Open When

Happiness expert Karen Salmansohn presents a unique interactive book that invites readers to literally open letters of encouragement, wit, and wisdom whenever they need a boost.

Inspired by the trend of "open when" letters sweeping the nation, Instant Happy author Karen Salmansohn has created a bound collection of 12 notes for readers to flip open whenever they need a pep talk. With categories like "Open when you need a laugh," "Open when you're feeling stressed out," and "Open when you need courage," these little happiness-boosters are based on Salmansohn's viral posters that combine witty sayings with colorful graphics.

My thoughts: I was thrilled to receive this book in the mail, since I love all things letter related: fun stationery, cards, handwritten notes, cheery drawings, etc. So, a book with letters to open when you are feeling a certain emotion sounds like just the thing I need when I am down! This book is delightful and would make a wonderful gift to someone who needs cheering up. I love how different it is. The messages are a lot of fun too.;) I had to read them all at once, but it would be fun to save them as a surprise for when one is feeling down, so you can be surprised by happiness.;)
I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.

Anastasia style

I am reading: My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren, even though I really should be doing Algebra homework.

What I am listening too:Dancing in the Minefields by Andrew Peterson. This is currently one of my very favorites, since it is sweet and so true!

What I am thinking about: How I need to go on another camping trip.

What I need to do:Go make some lunch. I'm thinking today is the perfect day for corn chowder, Grandmommy style.:)

Might not be the stuff I would choose, but this is the stuff You use. Francesca Battostelli

This winter has made me seriously reconsider my choice in a vehicle. I used to love it, but somehow, with all the Winter storms, I have lost my appreciation for my car. Why, you ask? It is rear wheel drive.
Just last week I was driving to my parents house, on the way home from work, when I wound up in the ditch. My youngest brother was in the car with me and lamented that "Every Winter I wind up in the ditch with you!". lol. (It's not quite that bad!) His comment made me realize that he was reflecting my own thoughts. Instead of realizing how blessed we were that no one was behind us when we spun all over the road, we were focusing on the inconvenience. There have been several instances like this one over the last couple weeks. Like, the time we had to cut into the newly painted wall to replace the shower fixture. It was sad to have to take a step backward. Yet, we found that some of the plumbing had been cross threaded. It was better to find that out now, rather than waiting till it caused problems!
Its made me think of the things that happen every day that I count as an inconvenience, rather than to see if for the blessing it is.