Our Free (or Low Cost!) Summer 2023 Bucket List
You know what I love most about summer? How the most mundane tasks seem more magical, just because you’re doing them outside. We only get three months of this good…
Tag: Family Volunteering
Finding Volunteer Opportunities for Chicago Families
Summer break is finally here! Our summer bucket list is ready and it’s no surprise that “volunteering” appears on there. Finding family volunteering opportunities in Chicago is not a simple…
MLK Day 2023 Family Volunteer Activities in Chicago
Every year on the third Monday in January, we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His legacy of service, community and social justice continues to inspire me…
My 2022 Personal Giving Plan
As I grow personally and professionally, I also want to find ways to increase my support for the causes that matter most to me. But, there are only so many…
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…
Talking to Children About Hunger
During the first week of our Bloom Summer of Service Challenge, we focused on fighting hunger as a family. Right after the March 2020 COVID shutdowns, we began to focus…
Bloom: A Summer Service Challenge for Families
It’s no secret that I love guiding my boys to be caring and community-minded. So, I wanted to do expand on our Family Giving Plan and carve out some time…
Six Spring Volunteer Ideas Kids Will Love
While spring is not my favorite season, nothing compares to the seeing the days get longer and flowers begin to bloom. Our tulips are popping up in the front yard…
Valentine’s Day Volunteer Ideas for the Family
Over the past few years, the boys and I have really gotten into Valentine’s Day. Honestly, I blame Target with all of their cute decor and clothing. Even though that…
Donating Birthday Cheer to Our Neighbors
If you’re looking for an easy way to get your kids excited about helping other kids, I have the service project for you. Last month, the boys created “Birthday Party…
