When people post videos on their blogs, I rarely watch them. I have a million reasons why, but the simple truth is that I just don't watch.
But I'm posting a video today that I LOVE. It's under three minutes and I'd love for you to watch it and tell me your thoughts on it. Go ahead. I'll wait.
Now. I admit that I am still buying some presents. I bought my mom's husband a book. I bought my niece clothes and books. And my kids are getting toys. And books. (Yep, I'm totally that girl who buys everyone books.)
But.
I painted a picture for my mom with an inspirational scripture quote that I hope helps her get through the rest of her chemo.
I made a wreath for my mother-in-law.
I did buy my dad Wizard of Oz drinking glasses, (he's obsessed with that movie) but I'm filling them with allergy-friendly treats that are for him and L to share when they hang out. I'm also printing a map showing the route from our house to his, framed with "There's no place like home, except Paw-Paw John's."
We are giving my father in law homemade gift cards with gifts of time to help him around his house. I'm creating one for each season.
My step-mother-in-law requested a donation to Living Water, so she's getting that.
If you like this concept, and you are looking for ideas of the sort, go check out my friend Elizabeth's blog, who's been posting some pretty awesome ideas (and who I've stolen most of mine from).
And then, you know, if you are looking for a place to spend the money you saved? Head to my BIRTHDAY WISH SITE and give one little dollar to those people who need water. It's a safe site and you'll be emailed a donation receipt. I'm 68% of the way to my goal and am not too proud to beg.
Namaste.
But I'm posting a video today that I LOVE. It's under three minutes and I'd love for you to watch it and tell me your thoughts on it. Go ahead. I'll wait.
Now. I admit that I am still buying some presents. I bought my mom's husband a book. I bought my niece clothes and books. And my kids are getting toys. And books. (Yep, I'm totally that girl who buys everyone books.)
But.
I painted a picture for my mom with an inspirational scripture quote that I hope helps her get through the rest of her chemo.
I made a wreath for my mother-in-law.
I did buy my dad Wizard of Oz drinking glasses, (he's obsessed with that movie) but I'm filling them with allergy-friendly treats that are for him and L to share when they hang out. I'm also printing a map showing the route from our house to his, framed with "There's no place like home, except Paw-Paw John's."
We are giving my father in law homemade gift cards with gifts of time to help him around his house. I'm creating one for each season.
My step-mother-in-law requested a donation to Living Water, so she's getting that.
If you like this concept, and you are looking for ideas of the sort, go check out my friend Elizabeth's blog, who's been posting some pretty awesome ideas (and who I've stolen most of mine from).
And then, you know, if you are looking for a place to spend the money you saved? Head to my BIRTHDAY WISH SITE and give one little dollar to those people who need water. It's a safe site and you'll be emailed a donation receipt. I'm 68% of the way to my goal and am not too proud to beg.
Namaste.
2 comments:
Those are some great gift ideas!
Now I'm going to go and watch the video, even though I usually don't watch them either! (Shhhh)
Loving your gift ideas. Not gonna lie, I totally skipped the video. Hee hee.
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