I have the best neighbor in the whole world – she is kind, generous and is always calling me up to share when there is a great local deal. When she has excess from her garden she always shares with me. And even last week I was desperate for some parchment paper and she was so kind to let me have some.
So I wanted to do something nice for her – to hopefully make her smile a little since she is always so good to me and my family. And you just never know when someone might need a little kindness.
You should have seen the look on her face, she LOVED getting a little basket of fresh organic local eggs. I even got a hug out of the deal. 🙂
But shhhh… don’t tell her the basket and little dishcloth inside the basket were from the dollar store. With fresh herbs from my garden, this gift only costed me $2. So not only is this  lovely gift, but it’s super thrifty too!
That evening I made up another basket to give to someone whom I visit teach (there are a few ladies in my church I am assigned to check in, share spiritual mini lessons that uplift and be there when they need help). I think she liked it too.
I know that not everyone has chickens, but I hope you get the idea to find something you can do or make/bake and be thoughtful of someone else. Many of us in this crazy busy world just have days when it would be nice to be thought of. Â
By being kind you can make a big difference in the happiness of someone else which in turn can bring you a lot of happiness too.Â
Sometimes (often times) the simplest gifts are the best gifts! Good job!
In another story you mentioned living in the city. I also assumed you lived in the country talking about gardening and having chickens. Most cities I know of would not allow chickens?????
Hi Christine, I am in the city, but dream of moving to the country. In my city chickens are allowed up to 3-4 I believe as long as they are in a coop and no roosters. In fact I hear that a lot of people are asking their cities to allow chickens. Maybe you could look into it and draw up a petition or however these things work. I just have my garden and chickens so far, but hope someday to have an acre.
I live in a town which is slowly becoming a city but they are in the process of passing an ordinance that would allow property owners to have up to 4 chickens (no roosters) in their single family homes. I cannot wait until it passes and I too can have fresh eggs!!!
That would be so awesome Jennifer, crossing my finger it passes for ya!