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6 Tips to Stay Connected when Back-to-School Schedules Explode
Clearly, packed schedules get in the way of family time – or family volunteering time. But how do you find that line between over-scheduled lives and the reasonable pursuit of interests and skills each...
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Kinder Book Club: The Old Woman Who Loved To Read
I posted about this book last January, and it continues to be one of our favorites. May it get you and your kids excited about reading, while I spend a little more time on the big-hearted new website...
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Talk about Bullying with 5 Great Children’s Books
We’ve seen the horrible impact of bullying in the headlines. We all know how hurtful mean kids can be. Worse yet, we’ve all seen the capacity for mean-spirited play peek in our kids or ourselves from...
View ArticleGood Intentions
I sat down to write today, only to realize the conundrum of the moment sounded awfully familiar. Sure enough, last year, at almost this same time, I was struggling with the same issue. How do I make...
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Join us at Big-Hearted Families.org!
We are so excited to bring you a new Doing Good Together resource just for families. Welcome to Big-Heared Families found at www.bigheartedfamilies.org. Update your links to our new blog!! Since the...
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Thank you!
Our 7th annual For Generations to Come event on October 11, 2012 was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended for your enthusiasm and support. Your generosity makes our work possible!
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Celebrate Family Volunteer Day!
BETTER TOGETHER A family service event in celebration of Family Volunteer Day! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 5-8pm Better Together is a free, community-wide family service event hosted by the Midtown...
View ArticleMake Giving Back a Part of your Holidays!
Make Giving Back a Part of your Holidays! Try and find a few hours in the midst of decorating, baking and shaking the presents under the tree to spend time with your family helping out someone else....
View ArticleSmall Hands, Big Hearts: Sparking the Spirit of Giving
Small Hands, Big Hearts: Sparking the Spirit of Giving at the MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Join us for this 4th annual celebration devoted to everything good about giving back! January 19-21, 2013 You...
View ArticleSix Billion Paths to Peace Service Night!
The Manhattan Training Center was bustling in late January as more than 60 New York Shinnyo-en Temple members gathered to make everything from blankets to bookmarks for those in need. The evening,...
View ArticleIT’S HERE! The Big-Hearted Families shop is up and running
We’re excited to announce that the BIG-HEARTED FAMILIES SHOP IS FINALLY OPEN! Now it’s easy to find fun, unique and big-hearted items for you, your family and your friends. You’ll find: Subscriptions...
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The Big-Hearted Families Book Club!
Any well-told story teaches us something of value. And many sweet, ethics-based children’s books line the shelves of your local book store. What we are after is the perfect combination of the two: a...
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SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER! For Generations to Come Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:30-8:30pm Aloft Minneapolis (a wonderful, easily accessible hotel near downtown) Drinks · Appetizers · Live...
View ArticleDGT/New York Launches!
INTRODUCING DGT’s New York Volunteer Opportunities Listing! We’re excited to announce that beginning on Sept. 1, 2013, Doing Good Together/New York will provide a curated listing of compelling...
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YOU’RE INVITED!
YOU’RE INVITED! For Generations to Come Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:30-8:30pm Aloft Minneapolis (a wonderful, easily accessible hotel near downtown) Drinks · Appetizers Live Auction starring Lorna...
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Crafts with Kindness Kits are Here!
Have fun, teach compassion and help others! Crafts With Kindness Helping families make a difference, right from their kitchen table! Crafts With Kindness is an all-in-one craft kit that makes it easy...
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Our 2014 Book Club Selections are Here!
For anyone looking for a great holiday gift, birthday gift, or a simple way to make family time more meaningful, I’m excited to share this list of the 2014 book club picks. It’s never been easier to...
View ArticleThank You For Making “Better Together” Better Than EVER!
The Midtown Global Market was crowded and bustling the evening of November 22. Families from around the Twin Cites brought big hearts to a festive family service event, completing seven hands-on...
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