Service Projects: Building Community at Blogger ConferencesService projects are a great way to build community. Whether you're volunteering at your child's school carnival, coordinating meals for someone in your church group/neighborhood, or building a playground, service and charity not only helps others in need, but also can be a great way of bringing people people…
September Book Club Chat: On My HonorWhen I was a young girl, my mother wanted me to be involved in the brownie and girl scout program in our community. I loved learning new things, setting goals, and spending time with friends, so Girl Scouts was a perfect fit for me. While I was in the scouting…
May Book Club Chat: Dad Rules: A simple Manual for a Complex JobThe book Dad Rules: A Simple Manual for a Complex Job, which I reviewed here, is a simple manual of rules and instructions for dads. While some of the rules—"cowboy up and help your wife with changing diapers," to whit—may make it sound like the book is a manual…
April Book Club: The Sacred ThreadBecoming a mother is one of the most wonderful blessings a woman can have. Some women are able to have children on their own while others might have to consider other options. The Sacred Thread is a true story about a woman who finds her own unique path to motherhood…
March Book Club: Online Book Chat on Family RelationshipsHumor is a great way to deal with real life issues. This book won't disappoint with its small-town, Southern charm. It will have you in stitches as you navigate through the character's personal stories. We’re hosting an online book club at Mom It Forward to recount the innocence of youth …
Book Club: Online Book Chat on Teaching Kids MannersEver had one of those embarrassing moments when one of your kids belches loudly in a restaurant, or rudely rejects a Christmas gift? Ever sought more effective techniques than constant nagging? We’re hosting an online book club at Mom It Forward to discuss ways to teach your kids and…
