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Gratituesday: My {surprise} Gift in a Jar

October 31, 2011 by Laura 17 Comments

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Do my friends know me or what? I mean, true friends are the ones who give gifts in jars, right? ;)

I’m not sure how she did it. I’m guessing somewhere between greeting me and hugging me after church on Sunday, it would appear that my (sneaky) friend Lisa put this into my purse:

Turns out, it’s a jar full of wonderful dried mint, that Lisa grew herself! So that’s why my purse felt a little heavier when I was leaving the church building on Sunday!! (You’d think I would have figured it out sooner.)

What a fun surprise. It kinda makes me want to figure out ways to sneak gifts into people’s purses at church too. Gifts in jars, of course. What a fun way to make some-one’s purse heavy surprise someone with a little extra love! This idea is totally making it into the Gifts in a Jar eBook (after Lisa gives me all the details on how she made this, of course).

I’m thankful for friends and fun surprises. What are you thankful for?

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Comments

  1. Katie @ Riddlelove says

    October 31, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Yum, I LOVE herbs and surprise gifts. What a happy thing. This week I’m sharing about the many pleasures found crafting in a real food kitchen.

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  2. Amy Bradsher says

    November 1, 2011 at 2:54 am

    What a fun gift!

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  3. Jill Roper says

    November 1, 2011 at 4:16 am

    I love making gifts for people. I haven’t figured out how to make sewing projects and put them in a jar. Can’t wait for the ebook. YOu have great friends Laura.

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  4. Lana says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:31 am

    After learning that some old friends 34 year old daughter has cancer I am so grateful that all of my family is healthy. If you are so led please pray for this young mother of 4 who is facing 5 years of chemo.

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  5. Pary Moppins says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:42 am

    I will be looking forward to finding out how she dried the mint. Thanks for hosting.

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  6. teresa says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:49 am

    I am thankful for God blessing me with a very handsome, loving little boy nine years ago today.

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  7. DorthyM says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:58 am

    What a beautiful, thoughtful gift! I love that she sneaked it into your purse without your knowing, too! I am thankful for getting my health back, as you can read about in Life at Home.

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  8. Anna @ Feminine Adventures says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:06 am

    What a fun surprise. Today I’m grateful for a broken fridge, because when I broke down my complaint, I realized just how blessed I am!

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  9. Leanne Toohey says

    November 1, 2011 at 8:35 am

    I am thankful for my family of 7 children and the blessings and challenges they bring me every moment!

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  10. Elizabeth Goertzen says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:55 am

    I LOVE surprise anything! What a wonderful friend you have!

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  11. Caitlyn says

    November 1, 2011 at 10:42 am

    I am grateful for having finally finished this artwork – it’s been hanging on me!

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  12. SugarFreeMom says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Homemade gifts are so much more beautiful than store bought any day!

    Reply
  13. julia says

    November 1, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    That was very sweet of your friend. Gotta love friends like that!

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  14. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    So glad I found your linky today! I started a daily gratitude list from today until Thanksgiving just as a reminder to myself about the many blessings in my life.

    Reply
  15. Brenda S says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I am grateful for God’s beautiful blessing of my son 6 years ago today :) God is good!!

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  16. Amy says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    I’m using the month of November to jumpstart a real practice of gratitude in my family! Thanks for your encouragement!

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  17. Alana of Intentional Womanhood says

    November 2, 2011 at 6:45 am

    Thanks for hosting a great link-up. I discovered it a couple of weeks ago but haven’t remembered to actually link up until now. :) Lord willing, I’ll remember to come back every week from now on!

    Reply

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