Gift #6 - February 22nd

 Today's gift idea came from my friend Sharon.  Sharon regularly clips coupons for dog & cat food then leaves these in the stores where the foods are shelved.  Sharon & I served on the board together for the Humane Society of Pulaski County.  As a huge animal lover and generous supporter, I shouldn't be surprised at Sharon's deed, but a small part of me was.  The fact that this women, without having a "30 Day" project, does this already was just awesome.  It made me stop and think about all the little things people already do for each other...complete strangers...helping each other.  My heart smiled today.

Back to today's gift.  Last month I purchased a Whole Foods calendar which comes with a sheet of good coupons.  You know the ones I'm talking about...$1 off kind of coupons.  The kind that no matter your budget, you stop to tear out.  Today I tore out 3 coupons.  One for coffee, one for milk, and one for granola bars.  I applied tape to each of them then stuck them all to a sticky note.  Feeling quite proud of my skills, I imagined a blog where I wrote about "how-tos".  How To Transport Tape & Coupons Effectively.  After a moment of daydreaming, I realized that would be one short blog. 

Moving on...

As I worked my way through my grocery list, I discretely tacked up the coupons.  Casually stepping back to take a few photos, of course.  I know there is the "Coupon Board" at Whole Foods so I was worried if someone might stop me and say "Hey, you can't do that! Those have to go on the Coupon Board!".  No worries.  After the first 2 coupons, I was fearless.  I did worry slightly if the sticky residue would ruin the wood shelving units (a nurtured fear after growing up around antiques).  I comforted myself with the thought someone would come by soon and snatch these up (too quickly for any residue to harm the shelves).

All-in-all it was a successful adventure.  Much like Gift #4 I won't see the recipients face as they realize there is a little something-something just for them.  Like my How-To blog, I guess I will just daydream for now.