I’m willing to bet that you’ve heard of TOMS, the company that provides a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair sold (to date, TOMS has given over 10 million pairs of new shoes to children in need in 60 countries around the world), and I was recently given the opportunity […] Read more…
My friend Krista is back with a brand-new party idea, perfect for the little scientist in your house – male or female! She did this one for her younger daughter’s 7th birthday. There were a few stations set up outside as the kids arrived, such as quicksand, magnets/electricity, specimens in jars, and magic goo. When […] Read more…
It finally happened! Yesterday was our Wigs For Kids assembly at school, where 8 brave young girls (and one secretly apprehensive teacher) cut off 10″ ponytails to be donated to make wigs for children in need! We kicked off our initiative back in the fall, to give kids a chance to get growing…and they sure […] Read more…
I’m rarely wordless, but after a wonderfully full weekend this is all I have for you today: Have a fantastic week, everyone! P.S. Frannie was quite tickled that her First Communion photo drew one of the largest ever number of “Likes” on This Mom Loves’ Facebook page, as well as many comments. Thanks for that! Read more…
In her book “The Happiness Project”, author Gretchen Rubin spent May focused on “Be Serious About Play: Leisure”, which was another interesting topic for me, after I tried to “Lighten Up” last month! Her goals: Find more fun Take time to be silly Go off the path Start a collection Okay, these ones are going […] Read more…