Every December for our countdown to Christmas we do a daily acts of kindness calendar. These daily acts of kindness to do as a family can be done for the month of Thanksgiving, season of Advent, countdown to Christmas or anytime of the year. Our version is set up as a mystery surprise. We do not see ahead of time what our act of kindness will be each day. The kids love the … [Read more...]
Moms Teach Giving More Than Receiving
When our babies are really little, and I mean this could last until they are school age, they really need so much of us. We give much of our energy-sometimes every last drop-to our families. It is better to give than to receive, but we do receive in this too. We get moments for ourselves. Due to the limited nature of that time, we can cherish it. I know I do. I cherish … [Read more...]
Social Studies and Service Project for Kids
Making a difference in the world is what moms do, and we Stay-at-Home Moms do it as our full time job! Our daily work is a service project. The time we have with our children helps us teach them as well. This service project for kids is a prime example. How are we making a difference? We shape minds, teach values, mold character, and lead by example every day of our … [Read more...]