Comments on: Gestures in the Grocery Store http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:51:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: lisa pearson http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13681 lisa pearson Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:51:35 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13681 I try to comliment the little children or their moms when the children are being extra patient and well-behaved. I remember receiving compliments from strangers when my children were doing thei best and even when they were helping me bag the groceries. It would always lift my spirits and encourage me to continue to raise my children to be helpers and to show Christ-like attributes...18 years later, they continue to help around the house and enjoy helping others! I try to comliment the little children or their moms when the children are being extra patient and well-behaved. I remember receiving compliments from strangers when my children were doing thei best and even when they were helping me bag the groceries. It would always lift my spirits and encourage me to continue to raise my children to be helpers and to show Christ-like attributes…18 years later, they continue to help around the house and enjoy helping others!

]]> By: Janneh http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13676 Janneh Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:17:28 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13676 What a wonderful post! I am tall, and frequently see elderly people trying to reach a product above there heads, so I often help. Sometimes they seem to be looking for an item for a long time, so I offer to help then too. I am a mom with a toddler and an infant, so shopping trips can get crazy sometimes. Help unloading my cart is always appreciated! I cannot tell you how many times I would've loved that when I was pregnant! Bending over a cart over and over with a big belly really hurt my back! That butter bell is sooo cool! I'll have to put that on my Christmas list! What a wonderful post! I am tall, and frequently see elderly people trying to reach a product above there heads, so I often help. Sometimes they seem to be looking for an item for a long time, so I offer to help then too. I am a mom with a toddler and an infant, so shopping trips can get crazy sometimes. Help unloading my cart is always appreciated! I cannot tell you how many times I would’ve loved that when I was pregnant! Bending over a cart over and over with a big belly really hurt my back!

That butter bell is sooo cool! I’ll have to put that on my Christmas list!

]]> By: Cynthia http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13672 Cynthia Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:28 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13672 You always find blessings in the neatest ways. My hubby is the first to stop the car and push when someone needs a push and the kids came home from college the other day laughing about pushing someone's car off the road.. their dad's example in action. It was heartwarming. You always find blessings in the neatest ways. My hubby is the first to stop the car and push when someone needs a push and the kids came home from college the other day laughing about pushing someone’s car off the road.. their dad’s example in action. It was heartwarming.

]]> By: Kirstin http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13667 Kirstin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:18:33 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13667 I have never heard of a butter bell...I'll have to look for one. I try to always be on the lookout for people who have fewer items than I have and let them go ahead! They're usually surprised! Several times I've been stopped by people and aske to read something on a label or help them find what they're looking for. I'm also guilty of being in a hurry and not paying attention to things around me I have never heard of a butter bell…I’ll have to look for one.

I try to always be on the lookout for people who have fewer items than I have and let them go ahead! They’re usually surprised! Several times I’ve been stopped by people and aske to read something on a label or help them find what they’re looking for.
I’m also guilty of being in a hurry and not paying attention to things around me

]]> By: Tracy http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13666 Tracy Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:26:29 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13666 What a great idea! Thank you for sharing this. Next time I go to Kroger, I'll be looking for who I can help! = ) What a great idea! Thank you for sharing this. Next time I go to Kroger, I’ll be looking for who I can help! = )

]]> By: Kristen http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13664 Kristen Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:18:27 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13664 We live at the grocery store some weeks. Just the other day, I told someone it is my second home! We live in a small town, so I know most of the people who work at the grocery store. One way I try to be helpful while at the store is to help move empty carts while waiting at the register & I always return my cart! (They bag & carry your groceries to your car for you, so people usually leave their carts at the start of the check-out.) I also plan on taking them some caramel rolls on one of the 'truck' days. Just a little something to brighten their day! I also love the idea of a butter bell! ( I almost wrote better bull, I suppose that would be a good thing, too!) ;) We live at the grocery store some weeks. Just the other day, I told someone it is my second home! We live in a small town, so I know most of the people who work at the grocery store. One way I try to be helpful while at the store is to help move empty carts while waiting at the register & I always return my cart! (They bag & carry your groceries to your car for you, so people usually leave their carts at the start of the check-out.)

I also plan on taking them some caramel rolls on one of the ‘truck’ days. Just a little something to brighten their day!

I also love the idea of a butter bell! ( I almost wrote better bull, I suppose that would be a good thing, too!) ;)

]]> By: Mary Beth http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13663 Mary Beth Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:38:26 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13663 Sandy, thank you for the reminder. It is so true that is more blessed to give than to receive; the reward is better than gold. I too have a butter bell, but quit using it because I was concerned about bacteria. I'm getting mine back out. :) Sandy, thank you for the reminder. It is so true that is more blessed to give than to receive; the reward is better than gold.

I too have a butter bell, but quit using it because I was concerned about bacteria. I’m getting mine back out. :)

]]> By: Bonnie http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13662 Bonnie Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:04:09 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13662 I love the idea of helping the person in front of me! What an awesome blessing. I'll have to try that one out. And...Butter Bell - what an awesome little invention! I just ordered & received mine last week and was going to do the whole blog post this week as well. My sister-in-law introduced me to them. GREAT product! I love the idea of helping the person in front of me! What an awesome blessing. I’ll have to try that one out. And…Butter Bell – what an awesome little invention! I just ordered & received mine last week and was going to do the whole blog post this week as well. My sister-in-law introduced me to them. GREAT product!

]]> By: Bethany http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13660 Bethany Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:36:46 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13660 What a great reminder, doing the little things for strangers, even just a smile goes a long way! Also, that butter bell is so cool, my husband would love fresh soft butter, may have to get me one! What a great reminder, doing the little things for strangers, even just a smile goes a long way! Also, that butter bell is so cool, my husband would love fresh soft butter, may have to get me one!

]]> By: Sandy http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13659 Sandy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:11:14 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13659 Thanks for sharing your story, Jody and Darla! This reminds me of the other day when my son went shopping with me. We got out to the car and he immediately went to the car next to us and helped an elderly lady unload the bags into her car. I had to remind him to "ask" first, because he jumped right in and I think it startled her! But she was grateful ... Thanks for sharing your story, Jody and Darla!

This reminds me of the other day when my son went shopping with me. We got out to the car and he immediately went to the car next to us and helped an elderly lady unload the bags into her car. I had to remind him to “ask” first, because he jumped right in and I think it startled her! But she was grateful …

]]> By: Darla http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13658 Darla Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:54:15 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13658 Early last Sat morning (I purposely go early!) I was unloading a cart full of groceries. A young man holding a basket with a few items in one hand an a toddler in his arm came up behind me in line. I quickly told the checker not to start on my items but to take him instead. He seemed really amazed and greatful and must have thanked me half a dozen times. It was such a small thing for me to do but you know, I felt happy all day. Sometimes when we think we are doing for someone else we actually reap the rewards don't you agree? Darla Early last Sat morning (I purposely go early!) I was unloading a cart full of groceries. A young man holding a basket with a few items in one hand an a toddler in his arm came up behind me in line. I quickly told the checker not to start on my items but to take him instead. He seemed really amazed and greatful and must have thanked me half a dozen times.

It was such a small thing for me to do but you know, I felt happy all day. Sometimes when we think we are doing for someone else we actually reap the rewards don’t you agree?

Darla

]]> By: Jody http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13656 Jody Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:48:21 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13656 Hi Sandy, Love your blog! Your post reminded me of the little hospitality that I was able to share this weekend with some contractors who are water sealing our basement. I am recovering from surgery, so I wasn't able to do much, but I made them coffee, offered bottled water and had hubby purchase a dozen doughnuts for them. They were very thankful. It just feels so nice to share, even when we might not be 100% ourselves. Jody Hi Sandy,
Love your blog!
Your post reminded me of the little hospitality that I was able to share this weekend with some contractors who are water sealing our basement. I am recovering from surgery, so I wasn’t able to do much, but I made them coffee, offered bottled water and had hubby purchase a dozen doughnuts for them. They were very thankful. It just feels so nice to share, even when we might not be 100% ourselves.
Jody

]]> By: Sandy http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13655 Sandy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:38:33 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13655 Hi Kim: Yes, comforting words to say we've been there helps, doesn't it? :) Hi Kim: Yes, comforting words to say we’ve been there helps, doesn’t it? :)

]]> By: Sandy http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13654 Sandy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:36:48 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13654 Hi Astrid: I just updated my post - it keeps without refrigeration for 30 days! Thanks for asking! Hi Astrid: I just updated my post – it keeps without refrigeration for 30 days! Thanks for asking!

]]> By: Astrid http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13653 Astrid Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:51:24 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13653 To the commenter above: at least Mejier offers shopping carts that show cartoons- wish my grocery store had that. Keeps the kids entertained for a little while anyway. How long does butter keep in a butter bell? I've thought about getting one. To the commenter above: at least Mejier offers shopping carts that show cartoons- wish my grocery store had that. Keeps the kids entertained for a little while anyway.

How long does butter keep in a butter bell? I’ve thought about getting one.

]]> By: Kim http://reluctantentertainer.com/2009/11/gestures-in-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-13652 Kim Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:01 +0000 http://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=884#comment-13652 Beautiful Post!!! Great idea!! Our local grocery store is called Meijers, so I happen to have, "Meijer Meltdowns!!!" Or maybe I should say, "my children have Meijer Meltdowns!" This has caused me to be sensitive to the young moms shopping with little kids. Sometimes I just use a few simple words, to let them know they are not alone when their kids are screaming in the grocery store! Beautiful Post!!! Great idea!! Our local grocery store is called Meijers, so I happen to have, “Meijer Meltdowns!!!” Or maybe I should say, “my children have Meijer Meltdowns!” This has caused me to be sensitive to the young moms shopping with little kids. Sometimes I just use a few simple words, to let them know they are not alone when their kids are screaming in the grocery store!

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