Moments they’ll remember
Good morning, and welcome back to the table.
There’s something about the end of August that makes me want to slow down and soak up everything that’s left.
The dinners outside. The silly games. The last lingering summer evenings. The moments when everyone is actually in the same room at the same time.
Those ordinary moments are often the ones our kids remember most.
So before summer officially hands the baton to fall, let’s make a little more room for connection. Without making it complicated, expensive, or perfect.
Pull up a chair. There’s plenty of room at the table.
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CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK
Have a family night this week.
Family nights don’t have to be fancy. Just consistent. Start where you are. Even if it’s just 30 minutes and a deck of cards.
Take the effort out of figuring out what to do by having one or two ideas ready:
- Grab a free idea from the site
- If you want the entire year of family nights planned for you, today is the last day for the August set.
- Vote on an inspiring movie to watch, pop popcorn, and call it a day!
And you can make it even simpler. A good family dinner and walk are great low-key connectors when you’re scrambling.
AFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK
Our family doesn’t need perfection, just time to connect.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What simple moment could you create this week that your family might still talk about years from now?
WHAT’S TODAY?
Celebrate National Eat Outside Day! 🌿☀️
Take dinner, snacks, or dessert outdoors and enjoy a simple meal together in the fresh air. Ask one silly question. Stay a little longer than you planned.
TABLE TALK
My love language is everyone putting their stuff where it belongs.
-Moms everywhere
Because these are the moments they’ll remember. ❤️
Thank you for pulling up a chair and being part of the table. I hope you enjoyed today’s edition. If you have anything at all you’d like to share, ask, or say, just hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.
I appreciate you!
See you tomorrow,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful