Say thank you.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I don’t know about you but I love when the littlest things get a thank you. If you didn’t go to Bingo on Friday you missed out. The food was decent, the company was fun and light, and IContinue reading “Say thank you.”

Give back to those closest to you.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day we focus on giving back or paying it forward. I want to do a gentle reminder to love on those closest to us. Sometimes we look outward to help and come home to be grumbly, tired, and worn out. Every once in a while make sure you areContinue reading “Give back to those closest to you.”

Be kind.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I was reminded by a quote that said…”Repetitive complaining will attract things for you to complain about. Repeated gratitude will attract things for you to be thankful about.” I can bring all these great events and places to volunteer,Continue reading “Be kind.”

Giving back locally.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Last week I talked about the quilt raffle and bingo on the 15th benefiting the 29 Palms Community Food Pantry. These tickets are still available. Contact me if you want to go or get tickets. But this week isContinue reading “Giving back locally.”

Two ways to give back!

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I have been approached by a dear friend, mentor, and fellow crafter. Lori is President of the Board for the 29 Palms Community Food Pantry. Currently the Food Pantry is holding not one, but two, fundraisers. So here areContinue reading “Two ways to give back!”

Being nice to yourself.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Sometimes it’s the simple things that mean so much. It’s not always about buying a stranger’s cup of coffee. Sometimes it means getting on the floor to play with your kid. It might mean putting your phone away soContinue reading “Being nice to yourself.”

Tipping Point

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward! Have you ever read the book The Tipping Point? It talks about how one person doing one small thing can start a trend which changes an entire town. When I read this many years ago I decided to startContinue reading “Tipping Point”

Giving back after the holidays.

It’s Friendship Friday and today is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I know during the holidays it is easy to give back. People almost expect it. But now it’s time for New Year’s Resolutions and to build the savings account back up. So I will ask you how doContinue reading “Giving back after the holidays.”

Self care so you can give back.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I ran across the quote today about filling my cup first so I have some to pour out to others. It is very easy during the holidays to get drained by what I am supposed to do or peopleContinue reading “Self care so you can give back.”

Grinch or not?

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I am finding that everything has a silver lining if you look hard enough. Since we are in the holiday season I will use the term being a grinch. It’s a choice. I can choose to be grateful thatContinue reading “Grinch or not?”