Valentines Day Gift

Here is a Valentine's gift that anyone would like.

Introducing the Bear Comfy doll

Like the pink comfy doll I custom made for my friend (see post Jan. 24-2010) this one is the same except I made its face rounder and I used a printed fabric. I really like the way it turned out so I put him on Etsy right away.

Mondays

I love Mondays. Mondays for me are like the beginning of a new life. On Mondays I decide to loose the 5 pounds I put on during the holidays or call my kids more frequently, or make better meals. Then when the week goes by and life gets in the way and I forget to do my Monday resolutions I think, I will begin again on Monday. Mondays are full of hope and promise. They are like walking through a door and facing tomorrow. Living with the moment and having a plan sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. It is said that today is a gift but I think this moment is a gift because we really have no idea how the next moments will unfold. We could get a phone call or mother nature could do something dramatic and in an instant our life will be changed. So I suggest we enjoy our moments one moment at a time while planning for a fun tomorrow. After all it is the journey of this life that is the most important.

Bear Comfy Doll

I just finished this comfy doll for a baby named Malia. Comfy dolls are for babies and toddlers. They are meant to be part toy part blanket. This little treasure is 14" tall x 12" wide. The blanket portion or body is 8" x 8". The material is fleece so there is no worry about the baby sucking on the hands or ears, that is what they are there for! What do you think? Should I make more and sell them on Etsy?

Introducing Bunny

I just love the way Bunny turned out with her pink patterned ears and tail. I think she is my favorite hand made delight so far. What do you think?

My last newsletter was about Random Acts of Kindness. I love the idea of spreading a positive ripple effect out into the world. There are so many opportunities to do so.

As I was grocery shopping today I passed 3 women pushing carts who would not make eye contact. My goal was to say "hi" and give them a big smile but they went right past me without looking up. I was wondering what was going on in their heads. Were they sad, focused, insecure, bashful, I have no idea. I think we need to keep our heads up and look the world straight in the eye. Maybe if we do we will meet a new person or someone who has a nice smile to share.

I just read about this man and his dog who are traveling across the country in a bus promoting One Million Acts of Kindness. It is a wonderful idea and this man has been having a great time spreading the idea. Check out his website at: One Million Acts of Kindness. I am sure you will enjoy reading about his story like I did.

HOW TO STAY YOUNG  
(George Carlin)

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.  Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. " An idle mind is the devil's workshop."  And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on.  The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips.  Take a trip to the mall, to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.