Eight Gifts That Don't Cost a Cent

The Gift of Listening
     But you must REALLY listen.  No interruption, no day dreaming-
     no planning your response.  Just listening.

The Gift of Affection
     Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds.
     Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

The Gift of Laughter
     Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories.
     Your gift will say,  "I love to laugh with you."

The Gift of a Written Note
     It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
     A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, 
     and may even change a life.

The gift of a Compliment
     A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job"
     or " That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

The Gift of a Favor
     Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

The Gift of Solitude
     There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. 
     Be sensitive to those times and the gift of solitude to others.

The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition
     The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone
     each day.   Really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank you.