Hi, friends!

Let's jump into the Friday Five.
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​1- Meaningful and simple.
​This is all about making your kids feel seen and loved. I wish I had done this with mine when they were younger, but I am going to start it with my grandchildren this weekend. Even if you have older kids, it might not be too late. Check out this short video about this fabulous idea here.

2- Memory-making.
​Last weekend, my sister and I took our mom to Washington, D.C., which was beautiful, clean, safe, and so fun! Some highlights of the weekend were the Museum of the Bible, Ford’s Theatre, an afternoon at the Hillwood Estate, and a private tour of the Capitol. Plus, we fit in almost all of the National Monuments.

We walked an impressive 21,000 steps in one day....yes, our feet hurt!

A few years ago, I set a goal to take my mom somewhere twice a year. Sometimes it's a quick, easy trip; sometimes it's a bigger experience, but it's always special to have one-on-one time with my mom. Our next mother-daughter trip is to the beach. Hopefully without so many steps ;)

I'm curious. Have you taken a mother-daughter trip with your mom or daughter? Reply here and tell me where you went!

3- Interesting.
​I think we are all craving more connection with our families. In April, this was my most-clicked blog post with 353 readers: "Conversation Games for Your Family Dinner Table."

If you’d like a little help bringing more conversation, laughter, and connection to your table, my book, Around the Table, can help!

4- Yum.
​I made these super easy Spoon Burgers for dinner last night, and they were a hit. You can find the recipe here.​

5- Fun.
​Bring a little silliness to your family’s dinner table this weekend:​
​⭐ What did the mother broom say to the baby broom? It’s time to go to sweep.

⭐ What did the baby Egyptian say when he got lost? I want my mummy!

⭐ Ann's mother has four daughters. Three of them are named April, May, and June. What is the fourth daughter's name? Ann.

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A little reminder: "Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." - Unknown

Happy Mother's Day! I'm cheering for you-

All my best,

Dawn