Our family has been inspired to do three special “kindness outings” by the #FordThinking challenge as part of Kidspot Voices 2015. After being given a Ford Kuga MKII to drive for six weeks plus fuel vouchers, we decided to use the opportunity as a chance to pay it forward to others around us. The first outing we made was giving a Kindness Plate, and… {read more}
My Printables
Smile Kit {Free Printable}
If your family made the decision to do three acts of kindness together, what would you do? This post shares the second of our family’s “kindness outings” inspired by the #FordThinking challenge as part of Kidspot Voices 2015. You can read about our first outing here. We have been given a Ford Kuga MKII plus petrol vouchers… {read more}
The Kindness Plate {Free Printable}
When I found out I was selected to take part in the #FordThinking challenge as part of Kidspot Voices 2015, I wanted to make the experience meaningful for our family as well as those around us. After all, we were going to get to drive around an awesome new Ford Kuga MKII for six weeks… {read more}
“Rosie & Blue” Free Printable Colouring Sheet
A few months ago I introduced you to Rosie and Blue, two loveable characters who teach young children about virtues. Read more about them and where they came from in this post. Rosie and Blue are nearly ready to make their first puppet show appearance but until then – here’s a colouring page to enjoy… {read more}
50 Everyday Play Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Free Printable)
My oldest just started school and I have been finding it a bit strange with just me and my almost-three-year-old in the house. I haven’t been used to so much one-on-one time with him and I will admit I’ve been a bit stuck for ideas of what to do! After considering the reason for this,… {read more}
How To Have A Virtue of the Week + FREE Printable Poster
One routine we enjoy in our family is studying a specific virtue on a regular basis. Whether you choose to have a virtue of the week, fortnight, or month, this can be an effective way to make sure character building is happening in your home. Here are four basic steps for how to have a… {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}
