tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post7158514940926104020..comments2024-03-14T19:12:35.076-04:00Comments on Love My Art Jewelry: BalanceArtisan Beads Plushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17162473523455499816noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-86077075519219056762010-12-15T17:08:46.879-05:002010-12-15T17:08:46.879-05:00Vegaia, yes, you reminded me that I forgot to sta...Vegaia, yes, you reminded me that I forgot to state the obvious. Probably if you're a vegan or vegetarian, you would not want to contribute funds to a non-profit like Heifer that espouses animal husbandry. But if you're not, you should know that they're highly rated by groups like charitynavigator.org, and they do good work to help many hungry people around the world. I just wish they would pay their execs less and stop spamming me with so much paper mail.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745889026665681137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-61046665165370125512010-12-14T09:11:37.167-05:002010-12-14T09:11:37.167-05:00Wow, an even more organized list maker than me :-)...Wow, an even more organized list maker than me :-) I would never have thought of ranking the things on the list. I love giving goats and chickens and such through Heifer. It a wonderful organization. Like you, we'd rather concentrate on the togetherness of the holidays and sharing meals is one of the nicest ways to do it. Happy holidays.SummersStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250150360701388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-80442614688472859432010-12-14T08:20:14.312-05:002010-12-14T08:20:14.312-05:00this is wonderful patty - my family has donation l...this is wonderful patty - my family has donation lists too - it is so much more satisfying to have an organization benefit from this season... <br />you wouldn't even know it is christmas from the looks of my house...mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-78759141387311379022010-12-14T08:18:39.656-05:002010-12-14T08:18:39.656-05:00I'm a list maker too. But this year things ar...I'm a list maker too. But this year things are so chaotic I can't even slow my brain down enough to make a list. But in the end I am able to enjoy the holiday with family and church.<br /><br />We love doing the charity idea, both for local groups and those far away such as Heifer International.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-43932300025757189672010-12-14T06:45:03.402-05:002010-12-14T06:45:03.402-05:00Everyone is looking for balance. I want it in the ...Everyone is looking for balance. I want it in the spiritual and emotional sense. I want it in my daily life. I DO NOT want it in design!<br /><br />Have you ever noticed how many creative people were born under the sign of the scales?Carol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-11005510612819250752010-12-14T06:29:58.179-05:002010-12-14T06:29:58.179-05:00I think Aunt Mary would like you to donate a duck ...I think Aunt Mary would like you to donate a duck ;o) What a great idea for the holiday. I spend this time making my gifts. I like the idea of donating. I have to confess.... I've never been one for Christmas cards (which is probably why we get less and less each year ;o).....I know that I can't add that to my already very busy schedule. I think I can manage the e-cards though....another good idea!!!!Artisan Beads Plushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162473523455499816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-15786579061779714192010-12-14T02:15:09.492-05:002010-12-14T02:15:09.492-05:00It's so hard, isn't it? It's like spin...It's so hard, isn't it? It's like spinning plates. The important thing is to enjoy each other, and just relax. As always, a dose of introspection and gratitude go a long way.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745889026665681137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-32739087763053858882010-12-14T01:26:00.757-05:002010-12-14T01:26:00.757-05:00Balance is very challenging - unlike physical bala...Balance is very challenging - unlike physical balance, which we usually maintain without much effort, balance in the other aspects of our lives requires constant attention. I am trying hard to maintain it.stregatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573668708723922929noreply@blogger.com