Hello from Texas y’all!

So what’s in your treasure chest?

And, you might be saying……….What treasure chest?

Now if you do not have a treasure chest……get busy…….create one today, tonight…..you will be so happy that you did!  And if your still thinking, what the heck is she talking about……I get it, I get it…….

I will start with the basic tools…………

• Grab a small trinket box, storage bin, ceramic bowl anything with a lid (really any type of small container will work) just pick one that you really like as it will hold your special treasures……
• Now go through your home and look around at all the things/items that you have around you. (Big and small) Go through each room, take some time to really review and appreciate the things in your life.

So once you have picked out your treasure chest and have taken time out to look and appreciate all the wonderful things in your life,  it is time to fill your treasure chest.

No,  we won’t be putting the picture above the mantel or in the family room, or  the beautiful vase from the living room, or the family picture in the hallway or even your dog’s favorite toy in your treasure chest…….these are all the things that fill your home with love, happiness and memories that are part of what makes your home…….your home.

Now there is one exception but I will get to that in a minute.

Now that you have your treasure chest take out a piece of paper, note card something small you can fold and put in your treasure chest. (You can also print off some great and free stationary or note cards on-line too) something special just for you!

Now go to a quiet place and start writing…….

Here are some ideas to put in your treasure chest, these are just some of mine…..Oh yeah…….I forgot to mention……..this, is your treasure chest, put it in a place where you will see it everyday, open it up daily or whenever you are in need of a little sunshine.

• Always keep your faith
• Count your blessings
• Listen to music every day
• Don’t give up, ever
• Get lots of rest
• Be open
• Take time to silence your mind
• Exercise
• Laugh, a lot
• Be strong
• Be kind
• Have compassion
• Always tell your family how much you love them, every day
• Remember you are loved

Oh yeah, the one exception I mentioned earlier……..Now take one small item that has a special meaning to you and only you.  It could be a piece of jewelry, a picture, a key, (you get the idea) one small token that warms your heart and soul just by looking at it. Lay it on top of your treasure list and close your treasure chest and place it in a place where you will see it every day. Some days you may open it, some days you may just hold it. But everyday it will warm your soul.

And of course I am sure you may come up with some things I had not thought of to put in your treasure chest, so please share them.

I hope you enjoy making your treasure chest.

Riley and I send you love and kindness and we’d love to hear from y’all, Woof Woof.