12/9 gifts you can't wrap.

I came across these helpful tips in this month's New Era. I like the suggestions. So I'm copying them here (in paraphrase). But in case you still need a gift you can wrap, stay tuned for the next post. I plan to add my $.02 on gift giving. Even if it's not worth that much.

-Service (clean house, cook a meal, do the dishes, improve the yard).

-Family Time (play a game, be on time to family things, talk and listen to a family member, read the scriptures/pray together, plan a family activity).

-Commitment (commit to do something that you've wanted to do or quit something you've always wanted to quit-- stick to it. Save money, prepare for a big/important event in your life).

- Attitude (have a positive attitude, refrain from pointing out flaws, write a thank you letter, say thank you for even the small things, resolve a conflict without anger or argument, make a list of your blessings as a result of someone else in your life).

I already confessed about my lack in the Service department. But family time is best yet this holiday and I'm loving it. Commitment, well, I have a lot I ought to commit to... but this blog countdown-- that's something! And attitude = I'm happy most times. Of course there's plenty of room for improvement. Probably too much of a cynic. 

Side note. Tonight we had delicious ham dinner thanks to Jared and Jana. They sent us home with two full hams and a TON of sausage links.  All farm fresh. They get payment all the time in farm goods. He's like a cow gynecologist of sorts. But it's so cool to me. It's like the good ole' days. I think that's why it tasted so good. It skipped the store altogether-- just one hard worker to another... to a lucky recipient. 

It felt just like a Sunday Holiday meal should. With yummy peppermint dessert thanks to the Nielsen's. Thanks all y'all!