I Have an Idea
Do you doubt ideas that you have when it comes to helping others? I mean, maybe you start to think to yourself, “That mom doesn’t *really* want help.” Or, maybe
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Category: Help the Community
Service Birthday Party: Show ‘Em Magic
When the boys turned 7 and 5, they wanted to have a combined birthday party, again, at the nursing home like they did the previous year: Secret “Service” Agent Birthday
Service Projects for Kids on MLK Day
We are so excited to be off from school on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! It is the MLK Day of Service. And, we thought we would share with you
Act of Kindness: Letters to a Senior Home
Holiday times can be very lonely for seniors or the elderly. Letters received, even from those they don’t know, lift the spirits and bring holiday cheer to those living in
Act of Kindness: Treats for the Mail Carrier After an Ice Storm
We’ve had a tough time over the past 5 days with ice and sleet. The city comes to a standstill because we just aren’t equipped with the equipment to handle
A Kindness Kit: Just What You Need for Easy Service Opportunities
We complete a service act each day. We just take 15-20 minutes to do it. Sometimes, they are planned. Sometimes, they are not. For those opportunities where we are out
Tips for Making Cleaning Fun: Family Service Project “Clean the Church Building”
Knock Knock Whose there? Lettuce Lettuce who? Lettuce see your mad cleaning skillz tomorrow morning at 8! In our communities, there are plenty of opportunities for families to gather with
Act of Kindness: Thank a Teacher with Yard Signs
As the new school year was coming closer and summertime was ending, my oldest son was thinking about his previous teacher and wanted to do something for her as soon
Act of Kindness for Teachers : Wishing a First Year Teacher Good Luck
We just made a new friend a few days ago and found out that she is a first year teacher! And, she is new to the area, just making friends.
Foster Empathy in Your Kids Through Service
As parents and mentors of children, we know that establishing a character with empathy provides a basis for compassion and sympathy for others. Deliberately teaching our children empathy means they will