Hello to all of you fabulous ladies and welcome to the Beat the Winter Blues party! My name is Katie from Love is Everywhere (http://loveiseverywhere.blogspot.com/) and I am incredibly thrilled to be a part of this.
I live in New England and it’s been quite a long winter here. The snow, rain, sleet.. you name it, has not stopped coming down so activities are a bit limited. Sure there’s the adventurous hikes if you don’t mind getting your boots soaked. Skiing if you like the wind burn or runny nose. Ice Skating is fun too but there’s the chance of hitting the ground hard which leaves some love bruises in random places.
So I wanted to think of some fun and creative things to do that make us feel good. Also, most of all something that can make someone else feel great, make their day, because after all the end result is truly gratifying.
If you’re anything like me I save way too much. I have scrap paper, markers with non matching caps, strips of ribbon, wrapping paper and blank greeting cards. I wish that I had gotten in the habit of writing Thank You cards as a child but sadly I never did. Recently though after receiving some I realized how great of a feeling it is. So pull out some paper, or if you have a blank card write a sweet love note to someone you know would really appreciate it. Someone random, you’ll make their day – I promise!
I live in New England and it’s been quite a long winter here. The snow, rain, sleet.. you name it, has not stopped coming down so activities are a bit limited. Sure there’s the adventurous hikes if you don’t mind getting your boots soaked. Skiing if you like the wind burn or runny nose. Ice Skating is fun too but there’s the chance of hitting the ground hard which leaves some love bruises in random places.
So I wanted to think of some fun and creative things to do that make us feel good. Also, most of all something that can make someone else feel great, make their day, because after all the end result is truly gratifying.
If you’re anything like me I save way too much. I have scrap paper, markers with non matching caps, strips of ribbon, wrapping paper and blank greeting cards. I wish that I had gotten in the habit of writing Thank You cards as a child but sadly I never did. Recently though after receiving some I realized how great of a feeling it is. So pull out some paper, or if you have a blank card write a sweet love note to someone you know would really appreciate it. Someone random, you’ll make their day – I promise!
It’s so easy to spend money going out every weekend in the winter just to get out of our house to avoid cabin fever. There’s plenty though we can do to lift the spirits inside our home. One of my favorites is getting a cheap but delicious bottle of wine. To make this extra special invite over a friend or relative that you know may be going through a rough time lately. Perhaps, it’s someone that has so much on their plate that you feel deserves to have a night just for them. Fill up those wine glasses and make a quick little veggie platter. Let them know that this is a night for them to relax, indulge and vent. Sometimes we just need someone to tell us that it’s okay to express how we’re feeling and we’re there for them.
The timing of this feature came at a perfect time in my life. I recently took on a challenge of doing 29 Days of Giving. I feel this is something that would benefit anyone. Whether you take on the challenge and write about or just do this on your own so that YOU is beautiful. Each day you do something for someone else whatever it may be. Paying for their coffee, giving someone a much needed hug, helping someone with groceries, anything you can think of that would be feel great if it was being given to you.
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a visit from an old friend to lift the spirits of a cold winter day. Hope you are staying warm and cozy this week end. Hope to see you soon!