We were thrilled to have The Shine Project as featured sponsor this month! We love everything about the Shine Project. Especially the face behind it, Ashley. She is helping to make the world a better place through service and she’s here to motivate you to join in her efforts!
About The Shine Project:
The Shine Project was created to inspire people to go out of their comfort zone, do hard things, and bring light to others around them. This year, The Shine Project is going around the country to get communities involved in being the change. Today we’re in Dallas making blankets for the homeless with 200 supporters. To see when TSP is coming near you, click here.We believe that when we come together to accomplish good, miracles happen, and in return, our own lives change.
We also have a non-profit organization called The Shine Scholarship Project. We do community service projects with at-risk youth in the Phoenix area to teach them the leadership skills they need to succeed in life. We raise money to send them to college so they can contribute back to society. Our hearts have been changed by these sweet kids, and we sell SHINE products to benefit them. 100% of proceeds from SHINE bands go to the scholarship fund, as well as portions of shine necklaces and shirts. Shop here. You can read more about the kids here.
Yesterday we launched a brand new project called Pass it Forward. Here’s how it works:
Come on over to get more involved, and help us change the world. Go ahead, let the world see you shine.
- Ashly of The Shine Project.
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One lucky reader will win a shine necklace, shirt, and wrist band!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
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Check out The Shine Project’s new Pass it Forward project. Come back here and leave a comment, any comment! Maybe you have done a simple act of random kindness or perhaps you were the recipient of one, tell us about it!
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-Giveaway ends February 29th, 2012 at midnight PST.
-Winner will be announced at this post on March 1st, 2012.
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I love LBB and have for awhile! I was surprised one day back in December when I was in the line at McDonald’s and the car in front of me bought my breakfast…didn’t know the driver at all! I paid it forward the next time I went! xoxo
I liked the Shine Project facebook page! Look forward to seeing what shows up on there!
We were selling rag dolls and a little girl really wanted one but they didnt bring any money so we gave her one for free
What an awesome project!
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I was very honored that Ashley included me on the Pass it Forward launch. I wrote all about it on my blog yesterday, but I’m super inspired! Can’t wait to recieve my card in the mail. Ashley makes being my best self super easy!
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I mean the Shine Project blog!
Very inspiring!
I follow LBB on Facebook.
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I am so buying one of those shirts… This is my year of change and what a better way to express it.
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What a great project! I love random acts of kindness. What better way to bless someone?
I am a follower of Ashley’s blog now.
I follow the shine blog….
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Liked Shine on FB, already like LBB on FB. At least once a month I try to pay for the order of the car behind me at Starbucks. I love seeing the look on their faces when they don’t have to pay.
I jeep clothes in my car and if I see someone with kids I hand them out to them. Everybody should do this . Why sell them in a garage sale if you are able to buy new ones for your own children . Hand them to s needy looking stranger . People are usually thrilled and you can see the of why would a stranger be helping me . Pass them on.
Sorry typos I hate typing on an iphone with autocorrect
Awhile ago the lady in front of me left her change (about $3) for me to apply to my grocery bill because I let her go ahead of me, she only had a few items and I had a full cart. I didn’t find out till she was gone but was so touched that I shed alittle tear when I got to my car. Such a small thing insprired me to open my heart and give more myself, I try to everytime an opportunity arrises.
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This is so incredible. Everything The Shine Project and its founder stand for!!
I follow LBB!!
What a great idea!!! Love this and can’t wait to follow shine project to hear stories!
Following TSP!!!
Following TSP blog!! You guys are all so inspiring!!
Love the Pay it forward cards! I wear a bracelett to help me remember to Pay it forward, even if its just a smile to a stranger!
Every thanksgiving we get a list of the most needy families in our area and hand deliver food baskets to them! It’s really awesome to see their faces and how grateful they are!
I “Liked” TSP on FB!
I “Liked” LBB on FB!
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I LOVE this idea! I belong to Love Bomb…a site dedicated to encouraging those who need a boost. I will definitely be participating in Pass it Forward. Thanks again.
I also like little blue boo on Facebook!
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I got lost clicking around on all the links! My girls saw the shine shirts and are begging me for them! I see lots of the Pass it Forward cards in my future! SO exciting!
Following the Shine blog.
Now I’m following The Shine Project on Facebook!
I follow the shine project blog!
I love Ashley’s project, especially this new way to pay it forward. Keep up the awesome work!!!
LOVE the shine project AND Lil Blue Boo! Can’t wait to Pass it forward!!!!
Love Pass It Forward, we live in Makaha Valley on Oahu, a beautiful, country area on the west side of the island. There isn’t much tourism, so the income levels of the locals is quite low.
I make quilts and blankets for the little ones that are in the VA sponsored housing and shelters. Plus we carry $5 McD cards so that when we run into someone who needs a meal, we can hand one out. We don’t hand out cash as meth and alcohol is something we don’t want to enable.
For Lent this year, instead of giving up something, we’re doing something for someone in need. For each week we’re making a fresh sheet kit for an adult homeless person: pillow, pillowcase, twin flatsheet, canvas throw, drawstring bag.
Early on Easter Sunday morning we will put all the bags in our car, drive to the local beaches and pass them out to those in need.
I love pay it forward! Such a great idea. I need to get myself out there and do this!
It is so refreshing to be reminded of all the good that remains in this world. Sadly, too often our awareness is only raised to ‘news’ which is rarely ‘good’. Once ‘completed’ (although it would be awesome if it never ended) it would be worthy of compiling and sharing in art museums around the country, it truly is a work of art.
That’s such a great idea! I love it! Are there any Canadian groups?
I love it. What a phenomenal idea.
I LOVE Ashley and Ashley!!! They are such an inspiration to us, the world; and it is a wonderful tool to remind everyone humanity still exists…it makes a huge difference in everyday life for people. Go Ashley of the SP! Go Ashley of LBB!
This is an amazing idea! I believe that we should not only be greatful servants, but be graceful recipients. Those two things alone could turn our planet around
great work guys!
I followed TSP on facebook.
I like the Shine Project on FB.
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I follow TSP.
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I like LBB on FB.
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i have a sweet friend in school becoming a pastry chef. every once in a while she surprises me with delicious treat. last week she brought me a loaf of banana bread! yummy! makes me feel so special when she thinks of me! i’ll be repaying her with some family photos this spring!
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I love the shine project! What a wonderful way to spread joy!
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I like LBB on FB!
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I obviously like LBB on facey : )
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this project!!
This is a fabulous project, so glad you are doing this! I encourage my two girls everyday to pass it forward.
I love this idea, are you coming to the good old south. We are in Georgia. I would love to be involved if it came here. Love, love it!
Just this past Christmas season, my family and many families from my church participated in RACK (Random Acts of Christmas Kindness). My word. It was awesome. It definitely stretched me at times, especially when the recipients didn’t trust my kindness. You can read about it by starting here: http://tsjphotography.com/blog/rack-download-edition/
LOVE the shine project! Many folks are so fortunate to be born into a situation where their needs are met and they have all the God-given gifts they need to do whatever they want in life…it’s so important to remember that to those that are given more, more is expected…love to see the kind of intiative Ashly has taken to make the world a better place…warms my heart!
The Shine Project reminds me of a book I’m reading and can’t help but wonder if they’re linked… “Ask Me Why I Hurt” by Dr. Randy Christensen. Although this book is about Dr. Christensen traveling through Arizona to help homeless and at-risk children and youth medically, his book talks a lot about the other people/places/projects involved in helping these children and youth. This project is incredible!
Very cool project. Something I like to do -it’s a very small thing – is when a friend asks me to pick up something for her while I’m in town I won’t let her pay me for the item. Very small thing but it makes me smile to brighten their day. I also like to be able to take food to families who are going through a hardship. Makes their life a little easier to not have to think about food for one meal!j
jill
Just ordered my shine project cards – love this idea!!
already follow LBB on FB
followed The Shine Project on FB
a simple act of kindness i did recently was give two strangers at the bookstore coupons for 15% off their purchase, they were surprised and happy lol.
I follow TSP blog.
p.s. I am totally for and in, participating with Pass it forward!! ashley Rocks!
i follow the shine project blog!
Shine on dude
i follow/like the shine project on facebook!
i LIKE lil blue boo on facebook! you are ah-mazing!!! <3
I love Love LOVE this idea. I’m already trying to think of clever kindness capers. Fun!!!
I’m following the Sine Project blog on my RSS feed.
I’m also following the Shine Project on facebook!
And I’m already a LBB facebook liker.
I was one of the blanket makers today:) It was so much fun! The Shine project is doing great things!!
I once had someone in front of me pay for my coffee so I paid for the person behind me. How inspiring!
As a random act of kindness I made one of my sweet friends a studying survival kit for her education certification exam. It included her favorite candy’s and some homemade pretzels! It was so fun to bring a little shine in her life!
I follow LBB on Facebook as well!
I follow the sunshine Project on Facebook too!
I follow the shine project blog!
LOVE the Shine project! Can’t wait to pay it forward!
I love the challenge!! It goes along with my Lent- to do a RAOK every day. Thanks for the giveaway!!
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Great idea. Looking forward to learning more.
Liked Shine Project on FB.
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l love the shine project!
My random act of kindness for was for a friend who I have never met. She was having complications with her pregnancy and really wanted a baby shower so I contacted all the businesses I was networked with and pulled a huge favour. Everyone sent me an item for a big baby shower parcel. I organized the massive parcel and had it sent… She recieved it and she still raves about how special it was and still is!! YAY…
Xo Steph
such a great cause!
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I already follow LBB on FB…
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Following The Shine Projects blog!!
Ok… I live in Phoenix…. I HAVE to get involved!!!
I love, love, love the idea of pad sing it forward. Shine on!
I like to pay for the people’s Starbucks behind me in the drive thru when i can! I love your blog too
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I liked LBB and will follow the Shine Project! Very inspiring to all.
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Nettie
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I am going to follow the shine project blog.
She is so inspiring! Can’t wait to do a RAK!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I LOVE the concept of the Shine Project and their Pass It Forward project.
I follow LBB on facebook!
I follow the Shine Project’s blog, too!
This whole project just makes my heart sing! What a blessing, for sure. I’d love to be a part of spreading the word.
This is such an amazing project! Thank you so much for sharing it. I’ll be following along on FB now too. My latest Random Act of Kindness was yesterday morning. We had gotten dumped with snow Thursday night. When I went out to brush off my car, I went around the parking lot and brushed off my neighbors’ cars too. I love snow, but I know many do not.
Plus it’s good exercise! 
TSP is an amazing project. I wish more people would treat each other with kindness.
What an awesome idea! I love it. I hope Aussies can enter.
This sounds like so much fun, how rewarding!
I follow LBB on Facebook
“Shine” is my word for the year in the One Little Word project. So, I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance. I try to pay it forward whenever I can, and you are my inspiration for doing so.
Thanks for everything!
I’ve been following The Shine Project for awhile and I think the new Pass It Forward project is brilliant and I can’t wait to get involved!!!
I follow LBB on facebook.
I follow The Shine Project.
I follow LBB on Facebook!
I love this!! I follow LBB on facebook!
I love LLB. The Shine Project is wonderful and I plan on ‘paying if forward’ much more in the future.
I love this project! I try everyday to do something special for someone. Even if it’s as simple as an encouraging text message.
I like the Shine Project on Facebook!
I “love” lbb on FB!!
I went to mcds after church w my 2 girls; I had no money but we had some gift cards. It ended up being too much, but the cashier gave it to me anyways! So kind of her!
I follow LBB on FB!
I think that this is a great project!! I love the idea of the pass it forward cards and being able to track where they have been!!
I love LLB and follow the blog and FB and have truly been moved by Ashleys stories!! Keep up all the great work!! 
I love this project, and will be joining in to shine for others. It feels so good to do something for someone when they don’t know who or where it comes from.
I follow llb.
Now following shines blog and liking them on FB. THanks for sharing.
love this. being a mom of two myself, I always look for moms that I can ‘help’ when I’m out and about. you know… those frazzled days when you feel like you just might lose it? I look for moms having that kind of day and do something simple… open a door, carry a bag, hold her kid while she goes to the bathroom (some days that’s a big one!). thanks lbb for sharing!
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Love this project and LBB. Praying for you and your family even though you don’t know me. You are an inspiration for everyone who reads your blog.
love the ‘pay it forward’ idea…. giving up ‘selfishness’/'selfcenteredness’ for lent and trying to do something nice for some one in my life each day… love your neighbor as yourself, right? tonight our pastor said we should do this and made the point that we love ourselves A LOT… so we should love others an equal amount.
I follow LBB on FB.
I follow The Shine Project Blog.
I LOVE this project! What a fabulous idea. My 11 year old daughter and I are always trying to do little random acts of kindness as we make our way through life. Buying someones coffee, paying for the car behind you in the drive thru, leaving fun notes or drawings in library books, or just saying a prayer for a stranger. I”m off to buy some Pass it Forward cards! Thanks for introducing me to an amazing project, and for the chance to win some awesome goodies!
I just adore this! How often do you get to see how much your acts of kindness can change someone’s day (or life!).
How wonderful. I can’t wait to get involved. I love the “Pay it Forward” idea instead of paying someone back or doing something for them in return. So fun.
Ali
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I liked Shine on Facebook. Can’t wait to keep up on their good work!!!!
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I liked the Shine Project on Facebook & Pinned it too!
I follow LBB on Facebook and liked it a few months ago!!!!!
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I liked Lil Blue Boo on Facebook. Actually I liked it from the first day I heard about it! Now if only you can make LLB clothes for grown-ups!
This is such a cool giveaway! Thanks!
I Like LBB on facebook!
I signed up to follow The Shine Project’s Blog on e-mail, too!
What a great idea! I am going to do my best to get involved.
I like the Shine project on Facebook!
I like LBB on Facebook!
I liked the Shine project on Facebook!
I am now following MyShineProject.
LOVE this project!!! So awesome!!!
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love the idea and the fact that they are helping others through the scholarship program too
I already like LBB and just liked TSP on FB and will go and follow their blog right now
XOXOXO
So inspiring. I try to pick at least three people to look into the eye and smile at each time I go out. Yesterday I wasn’t feeling very well… didn’t feel like interacting, but someone caught my eye and gave me a big smile
I try to do acts of kindness when I can. What a great idea.
I love this idea! It doesn’t matter what faith you believe in, everyone can pass this concept on.
I have been following LBB for about six months. Her blog is so inspirational to me since my husband is going through cancer treatments. And, I sew children’s clothing and love her designs.
I am so, so, sooooo excited about this!!!!! I can’t wait to get my whole family involved!!!! Thank you for being so awesome and inspiring!!!
I follow The Shine Project on FB!!
I follow LBB on FB!!!
I like LLB on FB!
I am following the Shine project on FB and just ordered 10 cards!!!
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I am following the Shine Project blog! LOVE this idea!
I like The Shine Project on FB
I like LBB on FB
Didnt know you were located in phx? Def going to look into volunteering.
This is such an amazing project!! I love it so much I just ordered a tshirt and cards. I hate that I just found out about this today, the day Ashley was in Dallas!! I would have gone!
I hope she comes back soon. Until then, I’ll be SHINING!!
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I love this idea! Everyone can pass this concept on and be better for it.
When I was volunteering in Russia it used the temperatures used to be around 0F on some winter days. One evening when I wanted to return home from the soup kitchen I waited and waited for the bus, because I knew there still had to go one but the question was when. When it finally came after 1,5 hours I was almost crying because of the cold. One elderly lady in the bus notized my despair and offered me two candys to warm me up a bit from the inside and spoke some comforting words. No one I didn’t know had ever be kind to me in the streets of that city before. I was so moved and will never forget this. I think we should more be kind to others without any obligation.
Wow! I love what’s happening with the project. Would love to see it in the country we’re living in now (Portugal!). So glad you came to Texas too since that’s our homeland!
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This is amazing! Ive been following LBB for a little while now, she is truly inspirational!!
And her site has led me to you, I have liked your FB page and am going to have a go at this in the UK! Lets take The Shine Project GLOBAL!!!! xxxxxxxx
First I’ve heard of The Shine Project, but loved what I read so far! Paying it forward is always awesome, I try to do something small every single day… it might just be smiling big at the grumpy lady at the store, but hey, I got her to smile back!
I liked The Shine Project on FB!
And I’m already a fan of LBB’s on FB
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What a fabulous idea! I’m lovin’ the Shine Project!
I have already liked Lil Blue Boo.
I liked the Shine Project on FB.
And I am now following the Shine Project blog. I love it!
Can you imagine what our world would be like if we are all kind to each other. AMAZING! Lets start now! Love the Shine project.
what a great project!!!
And I am following The Shine Project on FB!
And I’ve been following Lil Blue Boo on FB!
What an awesome idea!
I liked the Shine Project on FB!
I liked LBB on FB too!
I love the idea of this project. It’s such a wonderful thing to encourage people to just kind to each other. I try to remind myself often that you never know what people are facing in their life.
thank you for sharing this!
I like the shine project on fb!
I like LLB on fb!
This is a great project! I liked it on LBB and On Shine. I am doing my part on pay it forward. I have invited a homeless couple with two dogs to live with us until they can get on their feet again, it has been 6 months now. They are to pay it forward, also. Thanks for being so inspirational. cindyjbrickley@yahoo.com
Love this project! Love the shine on Ts. Thanks for bringing this to my attention through your blog.
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Liked Little Blue Boo on Facebook!
I love it! It looks amazing!
I follow LBB on FB!
I follow the Shine Project.
I just spent thirty minutes poking around the blog–and subscribed. Time to start looking for ways to pay it forward every day!
& I liked The Shine Project on Facebook!
& I liked Lil Blue Boo on facebook, too (and can’t believe I hadn’t done so before. oh well)!
Very cool idea. Going to print and get started today! ALso like you and the shine project on facebook.
What a great idea! I’m totally on board along with my kids!
I liked The Shine Project on FB.
I also already like Lil Blue Boo on FB and I follow your blog through a reader.
I love this! I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before!
I follow the Shine Project’s blog.
I liked the shine project on fb.
I already follow LBB on FB.
What a great idea on the Pass it Forward cards. I love handing out kindness cards, I usually keep a few in my purse.
I follow The Shine Project’s blog.
I follow The Shine Project on FB.
I follow LBB on FB.
Way to go Shine Project!! Very inspiring. You/we CAN affect change in the world!! Don’t stop believing!!
I follow LBB on facebook. Love you Ashley!!
I like TSP on facebook now too!!
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I love the idea of paying it forward. Such a simple thing to do, that can make such an impact on someone else. Thanks for the encouragement!
I’ve followed LBB on fb for quite a while now. Thanks for the great giveaway!
What a great idea, this concept is so inspiring!
I “liked” the Shine Project on fb.
Thanks!
What a wonderful organization! I love the shirts and necklace! This past week we had people rally around us to pay some fees towards our latest adoption. Then an online acquaintance donated money for our grant applications. It was so kind of them and we feel so loved and cared for during this whole adoption journey! Let all our light shine on to others. Let’s change the world and make it a better place for every person in every part of the world!
this is one card to put in my wallet that I would have no regrets using; fantastic idea!
What a wonderful giveaway!
Sounds like a fun idea (The Shine Project) but I’d be the one to get the card that gets stuck somewhere and doesn’t get passed around. Reminds me of something I participated in once… I filled out an “all in a day” journal that I passed around to the next person on a list and it never made it back around to me. Got left under someone’s car seat for months. Maybe this project will be more successful.
I’d like to enter the giveaway.
I like Lil Blue Boo on Facebook. Thanks, Kathy
I’m attempting to become a couponer. I have quite the little collection now but many are about to expire. While i’m out shopping I like to give them to people in the isle looking at that product (or similiar ones). Everyone likes to save a buck or two unexpectedly
I follow LLB and the Shine project on FB.
Like Shine Project on FB
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We just finished celebrating “Kindness Week” here in Ottawa, Canada. As a family we handed out thank you notes to a few police officers, paid a lump sum at a coffee shop and then sat down and watched while people smiled when they received their order for free, dropped off a grocery store gift card for a friend who recently lost a job and sponsored a loan through Kiva. Starting at the age of 2, our kids have chosen a chairty every year for their birthday, instead of receiving birthday gifts they ask their guests to donate to a specific charity. Although they are only 4 and 6 years old we are teaching them to “shine” in their own way and always remember how fortunate we are
I love this project! Paying it forward really really works! I’ve seen so many Reece’s Rainbow (adoption ministry that finds homes for orphans with special needs) families bring a child home, and then turn around and advocate for another kid or another family! It’s really amazing. Paying it forward literally spans the globe.
I’m just always touched when you can track the distance of a small gesture.
Awesome project I wish there were more people like you in this world!!!
I like Lil Blue Boo on Facebook!
I like The Shine Project on Facebook!!
Love it! Such a simple idea but one with great outcomes!
I LOVE the shirt with the ghandi quote too!
I like Lil Blue Boo on Facebook.
Fabulous idea! My family and I have been going through difficult times and I find comfort and peace in doing for others. Bless you and I truly hope that this project is a huge success. I bought a necklace and cards today. Can’t wait to receive them.
Great idea! Now I need to go think how I can brighten someone’s day this week
LOVE this blog… such an amazing inspiration and a challenge to push myself even on the hard days and even when I am feeling weary or overwhelmed to look for the joy in all things. (today it was the smiles in my two beautiful children and old world war stories from my gpa in law
Love the idea also of Shine on… I try to do this whenever I can and I have been working on teaching my children this as well… such a good thing to pass on!!.
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and I already follow both on facebook and twitter!! love to look for daily updates!
What an amazing cause! So inspiring!
Following The Shine Project on Facebook
Already follow LBB on Facebook
I liked The Shine Project on Facebook.
Loved The Shine Project idea, such a good reminder that every little thing we do for others counts!
I have always loved the idea of Pass it forward–since the movie.
2 years ago just before Christmas I was laid off from work. My husband was in school so we didn’t have a steady income. We were wondering how we were going to make do when the mail came. Some sweet person(s) sent us a $300 gift card to the local grocery store. We tried looking up the return address so we could thank them but it ended up being a bogus address. We can’t wait until he is done with school and we can afford to help out others!
i am now following the shine project. a great blog and she is just the cutest ever!!!!! ive done little things to help out, give rides to folks walking, dontate my time or money to church stuff, donated clothing to local resale shops that help the community. but in august im stepping out of my comfort zone and going on my first mission trip to haiti. i cant wait to see what work the lord is doing there. my girlfriend and i are learning haitian creole to abolish the language barrier. i will be pushing myself to learn more, be a better christian, and keep my eyes open to gods work ! im very excited!!!
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I liked the Shine Project on FB!!
Hello! I have just completed my Primary Ambulatory Care Course here in Australia. So now in my spare time I drive ambulances! Thats how I am helping others these days.
Its all volunteer. I love it. Oh and I liked you on facebook
oh and i liked the shine projects facebook page
Paying for the person behind you in the Starbucks drive-thru is always fun and easy. You don’t have to spend much to make someone’s day… unless they are ordering for the entire office in the drive-thru
I follow the Shine Project! Love this new project she has started…really inspirational!
I follow Shine Project on Facebook!
I.Love.This! What a cool concept!
I liked the Shine Project on FB. (Mandi Mattice Garfield)
I like LBB on FB.
Wonderful cause and so inspiring!
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I liked LBB on Facebook.
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Also liked The Shine Project on Facebook!
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What a great project. I pass it forward by acting as a mentor to middle school girls who are interested in computer science on Saturday mornings. It has been a very rewarding experience, so far. Thanks for the chance to win!
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My parents live in La Quinta and I have been following your story and Choosing Joy for myself and my family. Thank you for being such and inspiration to me.
I love “Shine Project”. I have 5 kids of my own, married to a teacher, am a substitute teacher, and a 8th grade girls Pathfinder Counselor. I am thinking that some “Pay it Forward” cards are in our future to help encourage these kids (and adults) to do more to randomly help those we come in contact with.
Ashley, I love when you post great things like this. I just signed up for the San Diego event. You will have to keep us posted if you can make it out there, I would love to meet you.
My daughter was born on 2/17 which is National Random Act of Kindness Day. We will forever celebrate her and the fabulous day by making someone’s day with our own kindess.
Thanks for all that you do!!
I checked out the Shine Projects Blog. What a neat project!
I follow the Shine Project on FB.
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I can’t wait to read more about the Pass it Forward project! Thanks for telling us all about it!
I’m so glad I found out about the Shine Project!! Just liked their FB page and signed up for their newsletter, thanks so much!!
Love everything the Shine Project stands for! I’ll be ordering the Pass It Forward cards!
The Shine Project is so inspiring! I am excited to pay it forward!
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What a great idea! Love the logo: so bright & cheery!
Love…we do this at Fast Food drive thrus like McD’s and BK. So rewarding to watch the people behind you just look mystified at the kindness of others.
Will buy some of those cards…Fantastic!
Liked “LBB” already, and the Shine On newsletter and FB page !
I’m already a fb fan of lbb!
Ashley is one of the most inspiring people ever! She has inspired me to complete random acts of kindness and I can’t tell you how good it feels! I found your blog through hers and it’s been another amazing source of inspiration – your outlook is fabulous and makes me want to Choose Joy every moment of my life.
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I follow The Shine Project blog! : )
Cant wait to start the shine project…maybe get it going at work!:)
I was at the mall the other day and a young boy was buying a shirt for his mom as a birthday present. The cashier rang it up and hedidnt have enough money to covwr it all so i decided to step in and pay for it. The look on his face was priceless! i always feel good when i am able to help someone.
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What an amazing idea!!!
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Now following the shine project on FB. Can’t wait to see all the ways people shine!
I needed a nickel at Home Goods and the clerk immediately offered me hers. I found one. So nice of her.
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Such an amazing idea!
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I like The Shine Project on FB. What a wonderful idea. I love the pass it on.
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I just found your blog through Ashley’s and I must say it’s pretty great! I think her new project is so inspiring. I can’t wait to get my cards and start doing good things (not that I don’t already).
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a manager at buffalo wild wings payed for our whole staff lunch (over 100 dollars) the other day. TOTALLY unexpected! <3
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i follow the shine project blog!!! (and LOVE ashley
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I follow TSP blog.
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I like TSP on twitter.
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I like Lil Blue Boo on Facebook.
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What an awesome and amazing idea. It will be fun to see it grow!
I passed it forward by letting someone use my fuel points. They got .40 off a gal of gas each. It was a great feeling!
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RAK’s are awesome! It’s such a great way to brighten someone’s day!!
Thia an amazing idea. I have just recently been talking to my toddler girls about doing nice things for people and expecting nothing in return.
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I have been following your site for a good 6 months now and I have to say that i am completely head over heels in love with everything you make! You are so inspiring even if the things you write about starts out sad, your always able to bring out a smile on my face.
I have listed your site as a blog I follow, and hope thats all right. If you want to follow my site I would be honored, and I´m shire you will recognize some of the things I make with time:) I will of course pass them along to your site and give you credit<3
Love,
Vanessa Beveridge, Norway
This is such a wonderful idea!
I would love to win! I am smiling and greeting strangers. You never know who needs a smile!
I follow LBB on Fb!
I had somebody pay for my lunch at a drive-thru once. I couldn’t wait to pay it forward after that happened!
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Love the pass it forward idea and how fun to see who else and where else the card has been.
When we get our tax return I plan to pay for a random person’s meal next time we’re out.
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I love to pass it forward when I know mom’s are getting rid of their old baby stuff, I suggest they give it to His Nesting Place. Without them I would not have had medical insurance for my first pregnancy.
I follow TSP on fb.
I like LLB on FB.
I subscribed to the blog.
What an incredible project. I just love this.
I’m now following The Shine Project blog
I’m following The Shine Project on Facebook.
I’m already a lil blue boo follower!
I love Ashley’s new project!! What a sweet idea.
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I follow The Shine Project on FB too
I follow lil blue boo too!
shine…such an awesome word…your spirit shines through all this you are battling. what an encouragement. you remind me daily to choose joy. thank you.
Great idea. I am inspired and can’t wait to shine on!!
I LOVE Shine project. It gave me a great idea to do in my own community. I haven’t started it yet because I’ll need a business plan to get it going and life is hectic and crazy ’round these parts…..
I’d love to win a beautiful shirt, necklace and wrist band from Ashley to support her Shine project
Thanks!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE her mission and passion for such a awesome cause! Shine On!
I am now a follower of the Shine On Project!
I am a Lil Blue Boo follower!
I “like” them both on Facebook!
I like The Shine Project on Facebook.
I like Lil Blue Boo on Facebook.
Last year was a huge year of change for my daughters and I; so much so, that I had a friend who wanted to give us a little extra something to smile about last holiday season. Knowing everything we’ve been through and that money had become incredibly tight they sent the girls and myself Christmas presents to simply just give us something to smile about. Their act of kindness meant the world to me because it came at a time in which I wasn’t sure Santa would be coming to our home. I hope to do the same for someone else someday when I can afford to do so. Something that my girls and I could afford to do, was we sent cheerful pictures to two children who just underwent treatment for cancer in hopes that our pictures brightened their day just a little bit.
I love doing little acts of kindness…I can just imagin the person smiling when you receive their gift:)
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I think the Shine Project is such an awesome idea! Can’t wait to participate!
I followed LBB on Facebook!
I followed The Shine Project on Facebook!
I am subscribed to The Shine Project Blog!!!
I like The Shine Project on Facebook!
I like Lil Blue Boo on Facebook!
What an awesome project! I love what the shine project stands for and can’t wait to do my happy kindess act!
I had a lady give me cash at the checkout line, when I realized I had forgot my wallet was in my other purse. 2 kids & pregnant. I think she could tell I was frazzled. I was so grateful that she even cared.
Wow! Both Ashleys are truly inspiring. Way to change the world LBB and TSP!
I follow LBB on FB.
I follow TSP blog.
I follow TSP on FB.
I liked the shine project on FB!
And I’m already a fan of LBB’s on FB
Love it!
I just LOVE this project! I have payed it forward and received the blessings back too many times to count. But the BEST shine moment happened recently. Just days ago I was on a cruise. I was pushed into doing the talent show by a sweet couple who heard me sing @ karaoke and by the hubby too. I tried to weazel my way out several times. I was so afraid to get up on the stage in front of at least 1,000 people and sing, but mostly because of my weight. To make a long story short, I did it and decided to do my best and have fun. Many people complimented me but the one that stood out was from a young girl, maybe 10 who was also overweight. She said I sang her most favorite song ever and that she was so happy to see someone like me up on stage and not worrying about people making fun of me. She had no idea that it was my biggest fear, she just thought I had all the courage in the world. She made me realize I should never be afraid to be me! I wish I knew about this project before I left because if I knew her name and address, I’d send her a shine necklace! Everyone deserves to shine and everyone should give of themselves to help others shine!
What a beautiful and inspiring project. I’m looking forward to seeing where it all leads!
I love that idea!! I think I may have to get one of those cards and see what happens? <3
I’m now following the Shine project blog… I was already a fan on FB.
Oops, already a fan of Lil Blue Boo too!
Love this! My husband and I are expecting our first baby, but money is very tight because he’s in school full time…. The help we’ve received has been amazing! Friends, family and people we barely know have literally emptied out their basements to help with whatever we’ll need!
have been a fan for awhile. but this new project is amazing. I had chills thinking of how I’m going to do this and encourage our followers to do them as well! Well done, as usual Ashley!
Last week I was surprised with FREE starbucks, courtesy of the gentleman in front of me at the drive thru – Pay It Forward <3
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I love the idea of “being the change you want to see.” I’m also reminded of the passage from Matthew: “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and be reminded of your father in heaven.” As a mother of 2 young girls, I’m trying to live in such a way that they see a different and better world is possible, even if it doesn’t look like the life that others around us are living. I want them to grow up with a heart for those around them – certainly those that are less fortunate in terms of what they have, but also those that are less fortunate in how they feel. I think that’s why I’m in love with your Random Acts of Kindness cards as well as your other Shine projects – you never know who might need to receive some love today. Thanks for all your work; I’m so excited to learn about this project!
I already like Lil Blue Boo on Facebook.
And now I like the Shine Project on Facebook as well!
I “Like” the Shine Project on fb
I “Like” LBB on fb
Random act of kindness – I saw a new mom struggling leaving the grocery store with her baby and trying to figure out how she was going to get to her car in the pouring down rain with her infant in the carseat carrier and all her groceries. My kids are really well behaved so I told them to stay under the covered area and I walked the lady to her car with my umbrella and helped her get her baby & groceries in the car. I don’t know how kind that is, I think it’s just being human and helping someone in need. I saw the new mom scared look on her face with the situation and knew if it was me I would want someone to help me out.
I would love to get involved in TSP! I look forward to seeing what is going on at LBB everyday. I now have a new blog to follow, TSP. love
I am so excited about this! I recently had surgery for a non life threatening form of breast cancer. I am in a MOM’s group and they found out and created a meal chain for my family for 2 weeks. I was so touched by this act of kindness that I have been trying to pay it forward. Before I went into surgery I had a friend have knee surgery so I brought her family dinner. When talking to a friend one day she mentioned how she had to pay someone $15 dollars to pick up Gatorade for her when she was sick one time (her husband is out of town for work every week.) The next time I was at the store I picked up some jugs of Gatorade for her to keep in the pantry. I volunteer at my son’s school weekly and I am so impressed by the job that his teacher does that I offered to make dinner for her this week. My mom, who was also touched by the meal chain for my family, recently volunteered to help a co-worker who was recently diagnosed with cancer. My mom set up a play-date chain for the woman’s 5 year old daughter on weekends for the next couple of months.
I love the idea of passing it forward to strangers as well. I will try this at the grocery store or coffee shop this week. This project is a wonderful thing. Shine On and Choose Joy!
A total stranger bought my Coffee at Starbucks!
i love the shine project & this new movement she has is amazing. i totally believe in paying it forward. i hope to get a few of the cards and track where they have been!
so happy i found your blog, you are an inspiring and amazing woman.
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i am following the shine project’s blog. as well as yours (im your newest follower!)
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i like you on fb. I had the guy in front of me at Starbucks buy my coffee, so I bought the persons behind me.
Love this idea that anyone can SHINE for someone else–with simplicity! The t-shirts are adorable & inspiring!
There have been so many random acts of kindness lately its hard to pick one. My children 10,and 7 learning about this in school and my middle child comes home from school one day and he cleans his brothers room and sisters toys (she is 2) without being told. My oldest son sees this and decides, he is going to help me do the dishes since his chores are now done and help pick up leaves in the yard. My husband seeing that a part of his job is now done, decides he would take the kids to go eat ice cream for being kind and expecting nothing in return. My reward was seeing them be nice to each other and my husband happily spending quality time with his children. In return, I fell in love with my husband all over. I am truly blessed.
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I liked LBB on FB as well as the shine project. Thank you for such inspiring sites!!
The lady in front of me at the grocery store yesterday was flustered by her crying kids and not having the right coupons out in time. I was lucky enough to be alone at the grocery store (my kids were at home with daddy) so I handed her a $5 off her purchase coupon that I had planned on using. She almost started crying she was so happy. It totally made my day!
I am following The SHine Project blog via email!
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I like The Shine Project on FB
My husband and I always pick a family every year (from church, work, friends, etc.) to be our ‘Christmas Family’. We have never had much money ourselved, but we pick a family that we know might be struggling or might not be able to do much for each other or their kids and we set aside some money to just try to make/get something special for them. Christmas 2010 we had just moved half way across the country, didn’t know hardly anyone and we were barely getting by with just one income. We were disappointed that we wouldn’t be able to spoil a family for Christmas, and also that we wouldn’t be able to do anything for each other. A couple weeks before Christmas, I got a call from our receptionist at work that she had something for me. I stopped by to pick up an envelope with my name. Inside was a Christmas card that mentioned that they knew about our Christmas Family tradition, and this year, WE would be the Christmas family! Inside the card were two smaller envelops, one for me and one for my husband, with $150 in each and strict instructions to only spend it on each other! We still have no idea who it was from, but we will never forget it! It just makes it that much sweeter to be able to do the same for others, and we will continue our Christmas Family tradition for years to come!
What an awesome idea! Love it! Cant wait to do some fun things!
What a beautiful idea! I have been the recipient of so many acts of kindness in the last year and I am really ready to give back!
I definately ‘like’ The Shine Project on FB!
I also ‘like’ lilbooblue on FB!
I follow The Shine Project Blog.
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I’m so glad I found you through Jones Design Co, you are an inspiration to all! Following you closely….
What a great project! I love to pay it forward at our local Starbucks drive thru and treat the person behind me to a coffee!
The Shine Project is incredibly inspiring and so timely that I’m reading this since we were just randomly blessed! I will definitely look into it more.
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Love this idea! Always wanting to help others any way that i can. For my birthday this year i will be doing random acts of kindness for each one of my years. Can’t wait!
What an awesome idea – love the shirts and the cards. I
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Of course I already like you on facebook! Can’t. Miss. A, Single. Thing.
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I’m following My Shine Project’s blog now! She makes me happy!
I love, love, love all that you’re doing through the Pass it Forward – The Shine Project. You never know the impact that a simple smile or gesture can make. You never know who is watching and being inspired or encouraged by your words or actions. We all have something to offer – our time, money, talents, gifts, words and so on. With all the negative that can be on the internet, I am thankful for positive examples like LBB and The Shine Project. Def. adding on FB etc too!