Actually today is day #13 in my gift giving journey, however, I've been trying to post every third day so:
On Thursday (day #10) we needed a few household items, so Evie and I went to Target and found our items. On our way out, I promised Evie she could have an icee (which is a slurpee for those of you who are 7-11 fans). Anyway, I got myself a coffee from Starbucks and added a $5 gift card to my order. I had no one in particular to give it to, but it was a card with hearts on it and it caught my eye.
Anyway, before I knew it Evie had spilled part of her drink on a bag in our cart. Ironically it was on the new towel she wanted: a green one with a cute monkey on it. Thankfully I was able to put it in the wash and the drink came out. However, I did not know to whom I would make out the card. Then I quickly logged into Facebook to see if an email I wrote got answered. It didn't, but a mom at our school posted that she had just embarked on a new journey: Independent Beauty Consultant. Perfect opportunity to show her how much she is loved. I gave her the Starbucks card and a card when I went to pick up Zoe.
Day #11 was one I will never forget. I received to gifts that I had "won"! The first was the pendant I won from the 29Gifts.org website, and the other was 20 cards and an organizer from DaySpring. I entered the DaySpring contest before Christmas, and hoped that if I did win I would be able to use the cards as gifts. The first 100 people who entered won, and I was so excited to get the package from FedEx!
I was motivated to order some gifts online for future giving. I also allowed the Ladybugs to watch youtube videos of the Muppets. Usually I tell them to go play or read or just let me finish my online work. However, my gift was to let them watch as many as they wished. An hour later they were thanking me and done watching the videos - I was pleased.
Yesterday was day #12, and like all Saturdays I taught voice and piano lessons all day. I receive a belated Christmas present yesterday from a student, and I was completely humbled by it. Most of the time (if at all), I get small gifts like a coffee mug, candle, or gift certificate for $5 - $20. This gift card was for her favorite restaurant: California Pizza Kitchen. The amount is: $50! This seems like too much. However, I am not going to feel guilty for the amount. I am going to embrace the amount and hopefully get away with Jim at some point in the near future. Maybe Valentines Day....we never celebrate, maybe this year we will.
I decided to do a Family Game Night last night with the Ladybugs and Jim. Zoe began the fun with a long time out for her rude behavior. However, we ended with a great game of "There's A Moose in the House." A wonderful card game Uncle Joe brought the ladybugs back when he returned from Alaska last year. A perfect way to end a Saturday night.
Today is Sunday and we are going to celebrate my father-in-laws Birthday this afternoon. I hope that I am able to find another gift-giving opportunity for someone who does not expect to receive something.
Have a blessed day!
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