my world • raising giving children • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 22nd, 2018 | No Comments »
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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giving back • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 1st, 2018 | 2 Comments »
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…
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family fun • activities
by Cyn Gagen on October 2nd, 2018 | 9 Comments »
Fall brings with it so many fun holidays and when my daughter was little, we loved to celebrate them all. During each holiday, I always tried to find an activity we can do together that would focus on giving to others. This Halloween, "boo-ing" our neighbors was just the ticket.…
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moms making a difference
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 28th, 2018 | 2 Comments »
I love sending flowers. They are an awesome pick-me-up to brighten anyone's day! I also love receiving them. But I'll be honest with you, my favorite time to receive them is not when I'm sick, especially if I'm in so much pain that I can't appreciate their beauty.
Recently, I…
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my world • raising giving children
by Mindy Lockard on September 14th, 2018 | 2 Comments »
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…
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Thanksgiving Neighbor Gifts: Pastries Are a Delicious Way to Show Gratitude
