This is a great way to share some love for Valentines Day! You can send a free Valentines Day card to the children in the Texas Children's Hospital.
https://waystogive.texaschildrens.org/send-a-valentine-to-a-patient-thank-you
There are many hospital's that do this here is one more: http://www.chla.org/site/c.ipINKTOAJsG/b.8836237/k.4D64/Valentine_2014/apps/ka/ct/contactcustom.asp

This is an update to this post: These links are no longer valid, but I am sure that if you search for other hospitals that you will be able to find one doing this still. 

Help support women's right to health care! Texas legislators passed a wave of restrictions on women's health care that will shut down a lot of health care centers and deny women access to basic health care. Planned Parenthood is taking action. Check out the Planned Parenthood Action website to help support the cause and women's right to health care and to learn more!

I had a wonderful experience yesterday. I went to the Advance Auto Parts yesterday because my car was having some power steering problems and had any idea about something I could do myself to fix it. I went up to the desk and explained my problem and the employee suggested an easy/cheap fix that might work. Then he offered to take a look at it himself. He thought it was that the belt was too loose and he even offered to tighten it for me. Of course I said yes. He didn't even want money for it. That fixed it and it was free. (Where as Pep Boys wanted $39.99 just to take a look at it to see what the problem was.) This guy made my day! There should be more people like this in the world.

I broke out my sewing machine yesterday and made a couple of pillows. I forgot how much fun sewing is. I am going to try and make a bath robe out of an old sheet next.

Today I volunteered at Johnson's Backyard Garden. I helped them bag arugula, salad greens, and Dragon Tongue Beans. Then we helped them pack the boxes of vegetables that they sell to people around town. It was a lot of fun. I plan on doing that many more times.

Ok, so I know it's been awhile. But I wanted to share this small act of kindness I did on Mother's Day. I work in retail and a lady that I was ringing up had her younger boy with her. He was acting out sooo much (screaming and running out of the store) and she was all by herself. She said that her husband got sick that day and so she had to go to the store by herself (on Mother's Day). When I finished ringing her up I simply said "Happy Mother's Day" and she got the biggest smile on her face and said thank you very much. She deserved it.

Here are a few random acts of kindness suggestions: This is by no means a complete list
(if anyone has more idea's please share via comments)
+Leave some quarters at a bus stop or laundry-mat
 +Purchase a gift card for a store or restaurant and give it away
+Write a thank you card to your mailman
+Smile
+Let a family ahead of you in line
+Open the door for someone
+Buy someone in line behind you coffee
+Give someone a hug
+Volunteer
+Pick up trash at a park, beach, or roadway
+Donate money, items, or time
+Complement someone
+Thank someone
+Return shopping carts at a store
+Hand out water to people working outside on a hot day
+Donate toys, etc. to a children's hospital

I was witness to one very large random act of kindness. At work (retail) I was ringing someone up who told me that a random lady came up to her in the store and handed her an envelope and she opened it to find a letter from the lady that told of her struggles with cancer and included with the letter was a $50 gift card to the store. The women who received this said that she started to cry. It was so sweet and so amazing.

It's been a while since I wrote last. I am not too good at keeping up with this kind of thing, but I am going to try my best. It is actually fairly nice outside today, but off course I have allergies and they are super bad when I am outside and it's windy. I am very excited because we just applied to our new apartment to move into in a month or so. It is going to be much nicer than the current one we are in. This year I am going to teach myself how to knit. Oh, and on another note: I have been collecting Box Tops for my stepdad's school (where he teaches) and have a whole lot saved up to mail to him. It's very exciting, because I have been watching the schools progress on the Boxtop website and they just got a lot more money from the boxtops recently and they need it.

Since I won't be near my computer tomorrow or Tuesday: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Spread you love and kindness.

Very cold here in Austin today and tonight (below freezing). Also, just want to share one of my favorite quotes: “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future” ― Galadriel (Lord of the Rings). Yes, I know it's from a movie/book, but it is true. 

Yesterday my boyfriend and I built an entertainment center. We just went to HomeDepot and figured it out right then and there. It's basic, but it looks pretty good for not much planning. It even has two cabinet doors and four shelves. Work is very busy (all of the last minute shoppers).

Oh, side note: if anyone has any other non-profits they know of please note them in one of the comment sections. I am always looking for more non-profits to learn about. Spread the Christmas spirit and love!!

It's actually cold today in Texas! I like it!! Yesterday we got our Christmas tree and put it up with lights and the few ornaments that we have. Looks great! I also crocheted a string of lights and they were very easy to make.

I am so happy. The donation page I set up for my friend and her family really worked great! I will be able to get them the $$ by Christmas.

Today was amazing. After work I was at the same stop light that I turn at to get home and there was someone in need standing there. I was able to give him the pocket warmers that I had in my car for that very purpose. I felt so great. He was a very nice man with two dogs and I am so happy I was able to help him (even just a little).

My most recent act of kindness was I provided free lollypops to fellow apartment neighbors. I am also planning on giving needy people on the street boot warmers. I got a good idea off the internet to keep water bottles in the car and when you see someone on the street in need give them one. That way you always have something to give.

Happy Thanksgiving! I just made my first pie (pumpkin) turned out great. We also made roasted pork tenderloin, cheese bread, rice, salad, and salted chocolate chip cookies.

Getting ready for Thanksgiving. I went to the store for final grocery shopping for tomorrow. We are going to have a roast with rice and of course some homemade pumpkin pie (Oh, and champagne). It is going to be yummy!

It's getting cold outside again. I just planted three new plants tonight. I can't believe that it is almost Thanksgiving (way to fast). I am hoping to make pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. Please check out one of the new links I posted in my non-profit list: Mobile Loafs and Fishes. This is a great organization. They have a great service here in Austin.

It's finally starting to feel like fall/winter. The temperature has dropped. Our pumpkin has bit the dust (surprisingly fast). Speaking of pumpkin....I think I am going to make pumpkin chocolate chip muffins very soon. The recipe is on my food page if you would like they are very good:).

Please check this out. Help my friends have a very happy holiday! This is not a scam. http://www.gofundme.com/1f8diw