Thanksgiving: 6 Ways to Express Gratitude“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." This quote from William Arthur Ward is one of my favorite quotes about gratitude. We should be expressing gratitude as we feel it for the benefits of those we thank and ourselves. Here…
Gratitude: 7 Steps to Writing the Perfect Thank You NoteSending thank you notes is a lost art form. Remember the days when you received a hand written card? It wasn't sent to you in your inbox or via text, it was written on beautiful stationary, with words of gratitude and love. One way to show gratitude is by…
Gratitude: 5 Tips for Writing and Sending Handwritten LettersHow often do you write and receive handwritten letters? Sometimes, this simple act can seem like a long lost art. In this day and age, stopping to truly connect with people in thoughtful and meaningful ways is hard. With our "always on the go" ways of life, finding time to…
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The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is my favorite holiday movie. I love it not only for its whimsical characters and witty rhymes, but also for the lessons it teaches in true Dr. Seuss fashion. The one that stands out to me the most is individual choice. The Grinch 's choice…
