making a difference! • bettering communities
One of my favorite things about being a mom is how parenting has forced me to pull back and look at the world in the long view. Parenting has forced me to think of the world at large and not just my little corner of it, and as a result, I’ve found myself longing to do good more than I did when I was young and single.
Did you know as recently as the 1970s, the average American belonged to …
Community: Volunteer Places and Opportunities for Seniorsmaking a difference! • bettering communities
I have had the great pleasure of helping a wonderful neighbor of mine through a huge life transformation. He is 64, has Cerebral Palsy, and has lived across the street until last year.
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After his 93 year-old mother passed away, Dan was thrust into a new world. The world
Needy Children: Schools for Homeless Kidsmaking a difference! • my world • Leaving a Legacy • bettering communities
Homeless children exist across the globe, whether it’s street kids in Romania, orphans in India and Haiti, or the more than one million children without homes in America. In our country, you can meet a homeless child by visiting a shelter (every downtown city has them) or in some cities…
Animal Shelters: How Adopting a Pet Can Make a Differencemaking a difference! • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
We all want our children to grow up to be responsible adults. At the same time, we want our children to be socially responsible and make a difference in the community… around them. So why don’t we look for opportunities to create a win-win situation in both areas: teaching
Sweets: Giving Out Candy Canes as a Thank You for Kindnessmy world • raising giving children • family fun • family fun-traditions
What are the holidays without sweets? And what is Christmas without giving? One of the family traditions we’ve found most memorable, not to mention fun, this time of year is passing out sweet treats… throughout December to thank people for their kindness.
How to Make Reindeer Candy Canes
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Thanksgiving Neighbor Gifts: Pastries Are a Delicious Way to Show Gratitudemaking a difference! • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
Thanksgiving—I have been busy on Pinterest lately, pinning all my favorite holiday desserts and neighbor gift ideas to a board I created called “Holiday Yummies….” I have found cute hot chocolate stirring spoons, creative cookies, fun fudge, and more.
As I was looking through my board, I
Family Activities and Life Lessons: Teaching Kids the Simple Joys in Lifemom • parenting • family fun • family fun-traditions
Life Lessons—The other day I looked out my back window and saw this beautiful sight. Yes, it is a dump truck unloading dirt.
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I couldn’t wait to tell my kids when they got home from school that we had received 25 loads of precious dirt. I decided to text
my world • raising giving children
…Giving is fun, so make it that way. As a list lover, I know firsthand how easy it is to drive off into the sunset—just me and my list—leaving my family behind. However, when it comes to giving gifts, it’s important to include our family and find out what they
4 Great Ways to Show Gratitude to Friends…
Is there a special friend in your life who has been there for you through thick and thin? Do you want to find a way to let her know how much her friendship means? When a simple “thank you” doesn’t quite seem big enough, here are some gracious ways to
my world • raising giving children
…Ancient wisdom teaches us that it’s “more blessed to give than to receive.” When we’re giving to others, whether it’s of our time, money, or resources we’re taking our eyes off ourselves and focusing on others. There is something magical that happens within our spirit and soul that causes us
Ride a bike or walk to a close destination to which you would normally drive.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
