…to get all your Christmas shopping done before today.
(I was – though undoubtedly I left someone off the list who needed to be on there.)
Hoping you were able
Get help when you need it
I bought this soap by myself. Normally that would not be a problem. However, in this case, it was. You see, I pretty much can’t smell. And it turned out that the soap smells like something that would normally be flushed.
In my attempts to get a soap that wouldn’t dry out my skin, I wasted money. If Heather had been along, I would not have made that mistake.
Takeaway: Don’t try to do it all yourself.
Footnote: Sadly, I threw away the label, so I am not able to warn you away from that brand.
Others figure tea’s too strong
Today I’m guest blogging over at Blip of Cheer. (Thanks Johanna!)
So you can head over there instead of staying here today.
Extra care pays off
We ordered some videos for my in-laws for Christmas. The Amazon seller wrapped the video set in a plastic shopping bag – making it seem like a gift. They did such a good job of placing the bag’s image and making it seem like a present for us that I rewarded them. I took the extra time to leave very positive feedback on Amazon.
Their special care and effort was a really nice thing. But it paid off.
Takeaway: What are some ways you can add extra value through a little extra effort or care?
And the winner is…
greenergrassmedia.com
Domain is bought. Project is in the works. And I’ll keep you posted on developments.
Thanks to those who voted!
Did NOT take the extra time
I get daily emails from a discount online luxury retailer. (And one time, I actually bought something!) Anyhow, a few weeks ago, this picture appeared with one of their sales. Please notice how the type around the lens on the left camera is backwards. The art director thought it would look better if the cameras were facing each other. Unfortunately, that’s not how those cameras are made.
I was maybe one of a thousand who noticed the mistake. Was it a big deal? No. But I submit that it was a choice that should not have been made. And there are always some out there (like me) who care about details.
And the winner is
I will share the poll results with you soon!
Stay tuned…
Nails vs. screws
I was reflecting recently on how my dad could hammer a big nail in about three strokes. He was amazingly handy. I think I am pretty handy, but I am about 25 on a scale compared to his 100.
I realized early on that I was not good with hammers and nails. So I use screws instead. They are easier to reverse and also stay in longer. But it’s much slower to do screws than nails – if you’re good with nails.
Point of this story? If the normal way doesn’t work for you, find another. Do that and be satisfied.
p.s. I also remembered how my dad hit his thumb more than once. Those times were the closest he ever came to cursing. (So even if you’re good at something, failures happen from time to time.)
Night in a Box
If you live in the Denver area, you might consider participating in Night in a Box. It’s an event that brings awareness on homelessness in Denver.
This is different – participants learn what homelessness is like, first-hand. If you are not brave enough to do it, you can sponsor someone who is – or donate to the cause.
In this season of giving, this is definitely a cause worth considering.
-giving Thanks
It is good to give thanks.
So I’m taking tomorrow and Friday off of this blog to do so.
