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Finding Family Amid Global Emergency

by Emily Madill | Mar 18, 2020 | Activities for Kids and Families, Healthy Habits

Being at war with a virus is important work. Hard work. It conjures a growing uncertainty and worry for my community that feels suffocating at times. But instead of letting the fear and dread get the best of me and my immune system, I’ve decided to spend time — real...

How Our Rescue Dog Trained Me to Love and Leap

by Emily Madill | Feb 19, 2020 | Activities for Kids and Families, Heartfelt Living

There is nothing quite like the love and companionship human beings share with their beloved pets. I spent ten years contemplating the idea of welcoming a family pet into our household. For five of those years, my sons begged my husband and I for a pet — any pet. A...

Start the New Year With Family Vision Boards

by Emily Madill | Dec 26, 2017 | Activities for Kids and Families

Do you have a tradition for welcoming the New Year? Do you map out a plan for the upcoming year? Or is your focus primarily on organizing a grand celebration with family and friends? Before we dive into the art and benefits of family vision boards, let’s talk about...

Celebrating Grateful Jake with a Valentine’s Gratitude Activity

by Emily Madill | Feb 10, 2015 | Activities for Kids and Families, Give Thanks

Celebrating Grateful Jake and Valentine’s Day ❤ We are grateful that our ‘Grateful Jake’ plaque celebrating it’s honorable mention finally arrived. The real Jake was quite pleased with it and helped me hang it on the wall. Here is a...