Creative and Thoughtful Birthday Gift Ideas

(For those of you wondering--I AM working on the kitchen,
I thought it was going to take 1 week, it hasn't.
I thought I was Superwoman, but I'm not.)

I am milking this Birthday week for all its worth!
Wouldn't you?


THANK YOU all SO much

for the beautiful, encouraging and lovely Birthday wishes!

Y'all are the best!

If I could, I'd have you all over and we'd have a big partay in our cafe'!!

The more the merrier!

I had a wonderful day!

My mom was the first one to call me

and wish me a happy day!
Other surprises came throughout the day--
presents that were so personal and creative,
I HAVE to share them with you!!!


My daughter, Miss S, honored me on her blog,
Whimsy and Glee.


My mom gave me something I love--
and you MUST try if you ever get the chance!
They are the best!


Penzey's Spices.

Then, my sweet friend, Ann,
brought me a most unique and creative gift.
A bag with tissue.

Read the card.
It says,
"Every girl needs some pocket change for like
Good Will, Garage Sales"

She's SO right!
See the gift.

Spending cash!
WooHoo!

Wasn't that a great idea?


The next morning, I found this on my porch.
A package all the way from Arizona.
From a lady I have never met in person,
but love to joke around with on her blog.

My first comment to her, ever, 
on one of her phenomenal posts
about the AWESOME deals and home making items she finds, was:


"Girl! 
You and I would SO fight at yard sales and at Good Will over stuff!
I would knock you down and run you over to get those finds you found first, LOL!
I love all things French, too!
My favorite thing that you found is that concrete urn thingy- it is divine!
Well, it's so nice to meet you, 

and I probably would be nice to you if we went shopping together. 

I'd help you up off the ground after I got what I wanted."

So, we have had this exchange on our blogs about 

our Ninja Yard Sale moves--

outmaneuvering each other to get the item we both want.

Hence, the comments on her card and envelope.

Audra's blog is Frugal Missus,
and she is HEE LARRY US!
I just love her!

Here's what she sent me--
very sweet because she thought of Mark, too!
He was wandering around the house with them
trying to decide where they should go!

Aren't they awesome?!
I "love" them!
Thank you, Audra!
You warmed my heart and
I am so
delighted that you thought of me!


Okay, so I am done talking about my birthday,
but thought you'd like some present ideas
for your friends and family, too!


Have a wonderfully blessed day--


I am going back in to the kitchen to caulk something.

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