Tag: gratitude

November 30, 2011

Teaching Kids the Art of Graciousness

With the holidays being so close, now is a great time to remind kids about the proper way to give and receive gifts. One of the most effective ways to do this, is through pretend play! 1. Without the kids seeing, wrap up a few small items from around the …Read the Rest

5 Simple Ways to Foster Gratitude in Kids
November 4, 2011

5 Simple Ways to Foster Gratitude in Kids

So much of the frugal lifestyle is filled with cultivating a sense of appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. A nice …Read the Rest

7 Simple Things That Make Me Smile
August 23, 2011

7 Simple Things That Make Me Smile

Often times happiness can be found in the simplest (and most frugal) of things. Here are a few recent photos …Read the Rest

Cherish Them
August 16, 2011

Cherish Them

“To a child, ‘love’ is spelled T-I-M-E.” “Good moms have sticky floors, messy kitchens, laundry piles, dirty ovens…. and happy …Read the Rest

Things That Made Me Smile Today
May 26, 2011

Things That Made Me Smile Today

1. Commissioning Emily to paint a “masterpiece” for our kitchen, and watching her joyfully paint a large canvas!   2. …Read the Rest

Loving…
November 22, 2009

Loving…

I mentioned a few days ago that we took a trip to a local plant nursery to prepare for our …Read the Rest

Today’s Gratitude Activity
November 20, 2009

Today’s Gratitude Activity

We have been enjoying all of the wonderful things to come out of our Gratitude Activity Jar! So far some …Read the Rest

Gratitude Activity Jar
November 11, 2009

Gratitude Activity Jar

Around Thanksgiving we try to do crafts and activities that promote gratitude and focus on the things we have to …Read the Rest

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