A Blog By Maria Dismondy

5 Ways to Get Your Family in the Giving Spirit

5 Ways to Get Your Family in the Giving Spirit

Can you think of the last time you actively sought out ways to give back to people in need? If you’re anything like me, that question may have you wracking your brain for the last time you held the door open or cast a stranger a smile. In truth, the world in which we...

Holiday Shopping-Get Organized NOW

Maria goes live every other week, taking turns between her author Facebook page and her private Empowering Kids with Character Facebook group.On Sept 26th, Maria shared a holiday gift list template. You can watch the video here. What will this gift shopping list do...

Cheese Pizza Day

Cheese Pizza Day

Maria goes live every other week, taking turns between her author Facebook page and her private Empowering Kids with Character Facebook group. On September 5th, Maria shared how you can take time to celebrate the ordinary, like it being Cheese Pizza Day! You can watch...

Roadtrips!

Roadtrips!

Maria goes live every other week, taking turns between her author Facebook page and her private Empowering Kids with Character Facebook group. On July 18th, Maria talked about road trips! You can watch the video here. Maria and her children are planning a road trip to...

Creative Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Creative Stocking Stuffer Ideas

#1 Customized Photobook Fun idea to remind us of stories or special events in our lives. #2 Chatbooks.com photobook Don't have time to make photo books? Connect your phone and the photo books make themselves.  #3 Sticker Activity Books This entertaining little...

Smart Strategies to Prepare for 2019

Smart Strategies to Prepare for 2019

I know what you are thinking, but Maria, I have to get through the holidays before I think about the New Year! Right? Wrong. We are in the last 60 days of the year. It is still possible to live the life you want in these sixty days. To enjoy your family during this...

Gifts for the Entire Family

Gifts for the Entire Family

#1 Shutterfly Memory Game Customize a matching card game that they’ll never forget. #2 101 Conversation Starters for Families One of the signs of a healthy family is open and meaningful conversation. But it's not always easy to get your kids talking. 101 Conversation...

Three Things Thursday!

Three Things Thursday!

Welcome to this quarter’s blog series, Three Things Thursday! I am here to share just THREE things that I am into right now to enhance my world as wife, mom and work from home business owner. Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions about the...

Three Things Thursday!

Three Things Thursday!

Welcome to this quarter’s blog series, Three Things Thursday! I am here to share just THREE things that I am into right now to enhance my world as wife, mom and work from home business owner. Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions about the...