Want to be kinder? Now there’s an app for that. Sometimes it seems like all there is on the internet and TV is bad news. Mahala sent me a link to the Huff Post article “Introducing Kindr, the iPhone App That Will Make You a Better Person.” Up my alley? Hell, yes!
I downloaded it immediately! You can sign in via email or Facebook. You can then send compliments to your contacts (they are clever), read good news from the internet and even compete to be the kindest of your friends. Bar the last one, I am totally excited to spread the love with compliments and read some good news! They are launching in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month and ask people to take the Kindr pledge:
Take the Kindr Pledge
We believe that a simple compliment can make a big difference – and millions of them can change the world.
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, we’re launching the Kindr Pledge. We believe that kindness is one of the most powerful ways to combat bullying, and that if we all commit to being Kindr, we can get rid of bullying entirely. But that’s a big goal, and we know we can’t do it alone. It takes a commitment from each and every one of us, even if it’s just a little bit every day, to use our words and actions to lift up our friends, coworkers, family, and neighbors – and then to encourage them to do the same. Doing so creates a virtuous cycle of kindness that can help all of us live happier, more meaningful lives.
Click here to take the pledge and electronically sign now.
I think this is awesome! I for one need something to combat all of the negativity I see all over the ‘net and news. How about you?
I have been asked the question “why do you run?” many times. I have sometimes answered “because I can.” Maybe “because I am able” is a better answer. Tim Boyle started the not for profit group IRun4 after a friend commented on his Facebook page. He posted a picture for inspiration for his first 5K run and one of his Facebook friends commented “you can run for me anytime!” His friend was unable to run due to an upcoming surgery. His friend healed and was able to run again in the Special Olympics. His friend, Michael, has Down Syndrome. He is now in a wheelchair and can no longer run. However, Michael has been inspiring Tim for several months with his artwork which he sells on Facebook auctions and donates 100% of the proceeds to charity. Last year he raised $2500! So Tim runs “for Michael.”
Tim also matches other runners with other special needs children and adults. The runners dedicate their runs and races to their match participant. They can post pictures of their events, signs, t-s, etc. to a Facebook page. The group has 6,711 members. Make that 6,712. I joined to add some additional meaning to my running. Let’s call that Random Act #4 for October 4th, 2013.
How cool is this? It doesn’t cost anything and can really make someone feel so special and included. I look forward to adding one more reason to love my run! (Thanks to Jenn at Runs With Pugs for posting about this great organization!)
I found lots of great deals this week to share, too!
- Get 80% off of the cover price ($19.99 for 20 issues) of Women’s Running Magazine
- Get 20% off on your first purchase from Fabletics – the new athletic clothing site from Kate Hudson and the folks at JustFab (Get BOGO on 1st shoe purchase and all shoes $39.95!)/FabKids.
- Gilt City is doing a “best of” sale – act fast! I got $40 for $80 of awesome local artisan groceries at Artizone (Chicago and Dallas only). What do they have in your city? Go check!
- Feeling lucky?
- Hey Chicago friends, Kelly is doing a giveaway from Meez Meals and you can get 50% off Meez Meals just for mentioning her post!
- My Beauty Bunny and Wantable have a great Stella McCartney tote giveaway that includes $500 of cruelty free make up!
- Enter to win a trip to Mexico plus a year’s worth of Vosges Haut Chocolat from Daily Worth, Fathom and Vosges Haut Chocolat. Then get 15% off of purchases of $75 or more from Vosges Haut Chocolat through 10/7 with code TRAVEL15.
- Get $30 off $100 at Shoebuy through 10/8.
- For curated sports apparel/gear:
- Get an extra 20% off today at Active Gear Up with code EMAIL20
- Buy anything in October from The Clymb and get early access to their Black Friday Sale. Great prices on a ton of curated deals!
- Get 50% off on LED Lightstrips (for running and biking) from Gone for a Run with code BUZZLED from Gearbuzz.
- Print this coupon for buy one get one free sandwiches at Einstein Bagel through 10/15.
- Groupon Goods has some super cute baby Halloween costumes – plus 3% cash back with ebates
- New customers to Modcloth get $20 off of $50 purchase (and $20 shopping credit for each friend they refer, too!). Check out fun finds for fall and great sale items, too!
- Rue La La has $25 for $50 at The Grommet – great place for holiday gifts!
- Save 20% on purchases from Costume Supercenter ! Find your most amazing Halloween costume yet with more than 20,000 costumes and accessories to choose from and free shipping/free returns! Use promo code HUGE20.
Still Available:
- You know I love chances to win! Like TrekSta on Facebook and give your email for a chance to win their shoes. One winner will be drawn each week.
- Save 30% on all Trilogy Skincare products and get a $52 Value Free Gift
at Beautorium.
- Need a vacation? Get 10% off on your Luxury Link trip purchase with code EBATES10 (plus 3% cash back with ebates.)
- SpaWeek is coming 10/14 – 10/20 get $50 spa treatments at lots of spas across the country! Click here for locations. Plus, get $10 off on a $50 gift card in honor of spa week – go to the Spa Week home page and click the banner. They also have a bunch of giveaways now, too!
- Get a head start on your Christmas and Holiday gifts by creating your own Blurb book and save 20% from October 1 through October 7 with code EARLYBIRD20!
- Get 20% off everything (excluding Super Fleece) and free shipping at Champion USA through 10/10.
- Get 30% off on natural beauty products from YesTo with the code YESTO30. Bundles not included
- You know I am a bit addicted to subscription boxes. Get 2 months free (pay shipping only) of new gluten free subscription box from Taste Guru with code 2FREE.
- Chicago ladies (and gents), don’t forget you get $10 off your first service at Pretty Quick with code ericafinds through 11/1.
Happy Friday! What do you have going on this weekend? We are back to car (the husband) and running (me) races. Wish us luck! Have a great weekend!
PS. Don’t forget my CEP Compression giveaway and my Garden of Life RAW giveaway, too !
