i love baking and muffins are so versatile.  everyone loves them and everyone feels better when someone just gives a batch to them!

I love making cards for people and sending them for all kinds of ocassions.

I often found that when I receive a compliment, it makes me feel great, regardless of my mood. When someone needs a little cheering up, I brighten their day be giving them some kind of compliment. Really works, try it!

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I love to send beautiful flowers to brighten someones day!  It is hard not to feel better when you receive a bunch of colorful flowers.  I have also been known to send Chocolate! 

I love making people cards. Getting something in the mail always makes me happy! 

I like to cheer people up by making them or giving them little gifts. I try and send small messages via the internet and phone too so they can see I am thinking of them.

I run a lot so when I'm out on the roads I always wave to people -- whether they are fellow runners, walkers or out and about in their cars. I give a smile, too, to be friendly! I almost always get a wave back -- and usually a smile.

-- Felice

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If someone close to me is under the weather or down about something,I feed them.I will make extra dinner and take to a neighbor who is ill.I will make cookies or a cake and take to a sister or neighbor who needs cheering up.I like to remember birthdays and send cards and little birthday happies.I enjoy making those around me happy with unexpected little happies.

Julie--meridian,ms

I brighten the lives of those around me by listening and just being there. Sometimes I catch on to things they need or want and I try to be there to do those little things that might make their days and lives easier, whether it is help with something, running an errand, a favor, or just an ear to li help them unwind. their needs. Makes me feel good and I get smiles by doing those little things that go a long way...

Jennifer~

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i like to do the little things that let people know you are thinking of them...bringing a pregnant friend at work her favorite cherry limeade, send an out of town friend flowers just to say hi, just let everyone know they are in your thoughts

I LOVE to send cards to people randomly and sometimes annonymously!  I think of people who need to be cheered up and I get to writing and mailing.  It is true, it is more blessed to give than to receive.  And I find such joy in giving little words of encouragement to those who need it!

You may not be able to afford more than a simple smile. I'm always smiling and often receive a smile back. You give and receive cheer!!

 Children brighten our days in more ways then one... when you getting them up early for school just look into their eyes and you will see the early frown turn into a brighten smile.... What better way to wake up and start a day..... BRight smiles and days full of cheer....

I send several packages a month to soldiers who are serving our country overseas. They are far away from friends and family. They love letters and care packages that let them know people remember them and appreciate their service for this country.

I try to brighten the lives of others by listening. Sometimes all it takes is a good friend to lean on in order to get yourself out of a slump... I try to be the friend people can lean on at all times! :)

Something that I try to do (and train my kids to do) is to act in response to what people say in unexpected ways.  For example, recently one of my single mom friends mentioned that she had wanted to go to a special party that night but that her childcare plans had fallen through last minute.  After whispering to my husband for a few seconds, we volunteered to babsit her daughter overnight.  The mom had fun at the party and we got our "little girl fix" (we have 2 sons).  It's fun!

-Kimberly/Mom in the City

Ok.. this sounds weird, but my laundry is actually how I brighten my family's day.  I make sure the sheets and towels are really fluffy and smelling good.  I love how my kids sniff their clean sheets and go "MMmmmmmm.  Thanks Mom!"

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I brighten peoples days by being a supportive, dependable friend. If someone needs anything, I'm there.

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I got my parents a puppy after my dad had a stroke. My mom said it brought his laugh back. I can say she (Baby the Maltese), has brought us all a lot of laughs and brightens our days every day.

I leave comments on other people's blogs because I know that I always feel great when I see that other people have left me comments on my blog!

I do a lot of baking for my co-workers.  I am a nurse and my co-workers & I can have pretty hectic days, so it is nice to have a sweet treat when it's crazy busy!

I email photos to friends and family I know will be interested. Sometimes I create personal photo gifts.

I enjoy making customers smile at work. If I can be a bright spot in their day, then I've done my job. A couple days ago, an older man who was probably in his late 70's walked by the desk and said, "Are you always this happy?" I told him of course I was. :) Now, I'm not always Miss Bubbly, but I sure enjoy it at work!

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I find that a little heartfelt note or card goes a long way.   I always try to remember to send people cards even when there is no occasion for them.  It is thoughtful and people respond well to it.

When I stumble across something small, but perfectly suited for a friend or family member, I almost always get it and give it to them out of the blue.  Because the gifts are for no reason, people know that I'm giving them just because I care and not out of obligation. 

I work with about 10 animal rescue groups who get dogs and cats from pounds. These pounds places would kill them because of them being there too long. I volunteer  my time to drive the animals from one place to another so that they can get good loving homes. I don't get paid to do this and some times we drive for about 10 hours. We have gone from Starke,Florida down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Most of our trips are only about 5 hours. This includes the time to go to the places to wait on the paper work , get the animals, drive there,wait on the animal rescue groups and drive home. In the summer time this can be a long and hot time. But I get alot for joy just knowing these poor animals are getting new lease on life.

They don't expect it.  The other day, there was a lovely lady on the elevator all dressed in coordinating shades of yellow. Unusual, yes.  Classy, YES.

I told her she looked very regal.

She smiled, laughed, then offered that she was afraid I was gonna say she looked like Big Bird!

:)

I love to send snail mail to friends and family. It always cheers up my day to receive a note in the mail, nestled in between the bills, and I suspect that others like to receive bright envelopes with a note from a friend inside. 

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I offer a little comic relief.  Laughter is the soul's medicine.  I think a laugh goes a long way to brightening anyone's day.  You can never go wrong with a laugh.  

Sometimes I wink too, especially at kids.  They never expect that and they always try to wink back.