Easter Joy At Home

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{ ZsaZsa Bellagio }

There's a saying that "Happiness is an inside job." That thought will be tested this weekend as we celebrate inside.  So to help all of us,  this post is packed with links of joy and happiness. Make the best of it, Friends.  These ideas will help. And a special shout out to my niece, Deanna, on her birthday. Much love to you! Happy Easter to all that are celebrating.

Forget Happiness—Pursue Joy!  Brooklyn-based designer and writer Ingrid Fetell Lee suggests: as a culture, we pursue happiness relentlessly—but we overlook joy.” It's a good article.
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The Joy Of Giving: How 18 Celebrities Have Mobilized to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
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How to Entertain Virtually This Spring.  Personally I get so much joy from setting a pretty table. It's all about making my guests feel special. 
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8 Feel-Good Movies You Should Watch Right Now: Mr. Shop This & I may be the only two human beings that have not watched a movie while social distancing. This list is just too good not to watch. Hint: Warren Beatty is in 
two of them.
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The Case for Painting Your Doorframe…Yes, just your doorframe! I love paint. and color. My own home features some creative coloring like a metallic (without sparkle) gold master bedroom ceiling, and a red ceiling in my daughters room. But I never thought about just painting a doorframe. These ideas are fabulous! I think they indeed would bring 
joy to your home.
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6 Ways to Make Sure Your Weekends Still Feel Like Weekends: Does anyone really know what day it is? I loved these ideas, and they are easy to practice. Last Saturday night, we played an old fashioned drinking game. So fun!
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Musical Joy: In a concert representing a message of love, healing and hope to Italy and the world, Andrea Bocelli Will Stream A Live Performance From The Duomo In Milan on Easter Sunday
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21 Things You Should Not Take for Granted After This Pandemic Is Over. Number 21 on the list is, of course, is Toilet Paper. I personally can't wait until I can spare a square.
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The Joy Of Cooking: A Crispy, Cheesy Pan Pizza Anyone Can Make. You have got to see this pizza. It's holiday 
weekend worthy! 

Hold Your Peeps Close This Weekend, Friends. And Remember ......
Some Bunny Loves You!

XOXOXO
Deb
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Feeling Blue?

So how is everyone doing by now? I hope that you are feeling good about yourself. The health of the world and those you love is in the hands of each and every one of us. If you are feeling blue, I have some links for you. The purpose of the post is to spark joy. I do hope that you enjoy.

 

Something to look forward to: Astrology is about cycles, and we’re in a tough one. But through it all, remember to nurture yourselves and each other. I am happy to see that there is some joy ahead for me. I hope for you, as well.  Remember, we’re all in this together!  

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Box Of Style By Rachel Zoe

Since the Easter Bunny won't be hand delivering baskets this year, a beautiful box filled with goodies, delivered to her door, is a good idea. Almost all girls of any age would love Rachel's Spring Box. For a limited time save $25 and receive your choice of a free gift.  It really is

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Strike a Pose! Why Madonna’s “Vogue” Is Still Relevant 

30 Years Later. 

Her music still makes me happy. Listen and get up and dance! And yes, I need a "holiday!" Don't we all?

8 Ways to Feel Joy and Find Support

While Social Distancing

Feeling Like A Sloth these Days? The Upside of Doing Nothing.....a good article to read if you are feeling guilty.

No Hungry Kid 

Nothing gives me more joy than giving to others.  No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization working to end hunger and poverty. No Hungry Kid ensures that millions of kids get the meals they need during school closures. William's Sonoma makes it 

easy to give. Details at

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 How To Host 

A Digital Dinner Party

We were recently invited to a virtual happy hour. It didn't work out, but I loved the idea. Here's another idea, that's very clever, and officially "a thing." It eliminates hunger and loneliness at the same time. See how at 

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