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Top Ten {Tuesday}: Our 21 Family Rules

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…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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  1. Amanda- VintageDutchGirl says

    October 5, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    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 🙂
    .-= Amanda- VintageDutchGirl´s last blog ..The Tomato Bandit… =-.

  2. Anna See says

    October 5, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Wow! These are lovely and inspiring!
    .-= Anna See´s last blog ..Potential Pitfalls of Shopping Curbside? =-.

  3. mandi @ it's come to this says

    October 5, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Love that!! It’s going on my to-do list!

  4. Sheri says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:41 am

    I’ve been watching these family rules boards pop up all over the place, just love them!

    I have a linky party going you may want to link up: http://theshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2009/10/room-month-great-pumpkin.html
    .-= Sheri´s last blog ..‘My’ depression =-.

  5. Laurel says

    October 6, 2009 at 8:54 am

    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.
    .-= Laurel´s last blog ..Happy Halloween from Kristi =-.

  6. Roeshel says

    October 6, 2009 at 9:38 am

    I love it! You did a fantastic job. It’s beautiful and inspiring! 🙂
    .-= Roeshel´s last blog ..Funky Inspiration =-.

  7. Mandy says

    October 6, 2009 at 11:20 am

    so cute! You did a great job 🙂
    .-= Mandy´s last blog ..Autumn Sign =-.

  8. Lauren says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    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!
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Top 10 Tuesday: Things I should be doing instead =-.

  9. Wendy says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    I LOVE this! I’m going to show this to my hubby tonight so we can work on ours together. Thanks!
    .-= Wendy´s last blog ..Top Ten Tuesday – Things I’ll Do Someday =-.

  10. Janna says

    October 6, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Oh, yeah, I’ll be stealing this one! Thanks for a wonderful idea!
    .-= Janna´s last blog ..My Favorite iPod/iPhone Apps =-.

  11. oh amanda says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    I LOVE THIS, Leigh!
    .-= oh amanda´s last blog ..Top Ten {Tuesday}: Reasons I’m Still Tired =-.

  12. angie says

    October 6, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    love the line ignore dirty words

  13. shelley says

    October 7, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    hi! i love this! would you make one for sale so i can buy it… seriously?

  14. Kristi L. says

    October 8, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I LOVE this!!!
    .-= Kristi L.´s last blog ..Contemporary Kitchens:: Metris =-.

  15. Sidnie says

    October 9, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    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!
    .-= Sidnie´s last blog ..Friday Favorites =-.

  16. Motherhood says

    October 10, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    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!!
    *Eliza’s blog*

  17. Lisa says

    October 15, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    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
    .-= Lisa´s last blog ..Walls Wrapped in Charm =-.

  18. Yolanda Drietz says

    April 10, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    I love the scapbooking look of it and the rules chosen!

  19. Sharon {Grumpy, Sleepy, and Bashful} says

    August 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    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.

  20. Rebekah says

    August 17, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    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!
    http://freshfunfamily.wordpress.com/

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