5 Children’s Books About Hunger
When we did the Bloom Service Challenge last summer, one of our activities was to read books on focus for that week. Hunger was one of those topics, so we…
A New Word and View for 2022
Happy New Year! It’s been 2022 for almost two weeks, but I am just now feeling “ready” to take on the new year. We kept our holidays pretty minimal and…
Acts of Kindness to Inspire Your Christmas Spirit
During the holidays, my family is very mindful of donating to charities and supporting community needs. But, I wanted to create something to inspire our family to focus on kindness…
21 Writing Prompts for Your Gratitude Journal
A few years ago, I hosted a challenge called “Intentionally Grateful.” For the month of November, I shared quotes and reflections to inspire others to cultivate their own gratitude practices…
Why You Need a Holiday Donation Budget
Is it just me or did 2021 FLY by? It’s hard to believe that the Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner. But it’s true, friends. As I start to…
Fall Lipsticks That I Can’t Stop Wearing
Here in Chicago, it is a balmy 41 degrees outside. Needless to say, we are firmly locked into fall right now and are slowly tipping towards winter. Oops, I’m not…
At-Home Volunteer Ideas for Families
Home is where the heart is. It is also a place where kindness and service can thrive. As COVID continues to impact communities. there continues to be a great need…
15 Simple and Charitable Hostess Gifts
I’ve always heard the phrase, “Don’t show up at anyone’s house empty-handed.” So, I was always good for a bottle of wine and, in recent years, a strawberry shortcake from…
The One Action That Helped Me Get Back on Track
Last month, I found myself in a tug-of-war between a desire to do all of the things and the desire to do none of the things. I was in a…
TFG Guide to Making Bath Time Matter
In the hustle and flow of life, it’s so easy to become jaded with various every day activities. For me, bath time with the boys often toes that line. Like…
