Playing for Connection: Why Games Still Matter

Playing for Connection: Why Games Still Matter

🎃 Ready to connect through play?Read how games help us laugh, bond, and build confidence — then grab our newest Halloween-themed printable game for free!
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You Don’t Fix Masterpieces, You Honor Them

Heather Goff

You Don’t Fix Masterpieces, You Honor Them

“You don’t fix masterpieces, you honor them.” Joseph Yoo’s words about his son stopped us...

🌟 Tiny Gestures, Big Smiles: Daily Pick-Me-Ups That Brighten Someone’s Day

Heather Goff

🌟 Tiny Gestures, Big Smiles: Daily Pick-Me-Ups That Brighten Someone’s Day

Sometimes the smallest acts — a text, a note, a plush surprise — have the...

The Quiet Power of Affirmations (Even When They Come From a Poop Plushie)

Heather Goff

The Quiet Power of Affirmations (Even When They Come From a Poop Plushie)

Affirmations aren’t just feel-good words. Here’s how a simple plushie with a message can become...

Why Our Toys Are Shaped Like Poop (Yes, Really)

Heather Goff

Why Our Toys Are Shaped Like Poop (Yes, Really)

You might be wondering…“Why are your affirmation toys shaped like poop?”Fair question. Here’s the honest...

How to Cheer Up Your Coworker (Without Crossing Any HR Lines)

Heather Goff

How to Cheer Up Your Coworker (Without Crossing Any HR Lines)

We’ve all been there. Your coworker looks like they’ve aged five years since Monday. The...

When You Want to Share but Your House is a Mess (and So Are You)

Heather Goff

When You Want to Share but Your House is a Mess (and So Are You)

The other day I had an idea for a reel. It was silly and joyful...

Is It OK to Give a Funny Gift During a Serious Time?

Heather Goff

Is It OK to Give a Funny Gift During a Serious Time?

Funny gifts during tough times can be incredibly healing—but only if they’re rooted in love...

Why Laughter Belongs in Your Mental Health Toolkit

Heather Goff

Why Laughter Belongs in Your Mental Health Toolkit

Short answer? Because life is already hard enough. You deserve a giggle, a snort, or...

Stepping Stones in the Chaos

Heather Goff

Stepping Stones in the Chaos

When life gets messy—bloody paw prints, clutter, and too much to carry—it’s the smallest kindnesses...

and when you're pooped out, it's OK to rest

Heather Goff

When You’re Pooped Out, It’s Okay to Rest

I hit a wall recently—and it reminded me why Little Plop’s message matters so much....

🌸 Growing Through the Gross Stuff

Heather Goff

🌸 Growing Through the Gross Stuff

I’ve been knee-deep in numbers this week. Receipts. Invoices. Tax forms with little boxes that...

Small & Sassy Ploppals: Crochet Affirmations for Life’s Messy Moments

Heather Goff

Small & Sassy Ploppals: Crochet Affirmations for Life’s Messy Moments

Let’s face it—sometimes life can be a bit...poopy. But as every garden knows, from poop...