After working with kids for 20 years of my life, and then having my own, I have discovered something. Sometimes, kids are born with a natural gift of kindness and for others, they need to be taught, but every child could use a lesson in how to be kind to others, both online and offline. I have known quite a few kind souls who, even despite all odds, are kind to everyone. Let me tell you a story of when our middle child went to pre-k.

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D has always been our quiet, pensive, content to stay at home child, even since birth. He was a laid back baby (which was nice after our first was a bit high maintenance.) As long as D was with us or someone he knew and loved, he was good. But when it was time for him to start pre-k, after the third day, he was ready to be done. He had a big case of school anxiety and cried every single morning. He would come home and report that his least favorite part about school was recess!  Recess!!!  I could not believe it. After talking to his teacher, I found out that he would sit or walk around by himself. When we asked him why he did not play with anyone, he said he did not have any friends. That was so heartbreaking for him to say that. View Post

Sponsored by Hallmark – all opinions are mine

Are you a lover of all things Hallmark? Well, you are going to get excited about this one! Hallmark Publishing has released Wrapped Up In Christmas, a book based on a Hallmark Original Movie. 

A gift of warmth 

to heal two hearts… 

Sarah Smith in Pine Hill, Kentucky has had her heart broken in the past. She pours herself into her work at church and into special projects—like making a quilt for a wounded warrior. 

Bodie Lewis is lost. All he’s ever wanted was his career as an Army Ranger, but he was injured in an explosion that killed his brothers in arms. In the hospital, he receives a handmade quilt. Later, he sets out on his final mission: to find and thank its maker. 

Bodie expected Sarah to be an elderly lady, not a lovely young woman. When she mistakes him for a handyman, he doesn’t immediately set her straight. Instead, he sets about repairing the home she’s turning into a bed and breakfast. Sarah’s presence and the spirit of the small town bring Bodie something he thought he’d left far behind on the battlefield: hope.

About Hallmark Publishing

The Hallmark stories we all know and love are now available as books! Heartwarming romances and intriguing mysteries are here to give as gifts and spend nights relaxing! In addition to companion novels to beloved Hallmark movies, you will discover brand new novels to brighten your day and leave you feeling great about life. Hallmark is bringing new characters, relationships, romances, and mysteries, too!

To make these books even more fun, there are recipes inspired by the story included! 

Available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook. Visit Hallmark Channel – Wrapped Up In Christmas for more information!