Your timing for writing is also very cool for me… I’ve just in the last few days been planning my next gift — I took such a nice long break, and now suddenly the urge is hitting again. Not sure yet if I’ll post about it or not, but it’s feeling fun even just thinking about it!

I hope everyone is still having fun bringing magic and abundance to the world. This is the time of year where the vibe is so magical in and of itself that it really seems effortless. It’s a good time to be alive and to be giving! Love to all!

Not sure what’s next. I may go back to my notes and bit of cash. Those were fun to give out.

~Willow

I’ve been leaving little notes, offering little “cheer up” gifts (coffee, cookies, upgrade on a cafe’s order…). I love it!

I got an email about a virtual Homeschooling Expo next May. I’m about to get a ticket for a very deserving mom who I know will enjoy the various speeches and goodies. I’ve enlist the help of a young elf cause I need to buy the ticket from her computer, lol!

I’ll let you know how it goes!

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!

Willow: I love your stories too! They are really bringing a smile to my face!

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

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                                                                                                                                                

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

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 ♥