Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[bluecastle]

I used to use tissue boxes as an example of rectangular prisms when helping to teach math in elementary school. (Obviously, not the cube boxes!) I have tissue boxes in almost every room in my house

Storage/file boxes, especially the ones that have wheels

Books!

 

[TiggerTrigger]

So where did the red leaves fall from.. great color for December

I think it’s just my phone camera enhancing the colors. Those are primarily brown Lots of oak varieties.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Decoy box - I’m treating myself to a nice bottle of champagne for new year’s. I went to pick it up today and it was concealed in a Secondary outer box advertising something inexpensive. On one hand, it’s sad that this is needed but happy that such care was taken to make my purchase look more inconspicuous to help keep me and the curbside employee a bit safer.

Perfume bottle- I recently saw something about treating yourself to a signature scent. I bought some things about 6 months ago that used to be it but they no longer do it. I tried a couple of others in store today that I used to also have in rotation but I guess my body chemistry has changed and they also no longer do it. This wonderful saleswoman helped guide me and after four or five bottles, we found something I really like that seems so me. It’s in a pretty bottle that’s maybe a smidge more rectangular than a true cube.

Soft side cooler and Rubbermaid container- So apparently good champagne requires proper care before consumption. We have a large rectangular soft side cooler that I’m using to keep the boxed bottle in a cool dark spot. I don’t want the bubbles impacted by the vibration of the fridge so I’m using a plastic container in there filled with ice to help keep the temp a bit cooler. Grateful for these box like contraptions to help care for our festive treat.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Sat, 12/27) - 3 flat things you're grateful for

 

[slo]

Happy Saturday Friends

I liked everyone’s cube answers

#1 - PANCAKES - I love pancakes and I consider those flat. I just had some on Christmas Eve when DD22 and I went out for breakfast.

#2 - MY KITCHEN THROW RUGS - These are very nice and flat which is perfect for by my back door, so I can open the door without the door catching on it. What makes me grateful for them is the color. They match my kitchen very well. I was super excited when I found them at Kohls.

#3 - PRINTER PAPER - Boring answer, but you always know how grateful you are for it, when you need it for your printer and you’re out of it.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Blankets - I have a huge collection I rotate them through depending on season I always have an extra one by the couch for me to use while I’m watching TV I would say 90% of them are Disney themed thank you Kohls cash

Towels - again huge collection again I would say 90% is Disney themed decorative hand towels kitchen towels bath towels beach towels junk towels you need a towel I’ve got one for you for whatever you need it for I’ve even got a whole set for the dog again I’m gonna thank kohls cash for this

Rugs - yeah you guessed it but this time I would say 80% or Disney themed but I have rugs for every season for inside and outside I’m gonna thank Hobby lobby this time with a back up to Kohl’s always on the lookout for decorative holiday rugs
You can never have too many and I’m very grateful for the ones I have

 

[WLWildlife]

1. My mattress- can't sleep on a lumpy, bumpy, or sunken one.
2. My kitchen table - for family to gather around- it was so nice to have Christmas dinner with all of us there.
3. Playing cards- I love to play card games!

 

[clappyclaps]

Afternoon all,

1. Bank & credit cards - couldn't spend all of my money without them

2. Flat screen technology - phones, tablets, TVs etc, all things I use almost constantly every day.

3. Film posters/wall art - I have a number of these dotted around my house (all framed) and I love them as they really represent me and the things I love.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Saturday hug to all

Pancakes for sure and mattresses!

Happy mail
Uno cards
Books
Phone and Kindle

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Saturday hug to all

Pancakes for sure and mattresses!

Happy mail
Uno cards
Books
Phone and Kindle

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Wide angle lens- several years ago, DH gifted me with a speedy little lens intended for wide angle photography. The thing is so flat that I can actually keep it on the camera body when putting it in my bag. Some people even refer to them as pancake lenses because of their flatness. I have used it as intended but it turns out it’s also really good for group photos. I used it exclusively during photos with Santa the other week.

Lifting shoes- as much as I love my Brooks joggers (just went on sale the new iteration is coming out in February), flat bottom athletic shoes are best for lifting. So some of my fashionable “lifestyle” shoes now can be better justified due to their gym usefulness. The flat bottom adds stability which means safety as well as the ability to push harder.

Elevation- While I go out of my way to seek out the really good hills around the lakes and rivers when it comes to my daily walks, we live in a very flat area. Flat makes things like driving easier and more fuel efficient. It’s also helpful when you want to get moving again in the recovery phase after mobility related health issues.

 

[leebee]

Pizza- Even rising crust pizza is flat- and so good!
Old family photographs.. So much of everything today is digital, but I like actual photos.
Money/credit card... don't leave home without it!

 

[PollyannaMom]

I second paper! I live by lists, and also love being able to print things from the computer.

Definitely photos, too!!

Cookie sheets

 

[bluecastle]

Table and countertops: homes for my piles and for DGD’s art projects

Have to 2nd flat screen TV: better picture quality, of course, but compared to the old TVs, they are so light!

All paper products: cards, printer paper, construction paper, watercolor paper, etc.

 

[PollyannaMom]

We've had lots of leftovers in the house the last few days (from Christmas breakfast and dinner plus soooo many sweets) inspiring...

Today's Topic (Sun, 12/28) - 3 left over items you're grateful for

(This can be food because you're grateful not to have cook again, but it doesn't have to be. - It could also be extra craft supplies that came in handy for another project later on, hand-me-downs you were grateful to receive, etc.)

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Paint - you always have leftover paint whether it’s from a craft project or painting your house there’s always leftover paint and I will fine uses for leftover paint whether I need it for touchups or some other thing that I decide I want to do and I have just enough leftover paint to handle that project one time I purchased a bunch of little samples and took all my leftover paint and painted a whole room and made it look like the sky with clouds did it with a bunch of leftover paint and a few samples I had over 20 different colors in that room

Leftovers from going out to eat / leftovers from cooking a big meal whether there’s a Thanksgiving turkey a big pot of stew a big pot of chili doesn’t matter it means you’re not cooking for a few days!!! when somebody wants something to eat you say eat the leftovers until they’re gone!! what’s for dinner the leftovers until they’re gone!!! not only do you not have to cook it’s less dishes!!

Leftover material when you make something so you go buy material to make a project you have leftover material those scraps they come in handy for other projects I will save the scraps I might need a piece for a photo frame you never know but I’m always grateful to keep them because I know I’ll find some use for them

 

[WLWildlife]

1. Food- I always cook extra so I do have to do it in the future. I dislike cooking as much as I dislike winter.

2. Craft scraps- so I create something else unique in the future.

3. Money- it never happens. Once the bills are paid, there is never any left over, but I am grateful and excited when I have an extra dollar!

 

[slo]

Happy Sunday Friends

I love leftovers, and right now we have soooo……many leftovers right now. Our fridge is bursting and we are very blessed for that.

#1 - CHRISTMAS DINNER - Everything we served is leftover and in the fridge, except the pierogies - DD22 took those with her when she left for her and BF to have for dinner.

#2 - DH’s BIRTHDAY DINNER - Today is my DH’s birthday and we went to a Japanese restaurant last night and brought home so much food. We both have enough for an entire meal for each of us.

#3 - CHRISTMAS EVE PIZZA - We get a deep dish pizza on Christmas Eve and we always get the largest size so we van have leftovers.

#4 - BONUS - CHRISTMAS COOKIES & TREATS - There’s so much and as much as I’m enjoying them, I’m also looking forward to throwing them away on Friday. That’s the rule in this house - enjoy the treats all season, because on January 2nd it all goes in the trash or my DH will take stuff to work for the guys that work for him - he puts the stuff in their area, which is not by DH’s office and then they devour it which is perfect - it gets out of our house and others enjoy it (mostly this is candy, unopened cookie tins from the store and stuff like that. These guys get a lot of stuff because my mom, my in-laws and us all give them stuff and they love it)

With the leftovers, going out to dinner on NYE and going out on Friday night for a fundraiser, I won’t be cooking dinner one night this week - how awesome is that?!

 

[citruscurtis]

2. Craft scraps- so I create something else unique in the future.

CBS this morning with Jane did an interesting segment on left over Metro cards.... worth watching...last segment of the show.... for a catylist of inspiration.... cards are going the way of the penny in 3 days

 

[clappyclaps]

Afternoon all,

1. Money - I'll second this, again it doesn't happen as often as I'd like but leftover money each month is always a bonus, especially if I can put it towards a holiday.

2. Leftover food - no matter the meal, I'm always grateful for leftover food as it means less cooking the next day

3. Hand me downs - hand me downs are always gratefully received in any form, however ones I particularly appreciate come from a staff member at work. She constantly goes to very high end/posh clothing and cosmetics stores and events, and always brings free gifts and samples she doesn't want into work for me which I adore.