Today the hub and I spent not one but TWO gift cards we had received. One we received, and no I am not kidding, almost 2 years ago from some friends! The other I won at my company Christmas party back in December. Both gift cards took us to an area of our city that we don't often get to (thus the almost 2 year wait on redeeming the one) and it was fun. It was fun to enter into a store we hadn't been before and imagine what our sweet friends were thinking for us when they got us this gift card. (The Olive Tap in Manitou, so fun! I got a Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil and a Jalapeno Olive Oil - delish!) It was fun to go to a restaurant we usually wouldn't and have a different kind of dining experience than we normally do. (The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant in Manitou, delicious food!) We were driving home and I felt grateful that we had a fun, out of the norm for us, date and I felt spoiled by it all.
The Feast of Firstfruits & Easter Go for Broke Day If it scares you this is the day to go for it no matter what. One Day Without Shoes Day Today is to raise global awareness for children’s health and education. Why shoes? Because shoes help protect from bacteria in the dirt, rusty nails, dirty needles and shoes enable feet to withstand the long distances most children in developing countries need to walk to get to school. Join TOMS One for One There is plenty of criticism out there for TOMS and its short term solutions. Critics don't even buy the "at least they are doing something" statement. However, you have to start somewhere. And every bit of awareness helps something go from short term to long term. We all have a part to play. Read a Road Map Day One of the many reasons I would stink at The Amazing Race is because I never did learn how to read a road map well. I remember doing worksheets and class lessons on maps and I was able to skate by ...
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