Bucket Fillers Blog

Spring always feels like a new beginning to me. The sunshine hits my shoulders and I seek out my comfortable clothes and gym shoes for evening walks. I throw my folding chairs in the back of my car and savor the longer evenings that I can reconnect with friends outside, usually while our kids play […]

Thirteen years ago today our first book, “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?”, was published. We’ve come a long way in thirteen years, but have so much further to go. Everywhere we go, we still meet people that haven’t heard about bucket filling. We love to tell people about what it means to be a […]

Most sports-minded enthusiasts hold the opinion that “the best offense is good defense.” The same statement can be made throughout our homes, our classrooms, and our schools – particularly this time of year as our children and our teachers head back into the classroom. We all start that first week of school with our best […]

As we reflect on the anniversary of 9/11, it’s still unfathomable what happened that day 18 years ago. I vividly remember that morning. I was at work when, all of a sudden, a colleague told me she heard about a plane that had crashed into one of the World Trade Center towers. In a mere […]

I love to write! However, October newsletters are always written with mixed emotions. This is the month our nation chooses to focus on anti-bullying. Last week, I witnessed a kindergarten boy exit a school bus, shoulders slumped in defeat, quietly crying as he made his way home. When I asked my son what happened, I […]

As much as Autumn in Michigan is my favorite time of year, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a day filled with everything I love without the added stress or worry of material things or added social obligations on the calendar. On Thanksgiving, I’m able to spend time with my dear family, eat a wonderful […]

As a working mom of four kids, there is no choice but to be a multitasker. Like many other parents, I juggle my job and the many details required to successfully parent. Two of my children are adults now and self-sufficient, which has afforded me a little more time to raise their younger brothers with […]

As we enter a new decade, we reflect on the impact our bucketfilling message has had on people of all ages around the world. It fills our buckets to hear the stories of the many ways their buckets are being filled. However, being a bucketfilling organization is more than just teaching and inspiring others to […]

Valentine’s Day sure looks a lot different to me now than it did as a child. In grade school, it was exciting to pick out colorful notes and candies to pass out. I couldn’t wait to create that perfect mail box to collect my valentines in! As a high schooler, it was always thrilling to […]