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. just because it makes me smile .

July 3, 2011 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 73 Comments

… chocolate in the morning…

… and again as a mid-morning snack…

… just because it makes me smile.

. – . – . – .

… picking up fresh flowers…

… just because it makes me smile.

. – . – . – .

… enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon…

… just because it makes me smile.

. – . – . – .

… enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon treat…

… just because it makes me smile.

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… going back for a little bit extra…

… just because it makes me smile.

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… rockin’ out in some crazy heels…

… just because it makes me smile.

. – . – . – .

… picking up my mom from the airport…

. . .

… just because I had to.

Just kidding- It definitely made me smile, especially because she came bearing gifts 😉

My heart is melted…

. – . – . – .

I’m off to spend some time with my mom, and hear about how her trip went, but I just wanted to remind you guys to be good to yourselves and make sure to do something that makes you smile every day – no matter how small it might seem.

. – . – . – .

Your turn: _______ … just because it makes me smile 😀

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  1. theflourishingfoodie

    July 5, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I love this! Such a good reminder to enjoy the small things in life!

    Reply
  2. Scott

    July 4, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    <3 Enjoying a snack, just because it makes me smile 🙂

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  3. Mary @ Bites and Bliss

    July 4, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Cute! I loved this post. 🙂 Doing things just to make us smile every day isso important. 🙂 Happy 4th!

    Reply
  4. Jenna-Marie

    July 4, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    I ate my weight in chocolate today..because it made my belly smile 🙂

    Reply
  5. Green Groats

    July 4, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Wearing a big fancy hat that’s not really my style is making me smile today!! Your post also makes me smile 🙂 Have a Happy Happy day!!

    Reply
  6. ihearteggs

    July 4, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Love this post! … and the eats.. and the shoes… and your mom being back!

    Reply
  7. Ameena

    July 4, 2011 at 9:41 am

    I notice that you are reading “Room!” What an amazing book. Hard to read and yet impossible to put down. I loved it. Let me know what you think!

    And I’m excited to catch up on my DVR…because after not watching TV for 7 days I know it’ll make me smile.

    Reply
  8. Hannah @ A Dash of Drivel

    July 4, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Beautiful flowers…

    Baking chocolate chip cookie dough brownies with my mom…because it makes me smile

    Reply
  9. Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli

    July 4, 2011 at 8:42 am

    I’m sure you’ll appreciate this one: Breakfast for dinner…because it makes me smile!

    Love you girl! Hope you are having a great Monday!

    Reply
  10. sproutybuns

    July 4, 2011 at 8:03 am

    Eating frozen yogurt – straight out of the container and potato chips – straight out of the bag, just because it makes me smile 🙂

    Reply
  11. Serena (Green Beans & Jam)

    July 4, 2011 at 7:51 am

    Painting my nails lilac & silver just because it makes me smile. 🙂

    Mouth-watering post, Amanda. I love your background (apple juice). Where did you download it? So cute.

    Reply
    • Amanda @ Running with Spoons

      July 4, 2011 at 9:26 am

      Gah, you know… I can’t even remember where it’s from. Just Google Mac desktops and a bunch of neat ones should pop up 😀

      Reply
  12. littlemissminny

    July 4, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Cooking and dancing and singing, just because it makes me smile.
    Eating more lunch after I’ve eaten my portion, just because it makes me smile and stops my tummy rumbling.
    Having chocolate every day, just because it makes me smile 🙂
    I could go forever like this 😀 …just because it makes me smile 😉

    You’re awesome

    Reply
  13. vegan aphrodite

    July 4, 2011 at 7:06 am

    Ah, beautiful post Amanda!
    I eat chocolate every single day, just because it makes me smile!
    And as Emma also says almost on the top. I read your blog because it makes me smile! And because I get motivated. And because I learn new things. And because you are amazing, and write posts like this! Thank you <3

    Reply
  14. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin

    July 4, 2011 at 5:56 am

    Love those shoes! And thanks for the uplifting post girl. I had a pretty crummy day yesterday, so I needed this! 🙂

    But yesterday I did sit out on my deck with an iced peppermint tea and my book, which made me smile!

    Reply
  15. Albizia

    July 4, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Wow for the crazy heels! If I guess right you are a pretty tall girl and wearing these shoes you just can’t stay unnoticed 🙂 .

    Playing with strangers’ pets just because it makes me smile.

    Reply
  16. Laura Agar Wilson

    July 4, 2011 at 4:38 am

    Oh where do I start! Red lipstick for every day, big mugs of coffee, 4 tbsp of pb in my smoothies, lunch break walks in the sunshine, I could go on and on! 🙂

    Reply
  17. kabochafashion

    July 4, 2011 at 3:45 am

    Every single post that you do makes me smile..I don’t want to say this just because people do, but your blog is honestly my favorite 🙂
    I eat squash, lots of fresh fruit and muffins/cookies everyday because they make me smile!
    Oooh and I’m intrigued by the ‘apple juice’ on your laptop..is it just a background or a program??
    Hope you have a lovely time with your mom! 🙂

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    • Amanda @ Running with Spoons

      July 4, 2011 at 8:44 am

      Hehe it’s just my desktop background 😀

      Reply
  18. Khushboo Thadani

    July 4, 2011 at 2:36 am

    Booking a spa day with my sis- just because it makes me smile!

    Reply
  19. Sara @ Nourish and Flourish

    July 4, 2011 at 1:40 am

    I’m going to be completely unoriginal…but only because it’s TRUE: reading this post (several times!)…just because it makes me smile! As do all of your posts. 😀

    I love your new Pandora plane charm. My mom and German “sister” (former exchange student with my family) bought our bracelets at the same time, and now gift each other charms every birthday and Christmas. It’s a fun and very special tradition. (And it makes gift-giving easy peasy!).

    Enjoy the mother-daughter time with your mom! xoxo

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  20. solskinn88

    July 4, 2011 at 12:37 am

    First of all YOU and this post makes me smile 🙂 It is so filled with examples of how we can find happiness in the things we do everyday.

    A lot makes me smile these days. Feeling sun on my skin, a warm hug, being surrounded by amazing people and listen to their wisdom, having a heart that is beating with optimism and strength . . . and a new cheese in my refrigerator 😉

    Is that a Pandora? I love Pandora 😀 My mum bought the cutest little Buddha and an angel for me yesterday ^^

    <3

    Reply
  21. debbiecutieface

    July 4, 2011 at 12:36 am

    I think it’s so important to smile every day 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  22. Teniesha @ Vegan on the Go-Go

    July 3, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    I excitedly browse new cookbooks at Barnes & Noble despite the fact I already have so many at home . . . just because it makes me smile. Wonderful post! 🙂

    Reply
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