April 23, 2007
Fabulous Finds: "Soleful" PurposeFabulous Finds: Toss the Flowers. Send Soup! Fabulous Finds: "Soleful" PurposeFabulous Finds: "Soleful" Purpose
Okay…so who in their right mind would write about soup in the spring? Hello…have you seen the weather in the Midwest and on the east coast? Even in beautiful sunny L.A., I’m still wearing a sweater. So, soup it is!
And, anyway, whether it’s warm or cold, we all succumb to the dreaded “bug” every now and then. And, how great is it when your good friend or significant other sends you flowers to make you feel better. When the hot little delivery guy (or girl, whatever your preference) appears at your doorstep with a vase full of fresh blossoms, even incessant stomach spasms are miraculously cured. But, eventually, the sweet scent turns putrid and, in your sick state, you do all you can to stay as far away from the once lovely blooms as the stench infiltrates your home (nice bonus when you finally get back your sense of smell!). You wait
until you just can’t stand it anymore and, plugging your nose, you grab the vase and toss the entire thing in the dumpster outside. So much for sweet nothings!
Next time a friend, family member or co-worker is under the weather, maybe think of another way to send your well wishes. An e-card is fine if you are a firm believer in the “it’s the thought that counts” mantra. A mailed card is kinder. Or, instead of the obvious get-well-soon gestures, send something that will really lift your loved one’s spirits like, for example, a cup of chicken soup. Yes, mounting studies have been served up as proof that old-fashioned chicken soup really does ease cold symptoms, plus you’ll get some serious kudos for creativity! For $29.50, GrandmasChickenSoup.com will deliver a generous size of chicken noodle or matzo ball (my favorite) soup, along with a personalized greeting, to help your friend, mom, dad, sis, co-worker, or uncle (or 
anyone else for that matter) recuperate.
And if dinner keeps forgetting to make itself, send some to yourself too…yes, with a personalized greeting, you know, as a preventative measure.
