This is the place for Abundance Elves to share and chat, openly or anonymously. You may post under your real name, your Elf name, or no name at all.
Tell us about your latest gift! How did it go? Or share your plans for your next gift. What are you planning? Who are you thinking about gifting? Do you need ideas or brainstorming help? Or maybe just some support and encouragement? Whatever you want to chat about, we want to hear all about it!
Welcome, and enjoy!
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November 18th, 2009 - 12:54 pm
Let the Elf Chat begin!
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kacy Reply:
November 29th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
yea let it yea!!!!!!!!!!
lolz
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Katy Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Hello!
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lo Reply:
December 18th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
hi wot u doing
keyosha Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 11:48 am
fine as ever
November 18th, 2009 - 5:36 pm
how darned exciting! I wonder what elves chat about….hmmmm. LOL!
I am scheming all of the ways in which I am going to magic people. I have all kinds of ideas that I’m just over the moon about! I can’t wait to discuss. C’mon, elves! Come out, come out wherever you are!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
November 18th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Check your PayPal, lovely Elf!
And I can’t wait to hear some of your ideas!
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November 18th, 2009 - 8:05 pm
Scheming is a great word E. I am definitely feeling a bit mischievious about who and what to give. What fun this is!
Oh, forgot to introduce myself. LOL
My (Elf) name is Serena
and am very excited to be a part of the giving, and trying very hard not to give away my identity…lol…something tells me I won’t last very long in secrecy. Look at me now already talking about not giving away my identity! LOL
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kamiron Reply:
December 18th, 2009 at 10:08 am
hey i love your elfs name serena just brings out the magic.
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November 19th, 2009 - 3:26 am
*bounce* I’m so excited about elf chat!! I love to connect with all the other elves. I can’t WAIT to get my cards. I have bazillions of ideas. I have a very special someone that I want to give to in another country but when the time comes I will call in the help of you elves ♥
I have also started a decluttering process I need to get organized and I have asked GUS for some funds for the shelving etc I need. My hubby got a lovely raise and we will use that money for my new projects!!!
Whoot! I am also making my very first vision board ever. Such fun!
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November 19th, 2009 - 7:08 am
Seems like the little pc gremlins got rid of my post *giggle*
My elf name is Elviolith
I have bazillions of ideas and I can’t wait to receive my cards. I am working on a plan for someone special and when the time is right I might have to call in the help of you elves ♥
I too were inspired by the “GET RID OF IT” post. And am working on a plan and getting organized to get rid of all the clutter.
xxx
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November 19th, 2009 - 7:09 am
NOOOOOO oh *giggle giggle* now I have 2 posts. What tricks are the faeries playing today ♥
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November 19th, 2009 - 7:12 am
Elviolith — I’m running out the door, but wanted to say fast that I can see your posts! They shouldn’t be disappearing — let me know if you continue to not see them, and I’ll check to see if there’s a bug somewhere.
Good morning everyone, I’m so glad you’re liking Elf Chat!!!
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November 19th, 2009 - 7:13 am
I have to go to the bagel shop to get my mom breakfast and there’s this lovely woman there who is SO nice and clearly doesn’t have much in terms of finances. Family either, I don’t think after talking to her a few times but she always goes out of her way to smile at me and say hi. Anyway, when I was there last week she had to downsize her order due to lack of finances. I’m hoping she’s there today so I can pass off an envelope! I put $5 in it with a card. Yippee!!!!
I also put a few dollars with a card in several others to keep in my bag so I can pass them when the spirit moves.
I’m so excited!!!
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Breida Reply:
December 13th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Awesome lol
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November 19th, 2009 - 7:46 am
oooh Elf chat, how fun. My Elf name is Joy and I am looking forward to spreading some abundance very soon …
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kacy Reply:
November 29th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
yea coolz
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November 19th, 2009 - 8:25 am
Love Joy here. We’re homebound at the moment with the flu…so my opportunities to ‘elf’ have been limited. Perhaps I’ll do a little ‘dreaming of scheming’ today while we all rest…so when we’re feeling better, I can start spreading the abundance.
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November 19th, 2009 - 9:07 am
I got my cards!!!
I’m eager to go out in the world and give!!!
I’m doing some planning now… trying to find creative ideas to put a smile on faces.
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November 19th, 2009 - 9:21 am
Done!!! That was SO much fun! I didn’t wait around for her to open it or anything. I just gave her the envelope and told her to have a magically abundant day. She was still watching me out the window when I got into my car. That felt SO good!
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November 19th, 2009 - 11:38 am
OMG, this is so so so so so SO fun! Serafina, I am so excited for you that you gave a gift! WOO-HOOOOOOOOO! I’m especially laughing because I just adore bagels. Taking myself to the bagel shop is one of my favorite treats, and I *always* see people I want to gift in there.
And everyone else, too, I’m over the moon to see you all here! Looking out my window right now, I can count over six varieties of bird (doves, bluebirds, a woodpecker, nuthatch, sparrows, starlings (I think?), and one smallish hawk who swooped through and sent the rest into a tizzy!). There are also at least half a dozen squirrels chasing each other furiously through the trees. It feels like all of nature is throwing a party for us!
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November 20th, 2009 - 9:29 am
So….what are the scheming elves up to this fine day? I’m ready to head out into the world and spread some magical abundance! Who’s with me?
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
November 20th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I’m with you! lol
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November 20th, 2009 - 3:40 pm
Did anyone hear about the woman who went somewhere with her daughter, and came back home to find their house had been broken into, but nothing was taken. Instead, someone had decorated the whole place for Christmas??? LOL I of course thought, Hmm…wonder if it was an elf… LOL Police were not sure what to make of it… unlawful decorating?
I’d do it, only if I knew the person was into Christmas, and if I knew they wouldn’t mind my breaking in…lol…otherwise, I think thats a little too far in the breech of privacy… LOL
So which one of you is responsible?
here’s the article:
http://www.abc2news.com/news/local/story/Family-Returns-to-Find-House-Decorated/dHNmu9wrukKk92Bvp3k6NQ.cspx?rss=702
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
November 20th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
What fun! I wish the article had included more of their reaction. Were they happily surprised and delighted, or just plain weirded out? I’ll bet that even if the mom was unsure, that the daughter totally loved it. Kids are so much more open!
It’s funny, b/c I keep going back and forth on whether it’s OK to link to my recipient’s blogs without permission. First I think I shouldn’t, then I think of course I should! But, yeah, that’s just a link to a public blog. Breaking into someone’s house is definitely across the line, I’d say! (Though fun to read about!)
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November 20th, 2009 - 10:12 pm
I’m excited to see the Elf Chat! I’m going to put together some envelopes this weekend. I’ll post about what happens. So fun! I had a tough day today and I’m so grateful for the joy I’m feeling right now, reading the posts from the other elves and thinking about spreading joy!!!
Thank you all!! ~ Willow
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November 21st, 2009 - 8:10 am
I saw on another site that some Elves are wondering if they can e-mail subscribe: Yes, you can! You’ll find the form on the Contact page.
And Willow, I’m sending lots of luck for a wonderful day today!
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November 21st, 2009 - 8:25 am
Willow,
I know exactly how you feel! Even in the midst of rough times this brings such joy to my life! I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again. I love how this project helps us to actively look for the good in people. I just adore the fact that I’m always on the lookout for someone wonderful to magic! Only good things can come from having that perspective, because as we all know you find what you look for. Looking for the beauty and magic in everyone around you will amplify that in your own life in every way, and it’s also a gift to those in whom you see it.
Just can’t say enough good things about this site!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Awwwww, thank you!!!!!
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November 21st, 2009 - 1:19 pm
I’m so excited my hubby and I had a chat and we have a plan of action to declutter and organize our home yay!! All the stuff that is still in good condition we will drop off at charities.
I got some magazines today that I can use for my vision board
I think I am going to make up some temporary cards that I can use until I get my proper elf cards. Unless you want to email me an electronic copy AE? Then I can print as many as I need and start spreading joy around
I have worked my special elf money that I am going to use to buy gifts and give away into my budget for the coming month
Whoot! So excited ♥
Much Love and magick elves ♥
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Hi Nicci, just saw this — I’m a little worried about the international mail — you should definitely have received your cards by now, I would have thought. Although, maybe it takes longer than I realize? Hopefully they will arrive soon. But in any case, you should of course feel free to make up any kind of temporary card you like. It’s totally up to you!
Have fun!
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November 22nd, 2009 - 6:41 pm
MamaElf, you got the most wonderful thank you on the Leave Thanks page!!! How exciting! Hooray!!!
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mama elf Reply:
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:05 pm
i just read it —it was wonderful to read!!!!!!! i dont have a lot of $ — not at the momment –its coming though –its coming in a big river way!!!!!!–soon i can just feel it!!!!!
anyways —-so i thougt my small gift would not be good enough,honestly i was feeling well embarassed to tell u the truth—– well just look at how wrong i was!!!!!!
it was so great to hear that!!!!! im excited to give tomorrow!!
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hannah Reply:
November 27th, 2009 at 5:25 am
hey elfs i just got up haha lazy me what u doing
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November 23rd, 2009 - 12:11 pm
No worries
it does take a while to receive mail from overseas I’m sure it will get here. Off to read MamaElf’s thank you ♥
Have a magical day elves
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November 23rd, 2009 - 3:15 pm
Hello Everyone!
I just received my cards in the mail today and I’m very excited to start spreading Abundance! While I have some ideas I would love to hear stories of what other elves have been doing.
Bright Blessings
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I’m so glad you got your cards! Can’t wait to hear what you come up with!
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November 24th, 2009 - 5:05 am
AbM – I shared your link on my website ♥ a while ago already actually hehehe The more the merrier right!
If any of the other elves have websites I am more than happy to put links on my website ♥
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Ohhhh, thank you so much!!! I just looooove links
. I really appreciate it! And you made me realize that somehow I don’t have your site on mine. I thought I did, actually — I will make sure to add it right now!
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Elviolith Reply:
November 27th, 2009 at 1:50 am
*mwah* ♥ Thank you
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November 24th, 2009 - 1:59 pm
And pssssst, any other Elves who would like their sites linked on the ABM homepage, just let me know! I’d love to have all Elf sites listed.
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November 26th, 2009 - 2:40 am
I have a lovely pair of Amethyst earrings in my handbag to give to someone today – now I just need a recipient heeheee ♥
Happy Thursday elves hope you all have a fabulous day.
xxx
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November 27th, 2009 - 5:20 am
hey
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November 27th, 2009 - 6:50 am
Oh my hat I just elved my first person. What a rush.
I was standing in the line at the take out and the lady in front of me looked at me and we smiled at each other. My oh my when that girl smiled everything just lit up!
So as fate would have it we received what we were waiting for at the same time and just as she wanted to take her parcel I said: “before you grab that, quickly grab this” and I put a card and the earrings in her hand. And swiftly made my exit *giggles*
I hope she likes her gift ♥
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November 27th, 2009 - 10:30 am
I just elved someone else eeekkk. The lady was standing in line and I saw her counting out her cents. So when I went to pay for my purchases I said to the lady at the counter that I want to pay for her purchases as well. She didn’t know a thing.
I’m on a roll. What a joy ♥
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November 27th, 2009 - 1:40 pm
Elviolith, oh my goodness, that is SO FUN!!! I just LOVE what you are doing!!! I can just picture the surprise they must have felt when they realized they’d been Elfed.
Can’t wait to see if they check in here to say thanks. I’m sure in any case, you absolutely made their days!!
Hope you are having a lovely day too!
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November 27th, 2009 - 1:50 pm
Goodness it was exciting. I think flabbergasted was more like it hehehe. I do hope delighted after the initial shock dissipated.
I am having a SUPER day thanks AbM I hope you too and I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving!
xxx
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November 28th, 2009 - 5:39 am
Whoohoo I got my cards!! My mom cracks me up, she picked up the envelope at the post office and calls me asking “Are you…Serena? Who the heck is Serena? And whats ABM?” LOL I was like “Oh, yeah I’ll take that, thanks!” And she responds “Well so long as it’s not drugs”… LOL
SOO now I’m thinking of what/how to give… FUN!!
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Elviolith Reply:
November 28th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Oh rofl at the drugs comment hehehehehehe ♥ Have fun
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serafina Reply:
November 29th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Oh that’s adorable!!! I think that elf drugs may just look like glitter to the average joe. LOL.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Serena, that’s so funny! I would like to think that I offer a particular kind of high, though, lol.
And yes, to Elf drugs looking like glitter. Definitely! Ha!
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November 30th, 2009 - 11:30 am
So did all the American Elves have a wonderful Thanksgiving, I hope? Mine was totally wonderful. The only glitch was when my son made me a Thanksgiving card: He drew himself and my husband and his sister all outside playing and having fun, with a drawing of our house in the background. “Hey,” I said, “where am I?”
“Oh,” he said, pointing to a little figure in the window of the house. “That’s you, inside, on your computer.”
D’OH!
Needless to say, I spent as little time as possible on the computer for the rest of the holiday. We played a lot of boardgames, and listened to Christmas music, and decorated the house. It felt awesome.
So my new goal is to add new posts only two or maybe three a week, instead of the four times per week I’ve been aiming for till now. I guess I hadn’t realized how much of my time I’d been spending working on getting the site going, until my seven year old literally drew a picture for me.
Luckily, though, things on the site are at a point where it won’t take a lot to keep it going, and I can go back to giving my poor, neglected children more of my time! lol
Hope you’re all well. And Elviolith, I’m so sorry you haven’t received any thank yous for your wonderful gifts. Hopefully you still feel good about having given, though? And still feel like it was worth it for the fun of it all? I hope so! Big hugs and lots of luck and magic to you all!
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Elviolith Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Hi there AbM I’m so glad you had a nice thanksgiving holiday
I hope all the other US elves did too ♥
Sometimes we need little reminders
enjoy your time with your kiddies.
Oh Oh and I received my cards. Thank you so much especially for the handwritten note with it *hug*
And it’s ok I don’t do this to be thanked, I do it for the joy of giving and making someone else’s day
who knows maybe my recipients don’t have internet access. It doesn’t matter in the end. I am still thrilled with the experience ♥ I can’t wait to find my next recipient.
Oh and i LOVE the 13 Goddesses! Heck yeah! And welcome Fisyr I love that name – happy elving ♥
Much Love
xxx
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November 30th, 2009 - 11:39 am
OH, and sorry for the serial posting here, but I almost forgot to announce that we have a new Elf!! I’m so excited. Her name is Fisyr, which means “light bringer.” Isn’t that nice? AND she is lucky #13, which is a lucky goddess number. So, the way I see it, we are not just thirteen Elves, we are now thirteen GODDESS Elves. Hooray! Go us!
And welcome Fisyr!
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November 30th, 2009 - 3:24 pm
Hello fellow elves!
My cards arrived in the mail and I cannot tell you how excited I was to receive them. My mind has been in creative overdrive imaginging all the things I want to do. I also have a few ideas that might require help from another elf…so as not to give myself away, but I’ll ask for help when I solidify the idea and get ready to take action.
I am so excited to be part of this and cannot wait to post about my first official ABM gift!!!!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:49 am
Hooray hooray!!! Love you, Love Joy!
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November 30th, 2009 - 9:09 pm
What a warm and friendly group! I am so excited to be one of you now.
I found this site a few weeks ago and kept it open in my browser for updates, wanting to use the resources. What’s funny is that I didn’t even consider becoming an elf myself until after reading the Elf Chat… I wanted to have some of that joy for myself.
I sent in my application the day after Thanksgiving; while I realized that ABM was probably not going to do anything until after the weekend, in my excitement, I checked here every few hours to see if I’d been accepted.
I am SO honored to be part of this wonderful mission! And I’m a little giddy that I get to do it with a secret name, which I enjoyed creating… it all adds to the fun and “elfishness” of it. There you go, ABM, a new bumper sticker for you… “Be Elfish” (I’m sure you and the others can come up with something more clever
).
Well, I’m writing a book, so I’d better close. Thank you all for the warm welcome, and I look forward to sharing ideas with and being inspired by you all.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 am
What an absolutely lovely first post! I’m thrilled beyond thrilled that Elf Chat is what inspired you to join. This really is a very special group, I must say.
And I love the new bumper sticker idea, “Be Elfish” — it’s perfect!
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December 1st, 2009 - 12:24 am
Ok…so I just had my first feeling of “OH! I must find a way to elf this person” and then I hit a block.
I’m wondering what some of you elves are doing to spread magic? Is it sometimes a card with a few dollars in it? An ice cream gift card? Paying for someone’s lunch? A small trinket or two?
I’m just not sure HOW I want to help this person…but I know he deserves it. =)
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mama elf Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 5:37 pm
im somewhat feeling that way too, and also my family is all sick now, so we are home bound, so im trying to think of new things i can do,
i wrote a poem for one, and gave trinkets of things,
have fun!!!!
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serafina Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Okay, I just love this. It was an “a ha” moment over here, sad to say! I LOVE the idea of sending little love notes to people who have touched me. It’s PERFECT. Thank you so much, because I hadn’t actually thought of that! Just think how far $50 could go when applied to stationary and postage. LOL!
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Serena Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 11:37 pm
You know I just had another AHA moment…LOL if I had ONE AHA already about WHO to give, the next AHA is sure to come about WHAT to give…LOL! So I’ll just patiently wait, and be open. =)
Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:12 am
I meant to reply to this ages ago to say that I ADORE the idea of giving letters and love notes!! Those are worth so much more than money it’s just not even comparable. A note of appreciation is the kind of thing that someone is likely to keep and remember the entire rest of their lives, and it can even be the kind of thing that can change a life.
And I owe you a big thank you, because you just inspired this weeks recipient! (You’ll have to wait till tomorrow to find out who, but she fits just perfectly with this conversation…)
Elviolith Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:58 am
I have given earrings and paid for someone’s lunch. It’s what felt right at the time. I have a little box with things in my handbag so if I see someone and the inspiration strikes I have something handy ♥
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mama elf Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
i also have paid for someones lunch, i gave her a gift certificate, i work w/ her so she figured out quicly who i was but she loved it, i love the idea of having things in your handbag, im going to borrow your idea and start this weekend, now that my family and i are feeling better!!! have a wonderful day!!!
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Elviolith Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:56 pm
You are welcome ♥ Glad you guys are feeling better *hug* have a super magical day Mama elf ♥
December 1st, 2009 - 3:20 pm
The few things I’ve done I’ve waited until I saw something that I knew would be appreciated. The last thing I did was something I knew would help a certain person but she couldn’t splurge on herself. I have also done cash in an envelope when that seemed to be appropriate!
I’d love an ice cream gift card! That’s a GREAT idea! A starbucks one would be another fun one to give! Do you know of something he really enjoys? It’s nice when you can relate that to the elfing.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I love waiting until the moment is right, too, serafina & serena. Inspiration always comes, and then it all happens at just the right moment. (One challenging thing with this site is sticking with my goal of giving one gift per week, and only one gift. Before I started the site, I would give in bursts, doing many at once, and then I might go a while doing nothing. It’s been a fun challenge to be more regular about it, but I don’t want any Elf to feel obligated to give, or to give when it doesn’t yet feel right. All Elf giving should all and only for FUN and YUM!
Oh, and yes: gifting the people who won’t splurge on themselves are often my favorite targets! They can also be challenging, though, because people who won’t treat themselves are very often the people who find it hard to receive in general, so there is the risk that giving to them will actually make them feel uncomfortable rather than loved and appreciated. But I think that’s a risk worth taking, every time!
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mama elf Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
thank u for saying that ABM, i did not give this week partly b/c of my family being sick and partly b/c i did not know who to give to, and i was feeling bad about it, but ur right it should feel right!!!!thank u!!
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December 1st, 2009 - 7:35 pm
Something I am thinking of doing, since I don’t get out into the community often or see the same people again and again (besides friends, who will be Elfed as well) is to pay ahead for the next person, for gas or for coffee, etc. This would be nice to do at the P.O. or grocery store as well.
The person being Elfed will get a nice little surprise, and maybe even pass it on.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I love it!
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December 2nd, 2009 - 11:09 am
I’m love being an abundance elf! Not only am I helping others by doing this, I’m also helping myself grow and expand. I have had to confront a lot of personal beliefs and boundaries. I’ve been examining and in many instances reforming my beliefs on deserving, giving, abundance, judging,ect….lol. I seemed to have opened up a whole can of worms and I’m excited about this opportunity to grow!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Oh yes, I hear you on the growth. I’m SO glad you’re seeing it as a positive. Yay! After all, what we are all doing here is fairly radical and, while SO fun, it can be quite frightening too. We all take risks each and every single time we give. It can open up all kinds of stuff, both for the giver and the recipient.
Now, with that in mind, I do hope that any Elf who wants to lay off the giving feels utterly free to do so. I think you all already know this, but just in case: There is absolutely ZERO obligation to give, ever. Ever!
Any Elf on this site should feel free to just soak up the yummy vibes here, knowing that you’ll gift someone when and IF it ever feels right. And if you ever win the $50 you may always simply pass it on to another Elf! Easy peasy, guilt-free, and fun as can be!
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Elviolith Reply:
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I am SO with you on this!! I feel the same ♥
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December 2nd, 2009 - 4:36 pm
I DID IT!!! Oh my, it was fun and scary too
I went out to run errands with two envelopes they each held a ABM card, a note I’d written with more explanation and $10. One note was for more random and one was for someone that touched me.
I was at my last stop, Trader Joe’s, when I saw an employee. She LIT UP THE STORE with her smile. She was talking to an upset baby and her energy was calming the baby and the mom. She just glowed and was brightening everyone in her line.
I was in another line, so I check out and then walked up to her and said “Hi, this is for you.” She looked confused and said “for me?”. “Yes, have a great day!” and I BOLTED out of there – LOL! It was so funny! I have no idea what her reaction will be but she is so filled with joy, I can only imagine that it will just be another bright spot for her.
So. Much. Fun.!!!!!
We are heading out but I want to share. Thanks for this, my vibration is so high!
Which reminds me that I loved that I was looking, and finding so many sweet moments when I was out. Noticing joy when I might have buzzed past. I love that!
~Willow
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Serena Reply:
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:34 pm
FUN!!! And a huge YES on the awareness of all the wonderfulness around us when we are actively paying attention! That is a huge thing I’ve noticed for me. That I am actively seeking out the awesomeness in people of all kinds.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:50 am
Willow, how totally amazing!!! I *LOVE* it.
In fact, what I would really like to do is feature your post on the front page. I know there is a way to actually have guests posters (Kate is doing it over at myeverydaymagic.com), and I am going to figure that out so that you guys can post your giving stories yourselves, but I haven’t quite figured out how to do it yet. In the meantime, would you mind if I cut-n-paste it into a post myself? I’d just love to brag about my Elves on the front page!
Just let me know, and I’ll post it in a jiff!
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Willow Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Sure! I’m still riding the high and can’t wait to do it again!
~Willow
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:59 am
Hooray hooray! And thanks for the quick reply, it should be up shortly!
Elviolith Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:00 am
That is awesome! It’s quite a rush hey lol. Happy elfing
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December 3rd, 2009 - 7:28 pm
Check out this funny I just found on YouTube titled “Elf Chat”. HA!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27hn8tbRbAA
How wrong is that?
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December 5th, 2009 - 1:14 pm
Announcement: We have a new Elf today! Hooray! Her name is Marigold, and she is magical and magnificent. Welcome and hooray, fourteenth Elf! Huge luck and plentiful wishes, coming your way!
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Fisyr Reply:
December 5th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Welcome, Marigold! I’m newer, too, and haven’t elfed anybody yet, but really look forward to it. I think we’ll all have a lot of fun together!
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Elviolith Reply:
December 7th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Yay! Welcome on board Marigold! I love your name it always conjures images of yellow sun shiny happiness and lazy sun drenched summer days.
Happy elfing!
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December 5th, 2009 - 3:30 pm
Welcome Marigold! It is indeed a magical and magnificent name! Looking forward to meeting you!
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December 8th, 2009 - 5:47 am
I elfed my 3rd recipient today. I went out for lunch and before I went out I was nudgedto get everything ready – I put a pair of cute purple dangly earrings in a little pink organza bag and wrote a note that said “You are loved and appreciated” on the back of my AbM card and attached it to the gift bag.
I went about my shopping and I saw this lady in the shop. My heart just went out to her for some reason. Things didn’t work out in that shop so I shot up a little prayer and asked that if she is the one I am supposed to be gifting that our paths would cross again before I have to go.
I went in to another shop and lo and behold who walks in? The lady in brown! I went over to her and said “Excuse me I have this for you – have an awesome day further”. She took the little bag and read the card. And I scooted out of there.
I hope she feels a little lighter and knows that she is indeed Loved and Appreciated ♥
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December 8th, 2009 - 9:07 am
i want to do it too
i do not know what i am talking about
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December 8th, 2009 - 9:40 am
Elviolith, how totally cool!!! I just love that you already got a thank you, I’m over the moon!
I’d love to include your story on today’s post. Would you mind if I cut and pasted?
Hooray for Elf Giving! You guys are the BEST!
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Elviolith Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Hey AbM
sure you can! Thanks ♥
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December 8th, 2009 - 4:47 pm
AbM,
I haven’t received my cards yet; can you let me know when they were mailed? I’m guessing that holiday snail mail is slowing things way down, but thought I’d check just in case it got lost in the holiday elf-dance, er – shuffle.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Well now that’s odd, I mailed those ages ago!
I wonder what the hold up is? I hope I put the right postage on and everything. Hmmmm. Let me know if you don’t get them soon, and I may just go ahead and resend some just in case.
In the meantime, Elviolith made an electronic copy of an ABM business card, that way she can print them out and do it that way. Would you like me to send you something like that, as an e-mail attachment?
Alternately, you can always feel totally free to do your own card, and just add the website URL on the card somewhere. Totally up to you! And in any case, I hope your cards come soon!
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December 8th, 2009 - 9:09 pm
Ooh I’m excited now! I’ve taken the time to prepare two envelopes that each have a beautiful card with a lovely note written inside (complete with doodles lol) and a dollar bill to symbolize abundance that shall multiply infinitely! It was so much fun just preparing these two gifts, and I’m getting giddy just thinking about when the moment will spur upon me as to who it shall be given!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Ohhh, I’m excited too! That sounds so wonderful!!
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December 9th, 2009 - 9:18 am
I’m preparing my envelopes today and am thrilled that I will be ‘out there’ ready to Elf at a moment’s notice!!!
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December 9th, 2009 - 9:55 am
OK, you should all have your logon information now!
Hopefully it’s really easy to figure out, but please don’t hesitate to ask questions. When you click the link, you’ll see a place to add your first and last name and a profile description. I don’t actually think any of that gets used on the site, though, so don’t waste your time working on a nice profile.
What you CAN do is create a signature for yourself that will appear automatically at the bottom of your posts. If you click where it says “signature” on the left, you’ll see where to add one. Feel free to add whatever you like to your signature. You can add links to your websites, include your real names if you like, or put nothing at all.
When you’re ready to create a post, click on the “posts” link on the left, and “add new”. You should then see a window to type a title and your text. Click “submit” when you’re done, and it will go into the queue for moderation.
You may want to send me an e-mail when you submit an article — it looks like I don’t get notified when something is submitted, for some reason. I’ll be checking in once per day or so for new posts, but it’s fun to see them right away. If it’s been longer then a day since you submitted a post, and it hasn’t gone live and you haven’t heard from me, e-mail me for sure.
I am so excited for this! Be sure to ask me any questions. And feel free to begin posting, any time!
WOO-HOO!!!!! This site is going to the ELVES!!!!!
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December 9th, 2009 - 10:02 am
p.s. a couple more things:
Your “nickname” is what appears on your byline, not your username.
You’ll see other links on the left, like “tools” and “contact” and other random stuff — not totally sure what all that is, so it’s probably best left alone.
There is a function for polls, feel free to play with that if you’d like.
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December 9th, 2009 - 10:07 am
I have no idea what’s happening…but I am PSYCHED!
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Elviolith Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
*giggles* that is so cute ♥
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December 9th, 2009 - 3:05 pm
This is very cool!! Yay! And I adore my password ♥ thanks AbM ♥
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December 9th, 2009 - 6:06 pm
Very exciting indeed!
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December 9th, 2009 - 7:47 pm
I just realized that I had meant to say a HUGE thank you to my friend Melanie of http://aimforabundance.com for helping me figure out the whole multiple-author/signature thing. Thank you wonderful Melanie, you are a whiz!
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December 11th, 2009 - 10:10 pm
I just came across this tonight and thought I’d share it with my fellow Elves.
http://www.chopra.com/laws/giving
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 12th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Oh I LOVE it! Isn’t Deepak Chopra awesome? He’s one of my favorite people on Twitter, too — he sends great tweets.
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December 15th, 2009 - 4:47 pm
I just did an angel card reading, and my card for “best course of action” told me to “Engage in random acts of kindness… Circulate love and light.”
I’m off to deposit a check in my bank, and think I’ll get some cash back so I can do just that!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Hey, I just posted today’s post and then came here and read this. How utterly perfect is it that you won?!?! I love it!!!
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Fisyr Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
It was perfect! And, not coincidentally, part of my reading told me that I’d have money coming my way!
I’m *really* looking forward to Elfing people with this money and having fun with the decion-making process already. Thanks so much, AbM!
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December 15th, 2009 - 8:39 pm
I was in a store today and a little girl was in there counting her cash and finding the perfect thing for people on her list. She was ADORABLE. I kept being drawn to her instead of *my* list! She found this santa hat and came up to ask the owner how much it cost. The owner said “$1″ for you. She ran to tell her mom. Her mom said “No, you have one like it.” – “but mine doesn’t fit” – “I said NO, put it down.”
Well, I didn’t want to cause more trouble but I gave the owner a $1.10 and said “could you see if she will let you give the little girl the hat”. Then my mom and I scooted out. She did and the girl peeked out the door with the hat on and yelled “THANK YOU!!!” as we pulled out.
I’m so glad she get to wear that hat! Even if she has another at home
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Fisyr Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
What a sweet story, Willow! That’s *just* the kind of thing you’ve got to post about on the main page.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
I totally agree! That is a GREAT story, Willow, I love it!
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Elviolith Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Awwww that is just *the* sweetest elf gifting story ever! ♥
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December 16th, 2009 - 11:53 am
About your gifts:
Some of you already know about the wonderful, gifted homeopath named Elisabeth, and some of you have even already tried her wonderful blends, and can attest to how well they work. For those who don’t, though, let me just explain briefly what your gift is and why I chose it.
Actually, let me clarify: I’ll explain why I chose it, and I’ll let Elisabeth post separately to explain what it is. She will do a much better job explaining than I ever could.
I chose it because I want all of my Elves to experience wonderful, amazing ABUNDANCE, and while I don’t know quite how homeopathy works (it’s magic!:D), I do know that this blend worked wonders for me and my husband. Less than one week after we began to take it, my husband got a huge promotion at work. True story! (We’ll be celebrating this one for a long time!)
It’s my opinion that when it comes to homeopathy, Elisabeth is the BEST. She has a real gift, and I feel so lucky to have her as a healer and amazing resource in my life. So, naturally, what better gift could I possibly think up, than Magical Abundance in a bottle, courtesy of the wonderful Elisabeth? Take as directed, and let the magic begin!
Happy Holidays, wonderful Elves. And HUGE, GIANT thanks to Elisabeth for all of your time and work!
Woo-hoo Elisabeth!!! Woo-hoo Elves!! WOO-HOO ABUNDANCE!!!!
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Fisyr Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
While I am familiar with Elisabeth and homeopathics (though not together), I didn’t realize that homeopathics could work on… life? outside conditions? – I thought it was a physical thing.
I am SUPER excited to get this and for both my husband and myself to start taking it.
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elisabeth Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Ahhh yes they can! They can help with how you perceive and react to things. The abundance blend has a combination of remedies that release old patterns of lack (material and self worth which are kind of the same) and help to focus on joy so that you can be open to receive! It is a wonderful catalyst!
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Fisyr Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
This all at once scares and excites me. I’m ready to release old patterns, but am nervous doing so. Still, I’ve been stuck in this pattern for so long and I’m ready to let go, and I know that this gift is coming my way because I’m ready.
Thank you SO much Elisabeth and AbM! I’ll be checking mail every day now instead of letting my husband do it.
Willow Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
WOW! Thank you so much. I’m so excited because I’ve really been setting the intention for abundance so that I can share more and more. I can’t wait to spread the joy and wealth. This is so in-line with my thoughts on this. I feel like it’s the sign saying – yes, you are on this path to have more and more to share.
Thank you!!!!! It will be so fun to see what happens with everyone. Giving has always been a big part of me but this site has made it even more fun to share and be inspired. Your decision to start this site has touch so many people all over the world. Talk about the ‘power of one’!
Have a wonderful trip!
~Willow
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Awww, thank you so much! What a lovely note. Happy Holidays!
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Bliss Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
This is very wonderful of you! Thank you so much
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December 16th, 2009 - 12:26 pm
You are gifting US each an Abundance Blend from Elisabeth???
REALLY?!
WHOO HOOOO!
That is the best gift EVER!!!!!! Yayayayayayayay I’m so excited!! Thank you so much AbM and Elisabeth!
That was actually on my wish list
Yay thank you thank you thank you *hugs*
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elisabeth Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
They are all officially on their way or have been received! Enjoy!
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Elviolith Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Whooo Hooooo! I am so excited! Thank you so so so much this is the bestest present ever!!!
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December 16th, 2009 - 12:54 pm
Hello elves! I hope that you all enjoy this little bottle of magic. IT is a blend of several remedies derived from flowers that work to help create a feeling of abundance in life. It contains remedies that work directly on the emotions that surround a sense of lack or poverty and simultaneously allow us to perceive the abundance we already have and open our hearts to our own worth.
What I have seen is that when the patterns shift emotionally, physical manifestations follow, and fast! What you can expect upon taking it is a general change in how you see, react to and think about things with respect to abundance. From there, as you focus on the gifts and magic more will flow into your life.
As an energetic modality there are a few tips:
*I encourage people to take this, as specified directly from the bottle. Many remedies can be put in water glasses, but this works a bit differently so from the bottle yields the best results.
*You don’t have to worry about contraindications or interactions with medications, it is energetic.
*It doesn’t need refrigeration, it is preserved with brandy.
*IF you for any reason do not wish to consume alcohol you can boil the contents to burn it off, or use it topically.
*It is best taken with intention! I love encouraging people to use visualization or affirmations when taking their abundance essence.
That’s about it! Please enjoy and a big thank you to ABM for presenting everyone with such powerful manifesting tools!
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Fisyr Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Mine just arrived! I’m so excited to start using it, too. I’m going to wait until tomorrow, since it’s so late in the day.
Woo-hoo! I just don’t have the words to express how I feel. Thanks so much for helping me along my path; I’m thinking of you both like fairies or angels floating at each of my shoulders while I walk up a path of light.
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elisabeth Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
yay! Enjoy, lovely elf! I think of you the same way too. I love that we all boost each other here! Thanks for being you.
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Willow Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Mine arrived too! I already took some and gave some to dh
Thank you so much ABM and Elisabeth!
I am so grateful!
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Willow Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
IT’S WORKING!!!! We started last night and TODAY, just now we sold our 4-wheeler! We’ve had it listed for months. We sold it today for our ASKING PRICE! That will pay for our Christmas AND I can give money to this amazing drama teacher who has literally changed my child’s life. She gives and gives to the community and a recent move has left them needing sound equipment. It’s such a hard time to raise money and I’m so excited that now I can give her a more significant amount. She is an angel to all of the children she touches and I’m so grateful for her.
So THANK YOU ABM and Elisabeth!!! I am beyond grateful and the ripple effect of this will touch many people!
Willow
Elisabeth, I’m going to try to track you down to order some Abundance mix for a dear friend. I think Pat knows how to reach you but if not, let me know how I can contact you.
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Fisyr Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
How wonderful to hear! I started this morning and look forward to the ripple effects as well.
Be sure to post your Elfing story in a post for all to read!
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elisabeth Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Wonderful story! It does work fast, doesn’t it? I’d be happy to send you off some for a friend! I think the easiest thing to do (and I could be wrong here) is to contact ABM through the site and get my email info. Then we can set it up and I can ship directly or to you so that you can gift.
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Fisyr Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I’d also like to Elf somebody with a bottle of this! Do you have a website, Elisabeth?
Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Willow, that is SO COOL! WOW!!! I will definitely send E’s e-mail address to anyone who is interested. I really can’t recommend her highly enough (obviously!). You can just e-mail me at: abundancebymagic@mindspring.com.
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Fisyr Reply:
December 20th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Elisabeth,
What kind of affirmations or intentions would you recommend for people to take with your Abundance Blend? Also, I’d really like to Elf somebody with some of it – how can I get in touch with you to do that?
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Serafina Reply:
December 20th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
you can use anything….really just focus on what you want! You can use a formal affirmation if you like, or just hold what you want the abundance to look like in your head. I love using affirmations like “I now allow the prosperity and abundance that is mine by divine right to manifest in a perfect way under grace.” I feel like that covers all my bases.
However, you can simply take it and *see* the new car you need, the piece of clothing that you want or a job opportunity appear! The feelings matter too, so if you can create the story in your head of what it would be like to have/do those things all the better!
You can get in touch with me through ABM! Just contact ABM and she will give you my info! And now my cover is blown because I can’t log out of my elf name…lol.
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Fisyr Reply:
December 20th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Thanks so much for this! I’ve just been taking it like I take vitamins, until today when I remembered what you had written here. When I take my second dose today, I’ll choose something specific to create a story about.
I know ABM is on vacation, so I’ll wait until she’s back before getting your contact info. I’m sure the woman will be grateful for it whenever it arrives.
Serafina Reply:
December 20th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
you can contact me at floralapothecary at gmail dot com. I just didn’t want to put a link for spam purposes!
December 16th, 2009 - 3:56 pm
I just got to magic someone!!! I’m so excited! I had to bring my kiddos to the chiropractor and this is the first time we have gone after school. I knew they’d be antsy and promised them that when they were done being awesome I’d take them to this amazing allergen free bakery and we could split a brownie. Anyway I was in there and a mama walked in who had clearly been newly diagnosed and was a bit overwhelmed. Anyway her daughter was with her and they ended up walking out CLEARLY because of sticker shock. The little girl was upset because, well she *probably* had just had her world turned upside down because of allergies and now she’s walking out of a bakery with nothing. So I grabbed two christmas cookies, promised I’d be right back and ran them out to them as they got in their car. It was SO precious! I got the little girl a snowflake shaped cookie with purple royal icing and piped snowflakes on it! Mom got an angel, as she totally deserved it.
Thanks to the bakery for not chasing me when I ran out! And to you two if you are out there….it gets easier, I swear! And I hope the cookies tasted half as good as they looked!
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Willow Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I love this story!! I love this site!!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Oh my GOSH I LOVE this story!!! My kids have eating issues too, so I *totally* get this, and I can so appreciate exactly what an amazing gift you gave them. Seriously, what you did could be the kind of thing that little girl remembers forever. Just thinking about that makes my skin prickle all over!
Now, it might be that you’re too shy to post this on the front page, but oh my goodness, this is EXACTLY the lovely kind of story that belongs there! Seriously! You too, Willow: I’m still thinking about your last story. So please, Elves, don’t be afraid to write your own posts! Stories like these ought to be hollered from rooftops, not buried here on Elf Chat!
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serafina Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I will try this afternoon! Figuring out the technology stuff isn’t my strong suite….but I have to learn sometime!
I was so happy to do this! I had just been looking at them and wishing I could get one for each of my kids. This little one needed it so much more and it was as big as her head, so I’m quite sure it will have a lasting impression!
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Willow Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
It feels a bit exposed to me on the front page
I like to be tucked back her with my fellow elves! Maybe next time though.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
No pressure! Whatever is comfortable. I just want to share the limelight, and you’re all doing such wonderful things!
Elviolith Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Awww what a sweet story!
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December 17th, 2009 - 12:00 pm
A quick and wonderful announcement:
We have a new Elf!
Her name is… get this… Peppermint! Don’t you just LOVE it? How perfect is that? I’m going to add her name to the Elf list now. Welcome Peppermint! Hooray!!!!
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Fisyr Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Welcome, Peppermint! What a wonderful name for a holiday Elf.
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serafina Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
welcome peppermint! I love it!!!
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December 17th, 2009 - 12:12 pm
Welcome Peppermint I love your name ♥
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December 17th, 2009 - 1:51 pm
Hi everyone! I am really excited to be here. It is so funny that it took me weeks to read the abundance elf threads! I am so happy to be with you all in the awesomeness of this group. Awe is such a great word for it, I am truly amazed that you are doing this! I can’t wait to start!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Yay!
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December 18th, 2009 - 5:32 pm
Just a quick note to update everyone on a change on the site:
Earlier today I switched the home page to a new, static “Welcome” page instead of having the homepage set to the blog posts. I did it partly because new people were telling me that the site felt confusing to them, and partly so that Elves might feel more encouraged to post (your posts won’t be so totally front and center anymore, so it’s not as intimidating). Also, this way I can finally put a more prominent link on the homepage to our Sister Site (myeverydaymagic.com) which I’ve been wanting to do for ages. Yay!
Let me know if you think it works — if it starts to feel too stagnant, I can always switch it back when I return from my vacation. And, as always, if any of you have any other suggestions for making the site better, I *always* want to hear them!
Hope you’re all having lovely Fridays!
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Serafina Reply:
December 18th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
it’s beautiful! I absolutely love it!
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December 18th, 2009 - 5:49 pm
I love the new static front page. I, too, found the changing front page harder to follow. I think for new people, it could be really confusing. The site is really taking shape. I love watching it grow!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 18th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Yay!!
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December 18th, 2009 - 6:41 pm
I wonder if we can change the format of the elfchat? I love reading what everyone has to say, but I find it a bit overwhelming as it’s set up now. If you want, I can check around and see if I can find something that would work.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
December 18th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Yes, I would love to find a better format for Elf Chat! I find it overwhelming too, and would love to change it, but have no idea how. (I’m operating at the extreme limits of my technical capabilities as it is, lol.
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December 22nd, 2009 - 1:15 pm
AbM,
I had an idea to make the front page work better. Instead of having a static front page, you can have a sticky post. That post (you could put the info you have on the front page into a post) would always remain at the top, and then other blog posts would show up immediately underneath it. That way people wouldn’t have to search for the posts – they’d be right there.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Fisyr, that is a fantastic idea. I’m going to look into that right away. Thank you!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Just an update on the sticky post idea: I still LOVE this idea and really wish I could make it work. But I’ve been fiddling with it for hours now, and ARGH every time I try to switch over to displaying the posts on the front page instead of the static welcome page, the left-hand side bar drops to the very bottom (below twenty posts) looking awful and messing with easy navigation. It didn’t used to do that when I had the posts on the front page before, so I have no idea why it’s doing it now. I know it must just be some kind of pesky bug, but UGH I just can’t figure it out!
For sanity’s sake I’m giving up for now — if any of you blog savvy Elves have any ideas for how to fix this, I’m all ears!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Never mind all that, I think I fixed it. WOO-HOO!!! Thanks again for the idea, Fisyr. Yay!
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December 28th, 2009 - 2:10 pm
hey all! I haven’t really been out of the house much and haven’t had many opportunities for elfing in many days now and I totally miss it! How are you all doing? I’m hoping to get out there soon and stir up some magic before the new year. What better way to ring it in? Love to you all!
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December 29th, 2009 - 12:10 am
It’s been busy here too. I gave out two more Elf envelopes right before Christmas. I just saw a bit ago that I got a thank you!!! That was so cool! She was such a beautiful spirit, so warm and joyful.
I also gifted a couple of people with the “Abundance Blend”, can’t wait to see how that plays out for them. They are both amazing women.
Not sure what I want to do next but I know it won’t be too long. It’s so fun!!
~Willow
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January 5th, 2010 - 6:27 am
Hi all – I have been very quiet over the festive season but am back in the swing of things ♥ I gifted someone today. I bought a bucket of Crysanthiums when I was doing my shopping and asked for GUS to let me know who to give it to.
While the cashier was busy ringing my stuff up I saw my “giftee” lol I wasn’t in a position right then to give her, her gift. When I walked out she was right outside the store I assume waiting for someone (me! hows that for divine intervention!)
I walked over put on my best smile and said “Hi! This is for you” and handed her the flowers and the Elf card. Shame she looked totally befuddled and asked me “who are you?” I just smiled and said “don’t worry have a super day!” and walked off. I hope she loves her flowers and that it brightened her day!
I would like to share this quote with you guys today:
“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.
– Winnie the Pooh”
♥
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January 5th, 2010 - 10:33 pm
Hi everyone! I’m newest elf on the block!
I see from the comments that there has been some discussion about finding a different way to communicate: Ting forums are great – free, easy to set up and you can add a link from this blog so it is seamless.
You can google it if you like and we can see what everyone thinks.
I submitted a post about the first gift I’m planning – I’m SO excited about it! More soon. Take wonderful care!
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Elviolith Reply:
January 6th, 2010 at 3:39 am
Hi Juno welcome and happy Elfing ♥
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serafina Reply:
January 6th, 2010 at 8:19 am
welcome Juno! Thanks for joining us!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
I’m very intrigued by this idea of adding a forum to the site to replace Elf chat. It actually looks like it’s fairly easy to do. But then I also read that there are some downsides to consider before doing it (for example, it seems like when there is a message board on a site, it’s a common side effect that people stop reading and commenting on posts.)
Thank you so much for the idea — I am really going to have to think about this. All comments and thoughts are welcome, as always!
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January 6th, 2010 - 9:30 am
Hello again and thanks so much for the warm welcome!
Serafina – Did you receive my email about the Abundance blend? I used the email you mentioned here, but just want to make sure!
And a question: Is the point to be *completely* anonymous? I just received an email from a mama in the unschooling network in my town saying that her kids are going stir crazy with the cold weather and they can’t afford to go to indoor amusement-type places.
I’d love to give them a day pass to one of those areas, but how to do it? Any suggestions are appreciated!
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serafina Reply:
January 6th, 2010 at 9:52 am
I didn’t! I’m having email issues though (mercury retrograde and what-not.) Maybe contact ABM and I’ll re-route you!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 7th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Oh, you don’t need to remain anonymous at all, if you’d rather not. It’s TOTALLY up to you. The whole “Elf” thing just gives you the option to remain anonymous, if that’s what you prefer.
For the passes, would it be possible to send them through the mail? Or just put them in an envelope and drop them in the mailbox? (Do you know her address?) I think it’s a totally fantastic idea, btw. Just perfect!
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January 7th, 2010 - 5:13 pm
Guess what? We have *another* new Elf! Isn’t this exciting? (And this is someone who knows Serafina, which means, of course, that she is bound to be completely wonderful.
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Welcome to Elfing, woodlandfairie!!
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Elviolith Reply:
January 8th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Hi Woodlandfairie
happy elfing ♥
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January 7th, 2010 - 5:52 pm
Welcome! And she’s been elfing for awhile so this is old hat for her! I love you!
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Anonymous Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
and I, you, my sweet one!
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January 14th, 2010 - 11:12 am
Hello everyone and a huge thank you to Serena for your post today.
I have been in a funk since November and struggled with who I was and how to feel more grounded again. I received money in the weekly draw and have had it in my purse for weeks now…just waiting for inspiration, an idea, the right person…whatever.
In my state of being ‘off’, I was cutting off my inspiration too and it just didn’t feel good.
Well…I spent the first few weeks after the holidays working on myself and I’m feeling more aligned and more myself again. As such I now have a plan for the money and will likely have the opportunity to give it away this weekend and will happily see it flow out of my wallet and back into the universe for more flowing and abundance.
I will post more when it all comes together and apologize for my little hiatus while I was off track and needing to get back on.
Love and abundance to all.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Awwww, LoveJoy, I’m so sorry to hear about your funk. Please don’t worry one bit about feeling off — actually, if you haven’t already, go read Serena’s post today, plus my response. Both were written before you posted here, but now I’m wondering how many of us Elves are feeling like we’re in (or just coming out of) a hibernation cycle? I’ll bet it’s lots of us.
Be gentle with yourself. Take all the time you need. There is absolutely no rush and no pressure. I am glad you’re feeling re-aligned again, and so glad that it sounds like you’re really taking care of yourself. I’m sending you lots of wishes for continuing on the path to feeling reconnected, grounded, inspired, and of course, hugely abundant!
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elisabeth Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Love Joy…
I’m so sorry you have been in a funk, but I want you to know that I love you and have been thinking of you often. You are such a gift to those around you. Of course, we all have times where we need some space to recharge and you are more than welcome to have yours! Please just know that we miss you and hope to see you as soon as you feel ready.
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January 14th, 2010 - 1:57 pm
Just announcing… another new Elf! In addition to Ember joining yesterday, we have Serendipity who just joined today. Hooray, and welcome aboard!
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elisabeth Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Welcome new elves! Enjoy spreading the magic!
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January 15th, 2010 - 3:36 am
Ooooo I’m so excited – I FINALLY received notification from the Post Office to fetch my gift from you AbM (yes it takes that long to receive things from overseas here LOL). Will report back soon on how that Abundance Blend is working for me. I’m so excited thanks again AbM and Elisabeth for the wonderful wonderful gift. It was totally unexpected and just what I wanted ♥
Much Love and Bright Blessings ♥
Elviolith
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Willow Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
We are still LOVING our abundance blend!! I hope to a have a big personal story to share soon. In the mean time, I gave the blend to a friend. Her father had died suddenly last winter. He left her with a lot to deal with including 3 condos they could not afford. They have been on the market since March or April with NO viewing, no activity. Her blend arrived right before Christmas. She called today to tell me she has a contract in hand for ALL THREE!!!!!! It is truly amazing!!!!
I hope you have some amazing stories to share soon too.
~Willow
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Elviolith Reply:
January 24th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Oh willow what an awesome story! that is amazing. I’m so glad for your friend
looking forward to hear your wonderfully magical experience soon ♥
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January 15th, 2010 - 7:10 am
I just HAD to share this with you all – our country has it’s very own Abundance Angel http://news.iafrica.com/sa/2166303.htm
Isn’t it incredible. I’m so blessed to be part of this world where consciousness is beginning to shift and a new way of doing things from a place of love is becoming a reality ♥
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Oh I just looooooved that article! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m also so glad you got your Abundance Blend. Hooray!
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January 15th, 2010 - 9:21 am
Yes, a HUGE warm welcome to Ember and Serendipity! This is such a amazing, appreciative bunch, if you get a chance I hope you will come to my blog today and share what you are appreciating! http://bit.ly/5InN3M
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Ember Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:11 am
Thanks so much. I’m enjoying this whole idea so much – what fun!! I got my cards in the mail, but didn’t do anything with them. I felt frozen in a way. Nothing was “big enough” or “good enough” or “magic enough” or “secretive enough.” I didn’t do anything at first because I didn’t want to do it wrong. (As if that were possible!)
And then finally something clicked, and I left my first gift/card. It felt amazing!!!! And boy, did that open the flood gates. Now I’m learning a card every few days – some days 2 or three. My favorite is just a simple card with a shiny gold dollar coin. (I read about leaving just a simple dollar on one of the other elves’ posts) The little kind in me likes the glitter of that shiny gold, and the novelty of the coin. I don’t have to knock myself out with crafting the perfect giving scheme. I just need to leave enough to brighten someone’s day. I get it now!!
Off to elf!
Ember
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January 15th, 2010 - 11:34 am
Thanks so much for the love! I am really excited about everything now…and feeling so much more “ME”.
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I’m so glad!
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January 16th, 2010 - 11:20 pm
I posted a blog and submitted it for review. Did you get it or do I need to re-type and re-submit it?
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 17th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Oh how wonderful! Thank you for telling me, and definitely don’t retype or resubmit — for some reason, I am not notified when a new post is submitted. So I have to remember to go to the dashboard if I want to check for new items. I try to check at least once per day, but I must not have done it yesterday.
I’ll go post it right now!
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January 18th, 2010 - 1:02 am
hi elf
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January 21st, 2010 - 11:31 am
Just announcing another new Elf! A big elf welcome to angel, it’s lovely to have an angel on board!
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angel Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 12:52 am
I’m excited to be a part of the magic…❤
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January 22nd, 2010 - 7:39 pm
And we have yet ANOTHER new Elf! This is just so fun. This Elf is named Persnickety, which I just plain adore. Welcome to Elfing, Persnickety!
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January 24th, 2010 - 12:28 pm
A warm welcome Persnickety
I just love your name ♥ happy elfing
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January 24th, 2010 - 12:29 pm
Oh and to Angel ♥
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angel Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 12:53 am
thank you Elviolith! ❤
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January 26th, 2010 - 12:45 pm
Little yet very uplifting elfing!
I’ve been out and about and giving little gifts as I go. Little bags of sweets; money for a coffee; uplifting notes on random cars… Just having fun with the concept! (I need to plan better though cause I tend to forget my AbM cards at home :-/ )
I’m trying to find a way to elf my daughter without her knowing that it’s me… She is in a funk and need some encouragement. I’ve thought of having a bottle of the Abundance Blend sent to her but it would be obvious it was from me since I’m the only one she knows who use that kind of thing.
I’m going in the city again this week… will get a few little things in my purse to give as I go.
(and putting AbM cards in right now so I won’t forget them)
It feels good to share the magic!
Love,
Luna
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Willow Reply:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Is there anything we can do for your daughter? Let us know.
I love picturing all the random gifts!
~Willow
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Luna Reply:
January 30th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Thank you! I’m still thinking…
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 27th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Luna: I just love all the elfing you’re doing! So fun to read about. You are wonderful! And i would love to help with your daughter in any way I can. Maybe you could nominate her to be a recipient? Would she guess that was you? Or I could send her something else, in your name? (Your Elf name, of course.)
If you think of anything that I can help with, be sure to let me know. And have fun on your trip to the city!
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Luna Reply:
January 30th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Thank you!
I’m looking for something that will inspire her, lift her spirit and help her to take action…
Money is not the best… it would be like giving a fish to an hungry man… I’m more looking into a fishing pole or net.
Or an incentive to use her own fishing skills… Or just something that will bright her day so she can kick the melancholy and take some steps…
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Willow Reply:
January 30th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
I think this is a really cool spiral blessing. Not sure if it’s here type of thing though.
http://www.freewillastrology.com/beauty/pronoia.shtml
~Willow
PS Bach flower remedies might help too.
elisabeth Reply:
January 27th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Luna…what if it truly wasn’t from you? I’d be happy to send her one!
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Luna Reply:
January 30th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Hum…
I guess I would be up for questions about the link between this mysterious giver and myself, lol!
This is truly sweet! I’ll look for her postal address and send you an email.
Thank you!
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elisabeth Reply:
January 30th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
no problem! It’s fun to spread the magic!
Elviolith Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 1:37 am
Gosh this sounds like heaps of fun ♥
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Luna Reply:
January 30th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Yep! Fun, fun, FUN!
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January 28th, 2010 - 12:39 am
oohh my How fun is this?? Since last week I’ve been giving some thought to different ways that I could be encouraging to others! Yesterday my ABM cards came in the mail and that inspired me to go to a little shop close to my home. I found some little tokens of encouragment and inspiration … I picked out one of each kind and then found some sweet little organza pouches to put them in. The lady working in there was putting out new stock and we had exchanged pleasantries when I first entered the store. As she was ringing up my purchase I put one of the little tokens into a bag and pulled the string. When she finished I asked her to please give her next customer the little bag. Well!!! You would have thought I’d just given her a bag of money! She was so thrilled to pass that little token on! Her whole demeanor changed… (and it wasn’t bad before but!) WoW! She was really beaming as I walked out the door! I can’t wait to give out the other 5! And to see what else my spirit leads me to do! I’ll keep you updated!
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Elviolith Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 1:39 am
Awwwww this is such an awesome story!!! What fun ♥ happy elfing Angel you and luna inspired me today!
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Willow Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 7:41 am
I know, isn’t it the greatest!! I can’t wait to get back out there too. Thanks for sharing, it was just what I needed to hear!!
~Willow
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
I have to chime in too, this is just beautiful! I have adored little pocket charms ever since I was a little girl, and all the better when they come in charming little pouches. Little luck charms — what a *perfect* idea for Elfing.
You guys are all so awesome!
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elisabeth Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I agree. Pocket charms are just the most magical beautiful wonderful things receive. Totally wonderful!
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January 29th, 2010 - 11:01 am
How fun! I love how everyone gets such interesting ideas!
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January 31st, 2010 - 5:19 pm
Today my daughter and I went to Trader Joe’s. We decided to pick an arrangement (they have really nice flowers) and have the cashier give it to someone. So as we checked out the cashier (Kelly) commented on how beautiful the flowers were. So I told her they weren’t for us and would she mind giving to the next person, or to who ever she wanted to. She was like “REALLY, OMG”
She said “That’s so cool, I’m going to be thinking about this all day!”
I didn’t have cards on me and I don’t know who they went to but I have to say I love this type of giving because it touches so many people – me, my daughter, Kelly and who ever she gave the flowers too. No doubt they will tell at least one person about it and I just think that is the coolest thing. All for $6
I do wish I had my cards with me. I hope I’m not out. I need to get more in my wallet.
~Willow
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Oh my gosh, that is FANTASTIC! I just love your point about how many people it touches. A gift for the cashier, as much as for the person she got to pick!
You know, that’s the kind of thing she will probably remember forever. How amazing is that?
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Elviolith Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:12 am
I just love giving flowers! I am sure your recipient felt very special ♥
I always keep a stash of cards in my wallet just for incase
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elisabeth Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
I did this today! It was amazing. The cashier and bagger started crying and everyone started giving me high fives. LOL! It was great and when I left I felt lighter and everyone was smiling. Thanks for the idea. It’s totally a winner.
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Willow Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
That’s so cool!!! I can’t wait to do it again.
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Bliss Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Wow! That is really beautiful. I love how your gift spread through everyone it touched. Very cool
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January 31st, 2010 - 6:28 pm
that is absolutely fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration! I’ve given flowers before but never thought to have the cashier do it! Thanks for inspiring me. This place is fantastic and it gets more creative each day!
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February 2nd, 2010 - 9:32 pm
Hi all!
I just let this comment after Serena’s post on the “main stage”:
You know, I often forget to check Elf Chat and it was only when Willow mentioned to me that she had posted that I thought to look back there again. And then I got to read her love story about giving the bouquet of flowers – and many others as well.
I would love for more elves to post their ideas for simple ways to share the magic on the “main stage” – I find them all so inspiring!!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Me too me too!
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February 5th, 2010 - 2:42 am
I keep forgetting about Elf chat, you are all so creative I love all the magical ways you Elf. I have still to make my first gift as an Elf, I’m not sure what is holding me back, maybe I need to start with a smaller gift I think the $50 is feeling quite huge!
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Elviolith Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 2:53 am
You know what I am going to do with my $50? I’m going to divide it into 5 so for you that would be $10 x 5.
I’m going to take 5 pretty envelopes and in each one put $10 with a hand written note telling the recipient that they are special and loved or whatever I feel guided to write at the time.
And then I’m going to carry the envelopes in my handbag and randomly hand them out to anyone I feel guided to give them to.
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Joy Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 4:45 am
I like this, yesterday I wrote little messages on the back of the cards and clipped the money to them, I can’t wait to get out this weekend and see who I feel guided to gift. Thank you
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Joy Reply:
February 7th, 2010 at 7:19 am
I was inspired to givemy first gift as an Elf today, woo hoo it was awesome and I’ll write it up properly later
Abundance By Magic Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Awesome! How fun! And YAY Joy, woo-hoo!!!!!
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February 5th, 2010 - 9:21 am
So, I’m embarking on my first stealth giving opportunity. It’s going to be a few days to hear how the recipient liked it but I’m hopeful….
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elisabeth Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Of course we’ll all stay tuned! It’s just too much fun and once you start it’s very hard to stop. Can’t think of anything more awesome to become infected with than the spirit of giving!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Pixielove, how cool! I hopeful for you too. Yay!
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February 6th, 2010 - 1:55 pm
I want to share a quick note: Shelly called me yesterday from the water park (please read the blog post “Not-So-Anonymous Gift” if you don’t know what this all means!) and said that she and her family are having such a BLAST! She said she will write up a piece about it (we only talked briefly but she started the day by telling her kids to pack their bathing suits and pajamas but their destination was a secret – how fun is that?!) and send lots of pictures for us all to see. I can’t wait!!!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Oh my gosh, Juno, that is SO awesome. I’ve got chills! I just can’t get over that you gave them such an amazing gift. I think it takes the cake for sheer WOW factor. I bet her kids will remember it forever, all because of you!
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February 8th, 2010 - 5:30 pm
Just a quick note to all Elves: I realized in a panic last week that for some reason, Elf posts were being e-mailed to the subscriber list as being from YOUR private e-mail addresses instead of from ABM. I fixed it now so that everything posted by anyone should now come across in the e-mail notices as being from “abundancebymagic@mindspring.com” and will go back to being 100% anonymous.
Also, I had a big snafu in the subscriber list on Friday: It actually disappeared briefly. ACK! I think I got most of it back, but it seems to have dropped some people. If any of you has stopped receiving e-mail notices, you’ll want to go ahead and resubscribe yourselves.
Sorry about that!
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February 9th, 2010 - 3:27 am
How do I post an Elf Post? I want to share my first elfing. Thanks
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
You’re reminding me that I’ve been meaning to post complete instructions forever — I’ll have to bump that up on my list — in the meantime, here’s a short version:
Visit URL: http://www.abundancebymagic.com/wp-admin/index.php
Enter your username and password, then click “add new” under “posts”, and it should be fairly self-explanatory from there. If not, though, you can always just e-mail your post to me and I’ll post it under your name for you, no problem.
I’m so glad you want to share!
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Joy Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 2:04 am
What would my username and password be? Thank you x
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February 9th, 2010 - 8:04 pm
ok i tried to post on elf post but dont know my username/password so im going to post here, hope thats ok,
, ive been spreading my ABM cards to family and friends, but ive been giving small gifts to friends and family in the past few months w/ out my ABM cards as to not give away my identity away, anyway its been so nice to give, gift cards, candy, cards, gifts and etc.. and in my funk i have not be able to give to strangers but now that im feeling like myself again i look forward to doing it,its just so wonderful and i truly love this site and all the wonderful elves!!!! and of course ABM herself!!! have a wonderful night and ABM have a wonderful loong weekend!!!
well for the past couple of months i have been quiet here on ABM, i love all the posts, comments, stories, thank yous and etc…
ive been in a bit of a funk the last few months—but am finally coming out of it and feeling like my mama elf agian
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Elviolith Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 1:38 am
yay I’m glad you are feeling better mamaelf ♥ have fun elfing
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February 11th, 2010 - 6:20 am
Yay! My prize money was transferred into my bank account today via Setcom/Monsterpay (it takes a while lol). I bought the prettiest note paper with matching envelopes. And I’m going to divide the money into 3 and put it in the Envelopes with a note and hand it out to people.
I know exactly who my 1st recipient is going to be. Watch this space, I will see him tomorrow on my way to work and will write my gifting story when I get to the office ♥
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Willow Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
That’s so exciting! I can’t wait to read about it.
I did the flowers at Trader Joe’s again yesterday. The cashier wasn’t quite as exuberant as the last one – LOL! But hopefully it touched her or at least the person who is enjoying the beautiful flowers. *I* still had fun
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angel Reply:
February 25th, 2010 at 11:49 am
How fun Elviolith… what kind of note did you write?
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February 24th, 2010 - 7:07 pm
I’ve tried to post this twice on my page but it never would show up so I guess I will share here! I’m afraid if I don’t post soon after I’ve been out elfing I will forget what I did!
I’m not going to question who I’m led to give to and when… I just get that nudge and do it before I think about it too hard! (does anyone feel this way??)
I’d almost forgot but a few weeks ago I felt the need to leave one of my little pocket charm bags w/ a cashier as I was checking out telling her to please pass it along to the next female customer that came through. She looked thrilled and eagerly agreed to pass it along! The charm I chose said “reach for the stars” and I could just imagine it going to some young gal in college or high school, you know, on the brink of adulthood – with a passion to share her enthusiasm with the world! As I was getting in my car an older lady … a much older lady who could barely walk – she was using a walker and receiving assistance from an older man …most likely her husband was making her way in. I have to admit I was a little bit dissapointed thinking she would be the recipient. She just wasn’t exactly who I had in mind. Does that make me a bad angel elf? Oh I hope not! I am hoping that she could use that encouragement in some small way… I just cannot second guess this!
A few weeks ago when I received my Elf Tuesday $ I also had an unexpected check for the very same amount!! I decided I needed to find ways to gift all of it! Anyway, last week I went back to my little store and bought more pocket charms! This time a different lady was behind the counter… and as I made my purchase I gave her an envelope with some of the money and a card and asked her to please give it to her next customer. She just beamed and seemed excited to participate. This is such a sweet little shop .. a place that you would dash into to purchase a gift or card for someone special. Anyway, I’m hoping that extra $ gives someone some affirmation.
Ok last story … I promise! I absolutely adore flowers and after reading some of my fellow elves great stories of sharing them.. I just knew I had to follow suit! After arriving at the grocery store I found myself picking out 2 bouquets and then studying the gift cards. The flowers had already spoken to me – which is why I picked two! As I stood looking at the gift cards … not a word so I moved on. Made my selections and stood in line of a teller who was not particularly happy to be there. I decided then and there she should receive one bunch! She did not really light up but I know ABM warns that not everyone will have a ‘thrilled’ response so I didn’t take it to heart…. but hoping it helped to make her day a little better. As I was walking out an older couple pushed their buggy by me. I knew right away that they would be “the other ones” … I also found another envelope w/ some of the $ in it and tucked it into the flowers. I followed them out and when they popped their trunk I was right behind them. She turned around startled as I held out the bouquet! I clumsily said “here – these are for you” with a great big smile! As she took them from me her eyes lit up.
Well.. that’s all the stories from my neck of the woods! Still have some $$ and charms left so more will follow. Happy elfing!
oxo
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Willow Reply:
February 24th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
I love your stories!! I’m really excited to have won the elf money this week. I’m was hoping you could point me in the direction of finding some pocket charms. I’d like to use some of the money to get a stash of those ready to hand out.
A fellow Elf and I did the flower thing again this weekend. It was her first time
It was exhilarating! She picked out her person and they actually left too quickly but she tracked her down in the parking lot. I think it startled her but I think it also made her day. She didn’t say much to my friend but I saw them driving out and she was holding the flowers and talking animatedly to her husband.
I gave mine to the cashier. She rang me up and then ran off, reappearing with some candy for me! It was very sweet. Then she handed the flowers to the a young woman and her father saying “these are from her”. Not *exactly* my anonymous plan – LOL! but they were very sweet and seemed really happy with the flowers.
I can’t wait to see what I’m moved to do with the money! Thanks ABM!!!
~Willow
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angel Reply:
February 25th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Hi Willow… I hope I can offer a little bit of inspiration. This is such a wonderful way to connect to people… mostly strangers but isn’t it exhilarating? I really enjoy the flowers… but maybe because I just love getting them so much. Well, actually when the weather breaks and we’re in spring/summer/autumn mode… I just love cutting them from the garden!
I just go into one of those little gift shops to get my pocket charms. I’ve looked in a couple of the bigger stores like Target and really couldn’t find what I wanted. Last night I entered pocket charms into google but would have to order them in bulk to get a better price and they would all say the same thing. I kinda like having a little variety so will probably just keep visiting my little store every few weeks or so.
Have fun with your elf money! Can’t wait to see what your led to do!
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Abundance By Magic Reply:
February 25th, 2010 at 10:15 am
angel: I just made your post live, sorry it took so long! It was totally lovely. And all Elves: Definitely e-mail me if you’ve posted something and it’s taking too long to go live. I do try to check every single day if something is in the queue, but it seems like the days I forget to check are always the days that someone has submitted something. D’oh!
Willow: I love your stories too! They are really bringing a smile to my face!
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angel Reply:
February 25th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Thanks ABM! I always feel like I’m doing it wrong but probably just need to be more patient. … but it’s weird because when I do back to check it… it appears to be just gone!
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March 5th, 2010 - 1:50 pm
I have been doing fairy magic lately, but just discovered elf magic and can’t wait to begin.
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