Buying the Perfect Gift: Whose Gift is It Anyway?Written by Dina Beach Lynch
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Repackaging an US gift Don’t despair if you’ve already gotten that US gift. You can repackage it. Change it in some significant way that puts focus squarely on recipient. A friend of mine with small children recently planned a long overdue romantic weekend away for herself and her husband at a posh spa resort. It was a good intentioned US gift. To correct her mistake, my friend arranged for her husband to drive separately. He spent first day there alone enjoying a round of spa treatments. She joined him next day. He felt special and they both enjoyed trip. My Mom used to say it’s not gift that matters; it’s thought that counts. I agree, especially if thought says: I picked this gift only for you. About Author. Dina Beach Lynch is co-author of forthcoming book, Ideas for Romantically Challenged. Visit www.whatsromantic.com for more tips. Dina can be reached at info@whatsromantic.com.
About the Author. Dina Beach Lynch is the co-author of the forthcoming book, Ideas for the Romantically Challenged. Visit http://www.whatsromantic.com for more tips. Dina can be reached at info@whatsromantic.com.
| | Simple Pleasures: Ingredients to Feed Your SpiritWritten by Nancy D. Bishop
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as part of menu for "feeding" your spirit. Maybe, it's taking a break from watching news or reading newspaper. Instead, listen to some music that you find particularly soothing. Try keeping a dream journal to capture your dreams or create a personal altar in corner of a room. You can mix and match 'ingredients' according to your particular taste. The key is to create a recipe that is authentically soul-satisfying to you. For me, its cups of tea, a daily walk, and watching birds at my window feeder. Or, be like cats. Take long naps. Choose most comfortable and warmest of spots; preferably in sunshine and curled up next to someone. Stretch daily and, when it's warm enough, go outside for a little fresh air. Watch birds for entertainment. Play everyday. Make sure you have lots of toys available. Get a good cat scratch especially along back. To create a 'purrrrfect' life fill yours with plenty of simple pleasures and daily rituals that bring you comfort and joy.
Nancy Bishop is a Life Coach, Writer and Speaker. She blends her passion for tea with life coaching to help busy women catch their breath and connect with their heart to restore balance naturally. For more information, or, to subscribe to her free monthly newsletter, visit her website at www.yourlifeyourway.com.
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