She has inspired me to start a new journal and list 1,000 things from the ordinary days of my life. Things I normally take for granted. Things I never usually notice.
Now I frequently run to my notebook to jot down more items. There are so many things when our mind is set to see them.
Yesterday I visited Kroger for my weekly grocery shopping trip. I go every Tuesday for their weekly Senior Citizen day (5% off for ages 55+).
I worked hard in advance, planning menus based on sale items, making a complete list/sticking to it, and using a handful of coupons.
Total saved: $60. I am so thankful for that!
But that's not all. Y'all probably know I have osteoarthritis. When I asked the bagger if there was any way to easily separate cold items from non-cold (so when I got home I could just carry in the cold things to be refrigerated/frozen), she happily put the cold things in plastic bags, the rest in paper. Mr. Redo and the kids brought in the other things later.
Bagging help. I'm so thankful for that!
If you haven't already read this book, it's worth the couple dollars you'll spend on Amazon.
Dear blogging friends. I'm so thankful for you!
Hugs ~ Mary
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Awww, I am thankful for you too sweet Mary! I have so much in my life to be thankful for:) It is a pretty book too, I will check it out on Amazon! Have a blessed day dear friend, BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea of writing down 1000 things...and yes, easier ways to carry groceries would be one of them. when I got diagnosed, my hubby took over the grocery shopping. And boy, am I spoiled. I rarely set foot in one anymore.
ReplyDeleteI have heard so much about that book. I must read it!!!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
Mary I will check out this book! I am grateful for help in my life also! and for blogging friends like you!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
You are so organized Mary! The grateful journal sounds so rewarding.
ReplyDeleteJudy
It's amazing what we have to be thankful for when we stop and think about it a lot of people just want more because they think it's their right and they can impress others but they don't ever seem happy or content.
ReplyDeleteMerle.....
I'm so glad to hear you counting your blessings. We have so much to be grateful for, don't we...
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines...
hugs x
Crystelle
I have read it and the companion book as well. Lovely post. thank you for adding your wonderful blog to the Thursday Favorite Things hop. xo
ReplyDeleteEven if not everything is great, there is a lot we can be thankful for. Lets look at the bright side. Happy weekend. Regula
ReplyDeleteHi...I never used to have them bring my groceries out to the car...until I started having arthritic problems. Now, I appreciate it so much. Good idea to ask them to put refrigerated and frozen in separate bags.
ReplyDeleteNow the book....Don't you just love the cover as will as the contents?
Balisha
They always say its the little things in life and its true...we just forget to stop and look around and appreciate them. You are inspiring me to remember that! :)
ReplyDeleteI did not know Kroger had that discount. I will be there Tuesday!!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles, Dottie
As an outsider, I did not read the book as of yet but knowing that now, I am so eager to purchase one.
ReplyDeleteVery adorable blog that I will be coming back for more inspiration.
TY for sharing.
Greetings from Stockholm,
/CC girl
I've been reading about that book on several blogs, Mary. I think my sister is reading it now.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in this week!
xo
Claudia
Thank you for telling us about the book, I look forward to checking it out. I love the idea of writing down 1000 things in our daily lives.
ReplyDeleteAnd gosh, $60 saved! How fantastic! I tried reading ads and using coupons long ago but it made me so anxious - I felt more stressed, rather than less. That's so great that it works well for you.
Happy weekend to you!
This is beautiful, Mary! It's so important to count our blessings. Even on the darkest days, our blessings outnumber the tough stuff! My friend has also gone through this book and made a list of her blessings---maybe someday I will too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking at my Homemaking Weekend. I'll have the new party up later this afternoon. Have a beautiful day!
Mrs. Sarah Coller