Every person can use their head, heart, and hands to make the world a better place. I truly believe that we all have the power to make a change, even if it is small… you really never know what that change may mean to someone else. But life is busy, and a bit crazy with… {read more}
Archives for November 2013
Making the Most of the Moment
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard This quote reminds me to slow down and stop “looking forward” to the next great thing but to enjoy what I have right in front of me: to make these moments count. Sometimes that might mean to make them… {read more}
A Purposeful Approach to Celebrating Birthdays
A few months ago I shared how our family likes to incorporate service into birthdays (including a list of 15 fun ways to do this). In the past we have done this mainly through holding parties and inviting our friends to participate in giving to a charity, but this year – with me traveling for… {read more}
New Ebook Playing with Purpose: Launch and Giveaway!
I want my children to build strong character, and I want them to have fun doing it. I want them to enjoy being kind, being responsible, being truthful, and helping others… not just because they know they should “follow the rules” or because mommy told them to. I want them to value having a strong… {read more}
10 Things Mom is Grateful For
It may not be your regular “grateful” list. I wrote it a few months ago, as an image to go along with an article I wrote called The Busy Mom’s Guide to Gratitude. Today I noticed it’s been shared over 10 thousand times. (To see the original picture on Facebook, go here.) After reading the comments… {read more}
8 Ways to Make Mealtime Moments
A few months ago I posted about my free download Mealtime Moments, and I have been truly humbled by the wonderful response to this resource. The cards have been downloaded thousands of times, and I have received messages from families all over the world who are enjoying their set. Mealtime Moments is a set of… {read more}
Cherish the Precious Moments (Magic Moments)
Cherish the precious moments. I know it is cliche, and so hard to do when times are tough, but I feel it is also very helpful to remember every now and again. I think of this phrase often these days while looking at my 2 and a half year old who is now becoming a… {read more}
Happy Birthday, Daddy
It is my husband’s birthday tomorrow. The first thing I want you to know about him – as readers of my blog – is that I would not be able to do even half of what I do online without him. His practical and emotional support has been absolutely crucial to my work. So basically… {read more}