There are all sorts of days like Father's Day & Mother's Day & Valentine's Day... there are graduations, anniversaries, birthdays... so many reasons to send a gift to the ones we love. 

However, that's not how we tend to give gifts around here... We like to send something to someone at the moment we're thinking about them...

a loving reminder... a token of support... an inspiration that makes a difference in a moment that matters... just something to let someone know we are thinking of them.

(I suppose another reason is we get so excited when we find something we know someone will love, we just can't always wait for a holiday calendar date to give it to them!)

So... we have separated out the stories into categories that are about the person you're giving something to... not the holiday on the calendar.

There are lots & lots of stories here at Flying Edna... So to save you a bit of time or maybe spark some ideas, we've curated some of our favorite stories in a different sort of way.. (and in case you just have to find something in time for one of those calendar holidays, there are some links for those too...)

stories of water & mermaids... 

for those who are most at home with the tides, sea, & wide oceans

stories of mountains & trees, rocks & gardens...

for those who garden, or collect stones & stack them in windowsills, or love to walk the earth

stories of the wind & air, clouds & flying...

for anyone who leans into the wind & dreams of flying 

stories of fire & light...

for the high spirited ones who light the way for others

stories of the moon, stars & the night sky...

for anyone who wishes on that first star in the night sky or talks to the moon

stories of sympathy, comfort & healing

for anyone who has lost a special someone or is breathing through a difficult time

stories for children & parents...

to give to new parents & children, & anyone you consider family

stories that encourage & inspire..

for anyone who might want a loving reminder or encouragement as they begin or continue on a journey

stories of love for kindred spirits...

for anniversaries & weddings, valentine's day & for absolutely no other reason then to say, I'm glad you are here with me

stories for teachers & mentors & those who guide in extraordinary ways...

a way to say thank you & to recognize those who keep the world going for all of us (care givers, first responders, teachers & anyone you just don't know what you would do without)

stories about dogs & birds & whales & such...

for anyone who knows how much better our lives are because of these furred & feathered sentient beings

stories about coffee & chocolate & the kitchen...

for anyone whose favorite room in the house is the kitchen

stories specifically for birthdays...

stories to send wishes for joy

stories for the autumn & winter holidays...

stories that celebrate the season of gratitude & giving