Featured Blog of the Month

This month's featured blog is Sweet Shoppe Designs (SSD). Not only have the designers at SSD pulled together a scrumptious blog layout and continue to provide tasteful designs for their viewers, they are also humbly giving back to the community! In a pursuit to log 365 Days of Bliss, today's blog post inspires people of all ages to take the initiative to volunteer in the midst of America's difficult economic conditions. The charming story of a young daughter's mature decision to make a once dreaded, early-morning trip to the community shelter into an annual family event is uplifting and discerning. It has become more apparent than ever that the value of volunteerism should be beyond public debate.

The girl from this month's featured story is a hero; if she can respond in our crucial time of need, then why can't we all? I encourage you to take a moment and imagine a world with a population of over six billion people, in which each capable person gives back to their national or local community once every 365 days. --Now imagine a similar occasion once every 30 days. What kind of atmosphere would we be developing for our community, ourselves and our children? It is time we stop thinking of community service as a burden; it is an opportunity to find work you enjoy and begin celebrating the ideals you want to live in.

I applaud Sweet Shoppe Designs for helping readers realize their potential. Service hours are multi-faceted; by giving back we develop value and appreciation for our lifestyles, make a tangible difference in lives other than our own and invite those positive energies to return our way. To follow suit, SSD has suggested great service opportunities that appeal to adults and kids alike; including Generation On, an organization geared towards assisting families in making a difference together. SSD is a perfect example of what we should all set out to do. Before I sign-off, don't forget to check out their forum, fabulous design kits and freebies as well. In all aspects, they certainly have lived up to their 'sweet' expectations!