Vintage or Old Fashioned?

 I sometimes think I am the wrong age. LOL I love lots of old fashioned things and values.  The girls and Dean sometimes laugh at me for them, but I don't care. It makes me happy. Reminds me of a simplier time. Reminds me of where I came from. Reminds me to be more kind. Here's a list of a few I can think of today....


1. I got an old school glass candy jar with a lid this week and put "retro" Christmas ribbon candy in it. 

2. Thoughtful gift giving is important. Not cash, not gift cards. Something that says, hey I know you, I love you, and this made me think of you. (no judgement if you are a gift card giver, this is just me)

3. Sending handwritten cards. Not emails. Not texts. Not evites. Hand written and hand addressed. Especially thank you cards! 

4. I don't wear white after labor day or before Easter. 

5. Our Christmas tree has ornaments from all through the years, some from my grandmother, some made for me, some the kids made, just all kinds. Oh...and ALWAYS white lights.

6. I never show up at someone's house unannounced. You always call first. 

7. I don't call someone before 8am or after 9pm.

8. Respect your elders. Even if you don't know them, they have lived longer and probably know more. 

9. Chicken soup fixes everything. 

10.  Eating dinner together with family and friends is still important.

11. Be nice to the neighbors, you might need to borrow a cup of sugar one day. 

12. Sunday is for resting, after church of course. Not laundry, not mowing the lawn. not grocery shopping, but real rest. 

13. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It starts your day off right. You are BREAKING the FAST. 

14. The husband is still the head of the household. Yes, I have an opinion, in fact lots of strong ones. But, in the end, I am a submissive wife. 

15. I want my home to be a place that everyone feels welcome in. They feel the love in the air. They know that they can take their shoes off, get a snack, or just sit and cry if they need to. 


That's all for today! Love yall!


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