Labor can be physical or mental work. An effort that can be exhausting, methodical or rewarding, – but always time consuming. Labor Day, originally established in the late 1800’s as a day off for the working citizens has evolved into the modern “unofficial end to summer”. It may be the last three day weekend of the summer to spend with family and friends; swimming, grilling or just hanging out. Cooler temperatures, football season and shorter days signal fall is just around the corner. Unfortunately the rest intended for Labor Day isn’t always restful. Whether driving somewhere, preparing food, entertaining or cleaning up the remnants of a relaxing family day, Labor Day can be laborious, especially for women and moms. Don’t take offense guys, but most women are the planners, preparers and workers of celebrations such as these.
With that in mind I would like to invite you to create your own personal “labor free” day. A day (or maybe just a couple of hours) all to yourself. No work, just plain simple relaxation that requires no preparation or effort. The kind you read about in FICTION books. Obviously it’s not likely that it will fall on Labor Day itself but on a day that you can set aside for you – but it should be soon, very soon! I envision this time alone in a cozy chair, a thought provoking book and soothing music all melded together by some sinfully delicious chocolate. Your vision may be different, but enchanting nonetheless. The basket below includes some gear to get you started in your quest for a bit of rest and solitude.
Leave me a comment and tell me how you would spend your “labor free” day by noon EST on Friday September 5th and you may be the lucky winner. Gentleman, your comments are welcomed, encouraged, wanted – and yes, you could be the winner too. I know about hard working men, who need a break – I’m married to one!!
*Green Floral Leatherette Writing Journal
*Contemporary Parker Vector & Parker Jotter pens
*Cool Colors Assorted Blank Note Cards
*The Last Lecture - The story of Randy Pausch, Professor Carnegie Mellon
*Chris Botti "Italia" CD (awesome jazz trumpeter) featuring Paula Cole & Dean Martin
AND.....5 ounces of rich, heavenly, luscious, assorted Lindt Truffles
- Sure sounds relaxing to me, indulgent even. J
A Few Rules
- You must be over 18 years old
- One entry per email address/comment
- You must leave a comment in this post to be entered (note: If you are reading this through the email subscription, you need to visit http://ithappens2b.typepad.com to enter the giveaway)
- Winner needs to claim their prize within 3 days
Winner will be announced Saturday September 6th! (The prize will be mailed by USPS free of charge to the lucky reader.)
