When I was growing up I would ask my mom what she wanted for Christmas and she would always reply love, hugs, and kisses. Now I understand what she meant. I am so grateful that our entire family was together for Christmas. What is better than that? Merry Christmas! What are you grateful for today? […]
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365 Days of Gratitude – Day 354: Passing the torch
For a very long time one of our Christmas traditions is to have Monkey Bread for breakfast. It’s a gooey cinnamon roll type dish. I always make it Christmas Eve as it needs to rise overnight. Finally tonight I passed the torch. Emily and Abby are making it and I get to sit and watch. […]
Read More365 Days of Gratitude – Day 353: Small and special is better
I went shopping today for our granddaughter, Addi, for Christmas. I had thought about going to Toys ‘R’ Us but just the thought made me ill. I knew there would be crowds and a mess in the store. That’s when I remembered a specialty children’s toy store in an area near by and I hopped […]
Read More365 Days of Gratitude – Day 352: My little elf
I got to hang out with Addi tonight and she wanted to help me with some Christmas shopping, so off we went. She made the best little Christmas elf! I am so grateful that Addi lives in Sioux Falls, that her parents are happy to leave her with me, and that she’s always up for […]
Read More365 Days of Gratitude – Day 351: Taking the time to do something nice
This past spring my dentist, Dr. Dan Goede, helped me in getting hired by the South Dakota Dental Association to speak at their annual convention. My topic was “Organize with Confidence” and there were 250+ people in the room. It was a fun 3 hours. At my last dentist appointment I asked Dr. Goede if […]
Read More365 Days of Gratitude – Day 350: Sweet treats
I’ve had a couple of long days, great days, but long. At Bruce’s clinic they rented a special hot chocolate machine and they make fresh cookies for the patients for a few weeks before Christmas. Tonight Bruce brought me home a cup of the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had with a couple of chocolate […]
Read More365 Days of Gratitude – Day 349: Helping empty nesters enjoy their empty nest
Today was different than my normal days. I spent most of the day with Natalie Conrad of Organized Habits giving her a Private Platinum VIP Virtual Day. She gave me permission to share that we spent the day on the phone growing her business for 2012. I would teach on an aspect of business growth […]
Read More365 Days of Gratitude – Day 348: Ho ho ho
Today was Christmas shopping day in Minneapolis. We went to the Mall of America because that is what one is expected to do in Minneapolis. I actually like the smaller malls and specialty boutiques better which Bruce was thrilled to accompany me to today, also. One of my quests was finding fun presents for 5 […]
Read More365 Days of Gratitude – Day 347: Makin’ a get away
Over the years Bruce and I have made countless trips to Minneapolis. Most of the time with the kids for Vikings and Twins games and some times alone. Today we went to Minneapolis to attend a Christmas party at my business coach, Mark LeBlanc‘s home. Mark has just become engaged and it was fun to […]
Read More365 Days of Gratitude – Day 346: Hostess with the mostess
Tonight Emily gave a Christmas party for her girlfriends and invited us over to see all that she was doing for the party. Her apartment looked amazing. So many little touches everywhere not only for the party but in how she decorated for the holiday. Please notice the matching wrapped presents under the tree! She […]
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