This is my updated list of our favorite Family Tradition Ideas for Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to check back here for more inspiration and ideas for all your holidays and celebrations. Often, the fondest childhood memories stem from family traditions [...]
Hearts of Loving Kindness – For years, we implemented a unique Valentine’s Day tradition that encouraged thinking of others through out the month of February. It was a way to get our children’s eyes off themselves and make it fun [...]
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with meaningful gifts that speak encouragement and legacy to the special people in your life. There are special ideas for the whole family. We’ve kept a Father/ Daughter Date Night album for years, and [...]
Are you trying to start some New Year’s Eve Traditions or think of some family ideas for New Year’s Eve to make it extra special? Decorate a New Year’s Tree Many of us are not quite ready to take down [...]
The clock ticks, and Christmas is just around the corner, but there are still some moments available to make this Christmas a bit more magical, without spending a penny. It only takes a few minutes of intentionality to make some [...]
Don’t miss out on another meaningful family tradition – enjoy our family’s Dinner Questions. Print my free Conversations Starter questions (over 220), and give the gift of shared family time. It’s that time of the year when we are driven [...]
For years, I worked with Once Upon a Family sharing my passion for family traditions and preserving memories using unique heritage building ideas and tools to capture those. I even had the privilege of brainstorming some of their product lines, [...]
I’m sharing our Elf on the Shelf Tradition from a few years ago. Our family elf is missing in action, and this mom is scrambling to re-create this magical tradition.) Many of the family traditions that we have adopted into [...]
The Leaves of Thanks – There are some traditions that are timeless, and the Leaves of Gratitude is one of these kinds of traditions. We can never show enough gratitude toward each other, and the purpose of this simple tradition is to add to the splendor of the Thanksgiving meal.
As we enter the holiday season, many of us will embrace traditions that have been part of our heritage for years. Others will begin seeking out that magical memory that will become a part of your family’s story for the [...]
As one drives around neighborhoods this weekend, the haze from back yard cookouts lazily permeate the clear, summer sky. The aroma draws you in, and memories of past July 4th grilling events flood back to the forefront. (It’s amazing how [...]
In our hustle and bustle of every day life, rarely do people take the time to write down encouraging words anymore. The written word feeds the soul, and on those days when dad has had a discouraging day at work, [...]
Here is a round up of some of my favorite Father’s Day ideas. Remember, making Dad’s day extra special doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot of money, or any money at all. Why don’t you just make Dad [...]
Cast Away Your Worries As the last week of school approaches for many, stress reaches a peak as tests and grading periods come to a close. Summer is a time to be carefree. More often than not, we adults tend [...]
It’s only a few days before Mother’s Day, and I am still thinking through some last minute gift ideas for mom. I know many of you wish that your husband and children would read this post, so strategically leave your [...]
