relationships • lifestyle
by Jane Warren on March 4th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I remember one time when my mother and sister were crossed up, and they seemed to be at an impasse. I agreed with my sister, and wasn’t sure how it was ever going to work out. Then suddenly, my sister relented, and all was back to normal. I asked her why she caved in, and she said that, to her, it was more important to have a “right relationship” than to be “right.” I’ve never forgotten those wise words, …
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jennifer Grant on February 29th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Do you have special traditions with your children? Do your kids know their grandfather as “Pop Pop,” “Abu,” or do they just call him “Grandpa”? Do you go apple picking every October? Put a tangerine in the bottom of your kids’ Christmas stockings…? Visit the zoo on the first
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making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on August 9th, 2009 | No Comments »
This week’s Summer of Service challenge, sponsored by Crayola, is all about building and strengthening your relationships and helping your children to do the same by doing one or more of the following creative things. If you have more ideas, please share them in the comments!
- Write a list
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 20th, 2009 | 75 Comments »
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One of the most uplifting random acts of kindness is a simple smile! A smile can be the start to a meaningful relationship. It makes friends out of strangers, welcomes loved ones, and makes others feel right at home. Smiles are reassuring, loving, and giving. They are appreciated in the
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 11th, 2009 | 7 Comments »
What’s a Pajama Party Without a GUY?
The fabulous Ria and Suzanne from My Mommy Manual and in partnership with Mom It Forward and the 12 for 12K team…, are throwing the pajama party of all pajama parties and you’re invited. In support of our 6-week focus on charity,
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