Hi First name / friend,

 

Happy March! This month has been filled with so many wonderful reminders that simple hospitality truly does ripple outward in ways we may never expect.

 

Before I jump in, if you happened to receive a “welcome” email from me recently and you’ve been here for a while, please forgive the mix-up — we had a little glitch on our end! 😊

 

 

A few weeks ago, I had the joy of speaking at a MomCo gathering at our daughter Anna’s church in Atlanta, with about 125 moms with preschool aged children. What a gift it was to spend the morning with so many thoughtful, kind young moms.

 

Anna shared a beautiful devotional on friendship, hospitality, and kindness, and we reflected together on this verse:

 

 

It was such a special time of encouragement and conversation. I even had the opportunity to SURPRISE 🎉 them with a copy of Simple Hospitality for each of the moms who attended, which was such a joy for me. I told them, “you are my people!!” :) 

I have always loved young moms.

 

If you are one of the new friends joining our Fun Mail newsletter from MomCo — welcome! I’m so glad you’re here and it was such a treat to meet you!

 

One of the most meaningful parts of sharing this message has been the handwritten notes and emails people have sent after learning about the book. They truly mean so much to me.

 

If something resonated with you from that morning, I would love to hear. Just hit reply and share what encouraged you most. 💛

 

You can also read a little more about what I shared on the blog post here: The Heart of Hospitality with MomCo

 

Here are a few fun pictures from the day below, and a link to my Instagram reel with some additional pictures and even a video from the words I shared.

One thing I shared is that I think we should all try and be “Fun Moms!” :) I love that our daughter Anna last week made green eggs and ham for her family for dinner because that’s what her children were learning about in preschool for Dr. Seuss Week! 

 

Sometimes we can just take inspiration from what our kids are already doing at school and find a fun way to bring it home with us. An important thing to remember is: you will know your children as adults a lot longer than when they are little. It doesn’t take much to make childhood special. 

Spring is one of my favorite seasons to practice simple hospitality. Everything feels fresh and hopeful again.

 

Here are a few easy ideas you might try this month:

 

🌷 Leave a small bouquet of flowers on a neighbor’s porch from the florist, farmer’s market or Trader Joe’s

 

☕ Invite a friend for a simple morning coffee & walk 

 

💌 Send a handwritten note to someone who may need encouragement 

 

🍓 Drop off muffins or fresh fruit for a friend (recently heard this is a great idea for a new mom rather than a whole meal - You could cut up some berries, share some pre-made chicken salad & pimento cheese. Easy to snack on and great for their toddlers to snack on, too!)

 

🌼 Set your table with clippings or flowers from your yard

 

With Easter just around the corner, this is such a special time to gather family and friends around the table.

 

One of my favorite Easter traditions is baking this coconut cake. It’s light, beautiful, and perfect for a spring celebration.

 

You can find the recipe here:

Remember, hospitality doesn't have to be complicated to be meaningful.

 

 

One of my favorite traditions to share is sending “Fun Mail.” You know, the type of letters you get in the mail that you can't wait to open! It's why we named this monthly newsletter Fun Mail after all!

 

In this blog post, I share an idea for writing 52 letters throughout the year to friends, family members, teachers, and neighbors. Why wait until January for a new tradition?! We can start now!

 

These small notes of encouragement have a way of creating connection that lasts far beyond the moment and bring joy not only to the receiver, but to yourself as well!

 

Read the post here: 

 

 

I have a very special new shop to share with you this month…

MEND Coffee & Goods in Atlanta is now carrying Simple Hospitality! ☕✨

 

The story behind this is one of those moments where you can see God's timing so clearly.

 

A few weeks ago I met Hannah, the head of retail at MEND. She showed me what I can only describe as unreasonable hospitality — welcoming me warmly into their coffee shop and even sending me home with a handwritten card and coffee mug from MEND!

 

A week later… they said YES to carrying my book! We shipped the box out right away and I love that my book has a “new home” at MEND.

 

The very next day I spoke at MomCo, just down the street, and was able to tell the moms exactly where they could find the book locally for a friend!

 

The founders of MEND, Katherine & Jay Wolfe, have a beautiful story. Their ministry, Hope Heals, is creating spaces of belonging and community for people of all abilities. Through MEND, they are fostering an ability-inclusive workplace and a welcoming environment where everyone is invited to gather, work, and connect.

 

It is a beautiful reminder that true hospitality is not just about how we welcome others, but about creating spaces where everyone feels they belong. 💛

 

If you’re in Atlanta, I hope you’ll stop by and support them. You are sure to be blessed!! Plus it is one of the most beautiful coffee shops I’ve ever been to and the food and drinks are delicious. 

 

Learn more here: 

 

Thank you for being part of this community. Your encouragement, emails, and notes truly mean so much to me!

 

Until next time —

 

✨ Will you accept this month’s invitation to spread some simple hospitality?

 

P.S. I always love hearing from readers! If you’d like, just hit reply and tell me: What is one small way you showed hospitality this month? 

 

P.P.S. Did you know? All proceeds from my book, Simple Hospitality, go directly to support the new Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion—a place of hope, healing, and care for families in our community. Thank you for helping make a difference with every book you gift and share.

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If someone forwarded it to you—welcome! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Jennifer Boyd, and I recently published Simple Hospitality: An Invitation to Add Kindness to Your Everyday Life, a dream 25 years in the making. In both my book and newsletter, I share the heart behind hospitality—simple ways to bring kindness and connection into everyday life.

 

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