Blessing Box

I saw a great idea in a magazine once that encourages family members to look for ways that they can be a blessing to one another. So many times, it is easy to pick on those we love the most by pointing out the areas where they need to grow. But if you start a blessing box in your home, you might find that it points out and strengthens your family to be generous, helpful, and loving… instead.



Just get a box and place it in a central location in your home. You can find a box that is fancy – such as a painted red metal one, or an elegantly painted one – or you can use a simple shoebox.


Whenever you see a small item that you know would cause another family member to smile – you put it in the box, and attach their name to it. Then, at a previously appointed time (maybe dinner time, or bedtime) – you present that item to them. You can also write down “Acts of blessings or kindnesses” down in the box and read them aloud at this special time. Soon you will find your children inserting their own thoughts and small items into the box to share with other family members. These items don’t have to be something new. Maybe the small item is something you made, or an item that you saw someone else admire. It could even be something you shared a joke about previously.

Sharing “smiles” and “blessings” is a wonderful habit to get into. It teaches everyone to look and listen to when someone else needs some encouragement and love. And you can all learn to expand the box to include special friends and neighbors, as well.