Tag Archives: gifts
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
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
