I mailed a package today. The door it is headed for will most likely take 10 to 14 days as they had wave after wave of typhoons (no pun intended) hit their island. So naturally mail is a bit delayed lately while they do some recovering/repairing/regrouping.
Are you curious as to what was in the package? Well it turns out I can tell you because they saw pictures ahead of time.
This is a cash budget envelope system for my niece who lives for the next few years in Okinawa, Japan. She’ll be able to allocate her cash and reduce overspending with these envelopes. She is to be credited with sending me Pinterest ideas to create this pretty cool idea. And of course, she knew her aunt has plenty of scraps. So in return……….
I get a few door posts. (not that I wouldn’t have made these for her anyway) 🙂

One of her favorite places to eat. I believe they serve familiar food there.

For your shopping convenience, this is the Japanese equivalent to Target called ‘Nitori’ according to my niece.

A door at the bottom of the hill of Hacksaw Ridge.

A gorgeous view from the top of Hacksaw Ridge looking out over the ocean. Forgive me for not knowing which direction this faces. But it definitely gives you an idea of how crowded the island is.

Glad to see this historical area is given some honor. A beautiful spot for reflection.
Hope you’ve enjoyed this Thursday Doors post and will take time to visit Norm 2.0 where he will direct you to many many more wonderful door posts from all over.
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The envelopes seem like a good idea and thanks for the culture share with pics from Japan (thanks to the neice)
And I saw the movie hacksaw ridge and it was so good – have you seen it?
I think they are a good idea too especially for her being a newlywed and so far from home. As for the movie, no I haven’t but I’m thinking it should be on my to do list now. Thanks for visiting 😊
My step daughter and her husband loved the movie so much they went and saw it a second time right after they watched it once !
Good to know! It’s a wonder there were survivors. A tough story.
Yeah – And I am really glad to see the sign they have – with the names we use vs what Japanese use – was cool to see this after knowing a bit about the movie
(No spoiler but loved the part in the movie “one more, lord…”)
Ok now I Have To watch it lol
Please keep
Me posted if you do (priorhouse blog)
And hope you have s good night
(Or day)
Interesting project that reminds me of a budget envelope system my Mom used when I was young. The history lesson was also welcome, but I haven’t worked up the courage to watch the movie. I know I’ll need tissues. 🙂
Mothers know what works huh?! So crossing my fingers for my niece. 🤞🏻 and the movie will likely be a snow day- no makeup day event.
Interesting doors, and a great gift idea.
Thank you! For some reason this comment appeared and then it disappeared. Now it’s back 🙄 crazy internet around here lol
I hope it sticks.
You know we STILL use a variation of a budget envelope system at home today. It works for us.
I like your inventiveness in bartering for exotic door pics – that is awesome 🙂
I was glad to learn of it from my niece. I think all things old come back eventually especially if they work! Sometimes ya gotta get creative in getting doors lol
Your niece has a good eye for Thursday Doors. Nice to see a tribute to those who lost their lives on Hacksaw Ridge.
Thank you 😊 I will be sure to tell her.
I’ve heard of the envelope method, but never with such beautiful envelopes! I haven’t seen the movie, but I know I should. Just have to remember to do so.
janet
Thank you! As for the movie, I’ll be putting it on my list too. Just might be a snow day plan. 😊
This is greaat