The 614 Mom Blog
Tips, Adventures, and Local Gems
The Salvation Army and the Summer LemonAiD Campaign
I’ve shared a lot about The Salvation Army and their LemonAiD campaign this summer, but it wasn’t until recently that I got to visit one of the Salvation Army Learning Centers. Filled with smiles, structure, and kindness, this particular Learning Center hosts their own lemonade stands all summer long. It was so fun talking with the children at the center and hearing directly from them on why they love giving back to the community.
Peace, Love, Lemonade
Parents, Andrea and Dan with their girls Libby and Hannah agree that The Salvation Army LemonAiD program is a great way for “Kids to help kids.” They raised over $1,400 last year with their virtual stand called “Peace, Love, and Lemonade.” This year they plan to meet or exceed that goal by hosting both a virtual and a physical stand where both Libby and Hannah can sell delicious lemonade.
Kids Helping Kids | How To Host Your Own Lemonade Stand While Giving Back To The Community
I know that we are not the only family who is interested in teaching our children about giving back to our community this summer (and year-round) so I thought I would share more about how you can get involved with your own LemonAiD stand.
Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory - FREE Event in Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory is an absolute family favorite. We love it there. I could spend all day exploring and taking it all in and thankfully my kids love it just as much, especially the Children’s Garden. In just a few weeks you can celebrate the birds, bees, butterflies, and all of the creates that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza!! It’s already on our schedule and we CANNOT WAIT! The best part? It’s FREE! You don’t need reservations or tickets to take part in Pollinator Palooza.
All I Want for April is Acceptance.
In March of 2014, I sat in a small sterile office at the local children’s hospital with my husband and youngest son. He was 2 1/2 years old at the time, and we were waiting for the conclusions of an autism screening that involved several helping professionals and lasted 4 hours.
Diving Deep Into My Meditation Practice | Intro to Meditation + Mystical Series with Wild Sage Collective
It was this moment that popped out to me when I was in need of a personal reset earlier this year. I knew this was the moment I needed to dive deeper into my meditation practice and have something steady that I could use to feel peace and calm when life seemed so uncertain.
5 Books Every Girl Should Read
Every girl should have a library filled with books featuring strong women, inspiring role models with powerful character traits, that leave them inspired and empowered to dream. The books on this list do exactly that. Written by very talented artists the books on this list are perfect for girls 9-12 (and older).
How To Create a Paper Mache Globe
One of my absolute favorite memories as a child was making a paper mache globe in art class. I loved being able to get messy while creating something really cool. I’ve always wanted to recreate this activity with my kids and now that we’re at home a lot more it seemed like the perfect time to do just that.
Tips for Creating a Positive Work From Home Mindset
I’ve worked from home with kids since 2014 so I’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to pull it off successfully. Working from home, especially with kids takes a lot of dedication, flexibility, and patience. When I first started working from home I’d get so mad at myself for “wasting” my day