Acts of Kindness are Appreciated!
Don't you love being on the receiving end of acts of kindness? Simple acts of caring can make your day! They can encourage, inspire, support and uplift.
Being a giver of acts of kindness is also pretty incredible! It feels just as good to offer the encouragement, inspiration, support and uplifting.
This lens is about both receiving and giving kindness.
Jessica Barnhart has issued a challenge to people who use Squidoo. She points out that Squidoo is a place of giving to one another . . . and she's right. She'd like to see users paying that kindness forward and states, "Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to write a pay-it-forward lens about three other lensmasters that you admire."
This is my lens in response to that challenge - - it's me giving kindness to several people who showed it to me. The ones I've chosen to feature are fellow RocketMoms but I also know them through Giant Squid.
Image Credit: luvinchess on Photobucket.
My Featured RocketMoms
When I started thinking about this challenge, I had more than 3 people on my list! Actually, they all appear on this lens in some way. But I was able to choose 3 to feature who stood out for various reasons. They are MiMi (GrowWear), Crystal (luvmyludwig) and Alison (everythingmouse). Thanks to all of you!MiMi (GrowWear)
MiMi has an incredibly giving heart. She's constantly working to promote excellent lenses on Squidoo through her blog, where she has featured me a couple of times. She takes the time to visit lenses, comment, encourage and bless. She creates lenses that inspire (you can see some below). And she willingly offers help in spite of her busy schedule. She has been a positive influence in my Squidoo life and I appreciate and admire what she does and who she is. Thanks, MiMi! Some of MiMi's Lenses That Show Her Heart
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Children: Building Character
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Building character in your children is probably the most important aspect of your parental life. Being the parent of a child who grows up with emotional intelligence is entirely in your power. A child whose character is developed will have a markedly...
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Hungry In America
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Bringing attention to the children who go hungry in America. Encouraging your support through the many choices available — such as making a donation, sponsorship of a child in the US, and volunteerism. Feed a hungry child today.
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Care Packages For The Homeless
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Many, many folks were touched by my lens, Homeless In America. They want to know how to help. Here, I set out to show you how you can make a difference. Having done more research into the homeless plight, this lens gives you my current top five recomme...
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Children's Picture Book, By MiMi: Gonna Catch A Big One
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Children's books can entertain and teach children. Entertaining and teaching my grandson is something I love to do. Once in a while, I get creative and make him a book. Well, writing and illustrating a book for him has happened only twice, but I&...
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Homeless In America
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This photo essay is about the homeless in America. Once you've seen these black and white images of homeless people, from the documentary photographer, Tom Stone, you'll never forget them. Look into the eyes of your brothers and sisters in the...
Crystal Touchton (luvmyludwig)
Sometimes all you can do is say, "Wow." Crystal is amazing. She's kind, generous, caring, loving, passionate, direct and very, very busy! Crystal has a giving, encouraging and mentoring nature. She encourages people through comments on their lenses, blessings and lensrolls. She mentors people through all her work in various Ning groups, including Giant Squid. She has done so much for me in terms of encouragement. She even used my Squidoo tips lens series in one of her Ning groups. Thanks, Crystal! My Favorites by Crystal Touchton
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Community Service Ideas
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While visiting a neighboring town today, I realized the importance of community service. It's not that I didn't feel it was important before, I just didn't realize just how much is done by volunteers until today. My sons and I decided t...
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Open Letters To Humanity
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Has winter penetrated so deep as to reach out hearts? Are we so cold inside that the thought of helping others no longer warms us? Am I just expecting too much from my fellow man? These are questions that I have been asking myself lately. Answers to...
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luvmyludwig's Wedding Pictures
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This is a look at my wedding through black and white photographs. I think black and white photography is an art, so I thought it would be fun to share my special day like this. I was married to the love of my life on October 16, 2004, our 5th Annive...
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Top 10 Unusual Love Songs Video Showcase
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This is a showcase of what I think the top 10 unusual love songs are. There are so many to choose from, but I did get it narrowed down to ten. Some of these songs are used as love songs, but I don't think they are good for that. Some don't seem like...
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My True Love Story
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My husband is a loving and kind man. He sees the best in me and shows me the best of him everyday that we are together. He has given so much to me and to our boys and asks nothing but our love in return. Not a day goes by without him telling and show...
Alison Meacham (everythingmouse)
I've learned so much from Alison in terms of keywords, making great lenses and making money on Squidoo. She's an incredible teacher in these areas and works hard to help people out in RocketMoms and Giant Squid. She's got a "teach by example" type of style that makes her very accessible and easy to learn from. Thanks, Alison! Classic Alison Meacham Lenses
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Gordon Ramsay Recipes
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Gordon Ramsay is one of the finest chefs in the world - and his excellent recipes are available for anyone to take their cooking to the next level. Chef Ramsays personality,restaurants, recipes and TV programs have made him famous around the Wo...
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Disney Cars Movie
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Sometimes when we live life in the fast lane we lose sight of what is important. More than just another movie for kids, Disney Pixar Cars finds it's got something to offer to everyone, with the lesson that if you just slow down you may find out what...
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Disney's Cinderella Castle
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Want to know the secrets of Cinderella's Castle? Maybe even get a look at what is inside? If you think of Disney World then the first image that comes into your head is probably Cinderella's Castle. This amazing structure is the focal point of Disney...
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Edward Cullen Twilight Doll
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If you can't wait any longer to get your very own Edward Cullen doll then the good news is that there are now several different ones for you to choose from. The incredibly detailed collector's item Twllight dolls made by Tonner are now availa...
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Disney World Secrets - What You Really Need To Know
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Would you like to learn the ultimate Disney World secrets to make sure you have a very special Disney family vacation? Walt Disney World is known as The Happiest Place on Earth for a reason - it is the best place for a truly magical vac...
Can't Leave Out These Amazing RocketMoms!
I mentioned earlier that there were more than 3 people on my list. These 3 amazing women are a few of them. Jessica (j_barnhart4) is the one who created the challenge that inspired me to write this lens. Bonnie (bdkz) is our amazing RocketMoms coordinator and leader who does so much to help every RocketMom. And Heather (heather426) is a kindred spirit who has shown me incredible support and encouragement. Thanks Jessica, Bonnie & Heather!Some of Their Lenses
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The Squidoo Pay-It-Forward Challenge
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Squidoo is a community. We help each other. Whether it be by offering advice in the forums or offering words of encouragement in a guestbook, we stand by each other. I truly believe that when we give, just a little, we recieve more...
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Unique Toilet Seats For Your Home
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There is an entire market out there for unique themed toilet seats. There is a seat for every decorating style on the planet. I especially love the clear acrylic designs. Here are the lastest and greatest designs in toilet seats.
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Angelica
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I've always felt connected to angels since the first time I ever saw a picture of one in a church handbook as a child...and years ago I started collecting angel ornaments, a new one every Christmas. Then as time went on I started buying angel sculptu...
My Entire List
These are all of the RocketMoms on my original list who have shown acts of kindness to me in various ways. I sure hope I didn't forget anyone!!
Vote for your favorite! You can add your own to the next Plexo below this one.
Crystal Touchton
3 points
Correen Klouda
3 points
Joan Adams
3 points
Jessica Barnhart
2 points
Michelle Willow
2 points
Heather Burns
2 points
Bonnie Diczhazy
2 points
Alison Meacham
2 points
Bambi Watson
1 point
Nancy Hellams
1 point
Who Has Shown You Acts of Kindness on Squidoo?
Add your picks here!
Crosscreations
1 point
Kharadriisa
1 point
WeddingZazzle
1 point
Acts of Kindness Resources & Gifts
About Me
Lensmaster LeanneChesser has been a member since November 10 2007, has rated 570 lenses, favorited 153, and has created 51 lenses from scratch. Leanne Chesser donates their royalties to Earthjustice and Covenant House. This member's top-ranked page is "O Holy Night". See all my lenses
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What's Your Experience of Acts of Kindness on Squidoo?
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- a_willow a_willow Dec 2, 2009 @ 3:09 pm
- These are really great and supportive lensmasters! Great selection!
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- Laniann Laniann Nov 28, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
- Very well done and a beautiful tribute to some wonderful people.
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- clouda9 clouda9 Nov 24, 2009 @ 4:05 am
- I loved reading your opening - goosebumpie's :) Wonderful pay-it-forward lens!
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- sandyspider sandyspider Nov 23, 2009 @ 9:58 pm
- Great lens!
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Nov 23, 2009 @ 8:51 pm
- Lovely Leanne! You picked some wonderful people to showcase that is for sure. Spreading my Angel Wings to bless your acts of kindness.
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- lakern26 lakern26 Nov 23, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
- Wonderful lens, Leanne!
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Nov 23, 2009 @ 8:47 am
- This is a lovely lens!
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- Pukeko Pukeko Nov 23, 2009 @ 7:24 am
- Really well done.
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Nov 22, 2009 @ 8:18 pm
- Thank you so much Leanne - I am so honored to be featured here. I have made such great friends on Squidoo and I always enjoy being a part of Rocket Moms in particular.
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Nov 22, 2009 @ 7:18 pm
- This is a wonderful tribute to some fantastic ladies. 5* and blessed by a SquidAngel!
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