My Little List of Thanks

As we close out my favorite holiday

Thanksgiving

I am humbled by all that I am thankful for in my life.

Here is a little list of my thanks:

1. I am thankful for my faith:
It grounds me, comforts me and sharpens me daily.

2. I am thankful for my husband:
He humbles me. He strengthens me. He fills my love tank.

3. I am thankful for my three beautiful daughters:
I love claiming that I am their mom. They make me that proud.

4. I am thankful for the strongest tribe there is to surround me:
My family and friends hold me up and raise my bar.

5. I am thankful for the Navy that provides for our family:
It is never dull, always stable and painfully rewarding.

6. I am thankful I can stay at home to take care of my family:
There is nothing more gratifying than the daily grind of
raising my girls and supporting my husband.

7. I am thankful for my health:
It allows me to fully enjoy the life I've been given.

There are so many more things that make me stop to say thank you.
These are the biggies.

I might have to make an addendum later when I go through my day
and remember more that I should have listed.

Having said that...

I would love to hear about the things that
would be on your little list of thanks.

As always,


for visiting.

Fun End Of The Year Teacher Gifts

It is that time of year again...

What to get give the teacher?

Another mug?
Starbucks gift card?
Bath and Body Works?

All useful gifts...

I stumbled across this idea from a friend.
Loved it.

Useful,
fun,
personal,
creative...

What do you think?

Pick out a fun beach towel...

A magazine specific to you teacher...
Travel, Oprah, Bride, Family

Pick out a fun ribbon to pull it all together.
You can even add a monogram as another personal touch.

Don't forget the sunscreen!

Pull it all together...

And voila!

Would love to hear how you make teacher gift giving personal and creative!

As always, thanks for visiting...

Favorite Freebie...Volunteer Your Time

Volunteering can actually add
up to 10 years to your life!


Whether your heart is motivated by

a charity,

your kid's school,

church,

a community running race,

local recreation sports,

or a non-profit organization...

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME!

Here is a bit about why this is my Favorite Freebie this week:


"volunteers maintain mental alertness, create a more positive outlook on life, benefit from increased social interaction, enjoy a sense of purpose and belonging, and increase brain endorphins that provide natural tranquilizing qualities we all need"

You can volunteer once a week, once a day or once a year.
Pinpoint your passion.
Give your time or your talent.
It makes you feel good.
It will give you reward that no amount of money can ever do.

Be the type of person who gives back...
Show your kids the benefit of giving back,
do it as a family, teach those habits.

If you are at a loss to where to start here are some ideas:
kidshealth.org
volunteeringinamerica
volunteermatch

Tell me how YOU give back, donate your time or donate your talent.

As always, thanks for visiting.