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Danielle - the five people i can thank today are: my hubs, my two sisters, my mom and my dad. thank them for being them. and loving me as i am

Shayna - That is such a sweet and simple idea. Now if only I had zinnias as pretty as yours.

Cristina - That is such a sweet idea! I would thank my husband, the lovely barista at starbucks, my son, my friend Tracey and my mom

Stacy - I can thank my husband for just being that, my oldest daughter for being nice this morning, my mother for babysitting my smaller children everyday while I work, my cousin for being a great friend even when we live 6 hours away, and my best friend for always being my sounding board.

Amy - Love the pics! I will thank my 3-year old today for playing so nicely with his sister. I will thank the childcare providers at the YMCA for allowing me time to work out. I will thank the librarians for their great work with my kiddos. I will thank my husband for coming home early and I will thank the director of the finance class we’re taking tonight.

colleen - Five is a good start, there are so many! First, i begin my day with saying thank you to Jesus, the lover of my soul, giver of all good gifts; next my husband, the best gift i have ever received; my kid’s sweet teachers who are amazing! and give me a break each day while enriching my kid’s lives; my best friend Dena who loves me and listens and lastly my kids, who remind me that my life was never meant to be the end – they are my legacy! Thanks for helping me remember ALL my blessings!

lisa k in tx - Adorable! I would like to thank you, for all the creative ideas and pics (even tho I don’t know you!:), my neighbors (who invited us to dinner last night so I didn’t have to cook!, our mailman who delivers all my yummy scrapbook products when it is 104 degrees, my daughter’s teacher – she is loving school and my hubby for working so hard! thanks, Lisa k in tx

Reidunn - I want to thank you for this wonderful blog. And also my parents and my two brothers for being them.

kassondra - 1 my husband for making life easier for me
2 my daughter Julia for always giving me a reason to smile
3 my daughter Belle for putting mommy out of her misery and coming two weeks early
4 my mommy for answering any goofy question i have about being a mom
5 my dog jerky for always being so happy to see me

Erica - My husband, my parents, my grandparents, my kids for making me the happiest mommy in the world, my friend Erin for being a great baby-sitter for me!

Christina - I can always thank my mom, dad, and hubby, then for today it would be my daughters teacher and my close friend

Jen - oh i love this giveaway & this post!

i want to thank my Momma {she’s the sweetest}, my bff rachel, jenna {for being an encouragement}, jordan {1 of my YL girls for being so faithful} & my pops today!!

Meredith - I can thank Alyssa, Scott, Jerry, Alicia, and Debbie – my daughter and my coworkers.

Brit - My wonderful husband for loving me just being him, my loving parents for all they’ve done and all they do, my precious toddler for his sweet hugs and smiles, my bestie for her laughter and friendship, and God who has blessed me with all of these!

Lorey - I would thank my husband for always, always providing for us, my sister who has become my best friend, my mom because she gives comfort and good advice every time we talk, and my two children for all the joy they give me every day.

Angela - My husband, two children for being so wonderful. And when we go to play group today the wonderful sisters who have taken such care of our family during hard times.

Yuliana - my husband, my son, my mom, my mother in law & my girlfriends

Candy Foster - My husband who works so hard to support our family.
My mom and dad who are always there . . . no matter what.
My kids for lighting up my life.
My uncle for calling us last night (out of the blue) and saying he brought us a photography prop back from his trip to Kansas.
My Jesus . . . because HE’s awesome!

Jessica - What a great idea! Thanking my hubby for getting up with the baby in the middle of the night (twice!) and still going in to work early so he can come home early. Thanking a friend for being a supportive military wife for her deployed soldier. Thanking another friend for being the thoughtful, dependable, and positive person she always is (I have never heard her say a bad word about anybody). Thanking the nurse at my Doctor’s office for calling antibiotics in to the pharmacy so I don’t have to make the unnecessary 30-minute drive + visit, etc. with baby. Oh, and thanking YOU for posting this idea and helping me start the day with gratitude, not attitude!

Sandy - I would think my husband, my mom, my dad, my daughters’ teachers (there are 2 kids, with 3 teachers.

Amanda - First, I’d tell Jesus thank you for our salvation.
Next, my hubs for being the leader of our family. And for being everything I never knew I needed. Soliders of the US armed forces for keeping us free. My little ones for bringing me more joy than I could have asked for.

Oh, and thank you Ashley for sharing and inspiring all the time

Rebecca - I will thank my Fiance for loving me and making me finally truely happy, the two kids I nanny for providing me with endless hilarious stories to share with my friends. Thank you to my friend at work for being just that, a friend at work haha. I will thank my best friend’s dad for doing catering for our wedding for super cheap. And finally I will thank my father (and tell him how proud I am of him) for finally coming to terms and getting help with his alcoholism

Kim@Living with Little People - I would thank my partner for his support and love, the three teachers at my little person’s daycare for making him feel so secure and special, and my boss for being flexible when I need to be there for my little person.

Jenna - My Mom, My Dad, My Brothers (2) and my College Friends (10)

Chrissie - My Dad, in particular for building me new shelves =)
My Mom, always =)
My husband, he’s the best
My sister
My friends Patricia and Abbey, my online buddies

Lynn - Good morning, I want to point out these are in no particular order. I would like to thank you for all the good DIY ideas and for always being so upbeat with great ideas for us all to live by. I want to thank my husband for being so great and giving us all we need and more. I want to thank God for all his blessings. I want to thank my parents for being so great and supportive and I want to thank my daughter for being her! Have a wonderful day!!

Stacia - My Hubby for sure. My mom-in-law for so many things. And my best girlfriends x3 for simply being my best girlfriends. In fact, I think I’ll jot them all a quick note right now. Thanks for the inspiration!

Melody - Such a cute,simple idea. I would thank my husband, melinda, sherri, tom, & celena.

laura - my amazing husband, my daughter, my son, my babysitters (2). i’m a blessed gal:).

Stevie - i would thank my dad, my grandpa, my best friend, my husband, my mom

cally - I thank Little Debbie, because she makes the best Swiss Rolls. And my husband because he loves me. And my mom because she’s so generous. And my kids, because they’re patient with me. And all the teachers who challenge my kids. I like that.

bopha - i will thank my mom, husband, mother-in-law, and 2 great friends all for being so great and helping out so much the kids.

Miranda - My Fiance, my mom, my dad, my best friend & my soon to be mother-in-law

Sydney - Cute project!!
I would thank my mom, dad, 2 sisters, and my best friend Mary Chase.

kristin fulghum - 1. my mom.
2. my husband.
3. my bestie.
4. my mom in law.
5. my neighbor.

amanda torres - The telemarketer who will call today. After all they HAVE and job and are doing it. The post woman who has endured Hades the last few weeks to bring me my mail. The construction workers who are working down the street who helped build my house. My neighbor who is just plain awesome, and of course my family who love me despite my insanities!

Lacy - How sweet! I love those labels!
I could–SHOULD–thank for being them & being in my life, my sister, my aunt, my parents, my husband, and my two girls!

Christin - my husband, my mom. my son, my son’s teacher, my neighbor

Anne - My husband, my mother, my sister (and her sweet baby!), the UPS driver, and a friend.

Candice Doctor - My mother in law for all her help with my kiddos. For my kids new teachers and their unending patience in the classroom. For my employer who continues to challenge me and give me a paycheck. For my husband who understands my need for a snuggle. And for my kids who remind me that their speed is slow, and maybe mine should be too.

Trinity - Margaret, Michele, Sheri, Denise, Judy, Sharon…….that is all of my girls’ teachers. Yes, they deserve a huge thank you every day!!!

Cory - I LOVE this post & all those scrapbook goodies!
I would thank…My wonderfully amazing husband, my momma, my friends Megan & Mallory (Young Life girls) for being such faithful servants & our Norwegian roomate for remembering to put his cereal bowl in the dishwasher!

Jess - I would thank my mom, sister, my hubby, and two close friends. Really, I could thank so many. God shows His love to me in so many ways through my friends and family.

Beth I - Darn!!I got too excited. Please disregard the first post because I didn’t read the directions!!
My mom
my dad
my husbend
my mother in law
my babies

Lauren - I should thank my mom, dad, sister, husband, and friend Erin.

Carrie - Thank you for starting off my day with such a positive thought. It is amazing how many people you can think of when asked this question. My top five thank yous go to my daughter, my husband, my stinky dog, my mom, and my coworkers as a whole.

Mandy - I thank my amazing fiance (for putting up with me), my mother (for being my rock), my best friend (for always being there), my lovely little cat Luna (for being understanding when I run past her as I am so busy these past couple days and don’t stop to give a little pet), and Jesus (for always being there to listen to my wedding planning woes when I know everyone else probably doesn’t want to hear them)!

Marie L - my husband, my son, my friend Diane, my sister, my daycare provider

Aja Vaught - God for each and every day, my husband for taking the day off today to be with me while our youngest starts school, my kids for the joy and the stress they bring me each and every day, my friend Stephanie for walking out of her way with baby in tow to check on me (b/c my baby started school today), and my dog for not going to school too!

Jessica M - You have such wonderful ideas!!
I would thank my husband, mom, dad, mother-in-law and my good friend. By the way, thank you for your inspirational blog. It is by far one of my very favorites!! Have a great day

Tanya - I could always thank my mom. Then my husband for watching a movie with me last night even though it was late, my friend for being my friend even though I never have time for her, my kids when they pick up the toys or give the baby something she’s crying for, and anyone I encounter today while completing my to-do list.

Sarah - My kids, for various reasons, my husband, my Mom,a neighbor and a friend who is such a blessing.

What a great giveaway! I love how you are able to make such neat projects out of what you already have, so inspiring!

Shelly - Thanks to my 1 year old for sleeping in just a bit longer this morning, my husband, my mom, my dad and my grandma!

Sarah - My son-for making me a mom
My daughter- for making me a patient mom
My C0-parenting crew of other moms- I am slightly less strung out because I know you all!

jill b. - Super easy because I have so many people to be thankful for! My husband, my mom, my dad, my in-laws, and my friend Amber…

Melissa - I have so many that I should thank but here are my 5 for today:
1. God – for blessing my life so richly.
2. My wonderful garbage collectors for dealing with stinky trash everyday which is intensified with this HEAT – all while keeping a friendly smile on their face.
3. My hubby for making me feel like I’m the only thing in his world.
4. My beautiful daughters for making me laugh every day.
5. YOU, Ashley for your blog and being such an inspiration to so many. Thank you!!!

stacey B - My dad for obvious reasons (ya know the old, “you sacrificed so much to raise brother and I”! My friend Kevin for teaching me about simplicity, health and challenging me to walk deeper with God. My friends Sara and Jacob for treating me like a member of their family. And my boss Ann because she’s fun to work for!

ps- I lava paper things:)

Amy Sargeant - My mother, my husband, my kids. Their teachers. God.

Kristine - Thanks to you (for this idea), my husband, son, mother, and friend Talissyn.

Laura W. - I’d have to first thank my parents for being such a huge help in my life, my best friend Lisa for loving and laughing with me all the time, my other best friend for always staying in contact even tho she lives overseas, and finally my uncle for being just what an uncle should be (the person who does the fun stuff with you, buys you things you know your parents never would and letting you crash his atv without getting mad). Thank you for the great giveaway!

Dena - Love the alphabet lunch note idea! I did jokes last year, but wasn’t sure I could find new ones for this year. this will be great!

I would thank: my son – for being good for 5 minutes straight. my daughter – for being my little sunshine, my babysitter for being a second mom to my kids, my husband for putting up with me , my mom for the shoes I’m wearing today (little too small for her, she passed them to me and the lady at the library after she checks out my books for me.

Madaline Meatte - my husband of course! my mom, my dad, my friend hillary, my grandmother, and my other grandmother!

i take everyone in my family for granted and sometimes dont even take the fact that i leave near my grandparents for granted. i need to go take her some flowers!

jody - 1. My husband
2. My kids
3. My parents
4. My kids’ teachers
5. God

Chelsea - The flowers in soda bottles are so cute! Makes me think of eating at a little diner! I would like to thank my son’s daycare teacher for helping to make everyday so fun for him, my co-workers for their hard work on a recent project and my husband for being with me on our journey through parenthood.

Andrea Jene - Oh how fun!!
I would thank My mom and dad, my hubby because he has been being so sweet, and my best girlfriends in the world, Andrea, Andrea, Christena and Charlie. Yes I have two other girlfriends named Andrea isn’t that crazy!!!

Rachel - I need to thank my husband 5 times for 500 different things, but let’s branch out… My 2 year old for throwing away his own diapers, my 2 month old for sleeping through the night, my housemate for doing my laundry, my landlord for powerwashing our deck so we won’t get splinters, and my friend for holding me accountable to loving those around me.

Natalee Lopez - 1) My Lord
2) My Momma
3) My Hubs
4) My Bestie
5) My Co-worker

Michelle - i would thank my wonderful parents, my best friend, my pastor, and our great God for the blessings they bring to my life! thanks for the giveaway!

Erin - People I would thank:
My sister for being here this week and helping with some canning
My husband for his wonderfulness
My mom for her wonderfulness
My daughter for her wet kisses she gives
My other sister for being so compassionate.

Zoya - I could thank my husband, my 5 sisters, my mom, and the list goes on… this is such a great idea to implement into our lives!

Kaylene - OOO, i think i would thank:

my hubs
my friend rachel.
my sons God parents
my mom
and our sons school-because it’s the 3rd day of school and i already emailed the principle.:)

sarah - my husband for being so wonderful
my kids for trying and being oh so sweet
my mom for helping me all the time
my mother in law b/c she is just the best there is
my girl anty t because she’s the best anty anyone could ask for!

abbey - 1 – My husband
2 – My Son
3 – My daughter
4 – My colleague at work that is helping me this morning.
5 – My son’s teacher for helping him today.

Kate A - Simple thank you’s can make leave such a huge impression! Today, I’m going to make a point to thank
1 – my husband
2 – my mom
3 – my sister-in-law
4 – the day care girls
5 – the barista I’ll see in just a few

Jenny - I would thank my husband, my mom, my dad, my sister, and my dog!

jessica h - great post–
I’m thanking God again this morning for his goodness & graciousness towards me in Christ, my hubby for loving me beyond words, my son Josiah for making me smile every day, my son Joshua for being so utterly kissable, and you, sweet Ashley, for giving me a spring board for crafts & Mom encouragement (even when u don’t realize it!) THANKS!!!!

karen davis - 1. my husband (in person with a big smooch!)
2. my kitty (in person, by giving him scratches)
3. my mom (by sending a sweet e-mail message)
4. my grandma (in some snail mail, because she hasn’t caught on to the whole e-mail thing!)
5. my sister (via skype!)

What a wonderful giveaway!!!

Katy - 1. My fiance for being the most wonderful man to ever put up with me!
2. My boss and friend for giving me the confidence to go back to school so we can open our non-profit organization!!
3. My aunt for being my rock right now.
4.My office manager for being amazing as always.
5. And Shabby Chic Crafts for this giveaway. Brides-to-be like me and so many others in this recession have got to rely on every resource and ounce of creativity and DIY projects like these!

Marie - My husband, my mom, my mother-in-law, my children’s 2 teachers …. I could add about 100 more names to the list – I have so many people I’m thankful to have in my life!

kristi - my mom, my mother-in-law, my kids, my hubby and my neighbour ann. she is so nice.(and I will add you. thanks for your blog! love it!)

Martina - My husband, my parents, my sister-in-law, my best friend

amanda - i could thank my mom, dad, brothers, boss at work, and my grandparents.

Pam - 1. my husband
2. my sister
3. my friend Lisa
4. my dad
5. my mom

Jessica Haskett - God, my husband, my daughter, my mother, my nana…

Shanalea Atchison - Ok 5 people I could thank today for being them….my husband, My friend Melinda, my children, Gab, and cheesy as it sounds, Jesus…he has been loving on me a lot lately. Not that he hasn’t before, but I feel it now.

Amy - You, for your awesome blog and cool craft ideas!
My mom for always being there.
My husband for loving me even when I yell
My daughter for making me be the best mommy I can be
My dad for always telling me when to keep trying.

Jenny - My husband, my sister, her husband , and my two amazing brothers!

Aimee - Wow ok I am choking up just thinking about my 5 people because they truly do mean so much to me.. My Fiance for never turning his back on me because of my disease.. My mom for being so understanding and never being to tired to help me when I cant even walk.. My step dad for being there when my mom cant.. My grandma for just being able to always make me smile even when I feel like I cant go on anymore.. And my little brother for just knowing that no matter what his big sister loves him!!!! Wow sorry that was so personally but even if they wont read this it was just something I needed to say…

jen - thanks for sharing inspiration with me! am excited to use these fun ideas with my kids and in student ministry . today I am thanking: my man (for serving our family, community and students as YP). my Sis (in Alaska but connected closey) my neighbor for walking the hood with me and 2 of my former students who share their lives with me!

Cat - 1. My Cousin who just sent me the pretiest little candle holder as an anniversary gift
2. My Mother who is always amazing
3. Our friends Molly and Brian who had a baby the week before our wedding and still managed to show up with bells on
4. My husband for trying his hardest to make my life as easy as possible
5. My friend Hana who I love and want to spend way more time with, but we live far apart.

Ali - I would thank my mom, mother-in-law, and dad for always begging me to watch my little ones (dream). Then I would thank my husband for putting up with my crazyness, and my kids for not only wanting my hugs, but needing them.

Erin - You’ve got me thinking. I need to do something for these people!
my husband, my mom, my dad, my mother-in-law, my father-in-law, my sister, my best friend, my husband’s late grandmother, my granny
That’s 9, but who’s counting?!

Laura - Thanks for the opportunity!
Today I would thank…
1-my husband…for working so hard so i can stay home with our daughters
2-my mother in law for babysitting and allowing us to have date nights and me time.
3-my grandmother in law for…well…just being a grandma!
4-my daughters, for playing so nicely together while I catch up on vacation laundry and housework.
5-you…for making me think about all the people I have in my life to be thankful for.

Gwen - So super sweet! And I love those alphabet tags… what a great way to encourage your kiddos even when you aren’t around! I would like to thank my mom, dad, hubby, and my 2 best pals for making my life just brighter because they care about me & my daily life.

Jaclyn - My Mom! She is a wonderful person and I have learned so much from her.
My grandma-She was amazing and I wish she was still here to see her great-grandchildren!
Chandria-for making me a better teacher!
My husband-just for being him and being such an amazing man and father!
My dad-he makes me feel so loved and special everytime I talk to him!

patti - Thank you to all the people who work long and hard to harvest the coffee beans for my fix every morning. Also, my mom, my hubby, my baby girl, and her big sister (even though as I type this, she is throwing a fit while on time-out…gotta love her!)

Corey Moortgat - Can’t wait for my boys to know how to read,so that I can send them notes in their lunches!
I’d thank my husband, my mom, my sister, my other sister, and most especially, God!

Sarah - I would thank my ever-wonderful husband, my super sweet and loving parents, my friend who is like a sister and God for giving me all these amazing blessings in the first place – every good and perfect gift is from him

Brooke - The days go by so fast that I find it hard to remember to sit down & think of all the people we are grateful to have in our lives. I’d like to thank you first and foremost YOU for reminding us of this on a random wednesday. I can’t possibly think of only four others to thank, there is SO many people who have changed my life for the better over the past four months. So, I’ll state four groups that have touched my heart as well as my families & deserve a huge thanks for pushing us forward. My family, The Gap, The local fire department, & the American Red Cross.

People are amazing in what they do each & everyday.

hillary - funny that you would post this today because i already sent my husband an email thanking him for being him this morning!
i also need to call or email, my mom and dad and my mother and father in law for helping support their daughter and son in everything they do. if it weren’t for them we would not have such a blessed home. thank you for bringing this to all of our attentions!! so thats SIX people

Amber Nicole - I would thank my husband for Working so hard so i can be home with our son. I would thank my Brother for being my best friend and always making me laugh. I would thank both my in laws For being amazing grandparents and helping us out so much when i was pregnant and my husband was laid off, I would thank my mom for working so hard when we were growing up to support us. I would thank the man who held the door open for me when he saw me struggling with bags and a baby in my arms. Mostly I would thank God for giving me all these blessings.

Suzy - GOD, mom, husband, son, and baby girl

Emilou - 5 thank yous belong to 1) my cute friend for introducing me to you (I think! I have spent way too much time catching up on your blog, but I can’t stop!) 2) my oldest daughter for doing a puzzle long enough for me to read this post, 3) my baby girl for emptying “her” drawer in the kitchen long enough for me to read this post, 4) my husband, who is my personal tech support, for providing a computer so I can read this post, and 5) YOU for all your fun ideas and inspiration!

Allie - my husband, my mom, my daughters, my best friend, and my home ec teacher from 7th grade!

aimee - my mother, my boys(2), my sister and my husband

Jamie - I need to thank my parents, my in-laws, my grandma (all for the sweet things they do for my kids); the preschool director at church (she’s a wealth of information); and the cashier at Target who always does a good job of sacking up my groceries each week (she doesn’t pile heavy stuff on top of, say, my salad greens and grapes.)

Rena Frey - I love the bottles for vases! Great idea! I would thank my parents, my sisters, my in-laws, my best friends and my co-workers. More than five people, but all of them are deserving of thanks!!

Shelley C - God, Husband, child, walking partner, co-workers

jenny - my husband, my kids, my mom, my friend Kim, and my neighbor.

Allie - my husby, my kids, my parents, my boss and my dear friend Shara… gosh so many others who probably don’t even know how much richer they make my days.

Kerry - I could thank, my boyfriend, my mother, my father and my wonderful friends taylor and kim.

I may just do that!

Gevay - I would like to thank my husband, my mom, my best friend, and my 2 boys.

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Heather - What a cute idea! And so thoughtful.
5 people…I would thank my husband, my twin girls, my mom, my best friend, my assistant at work, and the girls new teacher….ok that was 6, is that ok?
Thanks for the giveaway!

Urska - I would thank Andy, Enzo, Nada, Jan and John. Husband, son, my mom, his mom, and a friend. These are on my list for today. Tomorrow is a different story.

Dana - My husband for being my partner in everything. My mom for seeing when I’m too stubborn to spend money on nice things for myself (she funded my trip to your SnapShop!). My friend for always lending her ear. My dogs (ok, they’re not people but still) for reminding me not to take things too seriously. And finally, the nice gentleman in the Army uniform who rushed to hold open the door for me when I had my hands full.

Allison - My loving hubby, my wonderful kids, my understanding parents, my amazing aunt, and my special friends!

KristenO - What a wonderful idea. My thanks goes out to my 2 wonderful co-workers who have made my maternity leave and return a nicer than usual event, my husband for loving me, my baby boy for bringing joy into my life and my BFF for being my touchstone through it all.

Katie Holeman - Thank you God, for this beautiful morning, thank you husband for working so hard, thank you dad for supporting me, thank you vanilla latte for being amazing and thank you Ashley for making think about things I am thankful for!

Erica - My maternal fetal doc who this AM said the girls (in my belly) looked awesome and that this would be our last app. The nurse who did the NST and said their heartbeats were perfect. My ObGyn who has taken great care of me and told me ‘I’m a rockstar’. My Mom who is flying in Saturday with the hopes that the girls stay put until then. And God/Fate/the Universe for giving me such a gift.

Caoimhe - my husband! My mom, dad and two sisters for a lovely family vacation last week. Love the labels!

ShelbyA - 1) My son’s new teacher
2) His bus driver
3) The UPS guy (new lens–woot!)
4) My left-behind-while-big-brother-goes-to-school 3yr old
5) The sympathetic mom I met today who understands how hard it is to send your child out into the world.

Kara - SUch a good reminder! SOmetimes we can get so wrapped up and forget all we have to be thankful for!
My 5 people-
my husband, my mom, my dad, my grandma and my sister for all the things they do for my family. I am one grateful girl! My fam is so good to me!

Nicole - my husband, my parents, my in-laws, and my God (oops +1!)

tasha roe - you always have the best projects!

1. my hubby – coming to the rescue and picking up a sick boy while I was at the gym.
2. my savior – for letting me “dump” my concerns, prayers, thoughts and troubles. He is so faithful!
3. my middle man – for putting things into perspective for me on a daily basis.
4. my little lady – for always loving on me – even when i get grumpy.
5. my big man – for being such a great big brother and protector.

Katie - From my daughter, Evelyn. We would like to send thank yous to preschool teacher, Mrs. Collins; Preschool directory, Mrs. Juli; neighbor, Mrs. Vivianne; puppy, Kita; and bunnies, Jack, Pepper and Suzanna. Do pets count?

Heather - I would say “thank you” to my husband, kids, mom, dad, kids teacher, best friend. I am blessed! Also, thank YOU for giving us such amazing ideas.

Heather

Becky - Very cute idea! I’d thank my mom and dad, twin sister, husband and heather- our full time employee at our store.

Kalen - I would thank my amazing co-workers. I just told them today I’m leaving for a new job and in reflecting on my time here, I’ve been so blessed to have wonderful people to work with.

meredith - My hubbie, my sister, my neighbor, my friend Jenn and the sweet little lady who turns these hooves of mine into nice, smooth, pretty feet.

lydia - You- for a great weekend at SnapShop
Andrew- for taking the girls for picnic lunch on the library steps
My Mama- celebrating her 49th wedding anniversary today
Allie- a great best friend
Ladies at Church- planning an activity that my kids just can’t wait for

Thanks for making me stop and think of how many people I’m gratful for…now I need to tell them.

christa - My boyfriend, for sacrificing his time, My Grandma and Grandpa for just being there always, My Dad for all the hard things he has to do, and my Aunt Nancy for helping me out lately. Gosh, I could go on and on!

Mandy - my husband for all he does for our family – then each of my kids (that adds 4) for the individual personalities they add to our family

Terri Lynne Barrington - Thank you to:
1. My amazing children, for being so wonderful everyday, ok, most days.
2. My incredible husband, for loving us unconditionally.
3. Our “nanny”, for always always always coming to my rescue.
4. My ex-mother-in-law, for her friendship…no matter how difficult it can be sometimes.
5. My boss, for allowing me time in the day to catch up on all my favorite blogs.

Sara - Love! Today I thanked my nurse who took my urine, the lady who took my money, my husband for driving me to my 1st baby appoitment, my friend for asking how it went, and God for the little blessing he placed inside of me.

Leanne - 1.The lady at the store who didn’t give me dirty looks for my 18-month daughter yelling “Mahmeow!” (meaning marshmallow) the whole time she was checking for us.
2. My 3 year old son who has the cutest smile ever today.
3. My Six year old who is in 1st grade, second day of school!
4. My Husband, for loving me anyway.
5. My friend who is having a girls night tonight–hooray!

ashley jensen - I would thank my husband, my daughter, my brother, my friend Mandy, and my pets. I can completely be myself around them and my life is so much better with them being a part of it.

chantelle - wow-shabby chic is great and I need to add you to my thank you list!!
T – teachers (so caring and kind)
H – husband (he is my biggest support)
A – Ashely for sharing SC Designs!!!
N – Nice lady who didn’t honk at me as I sat a little too long at the red light this morning.
K – my kids, for filling my heart joy each second.
This was the most inspiring post – in so many ways!
Thanks, Chantelle K

Tiffany C. - Today I thanked the veterinarian and four of my fellow volunteers that work with me at our local animal shelter. I have been volunteering for the last 3 months, but they have been putting their efforts in for much longer. Today was my last day since I will be going off to college tomorrow and I will miss them and our furry shelter friends dearly!

Kristen - My husband, my grandma, my aunt, my girlfiend, my daughter.

tami - What cute stuff! I especially love the alphabet circles…too fun! Hmm…lots of people to thank: my hubby, my daughter, my son, friends who support and encourage and get me to think about the world! Thank you for the reminder today to show and verbalize appreciation! Blessings on your day!!

Hollie - my husband, my mother in law, my co-worker, my sister, and YOU!

Becky B - my five people: my two walking partners, the couple having us for dinner and my 3 sons – okay that makes 7…sorry

Megan - I would thank the writer of today’s Upper Room piece, my assistant principal, my co-worker, my husband, and my dog (because he makes me laugh!)

vina sanchez - I would thank God: for being patient with me, Jesus: for His sacrifice, my husband: for loving me, Mr. Lummus: for teaching me how to think, Mrs. Swarts: for being such a good listener.

Sarah K - My mom, Nan, Amy, Huey Lewis, and The News.

Hannah Bunker - Yay! I love Shabby Chic!

I could thank my hubby, my co-worker and good friend Jaclyn, my bff Kasie, my boss, and the lady who brought me my food at Panera…and so many more!

Marie - my son, my adorable neighbor, brother, hubby and the lady at Roberts for giving my other son a balloon!

Christie - I’d like to thank:
- My husband for killing all these spiders in our house!
- My sister for being my sister
- My gram for writing me a letter
- My puppy Ginger for giving my hand kisses good morning
- My co-worker for always giving me sound advise

Hope you got to enjoy the Crush!

Susan W - My mother-in-law and father-in-law for taking my 3 kids to the beach and my husband, mother, and father.

Trish - My husband for not giving up, my kiddos for teaching me to see everyday as a gift, my mom for being there, my friend Amy for always giving and my Savior for forgiveness.

Jennifer Marie - my momma, rianne, grandma marce, hubs, baby boy & big little boy. Not necessarily in that order but that’s who I’m thanking today.

Monique - Great idea with the fabric and tag – I have a few bottles sitting ready for something like this! 5 Thanks: God for being so gracious with me, Meg for being vulnerable and walking life with us, Kai for making me gut laugh, Hanny for always waking up happy and my hubby for putting the kids to be so I could go to the theatre and watch a chick flick

kendyl sisk - JESUS, my husband, boys #1, 2, and 3 ;o)

Summer - John – my husband who is so gracious.
My Brother – having MULTIPLE life changing events this week and I’d thank him for letting me be there to help him
My Moma – she really deserves the recognition
Coworker – mom of 3 pregnant with twins – she needs to be thanked!
My dear Friend M – who inspires me to be a better person every time I see her!

Heidi - Five people I received birthday cards from.

Beth - Today, I could thank Jesus, my husband, my mom, my sister, and my dog (for being such a good cuddler!).

Janica - My mailman, the dentist, son’s new kindergarten teacher, my sis/bestfriend, and my neighbors that moved in next door who brought ME a potted plant! (How embarassing they did something extremely nice, when I should be welcoming them into the neighborhood)~

Felicia - I love your projects – simple enough for us non-crafty abled folks – so Thank you! I could Thank my 3 co-workers for helping me make it through the 2nd day of school w/out any disasters in a classroom full of preschoolers w/disabilities, my son for enjoying school, my husband for cooking dinner, and my administrators for being just awesome and supportive and all the parents for sticking it out.

Marykay - I need to thank my husband, my mom, my auntie, my friend Becca, and my friend Angie. I just discovered your blog and LOVE it!!! but I need to stop reading now so I can resume my mommy responsibilities, well maybe I’ll read just one more…

amber - I could thank,
My Kids
My Husband
Our new 3rd grade teacher,
The pizza delivery guy and
the traffic director at my son’s school.

Janelle - what wonderful ideas
our new teachers for my 3 girls, my DH, my neighbor for the playover, my mom for the chat on the phone & my friend jill

Aimee Confer - My husband!
My girlfriend who I just saw today!
My daughter!
My amazing sister!
My Papa!

Megan LaBelle - My husband, my mom, my dad, my boss, and my best friend!

Mandy O'Dell Jones - I will be thanking my husband, my father, my sister, my boss and one person at random whom I will pick based on their mood. I love to pick people who seem a little down and help brighten their day with a compliment or a hug.

Christine - My mom, sister, best friend, husband and grandma

Stephanie L. - You have such cute ideas! My friend Michelle, my mom, my husband, my son’s teacher, my sister.

efrat - That’s easy! Nora and Ivan, my mom and my ant and my little one…

Leah Zion - mom, Mr. B, my bestie, my 2 boys

Chrissy - I’m always so inspired by you with both your crafty creative ways and positive spiritual outlook!

5 People:
1) The Father for all of our blessings and the blessings to come.
2) My Husband for being my rock this week while I have been in the gutter…
3) My Mother, God bless her, I’m 24 and she still comes over and cleans for me because she is amazing!
4) Our worship leader at church for leading a wonderul choir rehersal tonight!
5) The lady who was running in the rain today splashing even more water ALL over herself. She made me giggle!

I think I will take your “Thanking 5″ people a little further and leave little notes of thanks for them in the next few days…

Thanks!

Jill R - I would thank God, the nurse at the doc’s office, Rachel, my husband and my mother in law. Thank you all for helping me get through this little bump in the road…..one day at a time!

Julie - I would thank my husband, mom, dad, friend, and teaching partner.

Amy Price - My husband for providing for our family, my mom for providing her gentle wisdom, my sister for being my constant best friend who will always be truthful, my children’s teachers for all of their hardwork, and God for all of the wonderful blessings he bestows upon me!!!

Jessica H. - I would thank my mom for always being supportive, my sister, my co-workers Andrea and Amanda, and my best friend Heather. Thanks for the opportunity!

Becky - Thanks to Kristine for showing me this blog. Thanks to the hubby for being wonderful. Thanks to my friend Meera for being a beautiful person. Thanks to my sister for hanging in there through hard times. Thanks my best friend Jessica for always being there.

Katrina - I thank God for at least five things every night. If I were to thank five people… I would thank my friend Donna at work for making sure I’m visible, my friend Kristin for helping me so much, my new friend Gabe for sharing with me, and my two daughters for being such beautiful girls inside and out.

Allison - I would thank the principal, teachers, and staff for all of their hard work opening our new school today, my 500+ students who all showed up with smiles on their faces and excitement to explore the new building, and my wonderful fiance for putting up with my crazyness this last week getting ready fro school and making it through the first few days : )

Jolie - So far today I *have* thanked Cole and Imogen (my children!), my husband, a lovely woman who did something unspeakably kind for us in a very tricky situation…and my bank manager! (and thank YOU for yet another gorgeous giveaway – I love love love the alphabet note idea!)

…and I love that I’m not the only one who leaves notes for my littles…even if they can’t read yet! (sometimes I feel it’s a bit like charades on paper, or pictionary gone mad!!!) I find *dressing up the food* also is a nice surprise – draw faces on the (unpeeled) hard boiled eggs, bananas, mandarins etc…you can make pirate faces and use a little sticker as the eye patch!!! Yo ho ho!

Adrienne - Today, I would first thank my mom because she goes above and beyond in what she does for me and the rest of our family; she is always giving us everything we need and more. I would thank my dear fiance because he loves me and wants to be a husband who loves and cherishes me always. I would thank my dear friend, emily, because she always tells me what I need to hear when no one else will. I would thank Hannah for eating lunch with me today; it was such a blessing to spend time with her. I would also thank Leslie for investing time into teaching me things about life that I would have a hard time learning without her.

Savannah - I am thanking my wonderful husband, my amazing daughter, my mom for listening and encouraging me, my family, and friends for supporting us as we take our new journey!

Jamie - 1. I would like to thank my daughter, for making me smile every single day.
2. I would like to thank the man at the cleaners for promising my dresses can be picked up by friday.
3. I would like to thank the women at Target who helped me find dance leotards. I do love target!
4. I would like to thank my husband for undserstanding why dinner was not made tonight.
5. And of course, ashley ann, for her insperation!

peta - First would be God, then my husband for working so tirelessly to provide for us, then each of my three beautiful children.

can i add a sixth? can I thank you for constantly encouraging us to follow God’s word?

Felt So Cute - my husband, my best friend, each of my two daughters, and our school principal! Thanks for such a cute giveaway opportunity!

Julie J - my mom and dad and my friends lance, kristie, and michele for their encouragement and friendship

Keri ~ forever folding laundry - What an adorable project. I just may need to add Crush to our grocery list. (My boys will be thrilled.)

1: my dad, for giving up his free time to paint our house
2: my husband, for all of his hard work
3: my mom
4: my dear friend liz
5: and my kids, for making the days crazy and fun

Thanks for the giveaway.

Paige - I would LOVE to win this!! Let’s see… I would thank my mom for treating me to lunch today, my husband for playing with our son for most of the evening, my son for giving me a RARE kiss out of nowhere (melt my heart!), my girlfriend for sending me hilarious emails and texts all day, and my dad for loving his grandson enough to drive an hour and a half to take him for an ice cream cone. : ) thanks Ashley!!

Donna - Yesterday I made tooth shaped cookies for my son’s oral surgeon who removed some teeth 10 days ago and also some cookies went to the orthodontist that took my oldest son’s braces off.
Gratitude is a wonderful thing to teach children.

nori - only 5?? my sis, mom, dad, grammie, and my co-workers

Jill - My hubby, my mom-in-law, an employee, my neighbor, and my new friend that made us the BEST apple pie

Amanda A. - A great coworker, one of my students, my daughter, my husband, the person who found my keys after they’d been lost a month!

Jamie - Brad…check
Lyndsay…check
Casey
Allie Reese
Gretchen

Jill - My mom because there is no judgement with her. My husband’s boss’boss for seeing the asset that he is. My sisters because they truly are the two most considerate people I’ve ever known (I guess that counts as 2 people). My husband because he works bis bootie off and never complains about it.

anne c - I am thankful for my husband Josh, Kate, my mom, dad, and grandmother. It is so hard to list only five…I truely am thankful for everyone in my life. I know God has placed every single person in my life for a very specific reason…so everyone is special to me! Including YOU!

Ashley SP - I want to say thank you to my three gorgeous, amazing beautiful children, my fantastic, supportive husband and my crazy-fun sister. All of them fill my heart and soul with so much joy and happiness every single day.

Jill - My hubby, my mom, my sister-in-law, my other sister-in-law (I don’t thank them enough!!) and my neighbor.

alyssa - both of my parents and my three bff’s. they’re all the best!

Angie Webb - I’d like to 1). thank my husband for all his hardwork lately. Especially since he tore his achillles a few months back and I know it’s been very hard for him to get around; 2). I’d thank my mother-in-law. She’s the best and helps me a lot wih my daughter and really loves her a lot. It means the world; 3). My daughter for simply being her; 4). My best friend for being there whenever! 5). YOU for all your awesomeness. I enjoy my mornings getting to read your latest posts and inspirations!

Leslie - My mom and mother-in-law for taking such good care of us over the past 4 months of having a new baby; my husband for “babysitting” several times during his one week off of school so that I can have a break; the Pioneer Woman for introducing me to the most amazing cinnamon rolls EVER; and my friend Kenan for being available at any hour of the day to answer all of my new mom questions!

Nina - I love those tags! I would thank my boyfriend Al for our convo last night, my mom-for doing all that she does for us and for passing down her craftiness, my dad for my wonderful birthday, a new friend katie for being so open and honest in our first convo, and my grandma for sending such a special birthday card.

Jennifer - My husband, my mom, friends Sandra and Cyndy, my cousin-in-law Cathy.

julianna richman - God, Matthew, Miles, Colemania, and Elanine with American Express cuz she waived my late fee (oops)! These labels are so so so cute-right up my alley.

Emily Peck - I would thank: my husband for standing by me and always loving me, even when I’m cranky; my sweet 8 month old baby boy Sky for just being himself and making me a mommy; my mom for being such a great mom to me; my mother in law for watching Sky every thursday and friday ; and I would thank all the ladies out there who have creative blogs about their families, decorating, life, mommyhood – without them I would feel very very alone!

Jenna - 1. My mom for being an inspiration in fighting cancer
2. My dad for taking such good care of her
3. my sis for being hilarious
4. My BF for loving me even when I’m a pain
5. The person at Chipotle that made me an exceptional burrito today.

Meredith - Who I’m thankful for: Jesus, my fantastic hubby, my selfless parents, my son for all the joy he brings me, my wonderful sister

Christina G - I could thank my mother-in-law who has the wonderful habit of stopping by and picking up my 2 oldest girls when I need a break from being up too late with the baby, my mother, well, because moms always deserves a thank you, don’t they?, my sister that gave me a bunch of clothes for my middle daughter earlier this week, my husband whois just amazing, and my friend from church that made me the cutest burp cloths yesterday. I’m sure that there are 1500 other people I could thank, but those are at the top of my mind today.

Renae - My friend Emilia for talking me into the haircut, my stylist for Michelle for executing the haircut, my friend Jamie for telling me that I DEFINITELY did the right thing by choosing the haircut, my boys for making me laugh (okay, so that’s two) and you for this giveaway!!

Natalie - My Husband, my daughter, my mother in law, my sister our neighbor. Thanks!

Vanessa Wyler - Love the flowers! I’ll thank: my husband, my friend Morgan, and my three sisters.

Michelle - I would thank my husband, my dear friend, my son, my daughter and my other son.

Thank you very much for the inspiration and the beautiful blog!

Holly Gill - Thanks to the person who delivers my paper everyday, the mailman, my mom(of course) Diane and Melanie for always making me laugh at lunch, and my dog who is always happy to see me and never judges.

Melinda Downing - my five art inspirations
1) my grandma who made macaroni art paintings with me when I was 5.
2) Phyllis Johnson: a friends mom and art teacher- an inspiration.
3) Mac Mechem, HS art teacher- taught me how to see light at 17.
4) Heintz Kusel- gifted and kind college painting teacher.
5) Steve Dzerigian – my mentor. College photography teacher and 30 years later, one of my best friends.

Jessie - First off definitely my husband for just about everything under the sun. Next my 3 year old daughter for being so wonderful these days as we live in chaos from just moving. Then…all of our friends and family for helping us move and transition to this new place. Of course my fantastic clients that allow me to thoroughly enjoy my job. Lastly…YOU! I found your blog via Design Aglow and have been hooked… you are totally reviving the crafty person in me that has been lost due to work and the stress of life. Thank you!

Jennifer - My husband, my kids, my mom, my friend Barbara, my kids new teachers.

Natalie - Pastor’s wife for taking me & kids to the zoo, pastor’s son & daughter for helping w/ kids while @ the zoo, mom-in-law for making us homemade yogurt that’ll be ready for breakfast tomorrow, and the good Lord for the beautiful weather today.

sarah - as a teacher…i just love the way you and your children appreciate your teachers. it’s a great honor to be a teacher, and it’s even more rewarding when someone else see’s it too! thanks!

Caitlin - hubby, mom, lori, mandi, hubby’s gma

Katie - My husband…for everything, my neighbor for taking care of my older kids, my friend Stasia for such wonderful help delivering my baby, my friend Jen for all the baby diapers and clothes, and Aimee, Anna, and M for just being there! I know that is more than five… can’t help it… could even go on and on from there. Thank you for this great post!

Angie - oh goodness….i could thank my husband a million times over but especially today as i broke down in tears and he just rubbed my back to listen……but also my mom for being amazing, my best friend for being a phone call away, my little sister for making me laugh, and the nice doctor that helped me squeeze in an extra dr appt……..awwww it makes me happy to think of all these things today!

mandi - 5 thanks:
my mom- for keeping the kids while I plan our homeschooling year
my husband- for cleaning the house while I plan- and taking us on our 3 week family mission trip that all those dirty clothes are from!
lynsey- for making me feel missed and loved
cassandra- for taking such good care of our home and animals while gone
debbie- for covering us in prayer while we were gone

Lindsey Millard - My five “Thank You’s”-
1. My Heavenly Father-Thank you for sending your Son and loving me unconditionally when I am undeserving.
2. My Husband-Thank you for loving me in spite of myself! His patience and sense of humor are what get us through some days!
3. My Mom-Thank you for being a rock even when life beats you up. With her chin held high, she marches forward.
4. My friend Debbie-Thank you for making me part of your family since none of mine is within a 5 hour drive. You are an angel.
5. My boss and friend, Robyn- Thank you for letting me walk in the door 10 minutes late every morning and not firing my butt!! I promise, I’ll work on it…even though I have been saying it for the past year and a half, I mean it this time!!

Casey - my dad, my sister, my boyfriend, my kids, my neighbor

Gale - Mom, husband, employer, a soldier and my friend for planning our 35th high school reunion. Now I’m going to go do it!!

Rebecca - My husband, my son, my mom, my mother-in-law, and by little brother.

Karen Giddings - Really enjoy your blog. You have a amazing talent. I would thank my sister, my parents, Stacy and Joanne. I would love to win!

Deb A. - What a lovely idea. Thank you for the inspiration!! I would thank my husband, my two beautiful sons, my neighbor, and the roofers who just re-roofed my home.

Dana Laymon - my husband, mom, dad, sister, adopted sister and her parents!

Anne J - I am thankful for and would thank:
- the hubs
- the mom and dad of the century
- the incredible alex rodriguez of CFA
- my bro and sis for such great friendships
- friends, friends, and more friends for lots of laughs and sweet memories

Michelle - I need to thank my husband, who is celebrating his birthday, for making me the happiest wife! I need to thank my daughter for smiling at me and making me feel loved. I need to thank my sister for teaching me what it is to really love. I need to thank my thesis advisor for encouraging me always. And last, but not least, I need to thank my mom for teaching me how to be a mom myself.

Heather - I would thank my amazing husband, my boss, my awesome co-worker Rachel, my mother in law and the guy who held the door open for me at the coffee shop this morning.

Alina - love that your such a chill mom! mud + boys = happy boys