This summer I'm starting out organized! We're planning all the fun things on our summer budget bucket list and we're also getting some money jobs and family jobs done! After all, with all the extra hours at home, kids need to stay busy. So, I've put together baskets like these (these are also really fun if you like color and smiley faces!) and added some simple checklists which we've made available for you guys to use too. Either print the paper and laminate it or print off … [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...]