A really interesting chain of events happened yesterday! After I published my blog post I got a most beautiful comment on Facebook from Michelle Fimon, that quite literally made me not just cry but do “the ugly cry”. I was so touched by this message and it made me happy to know that something I had said in a blog post touched another so deeply. In the meantime, Michelle Montoro who writes one of my very favorite blogs Shelbee On The Edge, also commented. She said that she was inspired and wanted to send some Valentine’s love to a few women who could use some uplifting! After a little back and forth, we decided that a challenge was in order!
Do you know women, or know of women who are feeling a little alone or down? Is there some small gesture that you could give to spread love on Valentine’s Day. With all of the commercialization and the pressure for the “perfect Valentine’s Day”, it seems that the message of love has gotten lost! The Michelle’s and I want to challenge you to spread a little love and do something small or something grand for 3 women, who could use some love on February 14. It could be as simple as an anonymous card or a gift certificate for a manicure, or as elaborate as you would like! The sky is the limit! Please spread this post around to your friends and let’s make this challenge huge! Let’s take this opportunity to make a difference on Valentine’s Day because sometimes we begin to love ourselves when we see that we are valued by others!
I’m a very visual person, and I thought these images might inspire your creative side and help you to come up with ideas about how to spread love on Valentine’s Day!
Just a word about Shelbee On The Edge! This is a blog that you will love! Michelle’s voice is sincere, informative and at times hysterically funny! There have been times when I’ve been sitting at my computer, literally laughing so hard that I had tears running down my face! If you’re looking for a blog that has the voice of honesty and great fun…Shelbee On The Edge is for you! You can follow Michelle on Instagram here!
Leave a comment in the comment box and give us your ideas for some ways to spread love to those who need it on Valentine’s Day and visit Michelle’s post as well for more ideas on meeting the Valentine’s Day Challenge!
Suzanne, your words made me tear up with this post! Wow! Thank you so much. Do I really make you laugh that hard? I love that! I love to make people laugh because laughter truly is so incredibly healing, isn’t it? And this was such a super fun collaboration. I am so grateful to both you and Michelle for your brilliant idea on spreading kindness and love. Life is just way to short to not experience the joy of self-love! Let’s get this challenge out there! I am heading over to share in the Forever Fierce group!
Hugs,
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Oh my Shelbee! Thank you so much! I have known for quite some time that you were a special person! Everything you write is sincere and from your heart! I’m not kidding when I say how much you make me laugh…sometimes it literally gets my day started off on the right foot! I have also enjoyed this collaboration and celebration of self love with you and Michelle!
What a wonderful idea Suzanne!
I know 3 women who will be receiving flowers from me on Valentine’s Day.
Thank you for this lovely post !
It’s wonderful that our forever fierce group has made wonderful connections!
Hugs to you and Shelbee!
Robin
http://www.helloim50ish.com
That is wonderful! I wish we could all meet up at some point! It would be so fabulous to meet in person! Have a great day!
Very lovely post Suzanne! and lovely of Shelbee too! In this day and age of everything electronic, I love to give Valentine’s cards to my sister and mom and a friend. ( of course hubby). It is so important to think of others, especially when it is the time of year that people can easily get down. How Lovely!
Have a wonderful day!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thank you Jess! It is nice to step outside of the "romance" idea and spread the love around! You’re such a sweet person!
That’s a wonderful idea! I’m a huge fan of Shelbee too, her blog is always a joy to read. Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com