Whoa Nelly! What a 12 months we’ve had since I have been here last. I have to admit there were several times that I didn’t think I would have another September Box with my mom. Bleak and uncertain times. But I am beyond happy to say that each week since the start of summer has been an improvement. Mom even drove to my house for our annual September Box exchange. What a beautiful time it is to be together.
I cherish this tradition. Even more so this year.
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I truly love the year long preparation of mom’s September Box. I tuck away little finds throughout the year and as September nears, I pull out the stash and see what I might need to add to it, or more likely, what do I need to pull out and give for Christmas!
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We both always include something handmade. Nothing that either one of us ever spoke of when we started this tradition, but something we have always done.
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This is the first year that we both gave each other a small quilt. And we both gave each other some lavender. A first! Great minds think alike.
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We both also buy items from artisans we follow on Instagram or Etsy. Another thing we just both happen to do…
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Add little things that we pick up at estate sales, local shops, or from shopping our own stash and it all adds up to a collection of thoughtful gifts.
And carefully wrapped…. and carefully unwrapped.
Sharing stories of the items, we take our time and relish each minute.
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Having a special lunch date with just the two of us is gift enough. But add the September Box and it makes it an event!
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Especially this year.
Especially with mom.
xo Katey
PS. To read about how our tradition started many years ago… 9 years ago, click here.