Family time is the most important time. Between after school activities, work, and the general craziness of life, family time often gets pushed to the side. That’s why I’m so excited to tell you all about the “Mrs. Fields Family Moments” campaign which builds on the USO’s “Every Moment Counts” campaign. I am participating in this campaign as a member of The Niche Parent Network & Conference in partnership with Mrs. Fields. All opinions are my own.
Family Time is Fleeting
Okay, we all know that there will always be family time. Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries – all of that is family time. What I mean is that certain kinds of family time are fleeting. You won’t always be reading bed time stories to the kids. You won’t always have a little face looking to you for every answer, because he or she knows you’re just the smartest, coolest, most awesomest (as my niece says) grown up in the world. Those times are here for a brief period, and then they’re gone forever. That’s why family time is so important. It’s important to all families, but it’s even more important to our service men and women and their families. They’re often deployed for long periods of time, and let’s face it, sometimes their families don’t know if they’ll ever come home. The little things like milk and cookies after dinner are golden to them.
Family Time From Mrs. Fields
When you buy a box of Mrs. Fields cookies at your favorite retailer, you’re not just buying a cookie. You’re helping create family time moments that matter for our troops and their families – those milk-and-cookie, after-school snack, and bedtime treat moments that we all love and always remember. It’s an awesome cause, and it benefits the troops as well as you. When you bring home Mrs. Fields cookies, you bring home your own box of “Mrs. Fields Family Moments”.
We make a concerted effort at our house to have great family time at least once a week. My niece is nine, and my nephew is thirteen, so these moments are the ones that count the most. They’re still young, but in my mind, I already see my nephew going off to college. Instead of seeing him every day, I’ll see him on break and maybe talk to him on the phone. It’s a cold, black boulder in the pit of my stomach… Empty nest anyone?
Last night, a family friend came over and cooked for everyone. She’s phenomenal, and the kids love her. We all hung out and ate, and it was great. It was family time in action. And even in the midst of family time, it was still difficult to get in as much as I’d like. I’m not even in this selfie! I was off getting more nom noms.
These are the Moments
This is it. These are the “Mrs. Fields Family Moments” of our lives. They’re so important because we can’t get them back. When I’m buried in work, and I have ZERO time to listen to another one of my nephew’s forty-five minute stories about speed ball at gym class… I listen anyway. I stop, and I listen because soon I won’t have him around for stories. Take some time, grab some Mrs. Fields cookies, and make some “Mrs. Fields Family Moments” of your own!
Shelley says
Great post Bim! You’re right, there’s nothing more important than all the little moments that build lasting memories with loved ones.
Susan says
This is such a wonderful post! Yes every moment is a great moment! I will have to enter this contest, I would love to win a trip to DC!
daisy says
What a fun contest. I’m going to take a family selfie to upload it.
BTW – I LOVE Mrs. Fields. I had a Mrs. Fields Cookie Cake for my birthday and it was so good!
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
We love Mrs. Fields! What a great contest too – must take a fam selfie.
Jenna Wood says
We will be entering this giveaway for sure! I love the message and would love to win a trip to DC!
Jennifer Sikora says
I’ve got the perfect photo to use for the Mrs. Fields contest. I cannot wait to go enter!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That is a great contest. We always look for ways to spend fun, quality time together.
Cristi Comes says
Mrs Fields cookies reminds me of when I was young and single and living in LA. We had a client who would not eat any other cookie! Ha, they really are great.
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says
Sounds like a fun contest!. I love Mrs Fields!
Amy Desrosiers says
I love spending time with my family too! It is the best feeling to be altogether!
Shauna says
Awe… what a great campaign. I love spending time with the family and have so many moments I love to remember
Dee Mauser says
Mrs. Fields cookies are awesome. Thanks for posting about the sweepstakes. I will head over and enter.
Dawn says
I totally get this post. My son is 14, and everyday he looks more and more like a man. He’s growing so fast!
Ann BAcciaglia says
Fantastic contest and very important message. It is so important for us to create lots of happy moments and memories with our family.
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita says
I love this post. My daughter is growing up right before my eyes, so I make sure to get in all the family time I can with her.
Liz Mays says
This is a great message and a great contest. I’d love to win a trip to D.C.!
Nolie says
Family time is so important. It’s what bonds us together for a lifetime.
Kristin says
I always feel like we are constantly on the go, but we always manage to find family time. What better way then A warm treat.
Stacie says
Oh I have a perfect photo for this! Thanks, going to enter!
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
Looks like a cool contest! Thanks for sharing!
Amanda says
I love instragram contests! I love seeing family time photos and Mrs. Fields has a great idea with this one!! Pass me some cookies please!
Lisa says
Working from home with my little ones – I really get to cherish every moment. I couldn’t be more blessed to be able to do that.
Evelyn Goettner says
Great post! Their is nothing more important to me than spending time with my family. We set aside game night for Saturdays and movie night on Sundays and also eat dinner together every single night.