I know how I want to use my Elf money!  It’s taken me a while.  At first, I thought I would use it to continue to fund the giving of random flowers.  I love doing that so much!  (Check out the beautiful thank you posts, so fun!) But decided that wasn’t it.  I will continue [...]

Well, my life is calming down finally, whew!
Being absent for so long has given me a chance to do some thinking about this site. It’s been nearly five months since I went live, and while it has been SO fun, it’s also been taking way more time and energy than I had ever anticipated. [...]

Hello darling elves!
I have been so caught up in the ups and downs of my own life, that I have completely forgotten about my offer to give a gift to you all once a month.  I do apologize ♥
I have been through a time of intense introspection and have really nurtured myself and listened to [...]

My crazy few weeks are winding down, but not quite over yet, so I’m going to have to make this another “hit and run” post. Hopefully by the end of this week I’ll have some time to sit down and type up something more substantial. For now, all I’ll say is that this [...]

We passed out our first seed pot (I will upload a picture if I can figure out how to). They are basically small plastic pots with soil and seeds inside, and a poem printed on brightly colored paper on top. The poem reads:
Please take this pot that I give to you.
Add water, sun [...]

Whew, I’m in the middle of a frantically busy two week period: We’re celebrating three birthdays (including one party full of eight year old boys), hosting two sets of out-of-town guests, and in the midst of it all, we’re getting work done on the house. It’s a madhouse! That’s why I’m going to [...]

What an AWESOME way to start this adventure…with some money in my pocket to really be able to do it right! Thank you ABM!! We have had fun collecting our supplies to pass out 20 flower seed pots. Since my family and I are trying with all our might to encourage Spring’s [...]

Well, 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/ [...]

Here’s my list of ten things you can do to magically increase your wealth and abundance. They are easy, fun, and free, and take less than a minute each!
1. Go outside, look up at the sky and imagine gold coins falling from the sky and landing all over your yard, your house, your stoop, [...]

Today’s recipient is a truly beautiful nominee submitted by the lovely Elisabeth, who was so eloquent that I don’t need to add a single word:
Hi there!
I am nominating the most incredible, selfless person I have ever met. Dr G. is a naturopathic physician licensed by the state of Connecticut. She is a true [...]

I’ve been out of town but did take my little organza bags of pocket charms with me! We had a layover for both legs of the trip. At the first layover we encountered an airline gate agent who obviously did not have the best interest of the airlines or the waiting passengers in [...]

After much Elf requesting I have at long last added an “Elf FAQ” including, FINALLY, instructions for how to post to the site. Miracles do happen!
I’ve been thinking about adding something else to the site too, but I wanted to get some Elf feedback before going ahead with it…
Basically, I’ve been [...]

I won the elf draw a few weeks ago now and have been looking for my first chance to gift.  Last weekend my husband popped out early sunday morning to the local shop, he was a little short and the owner told him not to worry and drop it in when he could.  Even though [...]

When I received the elf give-away money I only knew that I wanted to divide into equal portions and hand it out to random people.  I had no idea who.  Then I had a bright idea!
Every day on my way to work in the morning, there is a guy.  He sells newspapers.  Now what is [...]

Did anyone happen to catch the article in the New York Times yesterday titled Seeing How Far $100 Can Go? It was about a writer who received a six-figure advance for a book, and decided to do something decidedly fun with a chunk of it: She gave $100 to each of nine friends, with [...]

I just adore nice people. I love knowing about them, I love hearing about them, I love reading about them, and I just love, love, LOVE gifting them.
Today’s recipient is Sabrina Gilchrist. She is a dancer. She’s energetic and fun. She’s open and bubbly and filled with optimism. She’s also [...]

I was so excited to be gifted the $50 prize a few weeks ago. I spent some time thinking about what I could do with the money and was, frankly, overwhelmed by the possibilities. Should I give it all at once or split it up? Should I hand a stranger something or stick it in [...]

Dear Great-Great-Grandma:
I know life was hard for you. I know you were hungry a lot, and cold. I want to write and reassure you that I, your descendant, am rich beyond your wildest dreams.
I live in a good solid home, warm and dry. We’ve got a strong roof and sealed wood floors, [...]

If I gave you $100 or $500 or $10,000 dollars, just because I thought you were lovely, how would you feel? Would you accept the gift, feeling expansive, honored, and gracious? Or would you shrink from the gift, feeling uncomfortable or even ashamed? Would you ask me to please pass it on [...]

I have taken this phrase to a whole new level! I used to feel a negative vibe when I heard these words, like there is loss involved. But now I hear it and think about abundance, sharing, and giving.
Today when I was in a coffee shop I was journaling and sipping on an iced mocha. [...]