For this weekly catch up challenge, I chose the two challenges of Giving Gratitude and the Inviting Abundance challenge, since we are nearing Thanksgiving and those intentions are complementary.
First, the Giving Gratitude challenge. Gratitude is amplified when it is felt, expressed and acted on (just like love 
). I did the gratitude meditation Bryanna recommended to feel grateful. I sent Thanksgiving cards to my loved ones express gratitude. Then I went to the store and bought food to contribute to the food drive. 
Secondly, the Inviting Abundance challenge. Ordinarily I might wait until the full moon to do this but as it is an eclipse tomorrow, I felt today (Thursday) was the last day I can expect to get best results before the moon wanes. I am inviting some oak trees 
to help bring abundance to myself and my family. Good work for a Thursday as Jupiter is associated with abundance, family and what do you know, oak trees
I walked outdoors and reflected on my blessings. Then I collected oak leaves (strength and stability) and acorns (good luck, protection and personal power). Acorns were kind of scarce this late in the year! I only took a few as I understand they are squirrel lunch. I put my hands on the oak tree trunk in thanks.
I placed the acorns, leaves and some cinnamon (prosperity) around a brown 
candle (family and pets). Bread and wine offering.
I made a list of what I was grateful for and about what I thought I needed and what my folks needed. I placed it beneath the candle. I lit the candle and recited:
Mighty oaks from acorns grow.
Help me now my spell to sow.
Prosper those my heart holds dear.
Wealth and wellness through the year.
Grateful gladness ever be
Grounded as the great oak tree.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you for posting the challenges. Thank you to everyone who takes them on! P.S. when you sprinkle cinnamon on a lit candle, it makes cool little sparks, I discovered 