//1 2x2 junk journal that contains:
//30+ pages of quality and beautiful paper
//9+ pieces of vintage and bespoke ribbon pieces from around the world
//handmade lace from an established generational American factory
//1-3 bulb clasps
//1-3 vintage buttons from times of old
//1 mini envelope with a mini card
//1 mini paperclip
//1 claw clasp for attaching to the owners preference
//unique vintage or bespoke ephemera on the front
//special surprise goodies
And more...
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Walk in with your eyes wide open. The hardest thing in this journey can be friends who leave so truly understand that it is a long term thing.
When you offer unsolicited advice, it can come across as a lecture- even if that is not your intent. Someone once said: "Assume that we have heard all of the tips on living healthier and leave it at that." I couldn't have said it any better.
Even with insurance patients with chronic diseases spend thousands and thousands of dollars trying to get healthy. Many people with Chronic Illness, like myself, have already gone through all available resources. These types of gifts do not have to be large either. Someone gave me a five dollar gift card to Target in the middle of my journey that helped purchase necessities. Such a blessing! Truly gift cards are wonderful if that is an option for you to give!
5. Understand that Chronic Illness' are complex.
6. Send an email or a text just to say "hello".
It doesn't have to be long or take a lot of time but sending a quick "thank you" is truly a blessing.
One friend of mine has a friend who comes over weekly to mow her lawn since her husband fell ill. This gift has been a priceless help during an incredibly difficult time. If you don't have the time for housework or yard work consider spending the money on purchasing these services as a gift.
One of my dear friends always leaves her message with adding in precious words of "you don't have to call back...". Such a precious gift filled with understanding.
A friend of mine has a friend who is a masseuse and offers a massage free of charge to her friend once a month. Another friend runs a house-cleaning business and offers her services free of charge once a month.
Many times those with chronic conditions are forced to miss out on everyday and important events. An offer to take their children would give them a piece of mind.
Those with chronic illnesses spend a lot of time in bed or in the hospital and nice pajamas are always a lovely gift.
One day when I ended up in the emergency room and I texted a few friends asking for prayer. One friend responded back asking me if I truly had faith that I would be healed because then I wouldn't need prayer. I am sure it was not meant to be hurtful but the timing could not have been any worse. It came as the nurse attempted her sixth stick for an IV and I couldn't stop throwing up. I expected some encouraging words only to read those words which were incredibly hurtful. Timing, as the old adage says truly is everything.
20. Flowers.
Is there ever a wrong time for flowers? *smiles*
21. Don't say: "But you don't look sick" or... "But you don't act sick".
One of the most read posts on my blog is my post entitled, "But You Don't Act Sick" (click HERE to read). I am not sure what a sick person is supposed to act or look like but the reality is that there is a reason many illnesses are called "invisible illnesses".
22. Treat your friend as a whole person.
The best gifts I am offered are by my closest friends and family who treat me as a whole person. I am more than my illness. I have a lot of other things going on in life and while my illness may be central to a lot of the issues, I still like to talk about normal everyday things.
23. Offer a gift card to buy movies or TV seasons or purchase a Netflix, Pureflix, or Hulu subscription.
This definitely can help pass the time.
24. Respect the limitations and boundaries of your friend.
One of the hardest parts of dealing with a chronic illness is not having the energy to cook. Meals are a gift. One idea is to offer a meal once a month which would be a complete blessing for someone.
Interested in more suggestions? Check out my 2 E-Books for those who are walking the path of Chronic Illness or Who Have a Loved One Who Is:
12 Things to Pray
12 Things to Do
Happy Thursday friends! I hope that you have a wonderful day!
Do you feel as though your blood pressure is a bit out of control? If so then now is the time for you to do something about that. Blood pressure can be high for several reasons, whether it is to do with you not being able to reduce stress, or simply having a bad diet. If you want to do something about your high blood pressure then one thing you can do is follow the tips below.
Lose Weight
Blood pressure will increase as your weight does. If you are overweight then this can lead to you experiencing disrupted breathing when you sleep, which will raise your blood pressure even more. Losing weight is one of the most effective changes you can make if you want to lower your blood pressure. Losing even just a small amount of weight is great if you want to make a difference here. If you carry too much weight around your waistline then this can also increase your chances of experiencing high blood pressure, so be mindful of that.
Another thing you need to do is work out regularly. Regular exercise is great if you feel the need to alleviate high blood pressure. Walking, jogging and even cycling are all options here. Strength training can also reduce your blood pressure. If possible, you need to aim to strength-train at least two days a week. Have a chat with your healthcare provider if you need help working on your exercise program.
Eat a Good Diet
Eating a diet that is rich in whole grain, low-fat dairy products or vegetables will work wonders for your health. It can also lower your blood pressure by up to 11mm hg. Examples of good eating plans that can help your cholesterol include the DASH diet. Don’t be afraid to check out the Mediterranean diet either, if you want another option there. You can also get supplements from science.bio, as a lot of them are great for supporting your overall health.
Reduce Salt
Even just a small amount of sodium in your diet can work wonders for your heart health. It can also greatly reduce your blood pressure. If you want to make a change here then one thing you need to do is avoid fast food or food that has a lot of added salt to them. Ready meals are a prime example here. If you can, try and avoid adding salt to your existing food products as well. If you can do this then you will notice a major dip in your blood pressure and this is great if you feel as though it is something that you struggle with. If you want some help with your blood pressure then make sure that you have a chat with your doctor too, as they can advise you on what steps you can take to try and get yours to a much more manageable level.
Of course, lowering your blood pressure might not be easy, but it is essential to your health. Why not see if you can make a difference today? It could change your life.
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Happy Monday friends! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! Today I am excited to share the top 5 items that y'all have loved the most from the Caravan Sonnet Shoppe for the month of September! This has been a great month of sales for the shoppe and it has been SO exciting to see! THANK YOU so much for ALL of your support of the shoppe! It truly means more than words can express!
Thank you again for all of your support! Here are the top 5 best sellers of September:
(I actually wrote an entire blog post on this one product which you can find HERE!)
Looking for the entire College Life Unit Bundle? Click HERE!
Powerpoint Contains 16 Powerpoint Slides with colorful, animated, engaging, and educational sections on Finding an Apartment.
*Powerpoint can be easily converted into Google Slides for your convenience
**Powerpoint can be edited to fit the needs of your classroom!
Powerpoint contains the following information:
* Finding and Researching Apartments
* Budgeting for an Apartment
* Financial Aspects of Apartment Living
* 22 Hidden Apartment Costs
* Location Considerations
* Apartment Amenities
* Walk Throughs
* Specific Walk Through Considerations
* Negotiating Rent
* Final Lease Signing
This bundle includes ALL of the powerpoint presentations and resources with colorful, animated, engaging, and educational sections from the Taxes Unit in Personal Finance! With 29 pages powerpoint presentation pages/slides (23 pages) /PDFs/Word Document Assignment/Classroom Activities and Keys! you will be ready to have a foundation to teach this taxes unit in your personal finance class!
When I first started teaching personal finance I wasn't even sure where to begin and lots of the materials that were available that could be found (which was extremely limited) seemed out of date and very boring. Creating these resources for my students helped bring this material alive in new ways and these resources will help be a foundation for your unit also!
*Powerpoints can be easily converted into Google Slides for your convenience
**Powerpoints can be edited to fit the needs of your classroom!
This bundle includes 5 resources and products including:
Looking for the entire College Life Unit Bundle? Click HERE!
Powerpoint Contains 14 Powerpoint Slides with colorful, animated, engaging, and educational sections on The Cost of a College Education. This Powerpoint Presentation also includes Statistical analysis and charts by the Follet Educational Research Group, the College Board, and others to help you in your discussion!
This powerpoint also provides up to date information (from the 2021-2022 academic year) and a place to click (slide 7) to compare the cost of college tuition and prices by state!
This is the perfect sequel to the Value of a College Degree Powerpoint (available in the shop HERE) or it could be used alone as a foundation has helped create a better discussion and class atmosphere for the future lectures!
This powerpoint is specifically helpful if you are wanting dive deeper into this financial aspect of college, need a substitute filler around this time period or a way to sensitively introduce the concept of paying for college for a later unit. However you are using this- this will be a way to help students (and their families!) think about this subject in new ways and help this come alive for your students.This resource will help bring creative engagement to your lectures!
*Powerpoint can be easily converted into Google Slides for your convenience
**Powerpoint can be edited to fit the needs of your classroom!
Powerpoint introduces the following information for your lecture and class:
* Rising College Costs
* Average Cost of Attendance
* Average Cost of College By Region and State
* Average Tuition and Fees
* Average Cost by Degree
* Cost of Books and Supplies
* Sticker Price vs. "Net Price"
* and MORE!
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I created this word search specifically about US Presidents. I had searched for one specific to this and couldn't find one so I hope that this can help another teacher!
This 44 term word search worksheet printable features the topics and issues involved and coincides with the US Government Section (you can find it HERE!) that is available in the shoppe! Just looking for a basic US President word search? This will also be a wonderful resource to introduce or use with this topic to your students!
Created for easy instructional use, PDF version, and a convenient teacher answer key for quick correcting!
These pages are also particularly helpful for time fillers or sponge activities.
Whether you are using this for a time filler, a way to help students think about the names in new ways, a sponge activity, a substitute plan, or just looking for this era for history to come alive for your students, this resource will help bring creative engagement to your lectures!
This resource introduces a variety of 44 terms including:
*George Washington
*Abraham Lincoln
*Barak Obama
*John Quincy Adams
and more!
5// Personal Finance: Holiday Unit Bundle
This bundle includes ALL of the powerpoint presentations and resources with colorful, animated, engaging, and educational sections from the Holiday Unit in Personal Finance! With over 50 presentation powerpoint presentation pages/slides/lesson plans (3 pages), cases,/PDFs/Word Document Assignment/Classroom Activities and Keys! ! (51 to be exact!!) you will be ready to have a foundation to teach all the different saving tips with holidays in your personal finance class!
When I first started teaching personal finance I wasn't even sure where to begin and lots of the materials that were available that could be found (which was extremely limited) seemed out of date and very boring. Creating these resources for my students helped bring this material alive in new ways and these powerpoints will help be a foundation for your unit also!
*Powerpoints can be easily converted into Google Slides for your convenience
**Powerpoints can be edited to fit the needs of your classroom!
This bundle includes 9 resources and products including:
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Lesson Plan/Teachers Guide for the Equal Pay Day/Unit**
- Equal Pay Day Cases
- PDF Document Assignments/Classroom Activities
- Answer Keys to Assignments/Classroom Activities
Honorable mention: Personal Finance SEMESTER Bundle (find HERE!)
4 star review!
I also want to take a moment to say thank you for every single purchase that has been made in the shop. My goal is to grow this into a full time business and because I am working incredibly hard behind the scenes to make this happen, I want to share the products that others are finding helpful in case you or a teacher/homeschool mama friend could find them useful also. There is a lot that goes into this work and I am LOVING it but I know it wouldn't be possible without YOU. So thank you again for your support of my newest shoppe! If you have purchased something from the shop- would you take a moment to leave a review? Reviews for new shops are SO important and I SO appreciate your help and time!
Thank you again for all of your support, for following along in the shop, for your kind reviews, and for purchasing these products!
