Treasure pantry

**Sara Noel** · 10-05-2002, 12:26 AM

I loved this idea in the book where she discusses a treasure pantry. I would love to do something similar to this. I am thinking about gathering some special small items to make my family and friends feel more special. I was thinking of items like a special cup, plate, spoon, straw, placemat, or cloth napkin.

My grandma always had special utensils for us as kids. I always felt so special. The gesture was so simple, but holds such great impact.

What type sof neat things could you add to your treasure pantry?

Sara

**homesteadmamma** · 10-05-2002, 11:56 AM

This is one thing that I want to do also. I remember my great grannie having one and each time we went there, we got a small treasure.

The treasure pantry could be so simple, a jar of mixes (can get them from here), a simple sewed item, a craft item, a batch of homemade cookies from the freezer (our neighbour does this each time someone visits, they go home with a batch of homemade buns from her freezer).

I also think in that treasure pantry could be a gift of time. We might have a young mom visit that is overwhelmed and we could give her a little note saying, "one afternoon of free babysitting", or "one evening out".

**heaven** · 10-05-2002, 12:14 PM

what great ideas. I was thinking teas and a cup in little sets, or coffees with a cup, wrapped up with a pretty bow. or bathsalts(i have so many) with a poof.. i like inexpensive but cute things.

**nealy** · 10-13-2002, 10:23 AM

I like this idea because I love old cups and teapots. I am not a tea drinker personally but I think If I had a tea set I just might pick up the habit!

I love a well set table and I struggle with this every night when I am tired after cooking with a big baby on my hip and all I want to do is get the food out. I would love to pre-set the table with some beautiful dishes and light some candles. I want my children to remember meal times for their beauty not just the food. It's the small things that make life special.

Nealy