Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Baking in my kitchen

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Once a week my daughter and I bake bread. I love the activity, the scent, and of course enjoying homemade bread.

What are you grateful for today?

Maria

33 responses to “Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Baking in my kitchen”

  1. Ilze Avatar
    Ilze

    What exactly is daily gratitude challenge?

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    1. John Avatar
      John

      Just ask yourself what you are grateful for today. We all have things to be grateful for, Ilze. ❤️

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      1. Ilze Avatar
        Ilze

        The name “grateful” is not working for me… quite formal and abstract.

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        1. John Avatar
          John

          I see, I’m not sure what to tell you, Ilze.

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          1. Ilze Avatar
            Ilze

            Don’t worry, I will find the “right” word with the “right” feeling. This feels “pushed” and “fake”. I’m talking about myself not the post author – Maria!

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            1. John Avatar
              John

              Oh the darn language issue!

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              1. Ilze Avatar
                Ilze

                It is a language issue… :) and maybe a bit of culture issue as well :)

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                1. John Avatar
                  John

                  I would enjoy spending some time in Latvia to get to know the people and culture. 😍

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                  1. Ilze Avatar
                    Ilze

                    That would be great!

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                    1. John Avatar
                      John

                      Yes, and I would have to stop by your place too. 👍🏻

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    2. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      It is a gratitude practice that I am trying this year. Perhaps another word works better for you. It’s about appreciating all the good things that we actually have and sometimes take for granted in our busy lives. It could be different things for different people. I often try to think about three meaningful things with my day before I go to bed, this is a little like this, but I usually limit myself to share only one thing. For me it often have to do with my family, friends, nature and gardening, those things add meaning to my life.

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      1. Ilze Avatar
        Ilze

        Thank you, Maria! I’m sorry for such a long discussion and confusion from my side! Greetings from Latvia! I think the same “topics” would be in my gratitude: family, friends, nature and gardening.

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        1. Maria Avatar
          Maria

          You are welcome :) “Family, friends, nature and gardening” = what could be more important? :)

          Have a lovely day!

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  2. John Avatar
    John

    Such a wonderful thing to do with your daughter weekly, Maria! ❤️❤️ I am grateful for no obligations today like a doctor’s appointment or anything else. A day to do as I please. 😂👍🏻

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      A day of freedom that is wonderful John!

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        Yes! I’ve been so lucky to have a lot of them during my retirement. 😎

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        1. Maria Avatar
          Maria

          I am sure you earned them.

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          1. John Avatar
            John

            I think so. 😎

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  3. plaidcamper Avatar
    plaidcamper

    The bread looks good!
    Happy for a sunny morning here – second cup of coffee sitting outside in a warm spot… spring at last!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      That sounds so wonderful! It’s been sunny and windy here today. No time for coffee in the sun though, a very busy day at work.

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  4. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    I love the smell of baked bread! You are making lasting memories together. I bet it’s the best bread! 💞🤗

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Me too, the scent is almost better than eating bread. (Even though I like eating bread very much, and probably eat too much..)

      Thank you for your kind comment.

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  5. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Yum, wish I lived closer, lol! ;)
    Today I’m grateful for yet another bluebird day, dry and sunny at 74F. Stellar!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      I wish so too my friend, so that we could have coffee, or tea, in real life. Enjoy the day!

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  6. Laurie Graves Avatar
    Laurie Graves

    Oh, boy, that bread looks good! Today I am grateful for a warm sunny day. I swept our patio and help Clif get the table on the patio. Our happy time is coming!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you!
      That sounds wonderful!

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  7. Pepper Avatar
    Pepper

    That looks so yummy! Today I am so grateful for warmer temps and rain overnight . Spring has arrived. 😁

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Wonderful! Warmer temps and rain makes for a beautiful spring.

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  8. Quimper Hitty Avatar
    Quimper Hitty

    Family and friends, and Art that helps interpret life, and bread enough for today!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      That would make for a very good life!

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  9. Ju-Lyn Avatar
    Ju-Lyn

    I love the whole process of baking bread: the kneading, the magic of the rise, and of course, eating fresh baked! I have been out of cycle for a while as we mostly make nut/seed breads (which do not rise etc) but I hear a batch of bagels calling to me.

    Love that you and your daughter do this together weekly!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Me too! The process is pure magic, in every sense.

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  10. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    The scent of baking bread is the very best!

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