Care and coziness are our specialties at Spoonful of Comfort—which is exactly what new homeowners could use during their time of transition. Looking to extend a “Congratulations on your abode,” to a loved one or friend, but aren’t sure the best way to say it? We’ve got plenty of wonderful housewarming gift basket ideas for…
Whether a family member or friend has just moved into a home, or you want to welcome a new neighbor on the block, a thoughtful housewarming gift could be just the thing to say, “Congratulations!” or “We’re happy to meet you!” Our team members here at Spoonful of Comfort are expert gift givers, so we…
Celebrating the winter solstice is a special time for family and friends to shake off the shortest and darkest day of the year and welcome the slow return of the sun. This holiday has been observed throughout history across many different cultures. Indeed, historians believe Stonehenge in the English countryside was built to track the…
For those who are spiritual but not so religious, you may choose to celebrate the December holiday season differently. The winter solstice is a wonderful way to honor your ancestors, the earth and its creatures, and the birth of a new sun during this special time of year. So what exactly is this ancient holiday,…
Women wear a lot of hats: professional, mom, wife, caregiver, meal planner, family therapist…the list goes on. Demands on their attention and talents have only increased in the past year or two as we’ve introduced new ways of working, online schooling at home, limited services, and simply not being able to be together and rely…
No matter where in the world your missionary is serving, they’ll surely be expecting a present from home to open on Christmas morning. Make their holiday wish come true with one (or more!) of the 30+ festive LDS missionary Christmas ideas we’ve curated for young adult and senior missionaries. We cover some guidelines and Christmas…
Oh, the sights, sounds, and smells that make the holidays—the holidays! Even without twinkling lights or familiar carols, the scents of the season can instantly put you to a festive mindset. For us, pine sap and evergreen needles summon memories of corner-lot Christmas trees. A whiff of woodsmoke smells like relaxed family visits around Uncle…
For many people, Christmas is a magical and joyous time of year that flies by too quickly. However, for those who have to spend Christmas in the hospital, the holidays can feel like an eternity. This is when the best gift of all is simply your time and presence, paired with an uplifting and thoughtful…
Writing a sympathy note for someone’s loss is always a challenge. Words rarely seem sufficient to convey the comfort you intend. It can feel even more daunting in a professional setting when you’re not sure how to address a very emotional and personal situation. However, a condolence message for the loss of a loved one…
Writing a condolence note is never easy. Sending words of sympathy, already a sensitive and emotional area, in a professional context can be even more difficult. However, people grieving a loved one or experiencing the loss of someone close to them are the same people you know and care about at work. Spending the majority…
Want a simple way to support someone who has cancer? Share a quote that inspires emotion. Whether it brings motivation, hope, or even a laugh, the right quote can lift someone’s day. And you only need to spend a few seconds to send it. A lot of terrific quotes about cancer cross our desks each…
A cancer diagnosis. Those are hard words to hear. And it’s a hard situation to talk about. Upon learning someone has cancer, many people don’t know what to do or what to say. Afraid they might say the wrong things, some people may resort to doing nothing at all. However, research supports that giving a…
