We are in the business of sending care packages. Each shipping day dozens of LuSa order go out the door, each one wrapped up like a present. I suspect these packages bring a sparkle of light to the person who receives it.
For all of the packages we ship out, we open few. So when I get a package in the mail I am turn into a little kid. I am giddy.
On Saturday I received the sweetest care package from my high school best friend. Recently back from a trip to India, she sent me a tiffin (and Indian lunch box of sorts), a box of my favorite tea, a jingle bracelet for Lupine, and sari ribbon.
Yards upon yards of gorgeous sari ribbon.
It was a great reminder to make time to send packages off to far away friends, just for sweetness. Thanks A. – we're in heaven over here. I'm not sure yet what projects these ribbons will find their way into, but you'll be sure to see the results in the next few weeks!
Oh, treasures. 😉 I love sending care packages and hand written letters or home made cards out to people around the globe. It makes us feel connected and aware, attentive, perhaps, to our energy cycling around touching people we know anywhere and everywhere. Love it.
So true, Denise. It truly was a great reminder for me to make this a priority. ~ Rachel
What a lovely, lovely, idea. Your friend sent you some gorgeous things!
What fun to surprise someone with a package like this. The next time one of my far-away friends tells me that they are feeling a bit blue, I think I might pop them a box of beautiful little things. It’s something fun to do for someone you just can’t see so easily. Thanks for sharing!
I love sending out care packages, but never seemed to get them back. Then I started swapping online with other artists, and now I get something cool almost every week! You’ve inspired me to put together another package for a friend of mine with this post, by the way! I haven’t sent one to her in a few months…thanks for a lovely idea.
Sarah,
Online art or craft swaps are fantastic. I hooked up with a couple of great Yahoo groups where we exchange handmade childrens toys, mama gifts, ATCs, etc. So lovely to have those packages rolling in.
Peace,
Rachel
Lupine might like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/44071653/tangerine-sari-for-15-inch-doll?ref=sr_list_17&ga_search_query=doll+sari&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes%5B%5D=tags&includes%5B%5D=title
Made by an AWESOME lady I know!!
I too love getting mail. What beautiful ribbon! I can see it as trim on some simple skirt or pants or even a birthday crown.
Casey, Shes lovely! Thanks for sharing. Lupine would love her…
Rachel
Emmy,
I hadnt even considered a crown. I always make mine from just felt. What a lovely idea!
Rachel
ooooh, I’m drooling over that ribbon! What a great friend.
*smiling*
Ami,
Here too. 🙂
Thanks again!
Rachel
i love your new profile pic. you look so relaxed.
What a lovely, lovely suprise! (PG Tips are my favorite, too…can not go a day without a cup at dawn and dusk. So nice to receive something in the mail that makes us happy…
Thanks Angelina. I figured that you all have looked at the back of my head for long enough. 🙂
Rachel
Meagan,
We love PG Tips!!! There is no substitute. It is my golden exception to the organic goodness in my pantry. It so good that I think it is grandfathered into healthy somehow. The friend who hooked me on them is the one who sent the package. So sweet.
~Rachel
Hi there! I just found your bloog and I am so happy to see how there are other people in the world with such ideals that you have. Thank you for sharing all your thoughts and ideas, it makes me very happy. The first thing I did wad install a manifestation board. And the next is we will try making the beeswax firestarter. We have some bees and some left over wax. I am really exited! Thank you so much for making me feel less allone with my thoughts. Sending the best wishes to you and your family from Germany!
Kristin,
It warms my heart that you have found community so far from your home. Let us know what comes of your first projects, and thanks for finding us! Haben einen wunderschönen tag!
Blessings,
Rachel
I need someone to do a swap with! I’m english so PG Tips are a cheap daily staple (I know – not organic but you can compost used teabags….) Have to go – inspired to have a cuppa and a few squares of green and black!
When we were in England (this same friend and I) is when we likely started drinking PG Tips in earnest. (She and I spent several months over the years in Chislehurst, Kent beginning when we were in high school.)
~Rachel
I love letters and packages and everything (but bills) postman brings to our house. And it’s so good to send them to friends! My best friend and I always write letters to each other… It’s a sweet moment to open the letter and feel my friend’s presence while I read his news – not mention that it’s a wonderful exercise for learning patience…
Big hug!
Bárbara,
I havent made a habit of letter writing (too many foced thank-you notes as a child, perhaps?), but its a habit I plan to start. So many far off friends and loved ones…
Rachel