Author: Jessica L Gardner
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Happiness is the Truth
I’m sure I’m late to this party, but have you heard Happy by Pharrell Williams? Honestly, you can’t possibly help but wanting to hop up out of your seat and start dancing to this simple, yet brilliant, song. This morning I discovered that Pharrell Williams has created a 24-hour video of his song featuring people…
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Facebook is Messing With Blogs . . . Again
You may have recently heard about some of the changes happening on Facebook. I know, I know. Changes on Facebook? I must be kidding. But it’s true. And this time, they’re screwing with fan pages and that means they’re screwing with your favorite blog – Little Merry Sunshine. Here’s the short story: Facebook has changed…
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2014 Theme: Celebrate Life
As 2013 came to a close and 2014 began, I spent some time thinking about resolutions and where and who I want to be on December 31, 2014. Do I want to lose weight, exercise more, and eat better? Without a doubt. Do I want to continue to have new experiences? Definitely. Do I want…
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2013 Year in Review
2013 has been an incredible year for me, full of personal and professional growth, 100 new experiences, and so much more. Before 2013 expires and we ring in 2014, I thought it would be fun to reflect on my favorite parts of 2013. A 2013 Year in Review. I have much to be grateful for,…
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I Can’t Save the World, But I Can Make a Difference
All December long, I’ve joined my friend Stacy and many other people in performing Random Acts of Kindness. It’s so popular, in fact, that it’s got its own hashtag: #31RAOK, which stands for 31 Days of Random Acts of Kindness. My acts have included things like run by my mom’s house to give her a…
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Jawbone UP24 Knows Me Better Than I Know Myself
Exactly one week ago, I purchased a Jawbone UP24. For the uninitiated, the Jawbone UP24 is a bracelet that tracks your every movement and your sleep habits. It will also track what I eat and drink, my weight, and my mood, if I choose to let it and I input that information. It syncs with…
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Changing Lives With McDonald’s Hamburgers
Never in my entire life did I think I’d type the words that appear in the headline of this post. Given all the bad press McDonald’s has received recently, it’s almost difficult to believe that McDonald’s can change lives for the better, but that’s just what happened on Friday night. I had just walked out…
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Spreading Kindness During the Holidays is Spreading
Have you heard the news? Random Acts of Kindness are popping up everywhere! In just the first five days of December, I’ve heard of many stories of people showing kindness and it’s quite inspiring. Let’s take a look. Today’s #31RAOK: bought lunch for the person in line after me in the dining center. — Kathryn…
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The LMS #31RAOK Big Giveaway!
After days of promising the LMS first ever #31RAOK Big Giveaway, I hope you can feel the excitement in the air and buzz as rumors float wildly around about what I’m giving away to one lucky reader. Is it an all expenses paid vacation? No. Sorry. Is it a car? Again, I’m really sorry, but…
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Giving Tuesday 2013
Are you familiar with Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a response to the hyper-consumerism of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday and to encourage a mass movement to put the “giving” back into the holiday season. The idea is to take one day to give to non-profit organizations. I wrote…
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