…we started off about a year ago with 3 verbal rules (Obey Daddy and Mommy, Do not hurt others, and Do not hurt yourself), and I’ve kicked around several lists in my head for the past couple of years – but they were always very negative. No kicking, no hitting, no shoving, no throwing… A lot of “NO’s” to address very specific behaviors – but not getting to the heart of the matter.
Then I ran across this post – and I fell in love. Not only with the presentation, but also with her rules. So positive, so uplifting… I freely admit that I used almost all of her rules – I added two more (#1 and #2) and I took out a couple others, but for the most part, they are the same. And instead of doing this on canvas, I did it on a scrap piece of MDF that we had in the attic – so it’s heavy as all get out, but I had everything on hand, so it was free!
So here are our 21 Family Rules…
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Amanda- VintageDutchGirl says
I JUST finished my set of family rules too! I also had seen that post and felt SUPER inspired.
I’ll post mine next week 🙂
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Anna See says
Wow! These are lovely and inspiring!
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mandi @ it's come to this says
Love that!! It’s going on my to-do list!
Sheri says
I’ve been watching these family rules boards pop up all over the place, just love them!
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Laurel says
Love your rules – I’ve had this saved forever as a project I want to do – now I’ve just got to do it! Story of my life.
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Roeshel says
I love it! You did a fantastic job. It’s beautiful and inspiring! 🙂
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Mandy says
so cute! You did a great job 🙂
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Lauren says
What a great idea! I find we are more negative/too many “no” rules in this family right now. You’ve inpired me to create our own list – thanks!
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Wendy says
I LOVE this! I’m going to show this to my hubby tonight so we can work on ours together. Thanks!
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Janna says
Oh, yeah, I’ll be stealing this one! Thanks for a wonderful idea!
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oh amanda says
I LOVE THIS, Leigh!
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angie says
love the line ignore dirty words
shelley says
hi! i love this! would you make one for sale so i can buy it… seriously?
Kristi L. says
I LOVE this!!!
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Sidnie says
I’ve seen these pop up in the past week or so! They’re adorable, and I love the rules on yours!
Linking this in my Friday Favorites post!
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Motherhood says
I have to say, I thought your second rules was for Mommy to not hurt others! LOL! I really enjoyed looking around your blog! What great ideas!!
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Lisa says
This turned out incredible! Great work! Love all the color. I just made mine today and will post it next week. A quick question though…did you free hand this font?! Thank you
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Yolanda Drietz says
I love the scapbooking look of it and the rules chosen!
Sharon {Grumpy, Sleepy, and Bashful} says
Love, love, love this idea!!! And, those are some of the best rules I’ve seen. Simple, to the point, positive, and most of all, coming from a place of love and respect. Wonderful.
Rebekah says
I love this! I reposted this on my FB page, as friends and I were just talking about a list of rules with positive reinforcement!
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