Gifts for All Ages

I have had several instances lately when I have been out and thought to myself that I wish I had an anonymous gift ready to leave for a lucky finder!  Typically I keep a couple with me at all times in case I come across the perfect location to leave one, but I have been busy lately and had not found any time to sit down and prepare a few gifts.

Finally I did gather together four gifts for a range of finders.  I have some sidewalk chalk to provide a child with some simple summer fun.  There is a $5 coffee gift card for someone possibly in an office who gets out for a break in the afternoon.  For someone's canine companion there is bone, and lastly there is magnet with a simple saying about friendship for the finder to keep or give to a friend.

Remember to be kind!  Sometimes even a smile can improve your day!

The Gift of a Handwritten Note

Recently I was telling someone close to me a story about my mother and how proud I was of an accomplishment she had recently.  This individual lost his own mother when he was a teenager and told me not to just tell him but also to go up and hug her and tell her directly how I felt.  He reminded me of the importance of saying the things you feel in your heart because you never know when life will change and you will miss the opportunity.


I took his suggestion to heart and did in fact give my mother that hug and those words of praise and encouragement.  His comment also led me to reach out to a friend I had not spoken to in months and to send a card to my vert best friend to remind her of the important role her friendship plays in my life.


I have five note cards with pre-stamped envelopes.  I hope each of the finders has someone to send a heartfelt message to.  Maybe the message will be something to a family member or friend the finder sees every day, or it might be a thank you to an old teacher or a co-worker.  Whatever the message, I feel certain it will be meaningful to the recipient.  Be kind!