COACHING INSPIRATIONS
Gratitude 
By Melody Beatty ~
Gratitude
Unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance,
chaos into order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Gratitude makes sense of our past,
brings peace for today,
and creates a vision for tomorrow.

 
Recession Proof Your Gift Giving
 
 
I would like to share with you some creative ideas for giving this year.  Many people are not in a position to give holiday gifts as they have in the past.  So, let's look at how you can stay within a budget or not spend very much money for the holidays and still give gifts.
 
No matter what your financial situation, giving in a different way this year can make a difference in your life and someone else's life. 
 
Each day you will receive a creative gift idea with a quote, enjoy. 
If you have any ideas you would like to share please feel free to send them to loridey@aol.com
 
Day 1
Create handmade coupons for a service or services you would like to give. Place them in several cards around the house.   For example: 
 
 "Good for one home cooked meal of your choice" or "This coupon may be redeemed for one day of house cleaning" or "Good for four massages".  
 
Or you can purchase a variety of coupon books, $5.00 - $10.00 at book or card stores.  Now you have dozens of coupons to give throughout the year.  It will be a gift that keeps on giving.  Be creative and have fun.  
 
 
 
Forward to a Friend
 
 
Happy Holidays
 

Lorraine Edey, LCSW, PhD, ACC
Money and Relationship Coach 
Coaching Inspirations
321-288-0692