In Need of Ideas for the Hugs Heal Online Community

Hi everybody! I want to get started on opening up a Hugs Heal Online Community and I’d really love to hear any suggestions you might have for it.

Here are some of the ideas I have:

• members can send each other messages, comments, and "Hugs" (I haven’t decided what the "Hugs" will be; any ideas?)
• members will be able to invite their friends to join
• members will be able to post ideas on how to help others
• members can post "Hugs Needed" ads to which others can respond
• Hug Photo contests, prizes from Hugs Heal Shop
• members will be able to participate and organize Hugs Heal activities in their area
• Hug Story contests, prizes from Hugs Heal Shop
• Inspiring people/ organizations will be featured throughout website
• members will be able to earn Hug Points that will go toward buying items in the Hugs Heal Shop by the things they do within the community (participating in contests and challenges, referring friends, etc.
  
• members will be able to create avatars
• Hug Illustration Contest, best illustration depicting a hug wins
• Members will be able to start their own groups within the community

Please share some of your ideas!

New Designs - Hearts Need Hugs - Lucky Charm - Hug Heart

Come take a look at some of the new designs in The Hugs Heal Shop.

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!