ChicMix Weekend Recap

Congratulations to TG. You are the winner of the December Reel to Real contest. TG shared, "My Star Makeup Crush has to be a mix of Gabby Union and Ms. Sasha Fierce!" CHICOLE::INTERMIXED couldn't agree more.

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This weekend we reread The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. This book is a must read and worth every read after that.

"There are five people you meet in heaven,"..."Each of us was in your life for a reason. You may not have known the reason at the time, and that is what heaven is for. For understanding your life on earth." As the Holidays are just days away and the last minute shopping frenzy increases, we hope you are able to sit down and create a miniature version of heaven on earth. Whether you create an elaborate relaxation space or simply take a moment while in line at your favorite coffee or tea-house to stop and think about all of the triumphs and definitive moments in your life. We're sure your thoughts will be inundated with people and special memories with them rather than the acquisition of things. Why not express your gratitude to those very special people this holiday season. Tomorrow is not promised; tell them how you feel today. That's the best gift ever!

HANDWRITTEN :: Personal Gratitude

A handwritten note does not due justice the deep humbleness and gratitude I feel for those who risked their lives and the lives of their families to help me during a recent major accident. I am so blessed to walk away from this with no major injuries. I’ll take the soreness, stiffness, and minor head trauma any day over the other potential outcomes. To my Father God and Angels. Thank you. To my family and friends. Thank you. To those who stopped to help. Thank you.

Clearly, my destiny is just beginning. Use me Lord!

Gratefully yours!

HANDWRITTEN :: Romans Twelve Thinking of You Cards

Featuring Romans 12:12 and Psalms 42:8, these Thinking of You cards are simply gorgeous. Each folded card is made in black and white with a complimentary fleur de lis design and blank on the inside, so you can truly say what you feel. Visit Mrs.DStahl and order yours today.

Gratitude Gifts

A thought occurred as I write my thank you cards to all of the Glitz & Glam participants and vendors. Although every day should be a day of thanks and giving, we are just a few days away from the official Thanksgiving Holiday. Black Friday will start the deluge of gift buying and stress of finding a perfect gift. How often do we feel unappreciated during the year and especially after we spent time, effort, and money tracking down the perfect gift, often for people whom we do not interact with on a daily basis but feel an obligation to acknowledge. Why not, tell someone how much you appreciate them as your gift?

Find high quality stationery that reflects their personality, place their name at the top of the page, and write 25 things that you love and appreciate about them. Then place the stationery in its matching envelope, softly roll it upon itself and seal with a nice bow, or frame your thoughts in a coordinating picture frame, and offer as a holiday gift. There you have it. A simple, unique, and inexpensive gift guaranteed to become a treasure.

Want to add to this unique gratitude gift, purchase a collage frame with three or more openings of various sizes. Arrange your thoughts among pictures of you and the recipient. Wrap it with a bow or place in a reusable bag, and this unique gift, will be hung up immediately for all to see. This activity is also perfect to complete as a family after Thanksgiving Dinner. It's a great way of relishing on past memories while creating new ones.