“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” Author Unknown

Teaching our kids that the world doesn’t revolve around them is one of the most important life skills we can teach them. Kids need to need that life’s not all about them - they are part of our family, part of our community and ultimately part of our world.

Too many kids are growing up believing that the world revolves around them. They get what they want, have more than we could ever have imagined as kids and are enterta… Continue

“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” John Gunther

We start all family birthdays the same way – we serve the birthday person breakfast in bed. It’s a tradition that the kids look forward to every year.

The event actually starts the night before. The birthday person gets to choose what they would like for breakfast the next day. They put in their order and then go to bed.

When the next day arrives, the birthday person must stay in bed until we come to serve breakfast.… Continue

“Goals are dreams with deadlines.” Diana Scharf Hunt

New Year’s Eve is our family holiday. It’s a special time we look forward to it all year. We plan for it, make time for it and protect it as ‘our’ time.

New Year’s Eve begins with grocery shopping. We shop together and pick out all our favorite fondue items. We buy a yummy dessert (calories don’t count) and stock up on snacks for later in the evening. There’s energy in the air as we shop. We’re all excited for our big night. An… Continue

“The words you choose to say something are just as important as the decision to speak.” Author Unknown

We created and play the ‘Did I Tell You You’re Awesome Game?’ every day in our house. What started as a tender moment between my husband and I has turned into a game that changed our family.

My husband and I began the game while on a romantic getaway. We then came home and began using it with our kids. It spread, and now we play it with everyone in our life. The game is simple a… Continue

“Live life to the fullest.” Ernest Hemingway

Life is not meant to be observed – it’s meant to be lived full out. Try new ways to enjoy your life no matter where you are right now. Learn to accept life as it is, let go of the “shoulds” and explore possibilities. When you’re building an awesome life, it’s essential to enjoy the building process.

1.Live life full out. Don’t hold back or wait until “someday.” Do it now. You only get one chance to live your life – why not live yours t… Continue