FEBRUARY 2023

"The more love we feel in our heart and soul, the greater our personal happiness and the more joy we experience."

-Alexandra Stoddard

"Do everything in love."

-1 Corinthians 16:14

"Spread love wherever you go."

-Mother Teresa

"It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and cherish is much more difficult."

-HRM Queen Elizabeth II

"Above all, be loving. This ties everything together perfectly."

-Colossians 3:14

10 Ways to Show Love

1. Compliment others.
2. Say "hello" with a  smile.
3. Be kind and caring.
4. Give them a hug.
5. Send a handwritten card or letter.
6. Listen carefully and care.
7. Respect them.
8. Cook something special for them.
9. Spend time with them.
10. Pray for them.

"Love isn't something we feel but something we express."

-River Cartie

"Let us take good care of those we love."

-Sandra Mansfield Wright

I would love to hear from you. You may e-mail me at 

sandykwright@yahoo.com 

The above picture is in the kitchen entrance. My daughter brought me an arrangement of tulips to brighten my days. I love to have fresh flowers surrounding me, especially during the dreary days of February. These help me to remember that "After Winter Always Comes Spring." Today I sit looking out my windows at ice and snow, and I need to remember spring is coming! I  try to "find something good in every day" so today I am thinking of organizing and cleaning up a bit. In the months of January and February my mind always goes to cleaning out and freshening up things. Our homes usually need to be cleaned and put back together after the Christmas decorations are stored away. 

A tip to keep cut flowers fresh longer:

• Equal parts lemon-lime soda  & water
• Add a teaspoon of bleach to the water mixture 

Organization Tips

• Put a lazy-susan on top shelf in hard to reach areas for easy access.
• Have different color lingerie bags for each person in household. Have them put their dirty socks in their bag. Wash socks in bag and dry. This keeps all socks together - none lost and you know whose they are.

The above picture is another tip on organization. If you have trouble with necklaces getting tangled in a jewlery box or drawer, this idea might help you.  I saw this idea at an antique shop and copied it for myself.  I took a lamp shade, removed the cover and now have only the wire structure. Place "L" hooks, which you can buy at any hardware store, over the top round wire section at the top of the shade. You can hang your necklaces over the "L" hooks and the necklaces will not get tangled. Plus it makes a pretty lamp shade.

"My mission in life is not merely to survive - but to thrive."

-Maya Angelou

To thrive through the month of February we have to make a conscious effort to stay positive and motivate ourselves.  Sit and be quiet more often. Sip a cup of tea or another hot beverage. Listen to calming music. Quiet your mind and soul and embrace silence. Stay home in your pajamas a day and relax. Learn to say "no thank you" to invitations you don't really want to attend. Be kinder than necessary to yourself and to others. Cook yourself or others a favorite meal. 

"Fear less, hope more. Whine less, breathe more. Talk less, say more. Hate less, love more - and all good things are yours."

-Swedish Proverb

"Rituals of quiet and calm encourage us to enjoy our own good company."

-Alexandra Stoddard

Here's wishing you a fabulous and loving February, filled with many moments of quiet and calm.