The little things
Good morning.
I’ve been thinking about how much of life is built in the little things.
The games we play together. The smells we remember. The simple routines that become part of us.
None of it feels particularly important in the moment.
But somehow, those are the things that shape us.
So here’s what’s on the table today. Some easy fun, a little inspiration, and a few reminders to enjoy the season you’re in.
Pull up a chair. Your seat is waiting.
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“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” — Mike Murdock
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HAPPY THANKFUL THURSDAY!
This week, I’m thankful for…
My home. A place to gather, make memories, feel safe, and simply be ourselves.
The smell of something baking. My daughter made pumpkin muffins over the weekend, and that smell alone made the whole kitchen feel like fall.
The changing seasons. Cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and that feeling of a fresh start that comes with a new season.
What are you grateful for on this Thankful Thursday? Hit reply and share. You might be surprised how much changes when you take a moment to notice the good.
CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK
Pick one small habit to focus on this week.
Just one thing you know makes you feel better.
Do it. Repeat it. See how you feel.
AFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK
Consistency feels good.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What is one ordinary part of your day that you might miss if it suddenly disappeared?
Sometimes the things that feel most ordinary (like dinner around the table or a child’s laugh from the next room) are the things we’ll wish we could have back someday.
Take a second to notice one of them today.
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One quick Thanksgiving heads-up! 🦃
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It’s $19 today and $27 tomorrow.
Jennifer S says, “The ideas are simple yet impactful! Also not much advance planning needed-love that!!”
If you want it at the current price, today’s the day.
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON
I have a head, a tail, no legs, and I’m brown. What am I?
See the riddle answer at the bottom of the email
TABLE TALK
Open Windows Season is upon us.
So if you hear me yelling at my kids like a lunatic…
No, you don’t. 😂
Riddle answer: A penny
Notice the little things. They are what’s shaping you.
Thank you for sitting with us. I hope you enjoyed today’s edition. If you have anything at all you’d like to share, ask, or say, just hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.
I appreciate you!
See you tomorrow at the table,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful