Tag Archives: gifts
A Bear Made With Love
Elizabeth, a handmade teddy bear lovingly sewn by my great-grandmother. I was only 2 when I got it as a Christmas gift, so I don’t remember receiving it, but there are pictures of me holding her after I opened the … Continue reading
Best Advice
My college pastor once told me, “Don’t send flowers when someone dies, send flowers when they are alive.” That advice has always stuck with me. It reminds me to show my gratitude in the here and now. — Bethany Anderson You … Continue reading
New to the Neighborhood
My husband and I are buying our first home, we are thrilled! We will be moving in within the next couple of months, and are eager to meet our new neighbors. Our plan is to take a few minutes to … Continue reading
Joys of Buy Nothing Groups
This past Christmas, partly as an experiment in avoiding the commerce of the holidays, I got my entire extended family — 14 people — thoughtful, personal gifts that fellow Buy Nothing-ers bestowed upon me. (I did this over a period … Continue reading
Be Truly Generous
For a gift to be truly generous, it must be as generous to the giver as the recipient. As the holiday season draws closer and the marketing frenzy for spending kicks into overdrive, I want you to keep this in … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 