Do you collect anything? My mom, who owns an antique store, collects old tins, old flashlights, dice, Asian art, antique purses, and so many more things I could write several posts of them alone. I try not to collect so much (if you don’t count pens and washi tape!), but I do collect a few items related to Christmas. I currently own more than two dozen children’s Christmas books. They are kept out year-round because I love children’s literature and I love Christmas. My love of children’s books goes back, of course, to my own childhood. My great-grandmother used to Read More
Year: 2016
Connecting the World One Postcard at a Time
A few months ago, I joined www.postcrossing.com. I heard about it through one of my favorite Facebook groups (Bullet Journal Junkies). In short, postcrossing is a way to connect with other people all around the world through good old-fashioned snail mail. Some people do it because they collect postcards or stamps. Some people do it because they like to get real mail. I signed up because I thought it would be a great way to see how small the world is, although getting real mail is nice too. What is Postcrossing? The basics of postcrossing are, first, you sign up Read More
Giving Without Expectations, Receiving Without Guilt
The gift giving season will soon be upon us. It can be filled with happiness and joy and/or fraught with disappointment and unfulfilled expectations. We have often heard that it is better to give than to receive. I don’t believe that is always the case. Being giver or receiver can bring us hurt feeling and warm feelings. It is up to us to learn how to be a happy and gracious giver as well as a willing and thankful receiver. Giving Without Expectations Don’t we sometimes give a gift with an expectation attached? It happens all the time. Read More
Simple Pleasures to Be Grateful For
Simple pleasures are often the best. It is easy to get distracted by the big, flashy things in life, but when it comes right down to it, it’s the little things and moments that add the biggest value to our days. Day eight of my 30 Day Gratitude Challenge asks the question: “What simple pleasure did I or can I enjoy today?” Including simple pleasures in our daily routines can give us moments of calm, happiness, peace, and joy. We all need to stop and smell the proverbial roses in our lives. They are usually little things that don’t cost much Read More