To be Active is a virtue. To be Busy is not. What’s the difference? Being busy means that the hours of our days are filled with activity. To be Active means that our days are filled with meaningful activities that we engage in by choice, not by habit. Paradoxically, we might need to take a […]
This week we are focusing on the positive impact that our “wearables” collection can have on the world. We produce a wide range of items that allow you to stand up for character education simply by wearing something that presents a positive message. Buttons are a low-cost way to send a message. Kids wear them on
Free ‘I Teach Kids Virtues’ Pin with every order this week. Read More »
I remember how hard my parents worked to get us to make polite dinner conversation. Often we would go around the the table and everyone had to share something that happened that day. My older brother would say as little as possible. He wanted to share nothing. My littlest sister had to go last because
Don’t you sometimes wish that you could whisper words of encouragement in your children’s ear just at the time when they are feeling most lonely and vulnerable? This might be the next best thing. My daughter was digging through her closet and found a small print with a quotation that touched her so deeply that
New “You Are Loved” medallion/pendant with quote by Hafez Read More »
Our goal here at Virtues101 is to create innovative products to help YOU teach your children, your students and yourself how to be better people through an understanding of the Vocabulary of Virtues. All of the world’s problems, both big and small, boil down to the character of the people who inhabit this beautiful blue
Here in Indiana we are having our first real snow day. If your kids are stuck inside – or if they’re just suffering from the post-holiday blues, our Deluxe Character Building Blocks are the cure for boredom. They teach kids the vocabulary of virtues while stimulating their creativity (and engineering skills). It includes our 24
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This post is a holiday card from me to you. I wish you peace, happiness and love this holiday season. Wherever you are and whatever happens, chose to be happy and thankful that you and those you love are each sharing a spot on this wonderful earth. And if you are shopping on Christmas day,
Recently we began offering Gift Certificates. They come in $10, $25 and $50 denominations. When you purchase a gift certificate, you will be asked for the email of the person you wish it sent to on the billing page in checkout. You can also write them a note to include with the gift. Later, when
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Figure out who you are, and do it on purpose. I just heard this line in a movie trailer for ‘Dumpling’. The quote is attributed to Dolly Parton. Of course we want to become the best version of yourselves we can be. But maybe getting there starts with finding out who we are and learning
Gratitude almost has its own national holiday in the celebration of Thanksgiving? You are on the top of my list. You might up at 5 cooking for 20, driving to a distant location, or looking forward to a day off work. Whatever your plans, know that you are important to our company and we are
The Kindness Pledge I pledge to myself, on this day. To try to be kind, in every way. To every person, big and small, I will help them if they fall. When I love myself and others too: That is the best that I can do! This is the kindness pledge, recited each morning
The Kindness Pledge I pledge to myself, on this day. To try to be kind, in every way. To every person, big and small, I will help them if they fall. When I love myself and others too: That is the best that I can do! My new children (that’s a story for another time)
