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How do you brighten somebody’s day? I found that the things that brighten my day the most are the little blessings and surprises that happen unexpectedly. Sure, anybody’s day will brighten immediately if they won the lottery, but how many times is that going to happen?
For me, my day gets brighter when someone gives me a sincere hug. I’m not a big hugger so I’m not one of those people who hugs everyone hello. And if you know people like that then you’d know that sometimes those hugs are just for show. Some will come up to hug you but the hug is empty and limp. Sort of like a weak handshake. You know, the kind where their fingertips just brush your palm when they shake hands? Well they have their hug counterpart. Those are the ones that hug loosely then let go quickly like they don’t want to touch you. There are also the patters who pat your back like they’re sending you on your way. Well heck, don’t give me a hug that I didn’t ask for in the first place if it’s going to be like that!
My favorite hugs are the ones that are lovingly and sincerely given. When I see my mom, for instance, after an extended separation she hugs me like she wants to swallow me up. She hugs me tightly and firmly and I can feel her love seeping from her to me and I get warm and teary eyed like I am now just thinking about it. Yeah, I guess I’m missing my mom…
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Official contest dates: October 5th - November 5th
Contest Theme: How do you brighten the lives of others?
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and the winner is:
Comment #40 from DG!
Congratulations to DG and thank you to everyone who entered this giveaway!
October 5th, 2009 at 10:52 am
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October 6th, 2009 at 6:47 am
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October 6th, 2009 at 7:28 am
I try to brighten everyones day by listening to the things they have to say & getting to know them well - that way when I’m out shopping or find a great yard sale find or even a free item, then I gift them with the perfect item
Also I find that a simple phone call or even a smile to a stranger can brighten someones day 
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October 6th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I follow on twitter & tweeted
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October 6th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I follow on networked blogs
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October 6th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I subscribe
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October 6th, 2009 at 10:54 am
I brighten the day on Wednesdays for the teenagers at our church by making them dinner. They go out visiting people for 3 hours each Wednesday while I make a nice hot meal for them to enjoy. They are always appreciative and happy!
October 6th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I try to brighten someones day by genuinely listening to them and asking how their day has been. I want them to know I am really intersted and not just trying to be nice.
lag110@mchsi.com
October 6th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Share homemade baked goods
October 7th, 2009 at 8:05 am
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October 7th, 2009 at 11:29 am
I brighten someones day by smiling & saying “thank you” whenever someone does something nice for me- whether it’s my husband or kids, or the cashier at the store.
October 7th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I am on a daily mission to compliment people more. I think things in my head all the time but now I will actually say it to them. “You look really cute today!” or “I LOVE your purse!” It makes such a difference!
samanthajocampen at gmail
October 8th, 2009 at 8:35 am
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October 8th, 2009 at 10:53 am
I just went to our local Care Center and visited residents. It made them so happy and that me feel really good too!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
October 8th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I brighten the lives of others by giving. Sometimes a kiss, a hug, or a pat on the back. SOmetimes a gift, sometimes a compliment. It is all appreciated.
October 8th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I brighten other people’s lives by always having and open ear and just being there. ajsahm@gmail.com
October 8th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I listen when someone just needs a ear
October 8th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
I brightened the life of a new neighbor with cranberry bread and banana bread just this morning!
October 8th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I already follow you on Twitter. Here’s my Tweet
http://twitter.com/ebogie/status/4720877422
October 8th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I know this is cliche but I think a smile, even when you’re not feeling it, goes a long way. IF only more people did it we would all be smiling
October 8th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/4724630898 tweeted and follow!
October 8th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
subscriber!
October 8th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
I like to make and share handmade cards with others
October 9th, 2009 at 6:18 am
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October 9th, 2009 at 9:17 am
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October 9th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I try to brighten my friends and family’s day by being a good listener, mother and wife. Thanks!
October 9th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I’m following you on networked blogs.Thanks!
October 9th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I brighten peoples day by having a bright bubbly personality and by looking bright cheerful and vibrant. Cheer helps me to achieve that by always having my clothes at their best. I supply the smiles and laughter of course!
October 10th, 2009 at 12:55 am
I smile a lot and share my awesome freebies with my friends :).
Thanks for doing the giveaway!
October 10th, 2009 at 12:57 am
I’m following you…..
Thanks again!
October 10th, 2009 at 10:18 am
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October 10th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
daily tweet
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October 10th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I love to brighten peoples day, especially those I love. I am a “I love You” sayer and hugger. That alone will make someone smile and feel special.
October 10th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
I like brightening others lives by freecycling. I offer my gently used household, personal items, etc to those in need. Doing so helps others out and keeps good things out of the landfills.
October 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
http://twitter.com/Nightowlmama/status/4776288141
following you Nightowlmama
October 10th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I subscribed in google feed reader
October 11th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
while I can’t brighten everyone’s day, I try to help out my clients by qualifying them for fuel assistance in the colder winter months… this certainly brightens their day and helps them with a portion of their home heating costs.
October 11th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
twitter follower @micaela6955 tweeted http://twitter.com/micaela6955/status/4792710852
October 11th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
not sure if this is a dupe or not, didn’t see first post go thru, just hung there for the longest time… twitter follower @micaela6955
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October 11th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
daily tweet!
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October 11th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
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October 12th, 2009 at 12:13 am
I brighten the day of others (at least I hope I do) by:
Helping strangers when I see them in distress, such as if they have dropped something and need help picking it up. Checking in on our elderly neighbor who lost his wife last year, is not well and has no family close by.
October 12th, 2009 at 8:38 am
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October 12th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
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October 13th, 2009 at 6:52 am
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October 13th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Volunteering at school with a smile.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/4850278381
daily tweet!
October 14th, 2009 at 1:04 am
I say ‘hello’ when I walk down the street. You don’t get that too much in NYC.
mandy_vandeven(AT)yahoo.com
October 14th, 2009 at 8:04 am
tweeted
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October 14th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
daily tweet!
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October 14th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I always try to compliment my family & friends. And, I’m always telling my kids how proud I am of them even when it’s something small.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
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October 15th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
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October 16th, 2009 at 7:34 am
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October 16th, 2009 at 10:30 am
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October 16th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I think that you can brighten someone’s day just by giving them an encouraging word or a smile.
jedoggett@embarqmail.com
October 16th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
you can brighten somebodys day by simply listening if they need someone to talk to
October 16th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
daily tweet! http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/4929803935
October 17th, 2009 at 8:25 am
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October 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/4949866242 daily tweet!
October 17th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
I try to always be nice to others
October 18th, 2009 at 12:19 am
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/4960806017 daily tweet!
October 18th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
tweet
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plb8156@aol.com
October 18th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I like to send my friends e-cards randomly for little things, big things, or just to let them know I’m thinking of them. It can be done for free after all and only takes a minute.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
One acitivity I’m involved in that helps brighten someone’s day, is I volunteer at a nursing home once a week. A group of us take the residents who want to go to church to our church every Sunday. For some, it’s the only time they ever leave the facility because they have no family. I also help them get items they need, or facilitate services they might need.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
I love to smile and I believe this lightens up people’s day.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
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October 19th, 2009 at 6:40 am
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October 19th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
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October 20th, 2009 at 7:34 am
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October 20th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
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October 21st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
tweeted
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plb8156@aol.com
October 21st, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I brighten the lives of others by smiling, being kind and respectful
October 21st, 2009 at 10:21 pm
daily tweet http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5060480022
October 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 am
tweeted
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October 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5085758026
daily tweet
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:31 am
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October 23rd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
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October 23rd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
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October 24th, 2009 at 8:01 am
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October 24th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
daily tweet http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5127510695
October 24th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I try to be a good neighbor. I make food treats - right now I’m on the soup theme and deliver an unexpected container of soup. I rotate so that I get to all the neighbors.
October 25th, 2009 at 2:19 am
daily tweet http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5142559160
October 25th, 2009 at 8:45 am
tweeted
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plb8156@aol.com
October 25th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
I brighten my family’s and co-workers’ days by baking them something yummy. I get lots of smiles!
October 26th, 2009 at 8:29 am
tweeted
http://twitter.com/plb8156/status/5172713564
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October 26th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5190573332
daily tweet!
October 27th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Good morning
tweet
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October 27th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
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October 28th, 2009 at 8:03 am
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October 28th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5250470167
October 29th, 2009 at 2:27 am
I brighten Many young childrens life that are less fortunate i give them someone they can lean on and a helping hand whenever i can i volunteer as much as possible through my church! i followed on twittered a tweeted dont know how to do the url thing though!! lil_showty13 http://bit.ly/zx64i
October 29th, 2009 at 8:20 am
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October 29th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
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October 30th, 2009 at 8:15 am
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October 30th, 2009 at 10:35 am
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October 30th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
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October 31st, 2009 at 9:21 am
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October 31st, 2009 at 5:35 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5324316537 daily tweet!
October 31st, 2009 at 6:33 pm
i brighten the lives of others by volunteering my time to young women in a local Youth Detention Center. Many of these girls made wrong choices and are trying to get back on track to make something out of their lives
teechbiz at gmail dot com
November 1st, 2009 at 7:40 am
tweeted
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plb8156@aol.com
November 1st, 2009 at 4:27 pm
daily tweet!
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November 2nd, 2009 at 1:29 am
Serving Up Brightness
I work as a waitress and i brighten up peoples lives by makeing sure there coffee is fresh and hot and the apple pie warm. With a smile and gratitude of them showing up that day and allowing me to stay employed
texasmomof3(AT)hotmail.com
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:45 am
tweeted
http://twitter.com/plb8156/status/5363118231
plb8156@aol.com
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
My children and I make up little goody packets and drop them off at the local nursing homes for the patients there to enjoy.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I follow through Network Blogs.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I am a subscriber to your feed.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5369786276
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I brighten the lives of others by listening to them and caring.
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:34 am
tweeted
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plb8156@aol.com
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:27 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5409466281
daily tweet
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Giving a smile and a “thank you” or “have a nice day” wherever we go is typical for me and my family. I find that it brings a smile to other people’s faces too!
November 4th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I brighten the lives of a village in Africa by donating money to my sponsored child. I love to do that and to give gifts. Christmas is my favorite time to make people happy.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I have brightened the day of terminally ill children by hosting a volunteer event with 30 volunteers making posters and letters to send to the kids.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
tweeted
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plb8156@aol.com
November 4th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5440636962
daily tweet!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:41 am
When I bake a batch of cookies I like to bring some over to my next door neighbor.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:42 am
tweeted http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/5442865772
November 5th, 2009 at 1:05 am
I try to do thoughtful things for other people; simple, seemingly insignificant gestures go a long way in brightening someone’s day.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:33 am
I sometimes give the person behind me in line a good coupon for something in their shopping cart.
AllMyCrazyCats @ AOL.com
November 5th, 2009 at 3:36 am
I follow you on Networked Blogs
Kristine Peacock
AllMyCrazyCats @ AOL.com
November 5th, 2009 at 8:40 am
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November 5th, 2009 at 9:21 am
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November 5th, 2009 at 11:17 am
I am a true believer in the power of random acts of kindness. I was taught by my parents at a very young age through example of my parents being such advocates of performing random acts of kindness that by doing so you can literally change the course of someone’s day or life. You never know when someone is on the brink, on the edge of sadness or despair and your small act of kindness can bring them back to reality and change the course of their life. Whether it is simply smiling at someone and saying hello as you open a door for them, or as I do very often, offer a helping hand to an elderly person by shoveling their sidewalk, or bringing them a home baked casserole, just doing something effortless on your part can make a huge impact on someone else’s life. That is how I choose to brighten the days of others and I hope by my own acts I am teaching my children the same level of important this is as my own parents did with me.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I love to smile and talk to strangers. Even the unhappiest looking people will smile back.
November 5th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Let them eat cake!
Okay, who doesn’t love something homemade?
Be it bread, cookies, cake, or muffins, doesn’t it just make you smile? It makes my friends and neighbors smile too!
jessicanunemakerATlittleindiana.com
November 5th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
final tweet!
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5468848382