren brainstorm the things they’re most grateful for right now and share what our Facebook community said they’re most grateful for. Plus they share a fun new Thanksgiving tradition that captures what everyone in your family is most grateful for each year (in writing or with a voice recorder) […]
It’s Going to be Hard – and that’s OK
This has been a crazy week.
We’ve had conflicting events involving family members pretty much every evening; one son has needed tons of help with homework every afternoon while the neighbors keep coming over to play…
Stuff-Control 101
After dealing with the accumulation of way too much stuff during a recent move, Saren figured out some rules of thumb to keep stuff from taking over again in her new house. She also tried a “stuff fast” which resulted in some great side effects. . .
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