podcast show notes | episode 009 | connecting through traditions
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episode description
Traditions MATTER and in this episode, we’re talking about WHY traditions are increasingly important, WHAT we should be celebrating, and HOW to establish and honor traditions, whether they are generations deep or brand-new ideas for you and your family. We scratch the surface on sharing some ideas just enough that by the end of the episode your wheels will be spinning in the very best way! Oh, and this isn’t all about holiday-specific traditions either. Be prepared to be inspired.We invite you to be a part of this incredible community by following us on Instagram — @CultivateAGoodLife. Oh, and pretty please leave us a review on iTunes; it would mean the WORLD to us! Plus, we randomly pick listeners who do leave reviews, to win awesome stuff.Link to this episode on iTunes: Episode 009
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show notes
These are the main points we covered in the show. Keep in mind that all of these are expanded upon in the episode. This is just a refresher to remind you because there were so many tips covered.
Traditions aren't necessarily just within a family.
"I hope that we always celebrate with a purpose. I pray that we will make our celebrations more meaningful by reaffirming spiritual, political, cultural, and social values." (L. Tom Perry)
Traditions ground us, center us, and bring us joy.
"While raising our children, we establish traditions within our home and we build patterns of communication and behavior within our family relationships. In doing so the traditions we establish should engrain strong unwavering characteristics of goodness in our children that will infuse them with strength to confront the challenges of life." (Stephen R. Bangerter)
TRADITION IDEAS SHARED
1 - Ancestor Day. Honor the past + keep family stories alive.
2 - Valentine's Day. Emphasis on family night complete with heart pizza, strawberry milk, PJ party, heart attacks.
3 - Anniversary. Birthday party for your family! Share all about how your family began.
4 - Christmas Traditions. Remember Becky Proudfit's story about the Elf on the shelf? Pictured Above - ABOVE: Becky Proudfit's visual evidence of the unfortunate incident with her family's Elf on the Shelf.
5 - Non-commercial tradition. Family night with Christmas pajamas ... secret service elf ... doing things for each other and leaving a service card. This has everyone looking for ways to serve each other all month long. Click on the link to download and print these cards! Secret Service Elf
6 - Mother’s Day. Pack a picnic and go on a hike! BP's dream-come-true for Mother's Day.Pictured above - ABOVE: Becky P. and her family on a Mother's Day Hike.
7 - 16th Birthday. Take each child on a trip to a special destination of their choice. Establish patterns with your kids that include one-on-one time.
8 - Egg Day. Shared by podcast listener Maria.
9 - Mt. Laundry / Mt. Washmore. Create fun laundry "patterns."
10 - Singing to kids at night before bed.
11 - Don’t go a day without hugging each kid.
12 - Music on Sundays. Helps to set the day apart. Examples: Michael Dowdle, Brian Daw, Hilary Weeks, Piano Guys, etc.
13 - Every Sunday driving home from church. Invite everyone to share something they learned or felt.
ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS
1 - Ask your kids which / what kind of traditions are important to them.
2 - Try to incorporate service in your traditions.
3. Pick the traditions as a family and be consistent.
“Don’t get too overwhelmed by trying to do all the traditions.”
Links to websites mentioned in this Episode
Hank Smith: Unshaken: Building a Rock Solid Testimony
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