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Gratitude

Brigit seems magically able to keep many houses clean even though she cleans each just once a month. Could her secret method be... gratitude?

In part one of three, Martin & Sylvia use the long drive to Grandma's house to bring gratitude into every part of the trip.

Libby and Dish can't wait to find out what kind of pet the new neighbor has, and finally, a visitor might have the answer they've been waiting for.

Libby's friend Morgan comes over with a warm greeting — and an interesting new idea for their friendship.

Day 11: Momma encourages Martin & Sylvia to find some fun in the grey day by doing a storytelling exercise to decide what to do.

Martin & Sylvia learn what it means to "pay it forward".

A beautiful frosty morning inspires Martin & Sylvia to thank the frost fairies with a gift of their own.

Sylvia is inspired by a book about Yom Kippur and decides to "right" a recent untruth she told by tossing a stone into their brook.

The Willowbee children learn a lesson in sharing from some animals in Tasmania who happily share their food sources.

Clancy is inspired to be a less picky eater after visiting with some animals who appreciate every bit of food during scarce times.

Libby's neighbor, Chad the Drooly Dog needs a walk in the park. Will Dish find a little Good-Deed inspiration himself?

December 25: Early Christmas morning Martin & Sylvia talk about all the fun and joy their month of advent brought. Then Daddy says it's time for Christmas!

Littley Ty is reminded to be reverent during the the dinnertime grace after a willow tree trip to Scotland where they always say thanks.

Clancy learns to be thankful after meeting some cows in Siberia who live in very harsh conditions but who are grateful nonetheless.

In the third and final Giving Thanks story, the family finds so many different ways to be thankful as they prepare and enjoy the holiday feast.

Clancy doesn't like having to limit his use of water while camping, until the willow tree takes him to a place where it's essential for the community to use water wisely.

Dish offers some wise advice that helps the whole family to turn their upside-down day right-side-up again.

Includes: an original story from Junkyard Tales, plus nature stories and an adapted Grimm's fairy tale.

How can Martin be thankful when he is feeling so mad?

When coins keep showing up in the flower pots outside Mr. Flinch’s House of Chairs, Ben stays up to see who is putting them there, he is delighted to see an old friend.

The family suddenly have an opportunity to share their Day of Rest with friends who are genuinely interested in what they are creating.

A Day of Rest challenge: all four members of the family want to do different things. They are inspired to enjoy being "service sneaks."

Percival the chimney sweep receives an unexpected gift that changes his perspective on his community, and his life's purpose... the gift of gratitude.