by Patti Miinch | Feb 13, 2023 | balloons, birthday, celebration, gifts, primetime living
The tiny, wrinkled lady sat in an overstuffed chair in the “Gathering Room” of the assisted living facility, surrounded by about 30 people of varying ages. I had stepped out into the hall to give my friend some privacy while an aid helped her change into fresh...
by Patti Miinch | Feb 7, 2022 | downsizing, furniture, gifts, moving, my year of less, shopping, simplifying, week 5
Week 5 was an interesting mix of an ice & snow storm and the busy-ness of moving back home. And my year of less became a bit more interesting . . . Week 5 RecapSpending: Again, I purchased food and gas, and I noticed that gas prices had gone...
by Patti Miinch | Jan 17, 2022 | apartment, balcony, gifts, my year of less, planters, plants, shopping, stash, stuff, week 2
Two small but interesting situations arose last week that raised questions about my goals to purchase only necessities and gifts and to not shop at any big box stores.First, I remembered that I still had Christmas money — a gift from a relative — that I had not yet...
by Patti Miinch | Jan 3, 2022 | big box stores, gifts, groceries, my year of less, necessities, pre-week, shopping, year of less
Inspired by (what else?) a couple of books I read in 2021, I’ve committed to a 2-part, 52 week challenge. In 2022, I will: 1. Purchase only necessities and gifts 2. Refrain from shopping in big-box storesI’ll share an update every Monday, and I hope that you’ll join...
by fistbumpmedia | Feb 14, 2016 | bracelet, gifts, hearts, Holidays amp; Other Special Days, jewelry, Relationships, Valentine's
Today is, of course, Valentine’s Day’For some, it’s a wonderful day, marked by a Hallmark card, a nice dinner, and a gift of some sort — chocolate, a stuffed bear holding a red heart that says “I Love You”, or maybe even a piece of...
