the polar express night: a holiday family tradition The Polar Express is more than a book for some people. It’s a holiday family tradition that has become an eagerly-anticipated December …Read morethe polar express night: a holiday family tradition
holiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, and FREE These holiday notes may turn out to be one of your family’s most coveted and meaningful traditions! It’s so easy for our little ones (and …Read moreholiday note gift idea for families: unique, thoughtful, and FREE
gifts that give back: ideas for kids and family #givingtuesday Did you know that today is Giving Tuesday? It’s a really simple concept: give. Any way you are able, to anyone. Give. The concept of …Read moregifts that give back: ideas for kids and family #givingtuesday
5 ways parents can show thanks for teachers and schools Between Election Day, parent-teacher conferences, and field trips, it always seems like things get nutty in November. The novelty of the new year has …Read more5 ways parents can show thanks for teachers and schools
thank you delivery people: free printable for families This time of the year is insane. We’re moving so quickly, our to-do lists are nuts, and often we’re totally forgetting to breathe. At …Read morethank you delivery people: free printable for families
create summer sparks with everyday acts of kindness Sponsored by author T.A. Barron and the Spark Goodness Program. If you want my expert opinion, teaching our kids about the importance of being a …Read morecreate summer sparks with everyday acts of kindness
teacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids’ teachers Friends. Teacher Appreciation gifts can sometimes break the bank, and I know that can be hard. But being a teacher myself, I can tell you …Read moreteacher appreciation gifts for all of your kids’ teachers
books about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers How can you start to spread a little kindness now? At your home? With your kids? In your community? I’ve got a few great books about kindness …Read morebooks about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers
advent activity calendar for kids and family: 2017 We do this every advent season. And the kids love it. I actually contemplated switching things this year–finding another advent activity …Read moreadvent activity calendar for kids and family: 2017
gifts that teach kids the power of giving: animal gifts from heifer international The more ways that we can teach our kids that holiday time should be a time for giving, the better. I mean, when it comes down to it, don’t …Read moregifts that teach kids the power of giving: animal gifts from heifer international
top secret ‘happy day’ notes for the whole ‘hood Originally published September 1, 2010, but republished today because, well, friends, everyone could use a lift. Last week, we ran into a …Read moretop secret ‘happy day’ notes for the whole ‘hood
host a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it Host a fundraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s? I mean. Fundraisers are often difficult. Laborious. So time consuming. Did …Read morehost a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it
the only black friday deals you need for kids and family Friends. I’m not sure if you’re a wild and crazy Black Friday shopper or not, but in case you are, happy …Read morethe only black friday deals you need for kids and family
syrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW What is happening in our world right now with Syrian refugees is insanity. Absolute insanity. Heartbreaking. Awful. Sad and …Read moresyrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW
teaching kids to say ‘thank you’ to everyday heroes Too often those important people who do everyday jobs are forgotten. Even though they work hard to make our days …Read moreteaching kids to say ‘thank you’ to everyday heroes
teach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter We have always taught our kids to be thankful for each and every person who makes our day a little brighter. And those people include family and …Read moreteach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter
finding time for what you love: The Fringe Hours It’s funny how things work out sometimes. When I first started this blog seven years ago, I was creating, …Read morefinding time for what you love: The Fringe Hours
new year’s family plan: 100 good deeds I’ve long stopped creating New Year’s Resolutions because, well, they always seem to be broken. Instead, we, as a family, try to make …Read morenew year’s family plan: 100 good deeds
holiday traditions that make our family rock: what matters most One of my favorite parts of being a parent is establishing and celebrating traditions as a family. And …Read moreholiday traditions that make our family rock: what matters most
homemade ornaments for digital kids My kids are getting older. At 11, 9, and 7, they needed a little something different this year in order to get them …Read morehomemade ornaments for digital kids