Cider Mill Press

A book for anyone who’s ever been at a funeral and thought...“I never want you to do this to me.”

There isn’t a person alive who likes to think about dying — but eventually it does happen to all of us. And no one knows better what we’d like at our own funerals than we do ourselves. So, start planning! You’d be surprised that it can even be…well fun, thanks to the lighthearted tone Carmen Flowers and Sue Bailey take in this practical guide. They offer really useful, valuable advice along with a comforting perspective. Full of humorous and poignant funeral stories and first-person accounts, Grave Expectations is the ultimate handbook. It’s packed with creative suggestions for realizing one’s final wishes, and gives you the chance to memorialize your life on your own terms in your own way. Rather than being morbid, following the steps in the book with friends and family can be an event in itself, providing guidance, peace of mind, and even an opportunity for self-discovery and expression. Plus, it’s good to know that the family and friends who love you won’t be burdened by making difficult decisions during a challenging time.

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This wonderfully designed kit is much more than just a gift. Packed inside an elegant box with magnetic closure are a full-color book with motivational messages, and a beautiful ribbon-tabbed greeting card tray that holds Inspiration Cards™ and envelopes. Share the wisdom by sending cards to friends and family. LifeLessons™: Gratitude includes writings both old and new, quotations, and short accounts of lives well lived. A portion of sales will benefit the charities of The LifeLessons Foundation™, dedicated to helping those struggling on their journey through life.

In a world that is often hurried, impersonal, and indifferent, where do we find the seeds of kindness? What actions do we take to sow those seeds and harvest stronger friendships, enjoy more meaningful relationships, and spark happiness in those around us? LifeLessons™: Kindness is a lovely gift package that includes a handsome, full-color book of motivational messages, plus 6 Inspiration Cards™ to share with treasured friends. A Portion of sales will benefit the charities of The LifeLessons Foundation™, dedicated to helping those struggling on their journey through life.

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For centuries, Tibetan Buddhists have flown colorful prayer flags outside their homes and places of worship. They believe that the flags bring peace, happiness, long life, and prosperity. Traditionally, when flown outdoors, the flags are anchored to rocks or wooden poles so the wind may carry prayers across the countryside. But Tibetan Prayer Flags may also be hung in homes or offices to create a spiritual environment. When a breeze stirs in the room, prayers are sown throughout the building.

The Tibetan Prayer Flag Pack contains a full-color, illustrated book providing the venerable history of this positive ritual, as well as many of the Buddhist prayers commonly offered. Also included are 2 prayer flags, each 8 feet in length. One is inscribed with classic Buddhist prayers, and the other is blank to permit the user to personalize it with his or her own hopes for peace. It’s a great way to create a bright new spiritual tradition.

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Words have power: they can motivate, comfort, delight, and express our deepest emotions. So it’s important to find just the right ones—and that’s exactly what the unique Words of Wisdom Stamp and Gift Set helps you do, no matter what the occasion. Perfect for both the linguistically inclined and the artistically challenged, it contains a 96-page, full-color inspirational book brimming with both original and classic quotations, as well as wonderful literary anecdotes and creative ideas for sharing your thoughts with friends and loved ones. In addition, the kit contains 10 rubber stamps featuring beloved phrases for personalizing greeting cards, letters, and scrapbooks—plus an ink pad, note cards, and matching envelopes for sending your beautifully written thoughts along.