We’ve been packing up the Christmas and winter merchandise, and the “seasonal nook” at the store is bare. But tomorrow, we’ll pull out the Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Day items and that will perk things right up. Tonight, we’re making boo-boo kits for grandparents to keep in their purse and medicine cabinet. These would be marvelous “secret friend” gifts.
What’s a boo-boo kit? It’s a cute little pillow box that contains an adhesive bandage and a chocolate heart. When your little one gets a “boo-boo,” you use the kit to make everything better. When we showed the mock-up to one adult, she started checking herself for boo-boos. She didn’t really need the adhesive bandage, but the chocolate still made her feel better.
Which got me thinking . . .
We’ve all had times when a friend is hurting and we feel powerless to do anything about it. Sometimes the hurt isn’t something we can fix for them. And yet, we can always give encouragement. Encouragement is not “nothing.” Encouragement means “to give courage.” Courage is a big “Something.” Maybe I need to keep a couple of these boo-boo kits on hand. And the next time one of my friends have one of those “unfixable” hurts, I will go and sit quietly with them, let them know that I love them, and give them a boo-boo kit.
And it will be enough.
Touch lives. Change people. One night. Fifty-thousand volunteers. One-million books. When I was a third grade misfit, someone put The Little Lame Prince by Miss Mullock in my hands. I read it and re-read it so many times, the school librarian started to worry about me. Perhaps she thought I was obsessed. The story of…
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Jan 19-21 Polar Mitts mittens $24.99 NOW 50%off Wool Hats & Scarves (varies) NOW 50%off “Magic” Gloves & Mittens $10 NOW $2 Sock Monk Fingerless $18.99 NOW 25%off Sock Monkey Scarf $24.99 NOW 25% off BBZZ Wool Mittens $48 NOW 25% off Blk / Wht Hat & Scarf $16.99 NOW 50% off Earmuffs $5.99 NOW…
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http://www.shelf-awareness.com/ar/theshelf/2012-01-19/winter_institute_7:_ann_patchett_s_tales_of_bookselling.html The link above will take you to an article about author Anne Patchett, who recently opened a bookstore. I think the things she has to say really apply to all small businesses: 1. Know your stock. 2. Know your customer. 3. Use the products you sell (so you can make an authoritative recommendation). 4….
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Here’s a fun opportunity for you or the young ones in your life. This would be a perfect “Grandparent” activity to share with your grandchild. On Saturday, February 4, 10:30am, LuAnn Huling will be helping participants create Valentine-themed gift bags, cards, and thin mint treat “buttons.” The gift bag is of high-gloss card stock, and…
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On April 23,2012, fifty-thousand volunteers across the nation will give away one million paperback books as part of World Book Night. The mission of World Book Night is to spread the love of reading to light or non-readers, for whatever reasons, including economic or location constraints. The ultimate audience is not a regular bookstore or…
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Now I’m as confused as those geese I saw flying NORTH last week. What happened to our spring-like weather? Looks like we’re back to January in Iowa. I’ve been making peppermint & white chocolate coffee at home this past week. It warms you up down deep inside. And last night I found and stole my…
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When the old year passes and the new year begins, Spring can’t be too far off. We’ll face February’s cold with warm hearts for St. Valentine’s Day, and maybe enjoy Irish Coffee to warm up for St. Patrick’s Day. Let us help you transition your home decor too. Add some lighted twigs with colorful blossoms…
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I just finished reading a friend’s blog about thinking ahead for the new year. And also looking back at the old year. I try to do this every year. List, Evaluate, Prioritize, Plan, Etc. Thing is..I don’t always hang on to that year end/new beginnings paperwork and ideas. I tend to be the artsy creative…
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