by inspirista | Dec 15, 2011 | Blog Posts, Help Others, Life
I went for my morning coffee, and a complete stranger completely made my day. She gave me a huge grin, and said she liked my shoes! I immediately smiled back, and complimented her on her handbag. I know, these are little things, but this quick exchange between two...
by inspirista | Dec 14, 2011 | Blog Posts, Help Others
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill What will you give today? A smile, an ear, a hand, a compliment? I know there are days where we can be on “auto pilot” with our own to-do lists piling up,...
by inspirista | Mar 9, 2011 | Blog Posts, Help Others, Life
As many of you may know, over the past several months, I have thrown myself into volunteering with Enchanted Makeovers, as the Chief Creative Officer. I create inspirational programs and events for women and children in shelters around the country as well as for...
by inspirista | Feb 5, 2011 | Blog Posts, Help Others, Life
Here are 10 simple ways to “sparkle” in your community, and let your light shine from within!! 1. Show appreciation, publicly. Praise someone on a blog, in front of friends, in front of family, on a sign, or in some other public way. 2. Spend time at your...
by inspirista | Dec 9, 2010 | Blog Posts, Help Others
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one good pair of shoes.” ~ Michael Gerrish “Stepping into the Dream” is a national program for children in shelters that Enchanted Makeovers launched on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Grace Centers in...
by inspirista | Nov 28, 2010 | Blog Posts, Help Others
Wow- this story is just an amazing example of stepping outside of yourself and your own problems to connect with people! A young young woman in Colorado turned what most would consider a “sad occasion” into a night of sharing. She had her wedding called...