A Gathering of Friends
Tuesday is the day for social topics. Here is a quick, easy idea that will enhance your social life and kindle your spirit — plan a simple social gathering. If you are part of a family, choose a week night and flip through some restaurant coupons. Invite another family, some friends or neighbors to join you at that restaurant for a pre-homework bite.
If you are single and want to meet new people, pick the restaurant and ask a few friends to join you with a few of their friends . . . If you make this a monthly ritual, you can create a vast circle of new friends quite quickly! Just say something like: I’m meeting some friends for dinner at X restaurant. I’d love for you to join us and bring a few of your friends. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
How to Choose the Best Presidential Candidate
Monday is Mind day. The media is stilted. The best way to form our political opinions? Read the candidates’ platforms on the issues, watch the debates and formulate your own opinions. One other important piece to read is The Nine, by Jeffrey Toobin. This excellent book explains the ramifications of our political choices with respect to the decisions emerging from our highest court. It is really a very gripping book.
I am adding a link to buy this book. If you prefer to listen to it, as I did, you can download it from Simply Audio. I have also included a page which links directly to the issues pages of all of the major Presidential Candidates — you can access this page by CLICKING HERE. Here’s to making every one of our votes an informed vote!
Forcing Bulbs
We are entering into the months were few outdoor plants will be blooming. Thus, flowering bulbs, placed throughout your home in key areas, is a special treat for your eyes, nose and spirit. Wednesday is the day to learn one new thing — today’s topic is forcing bulbs.
It’s easy and cheap. Empty glass bowls/small vases or any pot will suffice. You can use dirt, marbles, seashells . . . as the filler. First choose your favorite bulbs, (CLICK HERE for bulb resources). You may want an ensemble to create a fragrant symphony throughout your rooms . . . or for holiday gifts! Next, cover the bulbs with the filler, leaving the tips exposed. Add water and leave the containers in filtered light. Soon you should see the little green leaves emerging from the uncovered tips of the bulbs. Voila - your home is filled with the zen of springtime in the depths of winter. How great!
The Best Smoked Turkey You Will Ever Have!
With Halloween almost come and gone, it’s time to start preparing for the next big holiday — Thanksgiving! Here, in Texas, we all know about Greenberg’s Smoked Turkeys. It is one of the top ten coveted gifts for November and December. Once you’ve had one, you’ll be sending them out to your favorite friends. Treat yourself to a most delicious season kick-off — a Greenberg Turkey. Order now to make sure you will have one in Novemeber. I have no affiliation with the company and am not being sponsored for this plug. I’m just a huge fan of these Turkeys! Last year, I was lucky enough to get a huge one as a gift (we can all spot the box a mile away) and it fed our family and our next-door neighbors for a week . . . Click here to read more.
The Written Art of Saying Thank You (sample notes included)
You are invited to dinner, have attended a wedding, or been given a present. What do you do? Classy you compose a handwritten note as a gesture of appreciation. Anyone can send an ecard — that really says very little. It’s so commercial that it, quite frankly, is tacky. Write a simple email and you’ll look like a clod. Your sentiments need not take more than a paragraph — it’s the thought that counts. I’ve included a link for personalized stationary below. CLICK HERE for some sample thank you notes . . . feel free to steal them!
Does this seem too Victorian for 2007? You can make the most of that era by sending a secret love poem or note – VERY ROMANTIC! I’ve included a link, below, for that, as well. Ecards are also a fun way to stay in touch with friends when you don’t have the time to visit in person or by phone. Play with the links, below, and have a great day!
Personalized memo pads and note pads. Perfect for the hardworking professional or the mom with too much on her mind!
