Monthly Archives: January 2011
100 Smile Challenge: 5 Ways to Share Abundantly
“Share your M&Ms. There are bags and bags of them all over the place. If you give them one of yours, even one of the green ones, you will not be lacking. Honust Injun. Now apply this to Time, Concern, … Continue reading
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100 Smile Challenge: 5 Strategies for Creating Your In-Home Retreat
Today, January 30, is National Escape Day. “When you get right down to it, what we all need is a place to go… A place where we can escape the noise of our lives and just relax.” Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka and Toshihiro … Continue reading
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100 Smile Challenge: Harness the Power of Kindness
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia, US … Continue reading
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100 Smile Challenge: Today is Peanut Brittle Day
Today, January 26, is Peanut Brittle Day. It is amazing how seeming little things can trigger memories that evoke emotions. Today is Peanut Brittle Day. I remember Peanut Brittle as my dads’ candy of choice when I was a kid. So … Continue reading
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100 Smile Challenge: National Opposite Day
“I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.” G. K. Chesterton English author & mystery novelist (1874 – 1936) If you are finding yourself stuck or … Continue reading
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100 Smile Challenge: National Compliment Day
Today, January 24, is National Compliment Day. A compliment is a gift we give another. We acknowledge the blessing others are to us, the qualities that make them great, and reinforce the positive efforts of those around us. Let’s seize the … Continue reading
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100 Smile Challenge: Handwriting Day
Today, January 22, is Handwriting Day. I don’t know the origins of the holiday but it is on my Hallmark Calendar of Holidays. So what better reminder of how great it is to receive a special handwritten letter or card. … Continue reading
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100 Smile Challenge: National Rubber Ducky Day
Today is National Rubber Ducky Day. The Rubber Ducky: A symbol of bathtime which means a symbol of relaxation and self care. “The time to relax is — when you don’t have time for it. “ Sidney J. Harris Life can … Continue reading
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