Summer is almost here in the Midwest!  My husband and children planted flowers, mulched and mowed Sunday making the yard around our farmhouse lovely.  Now the view out my kitchen window is even more calming and beautiful.  It made me think about those things in our lives that rejuvenate and allow us to relax and refuel.  I thought it would be fun to put together a list of 9 soothing gifts for a stressed or weary friend.

I am blessed to have many wonderful gift givers in my life.   When I feel stressed due to some big adventure we are in the middle of or weary due to needing to recover physically, inevitably a gift shows up.  I love gifts!  Love to give them and receive them.  I especially enjoy sending a gift in the mail anticipating a friends receiving it!  So what are some great soothing gifts for a stressed or weary friend.  What gift will encourage your friend to take a breathe, find a minute for themselves, or gain some calming perspective? [Read more…]