A friend of mine is asking us all to do an incredibly simple and totally free act on Saturday April 4th 2009 and I for one am in. I am now asking you to do the same. The act is to post three simple words “I love you” somewhere in your social media circle on that day. That’s it. Nothing more and nothing less.

Read the original post In the Name of Love that started the movement

Join the I Love You Event on Facebook so you will not forget and so your friends can see and join us too.

Yeah it’s kind of cheesy. Yup, you have probably seen it before. But a reminder every once in awhile of how easy it is to spread a little hope and happiness is a good thing. We are all so wrapped up in our own worlds. We are all so afraid of each other and mistrusting of each others intentions. Sometimes just letting that all fall away and freely giving a hug is a healing thing.

So watch this. Tear up a little and feel a bit silly for it. Then go give someone a hug.

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Juan Mann’s video has inspired an entire movement. Search your favorite video site for “free hugs” and you’ll see how this one simple act has spread.

Update: Be sure to read the comments on this posting. Not only was I wrong about the pricing mistake (to be fair to myself the pictures do appear exactly the same ) but Junonia took the time to comment on my blog and let me know. Customer service is everything these days. Combine that with superior products like they have and you have a formula for success. Still wish they would carry my long sleeve aqua suit again however..sigh.

I was doing some clothes shopping online and I ran across this pricing fail on the Junonia website. A reminder of how important it is to double triple and then go back and quadruple check when doing price testing.

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I do have to add, however, that I love Junonia. Their products are awesome and their customer service rocks. You can’t go wrong buying from them. If they would only bring back my favorite swimsuit we could be total bestest of friends again.

Laughter is good for the soul. If that laughter is coming from a baby it is good for the soul times 1,000. If I am feeling stressed, or down, or just need a break a laughing baby video from YouTube always does the trick. I defy anyone to not laugh and feel better watching one of these.

Here are my picks for laughing babies:

See now? Don’t you feel better?

Evil Cat

I sometimes suspect that this is exactly what is going on.

Note: No cats were harmed in the doctoring of this photo. Cat was not at all amused however. He is now shunning me.

The trouble with life is there is no background music…

Just sharing some Photoshop play.

A Geeky dream of mine is to actually be able to go to TED one day. Not likely to happen and were I to go I would probably be so intimidated by the thinkers there I wouldn’t be able to function.

Twitter Turns 3!

It’s hard to believe you are already 3 years old Twitter. My how you have grown! In fact in this last year alone you have reportedly grown 1300% (see Mashable article). Don’t know how we lived without ya. Here’s to whatever wonderful things your future holds!

Photo: Courtesy of Bakerella

Said it before and will probably say it again and again (and again) I love Etsy! What an awesome platform for artists and creatives to share their work with us and what a great place to buy one of a kind items and gifts.

Here are just 8 of the wonderful things I spotted on Etsy this morning. Be sure to click through and take a look at the artists other works and while you are there why not buy something? Stimulate the economy and help a starving artist get a meal or pay a bill

Rabbit

This adorable soft rabbit is made of corduroy and fleece (look at those little pink cheeks!) and can be found at Madison’s Craft Nook on Etsy.

Carton of Eggs Earrings

This fun and unique egg carton earrings are lightweight with hyporallergenic ear wires. They can be found in CuteAbility’s shop on Etsy.

Just Hatched Chick

Just Hatched Chick (with the cutest little wire leggs ever) was made by Blue Pearls on Etsy.

Heebie-jeebies Bird Magnet

This Heebie-Jeebies Bird Magnet tickled my funny bone. You can get your very own at The Mincing Mocking Bird shop on Etsy.

Knitted Baby Slippers

Few things are as cute as itty bitty baby feet. These Knitted Baby Slippers are the perfect covering for those cute little feet. Get a pair in Bonano‘s shop on Etsy.

Spring Bird Tote Bag

Treat yourelf with a new tote bag for spring. This Spring Bird Tote is perfect for the season with its fresh spring colors. You will find it at Dulces Creations on Etsy.

Collage Birds Journal

Spring is a time of renewal and transformation. Record your journey in this one of a kind Birds Journal by afiori on Etsy.

Bunny & Chick Finger Puppets

Why not skip a couple of those sugary treats in the Easter baskets this year and replace them with these your-kids-are-sure-to-love-them Finger Puppets. Heck I want some for myself! You can pick them up at The Hookery on Etsy

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