Comments on: Your Family, on a Mission

By: 20 Questions– « Counting My Pennies

20 Questions– « Counting My Pennies — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:02:42 +0000

[...] Have you ever created a family mission statement with your spouse? If so, why not do one for this year? No. But this is a fabulous idea! [...]

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:32:56 +0000

I’m so glad you wrote this post – it’s a great one. I’m wondering if you ever did a specific follow up? I know a lot of subsequent pieces dealing with productivity might have related ideas, but at the top of this one you mentioned that you wanted to respond in at least two posts. If that second one exists, I’d love to read it!

By: The Importance of Family Rituals

The Importance of Family Rituals — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:02:15 +0000

[...] Sure, those Labor Day barbecues or Thanksgiving backyard football games are great. But don’t wait for those holidays on the calendar to create a family ritual. Make traditions part of your family culture, and celebrate them often. Make it part of your family’s mission statement. [...]

By: Why Do We Say Yes When We Really Mean No?

Why Do We Say Yes When We Really Mean No? — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:02:55 +0000

[...] So now, when a friend asks me for a favor, I have to consider the impact of saying yes. It’s been hard, but when I honor my priorities, I’m more peaceful and confident. One great way to get clear on your priorities is to write a family mission statement. [...]

By: Kyo

Kyo — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:54:32 +0000

Brilliant advice. I really struggle with the same thing myself (over-organizing to the point where I don't get anything done-- you should see my bookmark list!). It's good to put things in context, plain and simple. Thanks for the article. Kyo´s last blog post...Photo

By: Hosting Overnight Guests: 10 Easy Tips To Help Your Visitors Feel Welcome | simple mom

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:01:19 +0000

[...] best to make room for anyone who needs a pillow to rest their read for the night. We take seriously our family’s mission statement, “Live Simply – Grow – Honor Relationships – Celebrate,” and we feel like making our [...]

By: Family Values: Living simply. « hope at home.

Family Values: Living simply. « hope at home. — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:17:25 +0000

[...] clutter, I won’t miss you @SmallNotebook Your Family, on a mission @SimpleMom (the inspiration for this series) Avoiding burnout [...]

By: At the core. « hope at home.

At the core. « hope at home. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:41:09 +0000

[...] This time around, we’re coming up with a short, simple list of our core values. This is just one idea I’ve picked up recently from Simple Mom. [...]

By: the creative family, soule mama, amanda soule, frugal dad, rocks in my dryer | simple mom

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:48:56 +0000

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By: Darcy

Darcy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:34:17 +0000

Absolutely love this post. I swear Jill was in my head, writing down what I am too overwhelmed and incoherent to verbalize myself! I love the idea of writing down core values. I know that some values are more important to my husband and vice versa so we need to really see what is important to both of us and cut out the fluff! Darcys last blog post..She just never stops…