1. Hug everyone in your family and smile at them.  If they act shocked by this behavior, you should probably do it more often.

2. Open your Bible and read parts or all of your favorite book aloud.  I love to do this with Psalms.

3. Mindfully cook dinner.  Take time to set the table as nicely as you can and focus on the simple pleasure of serving your husband and/or children.

4. Take a bath (add some bath salts or bubble bath) and enjoy the steaming water.  Relax and count your blessings.

5. Bundle up and go for a walk on a winter’s day.  Winter walking can be cold, but the beauty is underrated!  Enjoy taking in the landscape of the season.

6. Drink a mug of something hot and delicious–coffee, cocoa or tea.

7. Bake a batch of somebody’s favorite cookie and deliver them as a surprise.

8.  Take the time to write an old-fashioned letter to someone who will delight in hearing from you.

9. Thoroughly clean the house–or a room, or organize a drawer.  Mend something.  Polish your shoes.  Sew on missing buttons.

10. Get out your camera and take pictures!  Take pictures of your friends, your family, your pets, your favorite things, rooms in  your house–whatever catches your eye.  Print and post some of your shots where you will see them often and be reminded of these blessings.