God gives each one of us, gifts and talents to use, and build upon.

So, I had my monthly doctors visit and yes, many times, I think I am there to show how my faith keeps it real.

At my local doctors the receptionists, one has been so nice to me, so understanding and I found out last minute she was having twins.

My brain goes into auto pilot, what can I do that is low on cost, but meaningful as a gift. I found a bag on YouTube nappy bag, but I had to adjust it, I finished off two blankets, I had things sitting not finished, so it was a great find, making a simple bag, out of my stash of material. The worst part is it takes me a month, to sew something that would only take another a couple of hours. I know a few tricks that can take something that looks hard to simple zip zip and done.

I went online and found some muslin washers, summer outfits and then took it in with a big ribbon wrapped up. Funny, left it with my doctor, and she was raving about it, I told her not to look to close.

My mum taught me how to sew, then sewing was at school. One of my many jobs over the years was in a clothing factory, one machine no one else could master but I did. Even the bosses couldn’t figure it out, so when I left, they asked me back to train someone, because when you have a contract, it even comes down to 2 or 4 stitches over the tag to finish or amount of fabric sleeve length finished etc.

And, with my brain, if I can see it done, I know I can make it, and luckily most things I do laying down.

The excitement over what I never notice as a gift, I count this another blessing, not to make myself feel important or proud, but to bless someone else.

My gifts hospitality, cooking, sewing making thinks, this could be as simple as a bouquet of flowers from the garden. I know how to put things together to look really expensive, but cost is minimal.

This is an example a cheap box from what we call the reject shop, and tissue paper, get some of those truffle chocolates. Look in the kitchen aisle and see what you may be able to pick up to add in, A nice box open with tissue paper, a bottle of wine, glasses and truffle chocolate and maybe a xmas bit of bling included and clear cellophane and tie it up. It looks expensive but the last one I made in total cost me $12.

I like not buying what everyone else has, but making an original, because every person is individual and deserves something made with them in mind.

As I shop, an expensive looking candle half price or more, a mug and some home cooking (biscuits or slice) and some chocolates, made to look expensive and wholla.

After writing this, thank you father for granting me these gifts, it has brought joy to others and to me.