Tag Archives: gifts
Birthday Wishes
RAVE to a birthday surprise. During my 80th birthday party, a table of six next to us overheard my friends wishing me a happy birthday. To my surprise, at the end of their meal, they came over and wished me a happy … Continue reading
Say No Out of Love, Not Yes Out of Fear
The gifts you buy are not why you are loved. I know deep down you know that, but you get caught up in other emotions that make you feel as if you are denying loved ones if you don’t give … Continue reading
Get Creative
There are so many gifts that don’t cost a lot of money. Watching the kids. Committing to a weekly phone-free walk, or gabfest with friends. Baking something delicious. Or get your craft on. There are so many small projects you … Continue reading
The Heirloom
“They also do not want our furniture! Lol. But with the recent passing of my mom, I made sure each of my daughters had a piece of my mom — some china she hand painted — and told them that … Continue reading
Not So Empty Nest
A recent question from “Not So Empty Nest Mom” sought solutions on how to deal with her two adult daughters’ stuff, which was currently filling the family garage after the daughters had left home. I asked readers to offer their … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 