8 GIFTS THAT DON'T COST A CENT

~ THE GIFT OF LISTENING ~ But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.

~ THE GIFT OF AFFECTION ~ Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

~ THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER ~ Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you".

~ THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE ~ It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.

~ THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT ~ A simple and sincere, "You look great in red", "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

~ THE GIFT OF A FAVOR ~ Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

~ THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE ~ There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

~ THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION ~ The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.

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