• You Make Everything Better

    It’s the simple and thoughtful gestures that can make the biggest impact in our lives. The other day I opened up my lunch bag and found this sweet note from my handsome man. It was a special surprise and made me smile.

    Sometimes it is the little acts of kindness that make you feel the most loved and appreciated. Life is crazy busy but taking a few minutes to show someone you care can make a huge difference in their days.

    I am very blessed and sometimes I forget how truly lucky I am. Thankful for this little note because it was a great reminder that I am loved and do matter to someone.

    If you are looking for ways to show your spouse or someone you love that you care, I would encourage you to take a few minutes to leave a surprise note in their lunch bag or on their mirror or in their car. It’s a simple yet effective way to brighten up their day and let them know that they are special to you.

    Everyone wants to be noticed, loved, and valued. These little expressions of love really do matter!

  • First Day of School Notes & Teacher Gifts

    P1280027cFirst day of School Notes!

    How is that time again – the first day of school?!  The summer break went by way too fast!  Thankful for the fun adventures we had while they were out for the summer.  Not sure how it is possible that they are now in 4th grade.  Ready or not it’s here and we are looking forward to another great year of learning.

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    Brina’s lollipop note!

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    Karlie’s lollipop note!

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    Happy First Day of 4th Grade Brina!

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    Happy First Day of 4th Grade Karlie!

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    Note are on their bar stools and their special breakfast plates were laid out!

    School Lunch Notes Butterfly 3D Printing

    All four teacher gifts are packed and ready to go!  Complete with items requested by the teachers!

  • The Best Stuff in Life is FREE!

    I have come to learn that most treasured things in life really are “free”!  You cannot purchase these items and they come spontaneously and sincerely from the giver.  They are little wonderful gifts to those on the receiving end.  It is easy to get wrapped up in the day to day life and not realize that some of the best stuff that we can get in our lifetime is free.  These simple acts of kindness can be a huge blessing to us on a tough day.  As a Mom I am thankful for girls who freely and generously shower me with these blessings quite frequently.

    Here are some of the BEST things in my life that are free:

    • A hug from a child
    • Word of encouragement from a friend
    • Smile from a stranger
    • A handful of freshly picked dandelions, weeds, or flowers picked from the yard
    • Simple act of kindness
    • A handwritten note in the mail
    • And Many More Special Blessings

    I can think of so many more amazing blessings in my life that a free yet have a positive impact on my life as well as on the lives of others.  Another thought to consider is……how often do I give these gifts to others?  Often times it is when you demonstrate to your children, family and friends these blessing that you’ll see the ripple effect and eventually the other side of it.

    What are some ways you are a blessing to others?  Does it take much time or cost you too much to make a positive impact on the lives of the people around you?

  • They Really DO Love Me!

    One of the many "I Love You" notes from Jake and girls!

    Recently I went on a quick road trip to Orlando, Florida with some friends.  They were moving their items down from North Carolina to Orlando and I was able to spend time traveling with their sweet family.  It was great having a few hours to catch up with friends.  They have three adorable children who traveled very well in the van.  We stopped for lunch at McDonald’s and let them run around then they crashed in the van for a couple hours.  It was wonderful having some time to relax and talk with another Mom friend while traveling.  For dinner we ate outside at a great place called, Crispers, they have a delicious chicken salad wrap if you ever get a chance to go there!  Thankfully everyone made it safely to Orlando and in good spirits.  The kids had school the next day so they quickly took their baths and were tucked into bed.  The next morning I flew out of Orlando back to Greenville, SC.

    It was nice having a relaxing time with friends.  Although it was a quick trip it was enjoyable and reminded me of the many amazing blessing I have in my life from my spouse to my children, family and friends.  When I arrived home I was greeted by a VERY excited Skipper!  She was bouncing all around me and eventually gave me a lick on the hand before I was able to give her a treat.  Glad to have such a warm welcome home.  Since Jake was at work and the girls were at school I was just planning on having a quiet day of catching up in the office.  When I got to the top of the stairs I found my first “I Love You” note, I quickly found out that I had “I Love You” notes scattered across the house to welcome me home.  Jake even made the bed before heading into work.  My keyboard had a note on it and underneath the note was one of my favorite candies – Milk Duds.  So thankful for a husband who takes the time to show me his love and to know that my family really does miss me when I am away even for a short trip.  I am also grateful for a husband who is willing and knows how to get the girls up, ready, and off to school (which can be an adventure some mornings)!

    Here pictures from my short trip and love notes from my family, simple yet beautiful and perfect!  Jake really knows how to melt my heart!

    Napkin from my snack at the airport!

    Strawberry Blast Smoothie, it was delicious!!!

    Yummy chocolate chip muffin!

    My "I Love You" note on the keyboard!

    The "I Love You" note on my keyboard had an extra special surprise underneath, MILK DUDS! Delicious!

    I had a series of “I Love You” notes all over the house!

    • On the Kitchen Counter
    • The Kitchen Floor
    • Dining Room Table
    • Office Chair
    • Keyboard
    • Hallway
    • Bathroom
    • Bed with a treat underneath
    • Bedroom floor
    • Entryway
    • In the Printer…..as soon as I printed something a hidden “I love you” note popped out of the printer…super sweet!  The girls thought this one was so funny!

    Thankful for my sweet family and that they took the time to show their love to me.  It was a lot of fun coming home to the special surprise.  I had a wonderful time with our friends as well as coming home to my great family (yes I know I am bias).

  • Book: Better Homes and Gardens

    Grandma Willa gave me this cook book –  Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book as a wedding gift and we use it all the time.  Grandma Willa is one of the most amazing cooks I know.  I am thankful for the times we had cooking together.  Grandma is still cooking a lot of meals for family and friends but due to distance I am not able to participate in her cooking adventures as often as I like.  Below is the note she put in my cook book, which I treasure even more then the cook book itself:

    What’s Cooking?

    Bridgette,

    My Aunt Zell Body, gave me a BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS cook book as a Wedding gift.  It was my first and faithful cook book, and I found it to have many helpful hints as well as great recipes.

    I and the girls wore one out, and almost the second one over the many years.  If I couldn’t find something, needed to substitute, know cuts of meat etc….. I’d go to old faithful BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS.  I hope this new version is as good or better than my old one was.

    Happy Cooking!!!

    Love,

    Grandma Willa

    “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life he that cometh to me shall never hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” – John 6:35