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December 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

Meaningful Neighbor Gifts

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Our first Christmas in our home in Florida our neighbor several doors down brought us a loaf of freshly baked bread wrapped in a tea towel on Christmas Eve night. It was the kindest gesture and I’ll never forget it. That was pretty symbolic of our life together as neighbors. We were always there for each other and they felt more like family than anything else. When we moved to California I was set on creating a similar community for our family here and in the last year we’ve been lucky to find neighbors that are like family. Since taking up bread making about a year ago, I’ve looked forward to doing what Ms. Carole did for us all those years ago. Delivering fresh bread to my neighbors as a gift, a gesture of thanks for being so wonderful to us this year.

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Since I’m trying to spend less time in stores these days I was pleased I was able to find the packaging materials I needed online at Walmart.com. I got a Walmart+ membership a couple of months ago and I really enjoy the new benefit of W+ free shipping with no order minimum (restrictions apply, excludes oversized/freight & Marketplace items). Walmart+ has several worthwhile benefits depending on your location:

  • Walmart+ free shipping, no order minimum on items shipped by Walmart.
  • Free delivery from your local store on orders $35+ (restrictions apply) which you can use for groceries & more.
  • Member prices on fuel. Save 5¢ per gallon at Walmart & Murphy stations. Access member prices at Sam’s Club fuel centers.
  • Mobile scan & go: Check out as you shop to make store shopping fast and contact-free.

I wanted my neighbors to have the full gift experience so I thought it would be nice to wrap it in a linen bread bag. I also made a few batches of cinnamon rolls to drop off as gifts as well. I packaged them in these brown cookie boxes. After the packages were ready to go. Millie and I walked them over with our Christmas cards and left them on the porch of each home.

If baking isn’t your thing, you can snag some gift items from Walmart.com and have them shipped to your home with Walmart+ free shipping. It’s such a convenient solution to gift-giving in a very challenging time. You can visit Walmart.com to see all the eligible Walmart+ benefits available in your location.

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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Hi! I’m Chelsea!

I'm Chelsea. Wife to Matt, and mama to P and Millie. I'm a fan of making and decorating things and everything blue + white. I believe that there is no such thing as too many throw pillows. Lover of iced coffee and cocktail Fridays. I'm glad you're here.

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Sitting here thinking about everything that’s go Sitting here thinking about everything that’s gotten me through this last year.
1. My family - having my girls home has been everything I never knew I needed. 
1a. My mom - in those early pandemic days, when we didn’t leave the house, she would meet me halfway between here and Vegas. We would sit in the middle of the desert with our masks on and just visit. I needed that so much and I know she did too.
2. My friends - it’s hard to imagine making it through this year without the friendships I have. They’ve carried me. A small group of neighbors here that would meet at the park for some outdoor fellowship and our weekly dinners made life feel a little more normal. Having regular calls with my best friend in FL was gold especially since we can’t see each other. And regular chats with @bykaithanson got me through especially in those early days.
3. Regular therapy - if I wasn’t already going before all this happened I surely would need to now. This all is very heavy stuff and having someone that is outside your circle to talk to is so important. This saves me again and again.
4. Making bread. I started making last year so when it blew up during that first quarantine I was so excited that we all were baking together. Whenever I’m feeling anxious making dough helps.
5. Exercise - this was the year I finally made exercise a priority. I love how much better I feel when I move my body each day. I’m less anxious and I’m more at peace.
6. All the technology that connects us. Marco Polo, FaceTime, texting, FB Messenger, all of it. Being able to reach all of my loved ones with the tips of my fingers has made it a lot easier when I can’t see them.
7. Television - how many shows have we binged this year? I don’t even know but I remember tackling Friday Night Lights in the beginning of the pandemic and being so sad it was over. 
8. This community. One thing I wanted in 2020 was to CONNECT with you all here and that has happened and its been wonderful getting to know each of you!
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We’ve been through a lot this year what has carried you? Tag a friend that’s gotten you through. 
Hoping and praying for a truly happy new year. 💙💙

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