Monday, March 3, 2025

Smiles are FREE

Smile....😊 Smiles are FREE, contagious, and they Burn Calories!! 



Todays Challenge? Smile at least 5 times.
That's it!  No burpees, no meal prepping, 
just simple, joyful grins. 

Why? Because smiling is like a boomerang......you send one out, and (most of the time) it comes right back.

A smile can turn a grumpy stranger into a polite one, can confuse people who expect you to be stressed, and even make the barista give you extra whipped cream in your coffee. 

Plus, smiling makes people wonder what you're up to. LOL 😁  It's like having your own little secret mission. "Wonder why she is smiling today?"  "Does she know something I don't know?" "Did she WIN the lottery?" 
Keep 'em guessing today. 

I heard Sam laughing during the middle
of the night, in his sleep...He doesn't remember doing this....  another LOL πŸ˜‚ for me this morning. 

Go ahead.....flash your pearly whites today, even if they're fueled by caffeine and sheer determination.  You never know whose day
(or week) you might turn around with just
one smile.  






 "A warm smile is the universal language of kindness."
William Arthur Ward.


Sending a smile your way today!!
😊😊😊

Shug...



18 comments:

🌺 Debby/From My Shasta Home said...

I’m a smiley person and after the masks came off, I made it my mission to keep a resting smile on my face. You’re right. It’s contagious. I find grumpy looking people and I smile and their whole grumpy continence changes - and they’re beautiful. “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face," ❤️

Ginny Hartzler said...

I totally agree!! Also, nowadays with so many people getting angry and being grumpy over political issues, you never know how anyone will respond to you. But a smile gives us a big sigh of relief and cheers us up! What adorable marshmallows, a way to internalize smiles!

photowannabe said...

Oh thank you for the SMILE !! It really is a wonderful start to the day.
I'm smiling because the sun is shining again and it helps me get to my chores a bit easier.
Love the marshmallows and their cute grins.
Enjoy your day..
Sue

Mari said...

I love this! You are so right about smiling being contagious, and we could use a lot more of it!

Mevely317 said...

What a feel-good post, Shug -- thank you! I'm supposed to go to the grocery store in a little bit and will practice smiling 5, 6, 10 times. Let the epidemic begin!

MadSnapper n Beau said...

those are really SWEET smiles at the top, careful though, if you eat them they hide FAT in them. ha ha.. love that bowl of smiles.. you are right. nothing is cheaper and better than a smile. i lke to mile at strangers, and I have tried a few smiles while I am wearing my old 2020 masks to protect myself from the flu and other bugs... they smile back even when I am behind a mask, smiles show in your eyes if they are real. I have a framed photo of my parents, done at the church for the booklet. professional. they have big smiles on their face and I stood last week looking at the unsmiling eyes. it looks so fake, so when you smile smile all the way

Far Side of Fifty said...

I try to smile when out and about...seems the only people who smile back are small children or old men:)

Sandi said...

😊

carrie@northwoods scrapbook said...

Love it 😁😁😁

CheerfulMonk said...

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Jenn Jilks said...

Sweet!

Red Rose Alley said...

Oh, this is true, Shug. When we see someone smiling, it lifts our spirits. I've heard that saying before that smiling makes people wonder what you're up to. I think that's true. Love those smiling marshmallows, they're soooo cute. I have noticed that by smiling and talking with the cashiers and workers, they do go out of their way to give you extra time and goodies, especially if you say positive things and send a compliment their way. Your post DID make me smile today, Shug. Thank you!

~Sheri

Kathy G said...

I kept to myself today, so was unable to smile at anyone but Hubby.

Dianna said...

Such a fun and upbeat post, Shug! I love smiling people and seeing their reactions. :)

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Smiles cost you nothing to give one another and can certainly brighten our day and theirs. I love the joy and smiles I always sense in your words, Shug, and that cheers me so very much. Blessings!

Chatty Crone said...

They say you can never give a smile away. I had lots of laughs today. Plus, I opened your post here and smile at the pink cup full of smiley marshmallows. I really loved this.

Ann said...

You started my day off right with this happy post. I love that little bowl of smiles.

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Sending one right back to you.

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