Women play an undeniable role around the globe towards making the world a better place. Through determination, they have built a legacy in different countries. That’s why, yearly, March 8th, is marked a special day to mark their achievements. If you’ve always wondered what happens during international women’s day, this article will befit you.
One of the key reasons why 8th March is honored is because it marks a day to recognize women’s potential. They have broken shackles, biases, and worked towards social, cultural, economic, and political achievements. Women are no longer held captive by archaic traditions. Their central position is no longer the kitchen. Women of all cultures are now participating in nation-building. Consequently, women’s day is a call to action, for everyone to work towards an all-inclusive nation.
Gender inequality has been the mother of all the problems facing women since time immemorial. However, different groups around the globe have laid policies that give women a chance to manifest their potential. Women’s day, in particular, sensitizes women to leave the inferior position. Instead, women are enlightened to see themselves as key stakeholders in decision-making and change-makers.
The most powerful countries have been given equal opportunities like men. However, some countries view women as lesser human beings. International Women’s day encourages women in such situations to speak out, to bring to an end gender discrimination.
Still, during women’s international day, people are expected to take a mile further. That is, establishing a group in their community to speak up against any form of gender disparity. The call to action within a community is powerful since you can always identify the culprits of gender inequality easily. Later, you can counsel them. Further, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in enhancing equity in workplaces, colleges, and universities.
Do you wonder how you can mark women’s day? No need to worry as I got you covered. On 8th March, you can donate to the authorized charity organizations that are meant to support women’s advancement financially. Once you do so, you’ll have participated in fighting gender biases.
Yearly, fundraising is done to acknowledge women’s visibility and empower them. If you’ve never donated, you can always plan to do it. This will be an effective way to appreciate their increased role in economic growth and also bring to an end gender discrimination.
To emphasize the importance of women’s day, some colors are set aside to mark the day. The colors include white, purple, and green. It’s worth noting that the colors have got their meaning. For instance, white implies purity, green symbolizes hope while purple represents dignity and justice. Do you wonder about the origin of these colors? The colors date their history from the Women’s Social and Political Union in the United Kingdom, in 1908.
Having convinced you about the crucial role of women’s day, do you plan to make yourself or your loved ones happier? Well, get a special gift for yourself or surprise your loved ones with spiritual jewelry. This will make the day remarkably memorable.
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It's that time of the year when you want to do something beyond commendable for your partner – when love is in the air, and you want to make sure you gift your partner something valuable and thoughtful – some bespoke jewelry with rich gems and details can make their day!
Give Them a Gift they Keep with Them All the Time!
Jewelry remains one of the most popular gift items to give to your partner for all the right reasons. Firstly, it adds to the aesthetics and elegance of their outfits. Secondly, they can wear them often, which makes them remember you wherever they are. Thirdly, the addition of a crystal can benefits them metaphysically, mentally, and physically due to the healing properties of the crystal on the jewelry.
1. Promise a Forever Love with a Rings
Rings are the ever-romantic, popular idea of giving the love between you and your partner a name. Whether you want to propose to your partner or just promise to be with them no matter what, rings make a beautiful gift. Gift something delicate and romantic, such as an opal ring that adds a touch of elegance. If you’re planning to take your relationship one step further, a ring as a gift on this Valentine's Day seems a perfect idea to think about.
2. A Gem Close to Their Heart
What’s better than a precious necklace filled with gemstones like quartz and topaz! This Valentine, let the hearts do the speaking as you gift your loved one something to wear all the time! You can go for a gold or a silver chain to add to the luxury of the gift and make Valentine’s Day even more special for your partner. Look for a piece that goes well with most types of dresses so that your partner wears them happily wherever, whenever! You may either want to go for a monotone piece or look for a multi-colored necklace to give it a chicer vibe.
3. Nothing More Delicate than A Beautiful Bracelet
A delicate gold bracelet is an oh-so-precious addition to your jewelry box and is the staple you would want. This Valentine's, show your partner the love they deserve by giving them something valuable to cherish and wear on all occasions. For more thoughtfulness and beauty, you can go for bracelets that have some crystals as details to them. Not only will it add a touch of elegance to the bracelet but also it will give benefits to the wearer's chakras depending upon the type of crystal. For example, you can get your loved one a quartz crystal to help them feel more positive and happier.
4. Make Their Day with a Pair of Earrings
Earrings are always definitely in fashion. Be it casual or formal, a pair of earrings come as a must-have accessory on the go. So, if you want your partner to feel loved at all times, gift them a perfect set of earrings as a gift for Valentine’s Day. Ruby, topaz, amethyst, quartz, pearl, and whatnot – there are a lot of precious gems and stones that you can look for in earrings to gift your loved one. These precious stones add to the elegance and luxury of the gift and add some depth to the earrings you are giving to your partner. You may also want to look for details like gold and silver covering to make sure they don’t oxidize and are of top quality.
Wrap Up
What’s more romantic than your partner having your gift all the time with them! Want to gift them something up close and personal? Give them jewelry with rich details, like gold-plated chains to crystals that attract positive energy. Want more ideas? Check out our collection!
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Can you believe it is Mother’s Day already?
With so many different gift options to choose from, how can we find the perfect gift for our mothers?
Well, I like to share with you my story of searching for the perfect gift for my mom and how I know your mom will love it too.
Now that I am a mother myself, I start to treasure Mother’s Day even more because I have it from two sides.
The first being able to receive a lovely hug and special card from my two precious children.
While the second being able to take my mother out for a dinner at her old favorite restaurant that has the best salad ever.
If you are a mom or have a mom, I am sure you agree mothering is the most complex task assigned to human beings.
Because it requires a radical depth of strength and compassion as well as the heavy responsibilities of gestation and birth.
As we all know too well, being a mother and being mothered is both a blessing and a challenge.
Today is a special time to show all moms how much they are loved by everyone in the family.
Whether your mother is into crystals or not, I am sure she will love this gift.
With so many different spiritual crystals to choose from, it can be very daunting to choose the perfect gift.
When I used to shop for crystals during the holiday season, I struggled to find the perfect gift because I had no idea what to look for.
I could spend hours and hours searching online trying to find the most beautiful and natural crystals that were available to me.
But all I could see were only individual crystals or crystal jewelry.
And all of them did not seem special at all to me.
With no beautiful packaging.
This frustrated me and made me anxious.
Because I wanted to give my mother the perfect gift for Christmas but did not know what to give her.
I knew she loved spiritual crystals so it had to be related to crystals.
Back then, she was going through a tough time in her life as my father already passed away.
But she still had her cat that both of them raised together.
And then it passed away as well.
This broke my heart completely.
I was devastated.
So I wanted to cheer her up and thought that spiritual crystals would be a great gift for healing.
Like how it did for me on my spiritual journey.
That was when I found it. The perfect gift!
Now you can get this same gift that I made for my mother with love for your mother.
Now you can show her how much you love and care for her even though you might not be there for her all the time.
Can’t wait for you to experience the same joy of giving this Mother’s Day.
I can imagine how touched your mom will be when she receives this gift at her doorstep from you.
Jenny
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The day is finally here. It’s time to reveal the chosen crystals for the Valentine’s Day Collection.
Let’s dive right into the top three crystals featured in this year’s collection.
First off on the love list, we have none other than… Rose Quartz.
For some reason, many crystal lovers always tell me that Rose Quartz has got to be the most popular crystal on Valentine’s Day.
I mean it is the crystal of love right?
This is what others say about Rose Quartz.
"Rose Quartz restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love.
It purifies and opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace.
Calming and reassuring, it helps to comfort in times of grief.”
What a lovely crystal.
Up next, in second place, we have Jasper.
Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”.
It sustains and supports through times of stress, and brings tranquility and wholeness.
Jasper provides protection and absorbs negative energy.
If you ever feel lonely or had your heart broken recently, carry a Jasper crystal or wear a piece of its jewelry with you.
I am sure it will nurture you back to a positive mood and the crystal goddess will find someone more deserving of your love and attention.
It is the other party’s loss, not yours.
Ok, onto third placing. Let’s end this on a positive note. Amazonite!
I feel that Amazonite and Jasper are sibling stones.
Amazonite is a soothing stone and helps you to see both sides of a problem or different point of view.
Sometimes I get frustrated because I cannot understand both sides of the coin, so Amazonite is a great friend in these difficult times.
I remember having a bad day in the office for some personal reason and then to make things worse, a crystal supplier of mine delayed shipment way longer than usual.
Turns out that there was an accident that happened in the crystal mine and it shocked me because my problem was nothing compared to that.
Amazonite soothes emotional trauma, alleviating worry, and fear, similar to Jasper.
Fun fact: The stone’s name is derived from the largest river in South America, which is the Amazon river. This stone is also known as the Amazon Stone.
So, there you have it. Some of the crystals that will be coming soon for Valentine’s Day.
Time for me to start brewing my love potion so the crystals will be filled with love magic when you receive them.
P.S. I am thinking of going back to the favorite steakhouse with my husband that we always go for special occasions. The juicy and mouthwatering beef just makes everything better for some reason, paired with a glass of red wine.
What are you doing for Valentine's Day? Are you going to a nice restaurant? Or maybe create a special in-house candlelit dinner or movie experience in light of the social distancing measures? Leave a comment below and let me know. I love to hear all about it.
Jenny
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Ho Ho Ho !
Have you been good this year? You have?
That’s great. You deserve a christmas cookie.
What? You don’t want a cookie?
Then how about some crystal recommendations to wear on Christmas? Sounds good?
Today, I will be asking Santa to travel around the world on his reindeer sled visiting each Pretland family member. (Yes, he is a good friend of witchy Jenny)
To hand out this Christmas card you are reading.
And if you are lucky, I may even drop a crystal down your chimney.
During Christmas, it is important to release our emotional blockages.
It is important to let them go to allow space to come in to bring in the spirit of Christmas.
I understand that this year has been a rough year for some of us. And things have not gone as planned.
For example, Santa’s elves were supposed to be delivering all our packages for our Pretland family super early.
But the international elf delivery system is clogged up due to a huge spike in demand.
While some things are not within our control, we can focus on the present and take care of our emotional state.
Play some of your favorite Christmas songs and spend time with your family. (whether physically or through Zoom)
I will be playing Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas is youuu.”
Also, Santa asked me for some crystal recommendations to use during Christmas so I recommended Selenite and Rose Quartz.
Selenite helps to release our emotional blockages so we will not be trapped by the past.
Let us let go of the past and look forward to what the future holds for us. Good things are coming your way.
Rose Quartz also helps us to spread more love around us and encourages more self-love so you will be in a more positive state.
So what are you doing today? I love to know.
Also, remember to open the door for me when Santa arrives so he can hand you your christmas card.
Ok, the reindeers are getting out of control. Need to stop writing and focus on guiding them in the right direction.
Have a Merry Christmas!
Jenny
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We are coming soon at the end of 2020. This year was such a big disaster for all world. We had to keep away from our loved ones. We had to work from home. We had should not go to school. We all were at the home for a whole year. Most of us have bored, tired. However, we are waiting for good days in 2021, and hope your 2021 will be much better than in 2020!
As a Pretland family, we got over 2020 by means of crystals. Beliefs in crystals and meditation made us better. We all feel good now. That’s why we would like to share our experiences and beliefs with you! You will feel happy, tranquil, lovely, and more in 2021.
Here there are gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones to have a good year!
1. Spiritual stones open the chakras and affect your body immediately. In the past, people believed that if you keep the spiritual stones clean and meditate with them, your crystals begin to speak to you and show the ways of health and happiness. Today, crystals still have the same metaphysical features. Many people prefer to use them in their houses as decoration. Hence, they are feeling the energy of the stones. If you place these spiritual stones around your home or any other living space, you will benefit from the energy of these inspiring stones.
2. Did you know Amethyst is a natural tranquilizer? It relieves your stress and soothes your irritability, making it a great crystal to meditate with when you are stressed at work. So next time your boss makes you stressed at work, imagine the amethyst crystal absorbing all that stress and negative energy away from you. (Or tell your boss that he/she is making you stressed and you cannot work well!
3. Quartz is known as the "master healer" and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals? This is a great crystal to use when meditating with other crystals as you will be able to feel positive energy more strongly from your crystals.
4. Tiger’s Eye helps you to focus your mind and promote mental clarity so that your emotions will not cloud you when you are doing important work.Like a tiger, you will be able to focus and catch your “prey”, whether it be a job promotion or breakthrough in your life. Wear this crystal for important meetings or presentations. And you will nail them and catch your "prey."
5. Moonstone is known for reducing emotional tension, which will help you drift into dreamland. Soon you will dream yourself in your favorite place lying down and watching the clouds go by. (Look, that clouds look like a sheep)
As you spend more time with each crystal, you will start to experience different types of vibration and energy from each of them.
Happy New Year!
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With so many different spiritual crystals to choose from, it can be very daunting to choose the perfect gift.
Let me share with you my Christmas story of searching for the perfect gift...
When I used to shop for crystals during the holiday season, I struggled to find the perfect gift because I had no idea what to look for.
I could spend hours and hours searching online trying to find the most beautiful and natural crystals that were available to me.
But all I could see were only individual crystals or crystal jewelry.
And all of them did not seem special at all to me.
With no beautiful packaging.
This frustrated me and made me anxious.
Because I wanted to give my mother the perfect gift for Christmas but did not know what to give her.
I knew she loved spiritual crystals so it had to be related to crystals.
Back then, she was going through a tough time in her life as my father already passed away.
But she still had her cat that both of them raised together.
And then it passed away as well.
This broke my heart completely.
I was devastated.
So I wanted to cheer her up and thought that spiritual crystals would be a great gift for healing.
Like how it did for me on my spiritual journey.
In fact, my grandma used the crystals as well most of her life for healing and meditation to help her overcome the difficult moments in her life.
That was when I found it. The perfect gift.
Well, I didn’t find it. I bought individual crystals and compiled them together in a beautiful wooden box.
When I gave it to my mother on Christmas, she fell in love with it immediately.
She started to tell all her friends and our relatives about it.
Soon enough, word got out and I started to get requests to make this same box for them.
As more and more people started to demand for the gift box.
I realized I had created the perfect gift that every spiritual crystal lover wanted to get for themselves or a loved one.
At first, I thought nobody would care about the gift I made for my mother because it seemed so simple to do.
I thought crystal lovers preferred to buy individual crystals for themselves.
And take their time to choose their crystals.
But I realized over time that I was wrong.
They wanted a done for you gift box so that they could save time and still have the perfect gift ready for the holiday season.
They wanted 100% natural high quality crystals all wrapped in beautiful packaging.
So that was exactly what I made for them.
Which brings me to my next point.
Do you want the same gift box for yourself or a loved one today?
Well, congratulations!
Because I have great news for you.
You can get the same premium spiritual stone set that I made for my mother with love.
(And the beginner spiritual crystal set for somebody that is new to spiritual crystals)
Now you can show someone that you care deeply about the beauty and healing properties of spiritual crystals.
And most importantly, how much you love them especially as we go through a rough year.
Show them that you care and support them even when things do not go well.
They will love you for that and can benefit from the healing of spiritual crystals as well.
Can’t wait for you to experience the same joy of giving when I gave my mother this gift on Christmas.
Jenny
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Dear Pretland Family,
I can’t believe time passes by so fast.
Before you know it, it’s already the winter season and Thanksgiving.
As we indulge ourselves in a delicious feast.
With the smell of roasted turkey, mouth-watering mashed potatoes and tasty pumpkin pie.
(Oh I am so hungry now)
Let us remember to always reflect on the year and give thanks for all those that have supported us this year.
Especially in times of the pandemic where the whole country is battling this deadly virus.
If you know someone who is in a lot of pain.
Or someone who needs a lot of love and support from you.
If you like to help them manifest abundance and wealth, give them a citrine crystal for good luck.
If they have problems with sleeping or negativity, give them amethyst to soothe their minds.
If they have problems with love and relationships, give them rose quartz to heal them.
Time for me to prepare for my Thanksgiving dinner with my family tonight.
I can already taste the delicious turkey breast in my mouth.
Yummy!
Jenny
P.S. How are you celebrating this Thanksgiving? Leave a comment below and let us know :)
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Hi Pretland Family,
It is a special day for all of us Americans.
As you know, today is Veterans Day which means that we honor everyone who has served our country in the United States Armed Forces.
Tiger’s Eye is a crystal that is well-known for helping you to release fear and encourage you to try new things.
When I first started my entrepreneurship journey, I always wore a tiger eye bracelet wherever I went because it made me me stronger and gave me the courage to always move forward.
Hematite is another crystal that encourages self-confidence when you feel discouraged and low.
If you have been struggling to overcome an addiction or overindulgence, this crystal will give you the self-confidence to fight your addictions and beat it to the ground.
In the past, I had a friend who was struggling with a smoking addiction. So when she asked me to recommend her a crystal, Hematite was the crystal for her.
The important lesson behind fighting addictions is that you must have the desire to break the addiction yourself.
Crystals are meant to help us and support us but it is up to us if we want to break free of our addictions.
Lastly, we have Aquamarine, a crystal that gives you the courage and protects you when coping with loss.
Whether that's the death of a loved one or bringing closure to a relationship.
I remember when I was young, I used to own a yellow cat named Chika.
Chika was a great companion, always waiting for me to come home from school to play with her.
But one day, when I came home, I noticed that she was lying down on the floor and not moving.
We eventually found out she was sick and had a huge tumor in her stomach.
Soon after, she passed on and I could not stop thinking about it for two full years…
My grandma noticed this and she gave me an Aquamarine bracelet to encourage me to stay strong.
Because Chika will forever live in our hearts.
I understand that sometimes we feel scared and are unable to move forward past our fears and obstacles.
But like our brave US Veterans who have fought for our countries and risked their lives.
We must be brave too and have the courage to push through our dark moments.
Jenny
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Even though work has been stressful this week, knowing that I will spend Halloween with my family this year at home makes it all worth it.
Anyway, here are three “pandemic-free” activities you can do at home with your family on Halloween night.
Ok, it’s not what you are thinking.
Please don’t go knocking on your neighbor’s door and running off saying Jenny told you to do so.
It’s Treat, not Tricking.
Create a treat bag of goodies for a friend or neighbor and leave it on their doorstep with a note inside to pass it on (as in, create a new treat bag and "ghost" someone else).
It's a festive way to spread some socially distanced holiday cheer.
All your neighbors must be feeling a bit annoyed and down as well.
That they may have to be locked in their bat caves this year due to social distancing measures and the pandemic ongoing.
Who says you only give presents during Christmas anyway?
Since you might not be able to do traditional Halloween activities like going to a haunted house or trick-or-treating with friends.
You can channel more of your energy into creating a stunning spread of spooky snacks.
Make a pumpkin pie or some Halloween-themed cookies.
Whether it be ghost cookies, bat cookies or pumpkin cookies, you decide.
Just remember to send some my way so I can enjoy some of them for myself too. (if you have extra of course)
Oh I can smell those cookies already, Mmmmm...
Now, apart from crystals and astrology, I am interested in tarot card reading as well.
A friend of mine happens to be a reader and she tells me all sorts of interesting things about my life.
So if you are into Tarot cards or would like to try something new, Light a few candles and see what's in the cards for your future.
For a unique experience, hire a professional to do a private Tarot consultation on Zoom.
Who knows? Something beautiful may come out of it.
Now, I am sure you can come up with plenty more ideas to do at home on Halloween.
With the Internet, it has never been easier to not be bored at home.
You can simply watch a horror movie on Netflix if you are into some scaring as well.
That works.
Or watch your favorite Youtuber and see how she/he is celebrating Halloween.
And I know this too early to say this but… Happy Halloweennn!
Don’t let the ghosts spoook you to death.
Jenny
P.S. Please share with us your plans for Halloween Night. We all waiting for your comments. Happy Halloween!
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The entire Pretland team will be having a barbeque session together to celebrate Boss Day with me, their crystal empress. (kidding, of course, no matriarchy here)
I understand your concerns and not all bosses are great to work for.
But I want to say that as a business owner myself, we have more responsibility and a huge weight over our shoulders compared to our employees.
I have to always think about how I can care for my team in the best way possible and also ensure the business is working in tip-top condition.
And it’s not always easy.
In the eyes of the employee, they may think that it is unfair to them and they have no say because they are not the boss.
But that is not true all the time.
Trust me, your boss has it hard too.
But he/she has to act tough in front of everyone all the time because he is the leader of the company.
If the boss falls, who will take care of the company?
The boss is always looking out for everyone, not just himself.
Even though he is incentivized to do so, it is still a very challenging feat.
Now, this is not a rant blog.
With the ongoing pandemic for several months now and the economy slumping back into a recession, many businesses have it hard now.
So I am sure your bosses are all feeling the stress too.
But if you can show appreciation and support that everything will be ok.
If you are willing to be a great team player that I know you are.
I am sure your boss will love you for that and this positivity will spread throughout the entire company.
And as one company, you guys will be able to stay positive even in difficult and uncertain times like these.
Which is exactly what everyone needs now to brave the storms.
Who knows how long this storm will last?
At least you have each other, like how we have our Pretland family.
So, I went to research and think about three sneaky ways that you can do to make your boss love you on his/her special day.
Without spending ANY money.
Let’s go back to the basic rule of Giving Gifts 101; making a gift from the heart – baking a cake.
Baking a cake does not have to be a tedious solo task. You can get together with the rest of your colleagues and bake a cake together as a team exercise.
I love baking cakes. I mean who doesn’t?
They are fun to make and delicious to eat, so yummy.
My favorite cake is the Red Velvet cake for sure.
What is your boss's favorite cake?
Go check on his/her Instagram page for some clues after reading this blog.
Besides adding a personal touch that everyone gets to enjoy, it also cultivates teamwork and simple team bonding.
It gives a reason to encourage employee participation and this gives you the opportunity to get to know your colleagues on a personal level.
A cake may sound simple, but it is the thought and effort that counts.
You can even turn it up a notch and leave a personal message on the cake for your boss.
Now your boss gets to eat two cakes this year, one on his birthday and one today!
So nobody is daring enough to bake an edible and tasteful cake.
Yes, not everyone likes to get their hands dirty. (or tasty)
Another way to celebrate Boss’s Day is to get your boss a gift with a personal touch.
A simple card signed by the employees is another way to say “We appreciate you”.
Select a card that fits your boss’s personality and then hand-write a note containing specific examples of his/her contributions.
Once everyone has had a chance to sign the card, ask the boss’s pet and deliver it to the boss. (Or you can treat the person a meal for doing the bravest thing today in the office)
Cards are wonderful gifts for any occasion.
Hearing the thoughts of others in handwritten cards can completely make your day better.
And the best part is you get to keep those thoughts forever.
We all have the ability to create a short video in our pockets – most phones have great quality video cameras!
Wait until the boss is out one day, and then the team can record very short thank you messages to him/her. Then upload it to YouTube, setting the video to private if you wish.
On Boss Day, post the link to your intranet or company chat
– he/she will love the thought that went into it, and will no doubt look back fondly at this video in the time to come.
So these are the three free ways you can show some love and appreciation for your boss.
Who says you need to spend money on it?
Ultimately, it is the thought that counts and I am sure every boss wants to be loved and appreciated by his/her company.
For all the hard work they put in to make sure the company continues to grow and everyone can return home safely to their families.
So that everyone has an income to draw and be able to pay for their daily needs.
The role of your boss is not an easy one.
I am sure some of you would reject the position even if you were given the opportunity because of the sheer pressure of the position.
Having billions of things to think about and handle every second.
Having responsibility for so many lives and families.
So even if it is a short thank you video or card, doing this for your boss on his/her special day will go a long way down the road.
Oh yes, we are almost done preparing for our Pretland barbeque session.
Can’t wait already! I am so hungry for those juicy ribs…
Jenny
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Hey my friends,
It is a beautiful morning today.
I was watering my plants in the garden and it was wonderful being with Mother Nature.
You know, our country has many holidays and traditions.
After all, we Americans of different races and cultures came together to live a life of freedom here. (Or at least our ancestors did)
We have Christmas, Halloween, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year and so on.
But what about Columbus Day?
Why do we celebrate it?
Is it because Christopher Columbus has a huge fan following until he made his own holiday? (Maybe haha)
Well, you are half right.
Columbus Day officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
Yes, it has been hundreds of years since the founding of America.
One can imagine the hundreds of events that has shaped our country today.
Thinking about it fascinates me so much sometimes.
However, there is another meaning to this day.
Did you know that for the 400th anniversary in 1892, following a lynching in New Orleans where a mob had murdered 11 Italian immigrants?
President Benjamin Harrison then declared Columbus Day as a one-time national celebration.
The proclamation was part of a wider effort after the lynching incident to placate Italian Americans and ease diplomatic tensions with Italy.
Ok, I did not intend for this email to be a boring history lesson. (Please don’t unsubscribe now)
But I think it is important for us Americans to stay in touch with our culture and learn more about our history when we chance upon it. (which you will not if I did not share with you about this)
Also, did you know some states do not recognize it and have each replaced it with celebrations of Indigenous People's Day? (Pretty cool right)
Ok, enough history for today.
Jenny
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Where they participate in special lessons or special assembly programs.
Doesn’t that sound fun and nice? (grandson grandparent bonding time!)
Many school students take part in story-telling activities that relate to their grandparents.
As well as art or poster competitions where children often use a story about their grandparents in their artwork.
Wow, come to think of it. I have my own story as well with my grandmother, Elizabeth.
She was one of the first people to bring crystals into my life.
When I was around 7 years old, I remember her introducing me to crystals.
“See Jenny, this is an amethyst crystal. It dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety.
So whenever you feel hurt, hold it and allow it to absorb all your negative energy.”
And I would listen to her explaining to me every single crystal in her collection.
Where they came from.
What I could use them for.
How to take care of them.
I was in awe.
She was my crystal guardian angel.
I will forever miss you Grandma…
I am sure you are in a better place now with your crystals.
Which brings me to my next point.
Did you know that about four million greeting cards are sent within the United States each year on Grandparents Day?
This day is also an opportunity for people to appreciate and express their love to their grandparents through kind actions.
Such as making a phone call or inviting their grandparents for dinner.
People living in retirement villages or nursing homes may receive a visit from their grandchildren or loved ones on this day.
Take this time to appreciate your grandparents. (Please)
Because you would not be where you are today if not for them bringing your parents to this world.
And your parents bringing you into this world.
Sometimes, I understand we get so caught up with our busy lives.
That we forget what is important to us.
And by the time we remember, it may be too late…
So spend time with your grandparents.
They will love you for that.
And if you are a grandparent, congratulations!
You should be proud of your achievements.
Being a grandparent is not easy at all…
Raising your children and grandchildren…
Being the wisest person in the family…
Making all the big decisions for the entire family…
Sure is tiring.
But the entire family looks up to you as a loving figure.
And a figure of wisdom.
Because you have accumulated so much valuable knowledge.
And have gone through all the important world-changing events in your lives.
That your children and grandchildren may not understand.
Like World War II, 9-11 Attack, etc
So share with them your experience.
Give them insight on something they will not get to experience.
So that they will also know what to do in the future.
When you will not be here anymore to protect them and guide them.
People always say aging is bad.
But I like to compare aging to wine.
As you get older, you become more valuable.
More wise.
More experience.
So be proud of your age!
Time for me to bring my children to my parents’ house.
So, I can thank them for raising me and my children as well.
Jenny
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Hi guys,
Today is the day to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Treat yourself to a gift because you deserve it.
We appreciate you working hard for your family and your country.
Now it’s time to sit back and relax.
Go for a nature walk with your crystals or meditate at home with them.
Forget about the stress at work.
Let go of all anxiety and depression, be it in your work or life.
Allow yourself to be drawn to the positive vibrations of your crystals as it flows throughout your entire body chakras.
Allow your crystals to absorb all your negative energy and give you its positive energy.
Now it’s time for me to go and relax with my family as well.
We are going on a picnic today at Spruce Street Harbor Park.
It’s the perfect place for a picnic.
Imagine the cool sea breeze blowing on your face and the smell of the sea wafting all around you.
Wishing you love and light.
Jenny
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