Monday, August 1, 2011

14 Things to do together to make for a happier family

  1. Sing. Singing will always lighten the mood.
  2. Cuddle up together & read a book.
  3. Read food labels when grocery shopping. All it takes is one, "there's how much in that!?" to break the ice & make for a smoother trip. If you have kids, it also starts introducing them to the concepts of nutrition & what the "little numbers" on the side of the box mean.
  4. Garden.
  5. Cook. Too many cooks in the kitchen? Nonsense. Teamwork & tight working spaces is a beautiful thing.
  6. Reward good behavior & make sure everyone feels valued. Celebrate one another.
  7. Snack smart. You'll feel better & in time look better.
  8. Stick to a schedule. Don't go crazy & plan your day out to the minute, but have a plan set in place to keep you busy everyday.
  9. Play games.
  10. Laugh.
  11. Keep the spark alive.
  12. Always take 10 minutes for ourselves. This gives us a break & a chance to reflect & recoup.
  13. Make kids contributors. They want to feel like a part of something. So next time your child is "bugging" you, give them something to do so they feel like they're helping you. Who knows, they might surprise you & might actually be of some help!
  14. Maintain balance. MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER!
If anyone else has anything else they'd like to add, feel free! :)

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