Every year our family does the 12 Days of Christmas. We choose a family that is in need of some added Christmas cheer and we secretly deliver gifts every night before Christmas.As much as I love this tradition, and highly recommend it to your family, I really want to add more giving in simple ways to our Christmas season.
![Give Experiences | Holiday Shopping | Holidays on a Budget Audio Post: [Season 4: Episode 18]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/595478_GiftGivingImagePOM_112619-170x170.jpg)
Give Experiences | Holiday Shopping | Holidays on a Budget Audio Post: [Season 4: Episode 18]
It’s here! The time for giving. Deliberate moms share ways you can give meaningful gifts during the holidays without giving yourself a ton of stress and debt.
Tell a Different Story
I’ve already spent far too much of my life’s energy focusing on the negative. I want to spend as much of the rest of my life telling a a story of gratitude, a story of optimism, a story that focuses on all the beauty, joy, and love surrounding me every day.
![Thank You Notes | Not the Most Wonderful Time | Year-Round Gratitude [Season 4: Episode 17]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/be-thankful-170x170.jpg)
Thank You Notes | Not the Most Wonderful Time | Year-Round Gratitude [Season 4: Episode 17]
In many countries, gratitude gets the spotlight in the autumn with Thanksgiving celebrations. But it’s something that can bless our families year-round. Here are three moms ideas for encouraging gratitude in simple ways.
Green Beans and Gratitude
As I picked row after row in bright August sun, I paused to watch as my two sons played in their sandbox right outside the garden gate, happily digging in the dirt. I suddenly realized that the beans were the same as my boys: full of surprises and reasons for gratitude, always one more to be found if I looked twice.
There’s Power in Sharing Your Story with Your Kids
When my oldest turned 9 and we began to struggle to get along, I thought back to when I was her age and tried to remember what I felt then. And then I began to consciously tell her my stories.
Stress-free Holidays are Possible
Consider what your end goal for this holiday season is. Write it down, and start working backwards!
November Make a Difference Challenge: Remembering those who give so much
Remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom. In teaching our children values and doing our best to give back we can do both as we remember those who have fought for our freedom. I have provided several ideas below to assist you with helping this month to be one of […]
Will My Teenager Be Ready for Adulthood?
I want to give my teenagers a voice of encouragement that, yes, they can do things on their own!
![Audio Post: Landing Gratitude | Gratitude Matters | Attitude of Gratitude [Season 4: Episode 16]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Season-4-Episode-19-170x170.jpg)
Audio Post: Landing Gratitude | Gratitude Matters | Attitude of Gratitude [Season 4: Episode 16]
In a month when we try extra hard to remember to be grateful, here are three moms’ ideas for how and why gratitude itself actually blesses our lives.
Mommy Body ABC’s
I’ve gotten in my own way, losing out on opportunities to achieve goals or move toward becoming the woman and mom I want to be. So how did I get to the land of body love? It’s taken time, effort, and learning to live by a new set of ABC’s.
How to Renegotiate with Yourself
Do you ever make long, complicated lists and expect yourself to accomplish EVERYTHING? I learned (the hard way) that it’s much better to learn the art of renegotiation.
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