Send Out Cards To Brighten Someone’s Day…

May 5, 2012 By Magdalena Leave a Comment

Send Out Cards?

Send Out Cards? In the mail? Snail mail?

Yes, I know. Email video is great! And I wouldn’t be without it.

But, there’s just something about receiving a heart felt card in the mail that will never be out of date. Even in a high tech world!

I love to send and receive cards. A few days ago, I pulled out a Valentine’s Day Card that my husband gave me 30 years ago and it still brought a smile to my face. My teens thought it was great! It showed them a side of their dad that they thought was pretty cool.

There’s just something about holding a card in your hand and reading the words that were written just for you that makes your heart sing.

Why Send Out Cards?

Well, maybe I’m just an old fashioned girl but I don’t think that’s really it a all. My 16 years old daughter loves to send out cards. And so do my 17 and 19 year old sons. They love to find the perfect card for the occasion and then they love to watch the response of the person who receives the card. One of the boys has a friend in NC who loves to fish. So, he created a unique card for his friend and it was a big hit.

I wanted to send out cards to my husband and have them mailed to his office. I added a Starbucks gift card to one card and an American Express gift card to another. It was a huge success! My daughter made a special card for her dad as well, and it too arrived at his office unexpectedly. I think that’s one thing that makes it so unique. Who doesn’t love an unexpected surprise? Don’t you love knowing that someone was thinking of you and that they cared enough to go beyond “thinking” to doing something to remind you that you are loved.

From Hallmark, To Home, To Send Out Cards…

Hallmark has beautiful cards to select from for those of us to want to send out cards. I love the atmosphere of the Hallmark shops and could spend loads of time there. But, I don’t have the time. So, I use an online service to send out cards. It’s quicker, less expensive, and it’s fun because I can create my cards from scratch using pictures from my computer. I can browse images on Google and find the perfect picture that expresses what I want to say.

My kids have an Xbox friend with whom they’ve made a great connection. I’ve gotten to know Josh a little through the kids and wanted to let him know that he’s my favorite of the Xbox friends. So, I went to my online card catalog and found the perfect card. He’s a fisherman so on the front of the card that I selected for him is a picture of a large mouth bass wearing a hat. I selected a gift of brownies to go along with it and clicked send. The card was on it’s way, along with the gift, and I never left my house. It’s just the coolest thing to be able to send out cards so quickly and easily!

To Send Out Cards Can Be A Family Affair!

My grandmother also loved to send out cards so I’m sure that’s where my passion for sending cards was born. It’s also an outlet for sharing my love of words. One of my core values is beauty, so when I find a beautiful card it touches something in my heart. Don’t you agree that this is true for many people. Receiving a card gives us a moment to embrace the gift of stillness.

I invite you to join me in keeping this tradition alive. I would love for you to experience the joy of sending a card today! So, just click on this link to send a free card TODAY to someone you love. Enjoy the experience!

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True Beauty

July 17, 2011 By Magdalena Leave a Comment

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you’ll never walk alone. ~Sam Levenson

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Creating Our Home’s Atmosphere

June 1, 2011 By Magdalena 3 Comments

Art, in every form involves originality and creativity. Art is an expression of what lies within the heart and mind of the artist. Step outside just before dawn and watch as the sun paints the sky with its warmth and lights morning with its brilliance. Watch the moon in the evening and see its color and size change as it rises in the sky. Think of the thunder and the flash of lightening as it plays a symphony that thrills the observer. Creation is indeed a beautiful expression of art that fills our lives day in and day out.

So it is with life at home. We take what we have at hand and create something beautiful. Because of our artistic creativity, an empty and bare house becomes a work of art that touches the heart of those who enter its doors. Such a home becomes a haven of rest for the weary, a shelter from the storms, a place for good conversation, and a place of safety.

Like the artist, we begin with a vision, or an idea of what it means to us to feel “at home” and we allow that vision to inspire and move us to action so that little by little, our homes become all that we envisioned them to be; not only do we find comfort there, but so will everyone who comes through our doors.

The “Gentle Art of Homemaking” isn’t necessarily recreating the glossy pictures we admire in our favorite interior design magazine. It’s much more than “design.” It’s about creating a place of peace, rest, and shelter from the storm. It’s about creating an atmosphere where gifts and talents can blossom, dreams are born and new ideas for life and business are free to flow.

Creating this atmosphere in our homes is a journey that is ever changing just like the changing seasons of our lives. If we stay the course, in our homes and in our businesses, we’ll find inspiration along the way that will spark dreams we’ve yet to imagine, and courage to bring those dreams to fulfillment.

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The Gift Of Stillness

May 5, 2011 By Magdalena 4 Comments

“Work is not always required…there is such a thing as sacred stillness, the cultivation of which is now fearfully neglected.” ~George MacDonald

When was the last time you spent an afternoon alone with yourself; away from your children, your spouse, your work, and your projects?

And if not an afternoon, when did you last slip away for a couple of hours or even just 30 minutes?

If you are not practicing “The Gift of Stillness” regularly, then be assured that there is a better way to live and, you can begin today to give this gift to yourself and experience it’s fruits in your daily life.

You can start tonight by ending your evening with a few minutes of quiet reflection before you drift off to sleep. Tomorrow morning don’t jump out of bed and “hit the floor running.” Give yourself that gift of stillness and reflect upon things close to your heart. Take a few moments for prayer and whisper words of praise and thankfulness to your Creator for the life you have been given. Think about the day ahead and about ways you can make it a wonderful day, not only for yourself, but also for those you love.

I have a friend who begins and ends her days with a stroll down to the creek on the back of her property. Another woman may rise early to have that first cup of coffee while sitting on her front porch and watching the sunrise in solitude. As these habits are formed, it creates a new rhythm to one’s life. And this “rhythm” refreshes the soul and stimulates a new sense of freedom.

There is so much hustle and bustle that fills our lives; so much noise! And unless we intentionally create moments of stillness in our lives we will be lost in the noise and chaos that surrounds us. We must, with great determination, create and protect our daily moments of stillness. And over time, we must set aside longer periods of time to be “still.”

I like long drives alone, and slow walks through small town shops where I might find a perfect gift for a loved one, an old book that calls my name, or something lovely for my home. I love the freedom to break away from a busy day and enjoy the stillness that can be found by determined hearts! Taking these times for stillness allows us to return home refreshed in body, mind, and spirit. And when refreshed in body, mind, and spirit we can better nurture our children, more lovingly and patiently interact with our spouses, create masterpieces, and bring a new spark to our work!

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The Charm Of A House

May 3, 2011 By Magdalena Leave a Comment

The charm of a house, like the charm of a person, is an outward manifestation of inward grace.

~Emily Post

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A Home Needs…

May 3, 2011 By Magdalena Leave a Comment

A home needs not only candles and confetti to make it joyful. A home also needs connection. Candles offer the spirit of warmth. Confetti adds the spirit of celebration. And connections tie warmth and celebration together with love. ~Lindsey O’Connor.

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Never Let It Be Said…

May 2, 2011 By Magdalena Leave a Comment

Never let it be said that you have walked through your home, and are content in a room that does not reveal a glimpse of who you are. Don’t settle for a room that looks as if it were wrapped up in a “one size fits all” package and delivered to your home. Be yourself! Be creative and let your home speak volumes about YOU! Most of all, have fun and enjoy the journey.