As we get closer to St. Patrick's Day, it's a great time to set aside time to write down all the blessings that God has given me. Practicing gratitude is good for your mental health and when you can involve your kids - even better. Start good habits together with your kids now. Being thankful for the things you have is a great place to start. I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.Psalm 9: 1 Printable Gratitude Journal Page To help … [Read more...]
Express Gratitude this Year with a Gratitude Journal
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. This new year instead of a New Year's resolution, I'd like to just be more intentional about gratitude. I want to purposely express gratitude in daily life. I realize that I am living a blessed life. It's easy to let things get me down, but when I practice thankfulness, I believe that my life will be more content. grat·i·tude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. … [Read more...]
21 Benefits of Gratitude and How It Can Change Your Life
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 106: 1 What is it that all of us really want from life? Isn’t it simply just one thing? I think many people will answer this question with one word: Happiness. And what’s the simplest, easiest way to be more happy? It’s just being grateful! Being grateful has many benefits, all of which are highly underrated, and that’s exactly why I've got over 20 super benefits of practicing gratitude in your everyday life. … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be Thankful
As a parent, it's important to teach your kids to be thankful. After all, there are many things to give thanks for... big and small alike. What are you thankful for? Now share those things with your kids. Give them ideas on what they can be grateful for in their life. For example, they can be thankful for: family church food home school health clothing toys books entertainment playgrounds snuggles candy The possibilities are endless. Start keeping track of what your thankful for. It's good … [Read more...]
31 Ways to Say Thank You to Mom
Moms have always been there for us. From packing our favorite school lunches, to listening to our dating woes, we probably haven’t said “thank you mom” as much as we should have. It’s easy to take mom’s love for granted when you’re juggling a crazy schedule, so it’s time to show mom how much you appreciate her. Check out the list for some Mother's Day inspiration! 31 Ways to Say Thank You to Mom Be her chauffeur for a day for all those times she drove you Cook her favorite meal for … [Read more...]
DIY and Printable Thank You Cards
It is that time, the time when we say goodbye to the church we are working with. We say goodbye so often during the year, you would think we would be used to it. But nope! I like to give Thank You cards those special people who give up their time to help each evening. But to be honest, I dread writing them. I have at least 6 cards to write each seminar, usually more. Plus, I want them to be unique and heartfelt. I asked my husband for some advice on what to say in the cards this … [Read more...]
Gratituesday: He is My Sunshine
I am so thankful today for the 87 degree weather. It is so nice to be outside on our deck. Plus, Isabella loves playing in her inflatable pool. It is funny though, 2 years ago I would have been out there with my bathing suit trying to work on my tan. What happens to us when we have children? That is not even important any more. I actually sat in the shade (gasp) with my Karen Kingsbury book (Sunrise) and enjoyed the warmth and fresh air. Then, Isabella rudely suddenly interrupted my relaxation … [Read more...]
