Comments on: The Little Things We Do…

By: Melissa M.

Melissa M. — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:34:24 +0000

When I was 14, I used to work at a Hallmark, so my friends and family were bombarded with greetings on a weekly basis. Then the same thing happened to me. The older I got, the busier and more stressed out I got, and the little gestures of kindness faded.

But last summer I decided I needed to bring back those habits. That’s when I started my blog (Operation NICE), which really is a daily encouragement for me to be a kinder person. For example, my “assignment” for the week is to leave anonymous Easter treats for people (my coworkers, my neighbors, my postal worker.) And I’m also trying to do those little things for my husband that I used to do when we started dating. When I went away for a few days last month, I hid love notes around the house and texted him each the morning with the location of one note. I’m still working on it, but I think being mindful of it all really helps!

By: Happy Spring! « Kellie Signature Designs

Happy Spring! « Kellie Signature Designs — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:03:27 +0000

[...] few more hours (even if they are just perceived hours). I read a wonderful blog the other day from Hostess with the Mostess about getting back to doing the “little things” for family and friends. I don’t [...]

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:39:52 +0000

What a great post! I wish I did more “little things” for my family and friends. Sometimes I’ll surprise my daughter with a piece of candy in her lunch box. If I’m sewing something, I’ll make an extra item for a friend – like drink/tea cozies or fabric grocery bags.

Now this makes me think of more things I need to do!

By: Kellie Taylor

Kellie Taylor — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:29:49 +0000

What a great message! I am a HUGE fan of sending hand written notes to friends and loved ones in the mail. It’s always exciting to see the familiar hand writing on an envelope when you check your mail.

My new years resolution for 2009 was to stay better connected to all my friends, so a week before all holidays (from Valentines to Christmas – and all in between) I pull out my address book and write a quick note to all my friends. It only takes a little time and is so much fun to spend a few minutes thinking about each and every person that I love.

By: Pansy

Pansy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:09:52 +0000

I can especially appreciate all of the comments about how it just seems that people do not have time to devote to thinking of others even in the little ways. This is why ThePlaidPansy was launched, a service that provides “little gifts and handwritten notes” delivered right to the recipient’s mailbox. Just think creative, stylish unique little gifts in the midst of all those bills and junk mail; this is the ultimate in the element of surprise! Thanks for the affirmations of what is still a human need.

By: Sandra @ Ribbons and Favors

Sandra @ Ribbons and Favors — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:35:47 +0000

Ahh-ha, being in the business of the wrappings of little things, it is so very refreshing to hear that people still want to, and try to remember special times and special people with LITTLE THINGS. I really liked Aleta’s comment …”off -season gift giving is the best and most exciting”
I totally agree.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:50:03 +0000

I love this part about how you did this more often in high school & in college, this is the same for me! Lat time I remember doing something like this is in college. I was talking with a friend about sherbet ice cream on the phone, 15 min. later I was popping up at her door with a gallon of it!
Lately, for my husbands birthday, I had everyone that we know *around the world* send something little to him that represented their culture… we got a ski-haat from Norway, a few coins from japan, a trivet from London, & a chocolate bar from Croatia. This require doing little things on everyone elses part!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:47:52 +0000

Great post! It’s fun to see everyone’s ideas…I will definitely be stealing some of them! When I was in college every so often I would make my roommates beds for them and leave them a note wishing them a great day. They really appreciated this!

By: joyful weddings and events

joyful weddings and events — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:43:42 +0000

As an anniversary gift, I gave my husband a year of love notes. Every day, I give him a note that tells him a reason that I love it. It is a simple gesture that keeps him excited and reminds me to appreciate all of the little things everyday.

I am a big fan of a handwritten note in the mail too- makes my day! I need to send them to friends more often.

By: Lisa Jeffries

Lisa Jeffries — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:28:01 +0000

Trips to Pelicans (http://www.pelicansnowballs.com/)! I mean, it was the favorite little ones who first introduced ME to Pelicans when I was the superstar afternoon nanny :-)