Share the Joy with World Market

It’s that special time of the year when giving is just so easy to do. When I was asked to participate in the World Market Share the Joy Challenge , I was so excited. The question was asked,  “how can you give back this holiday season using items from World Market?”. 

Since they have so many amazing foods, I knew immediately that I wanted to create a gift basket using some of the food and other items available at World Market and give it to someone that I know personally that truly understands about sharing the joy.

Mr. B works with an amazing woman, Ms D. Ms D is one of those types of people just makes you want to be a better person.  She gives and gives and never expects anything in return.

One of the projects she is involved with that brings tears to my eyes is feeding the homeless here in Denver.

Ms D gives so much of herself and her time to take care of others.

One weekend a month she spends the day in her kitchen making casseroles, baking cookies or muffins and preparing sandwiches. She then packs it all up and spends the night at a corner downtown, handing it all out to the homeless. She does this all out of the pure goodness of her heart. No one asks her to do this, she just does it. 

She, of course, always cooks in large batches so, I wanted to create a gift that just she and her partner could enjoy.

I started with a 4 quart enameled cast iron covered pot and added 4 pretty green crocks.

I then lined the pot with a pretty napkin and filled it with food and tools I thought Ms D would enjoy.

I hadn't really planned on going with a theme but as I got to picking out everything, a bright and fun green theme emerged!

From the parchment sheet packaging to the tools and even the olive oil. 

I had so much fun putting it all together, all the while hoping Ms D would enjoy it all and know these were truly gifts from my heart.

The hardest part was getting together with her in order to present here with this gift.  She is such a busy bee!  She not only volunteers her time by feeding the homeless, she also teaches a cooking class at her church for kids.  

Finally we were able to get together at my home.  I explained to her that I was challenged to share the joy with someone that helps others and that she immediately came to my mind. I am such an admitted sap too.  I could barely get the words out and I was already in tears!

As I showed her all that I had put together for her she said that green was her favorite color!  It was meant to be LOL!

Ms D was so surprised and just so humble about receiving this gift from me.  I can’t thank World Market enough for this chance to give to someone that gives so much of herself all year long!

There are other ways that Cost Plus World Market is Sharing the Joy this Season! You can enter their Share The Joy Sweepstakes for 4 chances to win $5,000 for yourself AND $5,000 to donate to the charity of your choice! How amazing is that?

Head on over here and ENTER TO WIN!

Now I challenge you by asking, How do you YOU Share The Joy?

I appreciate the complementary gift cards that I received for the supplies in this post. All opinions are honest and my own. 

The Perfect Summer Breakfast Buffet

Disclosure: This shop and post have been sponsored by Cost Plus World Market to celebrate their Summer Fun Sweepstakes.

Summer time, to me, not only means fun vacations away from home, it also means visitors from far away. The guest room is prepared as is the guest bath.  But, what about feeding your guests?

Oh sure, you could have bowls, milk and cereal on hand but, why not treat your guests to something special.  I mean, they did travel by car, bus, train or plane to see you, right? 

How about a waffle and crepe breakfast buffet served al fresco?

You could set your table on top of a fun outdoor rug out by the garden first thing in the morning.

For our guests, while I set the table, Mr. B made up a batch of waffles and crepes.

These mixes from World Market could not be any easier to use! 

In just a few minutes you can have gourmet breakfast food to serve.

Speaking of gourmet, I added cute little jars filled with fun fruit spreads such as Mango, Orange Marmalade with Champagne, Lemon Curd, and Black Cherry. And, of course, we had to have the maple syrup in the Maple Leaf bottle!

How cute is that turtle holding the butter?  

And how fun and colorful are the plates?

The red tablecloth over a yellow thrift store cloth really adds some color and pop!

Of course, there has to be drinks!  You could go the boring plain OJ route or,
how about some Blood Orange or Orange, Mango Passion Fruit soda, plain or, mixed with champagne for a new take on a mimosa? And, if you need a kickstart to get your morning going, nothing beats a Bloody Mary amIright?

Add glasses and flatware and your Perfect Summer Breakfast Buffet is ready for your guests to dig in!

Need some more ideas to set up your own Summer Breakfast Buffet?  Check out my #SummerFun board on Pinterest!

Speaking of the perfect summer...what could be more perfect than you and your family going on a trip? What if you and your family of 4 could win a trip + hotel to anywhere that Southwest Airlines is willing to fly you?

Cost Plus World Market has partnered up with Southwest Airlines to offer four Great Summer Getaways. Enter for a chance to win a trip for 4 anywhere Southwest Airlines flies. There will be 4 Weekly Grand Prize Packages, including: Airfare for 4 on Southwest Airlines, Hotel Accommodations and $500 World Market gift card. Enter the World Market’s Great Summer Getaway Sweepstakes today! 

I always share my tables with

Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday

and

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Table Top Tuesday

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Memorial Day Table

I set this table
for all of the service men and women
who have given us such great freedoms.

  Men and women

who have protected us

and continue to keep us

safe from harm.

 Men such as my father, my brother, my cousins, my friends.

Women such as my classmate Michelle.

When I found these plates at ARC Thrift months ago

I knew that I would be using them for this

table today.

 The steel blue gray 

made me think of

the dress uniforms of 

the brave men and women 

in the armed services.

Candles standing straight and tall.

Light fare to be offered.

 A table set

to welcome them home.

Flowers and flags 

in remembrance

to those that gave all.

A simple toast to

each and every one of them.

Thank you.

China~Mikasa Delacort

Chargers~Michaels

Flatware~Cost Plus World Market

Champagne Glasses~Walmart

Wine Glasses~Godinger

Candlesticks~Cost Plus World Market

Flowers~Grocery Store and The Dollar Tree

Vase~Thrift Store

Blue Runner~Ikea

Tablecloth~Bed Bath & Beyond

I always share my tablescapes with 

Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen 

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday

and 

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Table Top Tuesday

Click here to see where else I may be partying this week.

Don't forget to come by on Tuesday's
for the link party.