Have a Lovely Weekend!

What are you up to this weekend? Allie is in Atlanta for the weekend with her dad for a work trip and Christmas party. We lived there for a while and we loved it. The south, the warmth, the trees…Oh I am ready to go back! We finished up our Christmas decorating as it is our FAVORITE time of the year! Have you all decorated? We always put up the tree the day after Halloween. Yeah, we are those people. Hope you have a good weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web…

This made me cry uncontrollably…what a man Carson Wentz is!! Grab your tissues.

This movie looks hilarious and at times reminds me of some exchanges with my sweet Grace.

The secret to happiness is helping others.

Hot toys for Christmas 2017

The most unique Christmas traditions from around the world

24 stories about the touching kindness of strangers that’ll make you tear up

Living with Asperger’s Syndrome: A sister’s story

If you don’t follow @celestebarber on Instagram…you are seriously missing out. She is HILARIOUS!

6 strict rules the Royal family (and now Meghan Markle) must follow

The three most recent blog posts on transPARENTcy that you may have missed:

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Where My Passions for Child Advocacy Stems From

Motherly Guilt Survival Kit

NEXT WEEK POSTS:

Introduction to The Beauty in Everything Tour…the event that will inspire and empower girls

Christmas Gift Guide for spirited girls!

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Where My Passion for Child Advocacy Stems From

The greatest grandfather ever...Henry Hudson Barbarick I am often asked where my passion for child advocacy stems. I am always quick to answer that question because I know exactly where it stems from...my grandfather, Henry. My grandfather was the reason I was given a heart for children and for those in need. Growing up I witnessed my grandparents give abundantly to those in need. When I say they gave abundantly, I mean abundantly and the most amazing thing about them was they lived a very humble life. My grandfather worked at the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement and my grandmother stayed home and took care of the family. So, they didn’t have a lot to give, but they gave as though they had so much. My grandparents had a large room in their basement that we referred to as the pantry. It was the size of a bedroom and it was lined with shelves that were filled with food and they did this for one reason…so that when someone would come knocking on t

My Conversation with Allie about Bullying

My conversation with Allie in the car rider line this morning... Me: Allie you're going to treat everyone with kindness today, right? Allie: Yes mom Me: And if you see someone being bullied what do you do? Allie: Mom, we just talked about this in school and they said to walk away and tell a teacher. Me: No, first you go and stand up for the kid that's being bullied and tell the bully that kindness will make them happier than bullying and then ask them if they would like to be your friend because sometimes a bully just needs a friend. Allie: And if they start bullying me? Me: Kill them with kindness baby...then look them directly in the eye and tell them that their bullying has no affect on you and tell them we will pray that their heart changes and then you go tell a teacher. Allie: Why would I be nice to them? Me: Because they are acting that way for a reason. Maybe they have a sad home life or aren't treated right by someone in their life and they don't

KCTV5 Interview – Child Advocacy

We are honored to have partnered with the Kansas City Child Protection Center, a nationally recognized child advocacy center. As many of you know, child advocacy is our first passion. We have always said that Crossing Arrows has a higher purpose than just clothing children. We are empowering children through clothing AND child advocacy. We will live out our promise to help serve children in need as well as the organizations who provide life changing services. We chose to partner with CPC because we believe in their mission and believe that our purpose with Crossing Arrows is to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves and for us, that’s children. The mission of the Child Protection Center is to respect the child and protect their voice throughout the investigation of child abuse. The CPC accomplishes its mission by providing a safe, child-friendly setting in which to interview child abuse victims, coordinating investigative team services as w

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