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}
Note from Chelsea
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}
Why “Moments A Day”
What Shall I Do With My Moments A Day? Filled with gratitude, love, patience and peace; May I always cherish the connection in reach
Because Life is Too Short (Magic Moments)
Most moms would probably agree that life as a mom is busy and can be very stressful. It is *not* always easy to see the “cup half full,” especially when our own cup is running dry from lack of sleep and giving constant attention to everyone around us. I think taking regular small chunks of… {read more}
Shifting Focus in September
It has been a really busy 4 months since I launched this blog. Originally I was just going to share some of the character building activities my family was enjoying (as part of the challenge I gave myself to build character every day of this year, starting on my birthday) but I have expanded to… {read more}
The Value of Now (Magic Moments)
I can’t believe how little my boys are in this photo, taken over a year ago. My oldest is turning 5 in two weeks and, looking back, I can now see just how incredibly precious these moments were when my children were so young. Here they were painting a canvas which we now have hanging… {read more}
