Lost Virtues

I have been trying to teach my children some of the lost virtues that don't come naturally to children, such as thinking of others first, looking out for the feelings of others, and being appreciative.  This can be really difficult with a thirteen year old boy at home.  Several years ago, my sister gave me this book, and it makes the logical side of teaching these values very simple. 

Once a week my family gathers for lessons of spirituality, and fun games. I have been teaching these virtues to my kiddos at family night, and have been challenging them to implement these virtues in their daily activities.  As a reminder, I have written this weeks virtue on my chalkboard. I found this chalkboard idea on pinterest, and tweeked it a little to make it my own. I just love chalkboard paint, and have been finding myself using it more and more.!!

Not the best picture, there is somewhat of a glare.  Everyone that comes into my house comments on the chalkboard.  I bought a $10.00 mirror at Target, and two .49 cent wooden decals from Hobby Lobby (they are much pricier at Home Depot).  I glued them on the mirror using wood glue, and let them dry.  I then mistakenly tried to brush on some chalkboard paint.  DO NOT BRUSH IT ON!!  That didn't work, so I had to run back to the store and buy chalk board spray paint.  Michaels is right down the street, but they were out.  AAARG!! So I ran to Home Depot, and there it was with the rest of the spray paint. Halleluia!!  I let the paint set as instructed, and put some double sided felt tape on the back, and whala!! I have loved my chalkboard.  We use it all of the time for grocery lists, to do lists, virtues we need to work on, or whatever we feel like.