Gratitude - a feeling of thankful appreciation for favors or benefits received."
Source: Websters Unabridged New Twentieth Century Dictionary
November is "Gratitude Month" and with Thanksgiving Day soon approaching let's take time to feel gratitude to God for all the good things in life, acknowledge the good deeds of our family and friends and be thankful.
Life is very trying right now for many people. Some are facing economic challenges, many are physically ill, and some are facing family issues. So, for just a few minutes on Thanksgiving Day, step outside your situation and just "be". Find something, no matter how small, to be thankful for because in giving thanks you will be lightening your load, even if only for a moment. Don't believe me? Give it a try!
Thanksgiving thoughts are the kind of thoughts we should have all year long. Take time for kindness to those we hold most dear, extend a helping hand to others throughout the year, and set aside some time to share with family and friends.
Start a Thanksgiving Day Tradition
At your holiday gathering, give guests strips of colorful paper, have each person write a line of thanks and sign his or her name, and drop the strips into a clear glass bowl. Use the bowl as a centerpiece; then, after the feast, pass it around and ask each person to read one note out loud. You may discover that your teenager is grateful for you after all.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all and may the Thanksgiving peach you feel this holiday last the whole year through.
Together We Can Make A Difference!
God bless,
Hollie
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
America Recycles Day - November 15
On November 7, when daylight savings time ends, we get another 60 precious minutes added to our day. An hour might be all we need to purge our closets and de-clutter the cabinets and drawers of outdated items. Instead of tossing them in the trash, which will then head to the landfill, why not take the time to recycle them?
A little over a week from now is America Recycles Day (November 15). And yes, there's a website specifically for this event. Go to www.americarecyclesday.org. Need to know What, When, Where & How to recycle your items? On the above website, click on the link, Recycle in Your Community, type in the item in question and add your zip code and you will be provided a list of locations in your area accepting that specific item. No excuses now!
Here's a list of potential items to get you started:
When you recycle...10 cans per week / You Save enough energy for 30 hours of TV watching per week
When you recycle...4 Sunday papers per month / You Save 4 trees per year
When you recycle...15 plastic bottles per week / You Save enough fiber to make 156 t-shirts per year
When you recycle...1 glass bottle / You Save enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for 4 hours, or power a computer for 30 minutes or a TV for 20 minutes
Source: Family Circle Nov 2010
If you're not already recycling, now would be a great time to start. If you're an avid recycler, kudos to you for your effort to save the planet.
If you run across items that are in good working order or in good shape, but you no longer have a use for them, please consider donating the items to a local charity. In a future post, I'll provide a list of charities and the item they are accepting.
Together We Can Make A Difference!
Hollie
A little over a week from now is America Recycles Day (November 15). And yes, there's a website specifically for this event. Go to www.americarecyclesday.org. Need to know What, When, Where & How to recycle your items? On the above website, click on the link, Recycle in Your Community, type in the item in question and add your zip code and you will be provided a list of locations in your area accepting that specific item. No excuses now!
Here's a list of potential items to get you started:
- Outdated cell phones, computer equipment, VCR, DVD/CD players, cameras
- Intact light bulbs
- Batteries (household and car)
- Cleaning supplies
- Pesticides and fertilizers
- Paint and supplies
When you recycle...10 cans per week / You Save enough energy for 30 hours of TV watching per week
When you recycle...4 Sunday papers per month / You Save 4 trees per year
When you recycle...15 plastic bottles per week / You Save enough fiber to make 156 t-shirts per year
When you recycle...1 glass bottle / You Save enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for 4 hours, or power a computer for 30 minutes or a TV for 20 minutes
Source: Family Circle Nov 2010
If you're not already recycling, now would be a great time to start. If you're an avid recycler, kudos to you for your effort to save the planet.
If you run across items that are in good working order or in good shape, but you no longer have a use for them, please consider donating the items to a local charity. In a future post, I'll provide a list of charities and the item they are accepting.
Together We Can Make A Difference!
Hollie
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