making a difference! • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
by Amy L. Sullivan on January 31st, 2012 | 1 Comment »
On Mom It Forward throughout the month of January, I’ve discussed ways to use your crafting ability to create shoes. I’ve listed 12 ways you and your child can start giving today. We outlined three tips in choosing an appropriate volunteer experience for your family. I’ve even laid out steps to teach your little ones to collect, create, and cash-in. Today’s focus? Parties with a purpose.
My daughter has been planning her birthday party for the last …
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my world • bettering communities • food • meal plan
by Jill Greenlaw on December 30th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I was recently invited with several bloggers in my community to attend a cooking demonstration at Thanksgiving Point’s Emporium in Lehi, Utah. In addition to their beautiful grounds, including fabulous flower gardens, they offer a variety of cooking classes… throughout the year and I was lucky enough to be
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my world • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 7th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Fall ushers in a season that is sure to be full of wonderful sights, smells, and sounds for most—colorful leaves, apples, pumpkin, children giggling as they count their Halloween candy, and families reuniting over turkey and sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving.
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But for some people facing hunger this year, unfortunately, this
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me • biz, tech, & social media
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 3rd, 2010 | 32 Comments »
…You know when something goes really great in your life—you knock “it” out of the park (whatever “it” is). These great moments are the highs that make all the lows worth going through! They are what builds a reservoir of happiness, courage, faith, and joy!
I’ve found, though, that most
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me • hobbies & me time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 5th, 2010 | 5 Comments »
…How many of you participate in a book club? At one point, I was a member of three. Whether I belong to one or more, I always struggle to find time to read the assigned book. Am I alone in my battle? I mean, come on! I have blogs to
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bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 7th, 2010 | No Comments »
I moved to Provo, Utah nearly 20 years ago to go to college at Brigham Young University. At that time, students were hard pressed to find decent restaurants and had to drive to Salt Lake City if they wanted fine cuisine or culture of any sort. It’s amazing what a…
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my world • raising giving children
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 2nd, 2009 | 35 Comments »
…The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is my favorite holiday movie. I love it not only for its whimsical characters and witty rhymes, but also for the lessons it teaches in true Dr. Seuss fashion. The one that stands out to me the most is individual choice.
The Grinch ‘s choice
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my world • moms making a difference
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 5th, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Christian Nielson describes his wife’s personality as green, because she’s “mild, lovely, and creative.” Even after only meeting Stephanie once, I would agree!
Stephanie, or Nie Nie, as many refer to her, writes the Nie Nie Dialogues…. Her bio reads: “Stephanie Aurora Clark Nielson returns from an almost fatal
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making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on August 29th, 2009 | 31 Comments »
Does your spring cleaning ever turn into fall cleaning? Or, do you feel that the housework is never done? This week is the last in 14 weeks of Summer of Service challenges and is sponsored by Dyson…, because it is all about making this week—starting with today!—squeaky clean for
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making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
April 19-24 is National Volunteer Week …with Earth Day taking place on April 22 and Global Youth Service Days Happening April 24-26. What will you do to make a difference this week? How will you get your kids involved, teaching them the important skills and attributes of service, giving, and
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The Gathering of Friends Cookbook: Cooking Demonstration from Michelle Huxtable
