{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Appreciation not Gratitude - Episode 51","description":"Appreciation not Gratitude Episode 51 \u201cI believe that appreciation is a holy thing--that when we look for what's best in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we're doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our neighbor, we're participating in something sacred.\u201d  Mr. Fred Rogers   Books to inspire you: 1,00 Gifts by Ann VosKamp Mateo Finds His Wow! By Gabi Garcia  (really any book by her is awesome) Gratitude Jar by Josie Robinson Continue the conversation with me on Instagram or by email! Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Self-Care: Wear hair ties or jelly bracelets on your left arm and switch when you notice true connection or awe.  Remember, I say you\u2019re only 5 feet from something to appreciate.    Play Idea: Set up a game of HORSE in the house using beanie babies.  I\u2019m going to use a pillow as the target, you could use a laundry basket or hula hoop.  Bring the fun indoors with the new early sunset.  Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com\/play4lifemoms ","author_name":"Keep Calm Mother On! with Christy Thomas","author_url":"http:\/\/everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com","html":"