Hey Frugal
Folks!!
Welcome
back to The Frugal Files!! In November, we celebrate Gratitude Month. We should
be grateful all year, but it’s nice to have a month to truly focus on something
that helps us to be better people. When we’re better, we give others around us
permission to be better too. This month is a loving place that will hopefully
remind us of all the great things life has to offer and has been offering all
along.
This
week we celebrated Veteran’s Day. Besides taking advantage of the sales, I hope
you took the time to reflect on how our lives have been positively affected by
those who fought for our freedoms? Did you thank a Veteran? Yes, Sunday and
Monday were days specifically set aside to thank them, but feel free to show
them some gratitude anytime, especially if they are in uniform. I guarantee that
a “thank you” and smile will brighten a day, knowing that what they do and have
done is appreciated.
How else
can you show gratitude? Take a challenge to write down those things for which
you are grateful, daily. Many of my online friends are blogging this month, chronicling
their life through their grateful eyes. When you are grateful for the people
and things you have in your life, you find that you are truly blessed. No
matter what you've been through (because Lord knows, we've all been through
something), you can find something that will make you smile; something to be
grateful about.
I've also received emails about meditation challenges. Even though I haven’t been
keeping up like I should, I’m currently taking part in Deepak Chopra's 21 Day Meditation Challenge. The focus of this series is creating abundance. How do
you create abundance? By focusing on abundance and most importantly, gratitude.
The more you’re grateful, the more abundance you create. Of course, our
gratitude efforts wouldn't be complete without affirmations. I’ll share today’s,
so we can reflect on it together.
“Today, and every day, I give
what I want to receive.”
My last
few months, really this whole year, hasn't been the happiest for me. Sometimes,
it was downright depressing, but last month, I decided once and for all; I will
set out to be a blessing for others. No matter how I’m feeling, I cannot ignore
the fact that my life is extremely blessed, therefore I will bless others. In
this journey, I have found so many more things I’m grateful for in my life. My
prayer to God was not one of asking for myself, but of giving myself away, so
He could use me to bless others. Here's a musical inspiration for you.
My
biggest effort is to help those in need during this hurricane and holiday
season. I know we’re all glad the election is over, but the tragedy of
Hurricane Sandy, keeps us in a place of anguish. Let’s do something about it. I
have several friends in the NYC area that were affected and it’s been my
mission to send them items to help them rebuild. I got my church, my sorority and
my couponing group involved; because TOGETHER, we can make a difference.
So,
frugalicious divas and dons, gather your coupons, pack up your binders and find
some sales that will allow you to put together care packages for those in need
this season. If you’re not a couponer, be a friend and buy a Sunday newspaper
for someone who is, so they can utilize those coupons. Find local charities and
donate items that are on their wish list. If nothing else, volunteer your time.
Serve holiday dinner or help prepare it. Help a local shelter make phone calls
or organize their community closet.
If you
want to help those affected by Sandy, consider assisting with the Far Rockaway
areas. This is our Belle Noir writer Marcy’s area and she’s been wonderful at
providing information to assist families who have lost everything or are still
living without electricity.
The Divas Making A Difference NY Chapter is looking for people to send
the following items:
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Q-tips
- Sanitary Napkins/ Pantiliners / Tampons
- Lotion
- Lip balm
- Facial cleaner
- Body soap/body wash
- Cleaning puffs/washcloths/ towels
- Shampoo
- Hair conditioner
- Perfume
- Body moisturizer
- Facial moisturizer
- Shaving supplies
- Hair accessories (bobby pins, hair ties...)
Send contributions to:
Tiffany Braxton
c/o Divas Making A Difference New York Chapter
PO Box 340317
Rochdale Village, New York 11434
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Q-tips
- Sanitary Napkins/ Pantiliners / Tampons
- Lotion
- Lip balm
- Facial cleaner
- Body soap/body wash
- Cleaning puffs/washcloths/ towels
- Shampoo
- Hair conditioner
- Perfume
- Body moisturizer
- Facial moisturizer
- Shaving supplies
- Hair accessories (bobby pins, hair ties...)
Send contributions to:
Tiffany Braxton
c/o Divas Making A Difference New York Chapter
PO Box 340317
Rochdale Village, New York 11434
Let's give during this time of gratitude!! Enjoy your week!!
Frugalicious Diva
Follow Me on Twitter at @FrugaliciousDva
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