Raising Giving Children: How to Teach Kids the Benefits of Giving
Giving can be defined in many ways. For me, giving can be defined in words, actions, and through memories. When I think about what giving means to me, I think about my mom. When I was younger, it used...
View ArticleThanksgiving Neighbor Gifts: Pastries Are a Delicious Way to Show Gratitude
Thanksgiving—I have been busy on Pinterest lately, pinning all my favorite holiday desserts and neighbor gift ideas to a board I created called "Holiday Yummies." I have found cute hot chocolate...
View Article5 Tips For Teaching Kids to Give Back
The holiday season offers a great opportunity to teach children about gratitude. But it is important to do things year round to help them learn the importance of being thankful and giving back. 5 Tips...
View ArticleFive Simple Ways to Eat a More Humane and Healthy Menu
I’ve had animals for as long as I can remember. I've always had animals and once my husband and I were married we started the slow process of becoming more and more self-sufficient. That's why I'm glad...
View ArticleHelping kids maintain the giving spirit during the holidays
Nothing makes me crazier during the holidays than the greedy attitude my children tend to get when asking for presents. Every year I have to make a conscious effort to remind my kids to be giving...
View ArticleGoing Green: Easy Ways to Recycle Household Items
Going green begins with three easy steps: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We've talked about ways in which we can reduce and reuse everyday items, so today we will explore the wonderful world of recycling....
View ArticleService: How to Make Your Spring Break Service-Oriented
I don’t know about you but spring fever has infected my family in a HUGE way! It snowed 4 inches yesterday alone, and then melted into a lovely 50 degree day (we went for a bike ride after school!)....
View Article10 Ways to Give Back as a Family During COVID-19 and the Holiday Season
As we live in uncertain times, we see how getting together with friends, hosting a celebration, or finding ways to give back can be a bit tricky when trying to remain safe and not put any of our loved...
View ArticleJoin March of Dimes to Celebrate Moms Everywhere
Every mom deserves access to quality care throughout the pregnancy journey. With its third annual It Starts With Mom Live campaign, March of Dimes is celebrating parental milestones with keynote...
View ArticleEmbrace a Refreshing Start With Dry January: Rejuvenate Mind and Body
This post is sponsored by The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism at NIH (NIAAA). All opinions in this post are my own. The start of a new year is often synonymous with resolutions and...
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