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Santa for a Good Cause

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Hiya;

What an amazing morning we had volunteering at Prairie Elder Care Day Program. When they asked us 5’ tall gals to play Santa we were a bit nervous that the clients would be disappointed. But by gosh by jolly everyone had a magical time. What a gift it was for us to hear the laughter, see the smiles, and watch them transform from guarded to golly in seconds.  That was before they even found out that Santa and Ms. Claus had a gift for each of them.



What a wonderful treat it was to be among them and all of us celebrating the gift of each other. Our spirits feel renewed and our hearts (though not Grinchy) still grew three sizes today. Kristin was twirled on the dance floor and Delaina got to say Ho ho hO a lot!

We hope you are creating magic in your day as well. And that the warm hygge vibe of wellbeing and love surrounds you.

PEC Magic Makers



Please tell us what are you doing to nurture your soul today? And hat is your favorite part about the Holiday Season?

Keep it cosy!
In love, light, and cozy vibes,
Delaina and Kristin

 

🖨️ Printable Activities on Our Etsy Shop

One of our best sellers on Etsy is our Christmas Carol Songbook. We aren’t surprised. Music is medicine for the soul.

🎶 Delaina’s Handpan Music on YouTube

Get cozy in your own strength and create a fantastic day. To help here is Delaina’s Pan-tastic Playlist full of handpan music. Listen to it anytime you need healthy vibes to fill your body with nurturing energy. Beyond YouTube you can find Delaina’s cozy music on Insight Timer and your favorite streaming venue.

🔧 Handyman Activity Book for Aging Adults

We aren’t Norwegian but we are pretty sure solving the puzzles in our Handyman Activity Book with a loved one is hygge. You can grab your copy of The Handyman Special from our direct link or from Amazon.

✨ Poetry Books

We might be biased but surely curling up in a comfy chair with a poetry book like Paper Birds or the Anniversary edition of She Too is hygge.

🌀 Coloring Books

Get Cozy with some soul-nourishment coloring. Our Mantra Mandalas put a spin on the power of repetition to evoke the feeling of words while you color.

📚 Large Print Fictions / Upcycles

Grab some blankets, turn on the fireplace and let our large print fictions warm your heart.

Community and Family

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Hiya;

This morning we went to Prairie Elder Care for their Fall Festival. Kristin donated her crochet masterpieces: Worry Worms, Chickens, Scarves (some are fleece cut by her mom). Delaina played handpans. A couple of small business owners brought goods to sell. We all got a chance to bid on art created by the residents.  Everyone had a great time eating donuts and drinking cider. 

Prairie Elder Care is a small home concept for those living with dementia. The original owners, the new owners, everyone that works, even the volunteers understand that community helps families thrive. It really is a farm with garden plots hosting a range of vegetables, berries, herbs, and flowers. And yes there are a few farm animals too, hence the crochet chickens and worms.

They get a lot of things right at PEC. And they were there for us when we needed them and in many ways they are still. After all, grief doesn’t just dissolve when the celebrations of life are over. Probably because we never stop celebrating the life of a loved one.

Thank you PEC for welcoming us into your family and letting us remain part of your community.

In love, light, and gratitude,
Delaina and Kristin

Feed Your Soul

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Yesterday, Delaina bathed in the poetry of Mary Oliver. Her new ritual is to read one poem a day. Absorb it into her soul. Then write one of her own. The poem was “June” from Owls and Other Fantasies.

Then we loaded up a handpan to visit with our friends at Prairie Elder Care. It was an emotional afternoon as we haven’t really been there since our Bob passed. But it was also healing to see his friends and the people that cared for him and us during our journey. They are our PEC family and it was good to reconnect.

In the near future we will be sharing simple guides on in-home activities you can do with your loved one.

Have a great day friends. We love you.

In love, light, and gratitude,
Delaina and Kristin

Meanwhile, share with us your favorite daily ritual or favorite soul-filling activity.