Category: 100 Experiences
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Top 10 Tips for Creating Your Own New Experiences List
On WGN Radio the other night, I was asked if I had any advice for people thinking about creating their own list of new experiences. On air, the main piece of advice I could think of was to ripoff Nike’s famous “Just Do It” line. After giving it more thought, I’ve come up with my…
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Listen to My Interview On WGN Radio 720. It Really Happened.
One of my longtime dreams and goals has been to share my 100 New Experiences with a broader audience. Yes, broader than the reach I have on Little Merry Sunshine. It’s part of a larger goal to take over the world. Uh, wait. No. That’s not true. I have no desire to take over the…
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I’m Going to Be on WGN Radio 720 Tonight!
What are you doing tonight from 11pm to midnight CT? Sleeping? Oh, pish posh. You can sleep any old time. I’ve got something much more exciting for you to do tonight. Tune in to WGN Radio 720 AM. Why should you stay up late to listen to the radio? I’m glad you asked. Because I’m…
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8 1/2 Months, 100 New Experiences
In April 2013, I began a quest to have 100 New Experiences in 1 Year. Why did I do it? The short answer is that my life needed a kick in the ass. I have a Bucket List, probably just like many other people, and although I was making some progress on it, I felt…
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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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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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31 Days of Random Acts of Kindness
I have the most brilliant, selfless, good looking friends in the entire world. That may sound like a bit of hyperbole, but I assure you it’s not. I am one lucky woman in that I’m surrounded by some of the most awesome people you can imagine. They also come up with the best ideas you…
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ChicagoNow Blogapalooza – My Weighty Challenge
Every now and again ChicagoNow holds Blogapalooza where the community managers invite all the bloggers (that includes ME, ya’ll!) to write for one hour about a particular topic. Participation is option, but because I’m new, I’ve obviously never participated before and I felt like this was a perfect opportunity to do a little community bonding.…
Jessica L Gardner 