Thriving Parents

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#ProjectJoy update and a Hallmark giveaway

#ProjectJoy has been in full effect in our house.  Just as I had anticipated, the girls grabbed on to this concept quickly and are doing & making all kind of things for people.

For those who are new here, #ProjectJoy is our way of spreading some joy and happiness to other people through Random Acts of Kindness (RAKs).  In the winter, the girls did some RAKs for others and while I knew it would bring the recipients great joy, I had no idea how much joy it would bring the girls.  They literally grin from ear to ear when we talk about what we can do for others.
It made me realize how important it is to teach the kids to GIVE.  It has made them think about themselves less and others more.  
We’ve been pretty busy drawing pictures and writing letters and mailing them out slowly.  We’ve started collecting Pen Pals from Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  If your child would like to receive a picture from one of our girls, please send your address to KristinaGrum @ gmail.com or you can write to us at:
Grum Girls
P.O. Box 20772
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0772

We’re getting through all the requests slowly but surely and the certainly love the mail we get just as much as the mail we send.  We’ve delivered flowers to the hospital parking lot again and we’ve also delivered notes to neighbors.

If you are looking for some things that your kids can do to participate in #ProjectJoy, here’s a list.

I was lucky enough to meet with some amazing people from Hallmark who love the concept of #ProjectJoy, primarily because our family has been writing and sending cards & letters.  They were kind enough to send me a bunch of note cards that I can give away to all of my readers!  We’re going to have 2 giveaways over the next few weeks but this first one is for this group of 4 note cards.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment saying ONE thing you will you do this week to spread some joy to others.  There are a few other optional entries but those don’t need to be done to enter.  

Good luck!

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xoxo
–k

Kristina Grum is a Certified Parent Educator who has over a decade of experience working with children, including being a classroom teacher. She currently teaches parenting classes in her local area and writes about shifting parenthood from barely surviving to thriving.

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  2. DeeDee Mimran says

    The girls loved their letters:). Thanks for including them. Is that Audrey's card Caroline is holding in the pic:)!?! LOVE! The kids and I are going to spread joy to a little boy on the swim team who just had a very bad injury and can't leave his house.

  4. Donna says

    Share something with a friend whether it be a new activity, something I learned or surprise them with one of their favorite snacks.

    Donna

  6. Julie says

    Teach someone something new that I love. The joys of one person are easily spread to another. Passion and joy are easily spotted and can be totally infectious

  7. Kathy Radigan says

    What a great campaign! I love that you are working with Hallmark, they are a great company, and the idea of sending joy with a card is such a simple but great way to reach out to others. This week I will make sure to get out of my own head, and phone, and smile and connect to strangers!

  8. Jankowski Family Fun says

    This is SUCH a sweet idea! Love me some RAK's. We usually do something nice for our elderly neighbors close to the holidays, but you've inspired me to reach out to them NOW! The kids and I will bake them something and deliver it this week. Awesome idea and awesome giveaway!!

    ~Steph (WhenCrazyMeetsExhaustion)

  9. Mommy Needs A Martini says

    We saved a lost dog yesterday in a busy parking lot and thankfully found the owner. My girls were so amazed by how many people stopped to help! They hugged the owner when she came and my 4yo said "Wow, that felt great!" This is a wonderful campaign for young and old, alike!