I found this article and wanted to share it with everyone. Below is a link to the page where it is found. Building a strong family is worth the time and investment. With the holidays fast approaching this is a perfect chance to start building those relationships.
During the holiday season, people often believe that the only gift they can give is something expensive or store bought. It is not necessary to spend money to give someone a meaningful gift. A handmade gift or a promise to babysit once a month can be more meaningful than a gift you buy. Remember, the best gifts come from the heart.
Here are some holiday gifts to make:
Use your hobby skills, such as painting or woodworking, to make unique holiday gifts.
Give a package of coupons redeemable for chores you'll do during the year: wash the car, clean the garage, cut the grass, vacuum the house, iron the clothes. There are many chores to choose from!
Write a letter to each family member. Include things you appreciate about that person, fun memories shared together, and shared jokes. Type the letters, make covers for them, and wrap them as gifts. They'll still be treasured when store-bought gifts are long forgotten.
Put together a photograph album with pictures of family activities from year to year. This is an ideal gift for a grandparent or a grown child who has left home.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES:
1. Address and mail holiday greeting cards.
2. Work together on gift ideas.
3. Visit a friend or a relative who lives alone or in a nursing home.
4. Adopt a family through your church or other local organization. As a
family shop, wrap, and deliver gifts for them.
For this and many more articles on tips to building strong families visit this site.
http://www.nncc.org/Parent/sf.series.html
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