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I just happened upon this post and wanted to thank Jan for sharing this legend. I give out candy canes randomly starting as soon as they show up on the store shelves. I sometimes tie ribbons on them and last year on several of them I attached a li...
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yummy with the canning and the produce and jams. delicious.
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Busy summer giving time to my children and my garden Now I have harvested and am canning = giving fresh (frozen) vegetables and canned pickles and fruits/jams to my family all winter! Gave a BUG give to my book and my editor is now finished and ...
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Looking forward to reading your book! Yeah Cami!
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What a great idea Cami to "Read it Forward" I would love to have this book and I also saw your other post on facebook about the read it forward offer for another free book to read and share! Keep up the great work ... can't wait until your book c...
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happy birthday you two ... I am in and out of town quite a bit over the last few and next few months ... so I am way behind on my social network sites!!! Happy June B-day Sabriyah Fatimah and Happy July B-day Elly Rose :0 Jan
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Why I'm choosing to give:
I'm turning forty Friday March 13th 2009 and I feel very lucky to have a comfortable life now and want to give back to others. I found this site just when I needed some inspiration ... and Cami seems to be sending me the right messages through her blogs, just when I need them.
What I'd most like to receive:
The joy of giving without any strings attached. The introspection of being consciously aware of my giving spirit. Finally, learning that it is alright to give to myself!
How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
Hope Clark's Newletter
About me:
I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest just south of Seattle in the shadow of amazing Mt. Rainier
Website:
http://jancoad.gather.com
Other Website:
http://www.lavenderdoorfoundation.org
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Still at it ... just haven't been able to post lately. Round 12

Busy summer giving time to my children and my garden

Now I have harvested and am canning = giving fresh (frozen) vegetables and canned pickles and fruits/jams to my family all winter!

Gave a BUG give to my book and my editor is now finished and all necessary changes have been made so it is on to my publisher for release next year.

Now giving time to myself and Princess the mighty pup!

Happy Giving to all

Posted on September 9, 2009 at 1:25pm — 2 Comments

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My Garden is growing!!! Nearing the end of round 5

I have been giving to a small garden this year. I planted seeds in 144 small pots and now a little over a week later I have sprouts!!!

The yellow and white corn are a little over an inch tall, the beans are even taller and have little tiny green leaves, the peas are beginning to sprout, the lettuce have little tiny leaves and shoots, the carrots have tiny little greeen shoots coming up, the pickling cucumbers and regular cucmbers have sprouted (but nothing seen from the lemon cucumbers yet).

I… Continue

Posted on March 27, 2009 at 8:25am — 4 Comments

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Lost somewhere in round 5... Today's give is for my thumbs!

What a great birthday I had - thanks so much for all the birthday wishes!

My hubby took me to a glass shop and we bought all the tools, etc. to do stained glass. So this weekend we are going to begin... I CAN"T WAIT!!!

I'll be sure to post my first attemp picture :)

Lately I have been giving to my book ... I typed so much yesterday that my thumbs were really sore. That's one joint that has been overworked in the forty years I've been on earth! It's just lovely having parents and grandparents… Continue

Posted on March 17, 2009 at 8:36am —

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February was a strange month - Welcome March!

I'm somewhere in round 5 - YEAH!

I was sick for the middle weeks of February - ended up on antibiotics for two weeks, so I had to give to ME and spend time in bed!

Now my kiddos are sick, my son has Strep throat and my daughter has a cough/cold... So my gives are all about them! And a little bit to me because I am trying to give LOVE and support without getting any germs back!

Tonight I am going to give to my hubby and take him out to dinner since the antibiotics are kicking in and my son has… Continue

Posted on March 6, 2009 at 2:41pm — 2 Comments

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At 12:36pm on March 14, 2009, Ruth said…

Sorry I'm late but the wishes will carry on and on.
At 5:13pm on March 13, 2009, Elly Rose said…
At 5:33am on March 12, 2009, Stacey S. said…
Jan,
I hope you have a wonderful, beautiful, special Birthday!
I know it is a bit early but i am not sure how much i will be online this week and i wanted to make sure you knew i was sending happy thoughts!
Love,
Stacey
At 3:47am on March 7, 2009, Peter said…
Hi Jan,
Are you trying to avoid the gift of germs from your little (and not so little) ones?
Is that really in the spirit of 29Gifts? LOL
Take care, and I hope you avoid their gift :)
namaste
At 9:53pm on February 13, 2009, Elly Rose said…
Have a great Valentine's Day
At 10:50am on February 12, 2009, sharon said…

When I ran across this, I almost cried! My Granny sent this valentine to me-but back then it was a birthday card...when I was in Elementary school I still have it! Now I am sharing it with all my friends here!
 
 

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Now that is a give that makes a huge impact-- on you and your family and those around you! Choosing peace followed by remembering love... awesome. It'll make all your relationships better. You're a great husband. :)
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Today was a great day!! I got caught up on a lot of things and my to-do list is getting smaller each and everyday! I finished a scarf I've been making, got my ring back from being resized, went to work with mom and just had a great day! Today I: ...
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This is a FIRST for me! I put a dollar in the Salvation Army red can as the guy dinged the bell outside the grocery store. Also put my change into the MS change box at the grocery store. Remember, I normally hold on to ALL of my change, so these a...
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Thank you so much Cathleen and deb! pls take photos of yoiur cards so we can see and be inspired! (:
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Jen I am restarting my 29 days today. I went to Cancun & although I was still doing nice things for people, I wasn't consciously giving.
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Day 16th: gave the day to mother-in-law, visited her in the rehab and spent several hours with her. Day 17th with my girls as I am planning to give day 18th through 20th to us (me and my husband) we haven't spent time away from family for several ...
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Most families have special recipes that have been handed down. The recipes that define tradition for generations. It's how we continue long after we're gone. I have one such recipe for Thanksgiving, and that's my stuffing. I've been making it for ...
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Dewdrop my first gift is to share this site with my friends
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I gave Shannon a movie "The Dark Knight", her favorite. I had one of her friends put it in her locker during school. She was so thrilled she was in tears - happy tears. I forgot to ask what her gift today was. I'm trying to simplify my life and I ...
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I've spent 90% of my day in the kitchen, creating lots of yummy dishes to share with family tomorrow. Several relatives stopped by today, so I had plenty of taste testers around to sample each of the creations. It was fun catching up with everyone...
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It's been a hectic, busy, crazy two days. Yesterday was busy with Thanksgiving preparations - haircut, laundry, etc.. Dinner with my Posse. My sister arrived today and went to dinner with me and that was fun. My gift today was taking my sister to ...
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