I'm sure you have the same longings in your heart. We are running faster and faster - it seems we look like hampsters on a wheel! Well I am calling for a halt to it! I am saying "let's all join together and make every effort to slow down." Let's make it our goal to join hands, call an old friend, hand write a note, or yes, even send a small gift.

As a crafter of gift baskets and wreaths, I want to assist you in the process of giving a gift, and help to make the selection process a little easier for you. I make sure that the gifts that leave my "little house" are gifts of nurturing and comfort for the body and soul. I want to help you to de-clutter your life, by taking the stress out of deciding what to give, and finding the time to give it. I want to fill the senses of your "special person" with the spirit of simplicity that will harmonize their hearts with peace, light up their eyes, tickle their tastebuds and bring back memories with soft scents of yesterday. It is my true desire to make your life a little less hectic.

Remember I said no time for a good book? Well there is one good book that I have found very helpful…

James 1:17 "Every Perfect gift is from above..."

Excellent suggestions include: gift certificates for services that will make her life a little easier such as :house cleaning, child care, lunch out, breakfast on Saturday morning, a meal in a basket. Giver her a "red hat!" A red hat you say?

Well that’s a story all of it’s own…I was out "lunching" one day, when I saw a large group of women all in various styles of red hats, and purple dresses) I asked what the occasion was and it was the "Red Hat" club. the only pre- requisite was that you be 50 years of age , wear a red hat and come to have fun!!!) Give a gift of a red hat! In other words, give a lunch coupon for a home based young mother, or a baby sitting service.

Give a gift of pampering! Trends seem to be going with comfort and TLC for our stress filled lives. INDULGE the women in your life with luscious CHOCOLATES, full bodied coffees, specialty cookies, teas, candles, bath gels and body sprays, lovely collectibles. Linen and Lace are a must! Sheet sprays, soaps and violets! Cover her with sensuality- you won't go wrong with any of these.

Also think of your teenager- Stuffed animals are always a must! Teen girls love,fun jewelry making items, shimmering lotions and sparkly lip and nails, crafts, stationary and fun funky pens, rubber stamps, picture frames, and according to "Gift Basket Review" magazine, young girls are loving anything made with BUBBLE GUM!

Happy Gift Giving!