Hello and happy Saturday!
I hope your weekend is off to a great start.
One of the Bloganuary topics this week was:
I wrote this Let’s Look post a couple of years ago about Love Languages.
“Acts of service” continues to be the best gift I can receive…especially from my immediate household. haha
I still really appreciate help picking up, doing the laundry, unloading the dishwasher, etc.
Taking things off my plate is definitely the best gift I could receive.
As far as other gifts…
To be clear, I have everything I need. I don’t need material things. Of course, I appreciate the gesture and thoughtfulness of receiving a gift, but I tend to buy what I need.
That being said, I love cards. I’ve always appreciated a card, a written note, a sticky note saying “Have a great day” and more.
Travis is known for his “bubble letters” which I love.
I don’t get flowers very often, but I do love them!
Kind of like with the cards, I appreciate sentimental gifts…
Sorry to mention it again, but these pics of the kids were my favorite Christmas gift this year. They were such a lovely surprise, and they were perfect!
A few years ago, Travis gave me this burlap print with our address and the year we moved into this house. It’s not anything I would have asked for, but it’s an example of something thoughtful that I see every day and love.
I also really love traditions like receiving two hanging ferns for the front porch as my Mother’s Day gift.
We went to Julep Farm because Trav gave me a gift card to the restaurant there. An “experience” is always a thoughtful gift.
The gift of self-care is always nice.
Years ago, Travis gave me a gift card to the med spa where I now go monthly for my facials. I appreciate having that 45 minutes to an hour every month to take care of myself.
He’s also given me gift cards for manicures/pedicures which I can always use.
Last year for my birthday, Travis gave me a gift card for a massage. Again, that’s not something I typically buy for myself, so I appreciate him “forcing” me to take a break and relax.
This year for Christmas another one of my gifts came in a cute gift bag…gift cards for a massage, dinner out, and a night at a hotel. It was all very thoughtful and unexpected.
Travis and the kids taking the time to think about me and tell me I can take a break and have some time for myself is beyond thoughtful.
So, the gift of self-care really is appreciated!
What’s the greatest gift you could receive?
I will have another post tomorrow — I’m sharing my recent Amazon purchases…buckle up!
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I am also an Acts of Service person, although I enjoy thoughtful gifts too. My husband is also a bubble letter writer…ha, ha!
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So sweet!
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Again, you picked a winner in Travis! He is a great gift giver! I think self-care is one of the best gifts a mom can get. We tend to put ourselves last. I love anything thoughtful or sentimental. One year Mason made me graphics on Canva for my very new blog and that touched my heart!
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Oh! That’s such a sweet gift.
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I loved reading this one, too! That’s a great question and writing prompt. Now that our sons are grown, I would say that the greatest gift from them that I could receive would be their time. I’m big on the small things; last year Drew took me out for a birthday lunch, and I get random pockets of alone time with all of them on occasion. My oldest son drove with me to do something hard regarding a family member last year on Easter Sunday, then he took me for breakfast afterward. Those types of things mean the world to me! Monetarily, I think any gesture they extend in the form of a gift is wonderful and unexpected. They usually give us gift cards unless we specifically ask for something, and I am always appreciative of that.
I enjoyed reading about the gifts you’ve received. Your hubby is an excellent gift giver! I do think that in itself is a gift; most people don’t have that same kind of ability. I know you are thankful for his thoughfulness!
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