The New Hugs Heal Shop

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't updated in a while, but I've been busy, busy, busy! The new and improved Hugs Heal Shop is up and running and I'm adding more new designs all the time.

This new shop features more versatility and choices in your purchases, a larger variety of items, and considerably lower prices. It includes clothes for women, men, children, and pets and toddler clothing! These items will bear many different things, including the Hugs Heal Logo, Hug Phrases, and other designs that I've created.

Here are a few of the items in the store. Click any of the following pictures to be taken to the item details :

Become a Sponsor for AbilityFirst

Please show your support! The Los Angeles Marathon will be taking place on March 2, 2008 and many wonderful people and organizations will be participating. Included in these charities will be AbilityFirst, an organization that provides programs for children and adults with disabilities, looking beyond disabilities and focusing on capabilities. I am very proud to say that my mother is involved in this amazing company and will be participating in the LA Marathon as well. I will also be volunteering at the event. Please show your support! Sponser sponsor my mom and donate to AbilityFirst!

The Three Acts of Kindess Challenge

Hello, my wonderful friends! Today I am issuing you a new challenge. It will cost you nothing but your time (unless you choose otherwise) and I guarantee it will make you feel wonderful.

The day after you read this blog entry, I challenge you to do 3 kind things for someone other than yourself. I can be 3 acts of kindess for one person or one act for 3 different people.

These acts can be anything you choose. As long as you dont stay in bed all day, I guarantee you that plenty of opportunites will arise. You just need to pay attention.

Here are some ideas:
1. Give a gift card to a homeless person (or anyone who needs it)
2. Give a hug to someone who looks sad
3. Help someone carry their groceries out to their car
4. Take a friend out to their favorite restaurant
5. Tip your babysitter or pizza delivery person twice as much as you normally would
6. Take your spouse to the local park and have some ice cream together (or hot chocolate, depending on the weather)

Don't forget to come back here and tell me what you decided to do for your three acts of kindness, or post some of your ideas for other people to do. I'll choose some of my favorites to be featured in my blog!