When I was 4 years old, my mom made each member of our family stockings that looked like us. Mine had two brown ponytails and freckles. My dad’s had black hair, black-rimmed glasses, and a long tie. They were made out of felt and fabric and each year, my mom hung them on the wall in the most prominent place in the house.
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We always looked forward to the time she’d pull them out of the box…
Teaching Children to Give—Reindeer Cookies as Holiday Neighbor Giftsmy world • raising giving children
When I think of favorite holiday activities, giving is the first one that comes to mind. I love seeing all the Angel Trees around town, collection bins for the Food Bank, boxes accepting winter coat donations, and much more. That so many organizations are centered on helping those in…
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Chat About Creative Holiday Gift Giving This Tuesday on Twitter With CrayolaWith the height of the holiday season right around the corner, are you getting excited to start your shopping and decorating? Or, have you already begun? Join us at the #gno Twitter party this Tuesday from 9-11 p.m. ET as we discuss creative holiday gift giving with our…
Mom Blogger Spreads Holiday Cheer That Lasts All YearIt doesn’t matter how cold it is outside when there is someone in your life—or in your own blogosphere who is willing to warm you up with kindness. Georgie Johnson, author of the Decisionally Challenged blog, is just that kind of someone. As a married mother of 3 living in…
Family Picture Stolen and Then Found 5000 Miles Away. Copyright Infringement?My family is…well…kind of noticeable in the Czech Republic. And not because we asked for any notoriety, but simply because we posted family pictures on the internet. Here is the basic story… This is a family picture we took this past October. I posted it on my blog and Facebook…
10 Tips to Raising Service-Oriented, Giving, and Charitable ChildrenGrowing up, I remember feeling frustrated when my parents dragged me from service project to service project, forcing me to give up precious time with my friends and, let’s face it, even more invaluable time sitting on the couch watching tv LOL! I was convinced my parents were service-a-holics.…
So many amazing stories, so many amazing women. Mom It Forward wants to thank everyone who participated in the Happiness Headlines Challenge. We think you all RAwK! Here’s five more:
Debra at 9 to 5 to 9…
Shannon at Shanno Sez So
Michelle at Wanderlust and Lipstick
We bring you Four more Mom It Forwards. These women have proven that Random Acts of Kindness are worth it. They bring big rewards. Thanks to all of them for their ideas and example.
Renee at Cutie Booty Cakes
Connie at My Chronic Life
Rhonda at Mother to…
