The Bluebird Patch

From the land of Angry Birds comes a new meditation app for people looking for relaxation and happiness. Eternitas Publishing brings you a first-of-its-kind Feel Good App on the   iTunes App Store .  Blissify Me  – the guided meditation game, helps players relax and cultivate positive states of mind. Blissify  Me combines modern technology and ancient wisdom to bring a fun meditation experience to the player. Players earn virtual jewels for meditating and unlock lucky charms as rewards. When a player earns enough jewels she unlocks the next progressively more advanced meditation. This feature secures a smooth learning process and the players learn needed foundation techniques before continuing with more advanced meditations. “ People new to meditation have loved the game twist. By turning the learning process in to a game you get an addictive layer to the meditation experience. Meditation can be awesome,” Christian comments. The concept is super simple...

I sure  wish Pinterest existed before I planned my wedding .  I planned my wedding in less than 4 weeks for under 3,000 dollars. Looking back there are so many things I wish I did different. I don't believe in huge wedding or getting in debt just to celebrate the union of two people. Spending $30,000 in a wedding is the worst financial decision you could ever do. With that kind of money I would travel for a year or put a down payment on a house. I think weddings should be an intimate affair between closest friends and family members. The trick to a successful wedding is to stick to a theme, s tep out of the ordinary with personal vows and toasts,   and pay attention to small (but unique) details. If I have to do it all over again, I would use the bluebird of happiness as my wedding inspiration. There's so much that you can do with this theme. There's nothing more romantic than 2 little bluebirds on top of a wedding cake. Just thinking abou...

There are some great videos out there that teaches children about kindness. One of our favorites is " Quacky's Questions: What is Kindness?" In this video "Quacky" the duck is searching for the meaning of the word kindness and where does it comes from. During his quest he discovers the more he gives the happier he becomes.

Military Appreciation Event Held in Pemberton Place During Atlanta’s Veterans Day Parade ATLANTA – In recognition of Veterans Day, the Georgia Aquarium, Inside CNN Studio Tours and the World of Coca-Cola will host a Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pemberton Place. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place between the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola during the 2012 Veterans Day Parade. Presented by the Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association of Atlanta, Inc. , this year’s Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11:11 a.m. in downtown Atlanta and will pass in front of the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola on Baker Street where the Pemberton Place celebration will be held. The celebration will offer visitors the opportunity to interact with military personnel representing various branches of the armed forces, see military equipment up close and learn about some of the many programs that support our veterans. ...

When it comes to random acts of kindness, I'm true believer that it only counts if it's a spontaneous act that comes from the heart. A random act of kindness is something you instinctively do without hesitation. There is no need for you to publish it, no need to tweet it, and there's no need to make a youtube video. If you really want to practice random acts of kindness all you really need to do is to be aware of what's around you. If you only open your eyes you will see the need. The need of words of encouragement, the need of a helping hand or the need to just have someone who can listen without judging.  On October 30 th , I took my kids to Sugarloaf Mils (formerly known as Discover Mills) and I witnessed not one but 2 totally random acts of kindness. The mall was giving away a free Kre-O Transformer to every family that's part of their Kidgit club. The Kre-O set includes a total of 386 bricks and other construction pieces. The toy can be built in...

"The best  gifts  come from the  heart , not the store."  This past Sunday, I received a handmade haunted House, as a token of appreciation for helping Georgia SPCA during their Howl-O-Ween event. This haunted house was made by one of the volunteers and  I'm in love with it. Everything that comes from the heart, better yet, anything that is handmade is 100 times more valuable to me. I truly appreciate all the hard work and attention to detail that was put into this house. From the witch hanging from the ceiling, the furry trick-or-treaters, the cemetery on the front, the skeletons dancing on the back and the witch flying above the house, this is one gift I will truly cherished and never forget.  Halloween is also about giving back. Some people give candy, some use this time to raise awareness, some volunteer, and a very special few use this time to express their creativity. I have been lucky enough to experience it all. I'm a...

"There is no fundamental difference between man and animals in their mental faculties. Like man, they manifestly feel pleasure and pain, happiness, and misery. Sympathy for the animals is one of the noblest virtues with which man is endowed" Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882) Naturalist and Author of "The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection " I'm bringing home so many happy memories that will not be forgotten from this past howl-o-ween. Everywhere I looked, all I could see was kindness. It was truly inspiring to see how many volunteers were able to work together, collectively, as a u nified entity to support the shelter.  The pet parade  generated a large audience and was kindly supported by local community members and business such as The Fernbank Museum , The Cupcake People , DJ Audiocake ,  Excel Gymnastics and Cheer ,  Jumptastic , BodyPlex, 97.1FM The River, George Aubrey Photography and so many more.  ...