Life is as sweet as we make it.

I was thinking last night as I was baking and decorating cookies for really sweet friend that it really takes so little to show someone that you think they are pretty darned special. It doesn't take an outrageous amount of money, or a lot of work. It just takes a little time, and a little effort. It's all about making the ordinary...extraordinary.

Mmmm hmmm, it's all in the presentation. A cute box or bag, some ribbon, a handmade tag and you're good to go. I buy these cute lil' acrylic boxes online, but you can find them at places like Craft Warehouse and Michael's Craft Store, and put a stack of cookies, or a cupcake in them for an Oh-my-gosh-how-thoughtful-was-that look on your friend's face when you give them their little prezzie.

I used my cheesy print program to make my tag, but you can use WORD on your computer, or hand write one just the same and make is just as cute as mine if computer-y stuff isn't for you. My print program creates ten tags per page, so I put the extra nine in a drawer where they will be easy to find the next time I want to use this idea again!

Ordinary cookies (mine are my frosted sugar cookies, but any home made favorite will be a hit and look every bit as cute) become fabulous when presented in a creative way. Spend an extra five minutes, and make your friends feel really special. Think about this the next time you're taking a hostess gift, or simply surprising your friend, sweetheart, co-worker...or your favorite postman with a little somethin' somethin' to remind them that they are special.

After all, life is as sweet as we make it, right?

Comments

[Marietta]

I love this sweet post ....

[Sandy]

Tracey,
Really cute and gives us lots of ideas!
Thanks
Sandy

[Donna]

Tracey,
Great post...like when I first started reading your blog. The type of post that inspires me to do something nice! Great tag too.
Hugs,
Donna

[Suzanne]

Great reminder Tracy. I'm a all about the presentation kind'a girl too and you always inspire me. Love it!

[Christine]

Sweets for the sweet!

[The Charm House]

Tracy, you are the sweetest!!! You are so right about taking the time to do something nice for others... But, is it not SO amazing how great we feel after we do it!
Have a blessed and awesome day my friend!
Yvette

[Carrie]

Making someone feel that you took a bit of extra time to think of them makes all the difference in the world! The cookies look just lovely!

[Brandie]

So cute! And you're so right, it only takes a minute to make someone feel special. Why can't we all make the effort more often?!

[Carol]

Tracey, cookies for a friend,that's so thoughtful of you! You do the most extraordinary presentation of anything you do and always have! I LOVE to see your gifts , ideas ,tablescapes etc. Each idea you have seems so personal and unique!!Wow!
Carol in GA

[Gayla]

So very true and soooo cute.

[Diane]

Tracey
Why are your post always what I need to hear. Thank you for reminding me.

[Candy Marcase]

Tracey, they look so good! What cheesy print program do you use? I am so computer dumb I am always looking for help!