You guys went so crazy over this idea to get the kids to put away their own clothes, that we came up with another Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life idea aimed at getting the kids (and the hubby) to do even more to get those closets sorted.And, once again, this one comes with a free printable to help you do it!Here's MJ with the details... Maybe it's the new year or the winter snows, but my children are all going through growth spurts right now.Their drawers and closets contain a lot … [Read more...]
Preventing Entitlement: A Gratitude Chore Game
Bet you didn't think the words "gratitude" "chore" and "game" really went together did you? With all the holiday stuff I've been doing lately, I've been thinking a lot about another word, one that can sometimes arise as a consequence of too much focus on the gifts: entitlement. I started to think about this discussion we had on mindfulness and daily chores as part of our virtual book club last year. Do you remember discussing this quote?Housework may be the best opportunity to practice … [Read more...]