Today’s episode is on the subject of something I’ve been thinking about for a while. Like the last couple of years.
It impacts the way my husband and I raise our kids.
It impacts how we make our decisions about what we bring into our home.
And it impacts our happiness.
Wow, that’s a big impact. 😉
As I talk about in today’s video, it’s not about bringing less into our lives, but simply being more intentional about what we bring in – whether it’s an object or an experience.
When you’re done watching I’d love to know how you you could make your days more special and meaningful.
Could you use one of my three tips – OR – do you have another awesome idea? If so, puh-lease share it, because every thought helps inspire another.
And if this video leaves YOU feeling inspired, please be sure to forward it to a friend you think could benefit from hearing this too.
Can’t wait to see in the comments.
To everyday moments!
Xo,
Mridu
My favorite times is when I am with family. Doesn’t matter what we are doing Just spending time together is enough. Even my kids are the same way at holidays and birthdays its not about what gifts they want. The first thing they ask is about grandparents and cousins aunts and uncles.
Each week I enjoy checking up on or visiting with relatives on Facebook. As many of us got older, we became more housebound so I appreciate Facebook. It might be nice to post more photos on Facebook in the future; I now have very few on it and rarely add new ones.
That’s wonderful Susan…er..Auntie Chewy. 😉 That’s some great upbringing you did there! Thanks for sharing. xo, mridu
Hi Mridu. Great ideas and so true. One of my friends had a really good idea. For his kids birthdays he always had them pick an activity to do together such as going to a local baseball game, a concert etc. If the activity came later in the year they did something small on the actual day but then they celebrated again when the activity actually came up. It really helped the kids stop focusing quite so much on stuff and they really liked having memories of a special event. The activities don’t always have to be a big cost, just something they really wanted to do that they didn’t do regularly. Great advice Mridu.
Carolyn, I LOVE that idea. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Habits and expectations are formed when we’re young – so I totally agree with starting changes with children. So much harder to adapt when we’re older, right? Thanks again! xo, mridu
I love FB for reconnecting and connecting with family and friends. I have so many relatives in India that I only communicated with every few years (on visits) and now we’re chatting or posting pics all the time. Yes, post some more pics! I bet your relatives will LOVE it. Thanks for joining the conversation Janet. xo, m
Love your ideas, not that I’ve been doing them. I like all the ideas. Stressful time in our family lately so for Father’s Day our daughter invited her dad & I out to the K&W for lunch. Over the last few years as our busy lives have been pulled in multi directions we’ve had mini meeting to eat (dutch treat) talk and catch up on what’s going on in our lives. We’ve done infrequent sister’s brunch/lunch meals out and have increase talking to each other on the phone. So it’s not weekly pleasure time; however these events are memory worthy. Yes, face book has helped some…we enjoy physical interaction with each other more than media connections. 🙂 Media hugs don’t have quite the impact that a physical one does. Think, I’ll start taking the camera with me.
Carol, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been going through a difficult time. I know it’s hard to think about this while you’re going through it — but this too shall pass, and you’ll come out stronger than when you went in.
I think phone calls and meals can be very pleasurable. (As long as it’s with someone you care about ;). I need to better about doing that myself. But, yes take that camera with you too. 😉 A photo really does speak a thousand words. Always great to hear from you! xo, m