I've been complaining a lot on Facebook and Twitter about the Christmas decorations up in stores since September. Pushing the season a little earlier every year really dilutes my pleasure in the holidays. But some Christmas activities need to happen in advance. The main one for my family is packing our Operation Christmas Child box. I save a shoebox or two during the year just so we'll have … [Read more...]
Tools for Back to School from Boys and Girls Clubs of America
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Back to school time feels more like the beginning of a new year to me than anything that happens in January. Now is the time of new shoes, fresh starts, new beginnings. Since I homeschool my younger two children, it’s less momentous in our house than it is for other parents with kids who are educated outside of the home. Still, we make lists, shop for clothes and shoes, buy new office … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Generosity
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I think I’m a naturally selfish person, but I want to be a giver. And I want to raise my four kids to be people who give more than they take, both with their hard work and their money. It’s never too early to teach your children to be charitable. One way is to divide any pocket money they earn into portions where they spend, save and donate. I like to let my kids make their own money … [Read more...]
