Part one is here. Thank you for your feedback!
I’ve been thinking a lot about kindness and compassion lately, especially given the upheaval my family has been going through lately. This week being Kindness Week, there have been a lot of great ideas and posts floating around about this topic. For me, every single one of these conversations comes down to one thing: the golden rule. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. It’s so easy, and yet kind of astounding at the same time. We can all live this way, yet many do not.
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Do you host your children’s birthday parties at home, or offsite somewhere? There are pros and cons to each, aren’t there? Offsite birthday parties can be pricey but can also be a sanity saver. Having a kid’s party at home can be really special, but then again, who likes to have cake and ice cream ground into the rug and kids climbing on the coffee table? (Both scenarios we have lived through by the way. Ha.)
My latest piece for Savvymom contains a few ideas for places to host indoor birthday parties that are anywhere but home. I’d love to hear your fave ideas too. Where’ve you been lately that makes a great place for a kid’s birthday party here in Ottawa? Inquiring minds want to know! (Swimming? Gymnastics? Art?)
The path is a little clearer today, still a little mucky, but definitely passable and maybe even a little sunny. Thank you all for your words of encouragement. It helps to know you’re out there.
xo,
andrea
