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January edition - Option Three https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/gnome-calendar-non-profit-optionsitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2023-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/eb389e2f-d256-4f21-aa6f-35584ea36b70/B34624E2-7211-4F22-99D8-E175E7B96BF0.jpg Gnome News - Gnome Calendar non-profit options - Okay, Pals, here it is! I listened to your suggestions and added a few of my own and we’re ready to roll! The below list contains organizations I’ve looked into carefully and am confident in recommending. As a quick reminder, here’s how it’ll work: Choose a non-profit from the list. Send them a donation of ANY AMOUNT. Send me a screenshot of your donation and let me know which day on the calendar you’d like to claim. Easy Peasy. There are a few days that are unavailable. They are… January 31- This is the High Holy Day of gratefulness and kindness in memory of the sweetest furry cult leader who ever walked the earth… Hugh. February 14- Gnomentine’s Day February 21- our Gnomeversary June 3- taken but I don’t yet know what it’s called September 26- Forever Friends Day in memory of sweet, sweet Bear. That’s it! Without further ado, here’s the list! Here's your guide to the non-profits you can choose from for our 2024 Year of Thriving Calendar: *Feeding America (feedingamerica.org) Feeding America is the largest hunger relief organization in the US. They're comprised of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs. From their website: "52 billion meals, one act of kindness at a time." *The Foster Farm (thefosterfarm.org) The Foster farm was home to Levi Fetterman before he became a Fetterman. They are an all-volunteer run group finding foster families for animals in need until they can find their furever homes. *Squirrelwood Equine Sanctuary (Squirrelwoodequinesanctuaryinc.org) Squirrelwood is a 92 acre haven in the Hudson Valley of New York. It’s the home of Crouton, everyone’s favorite sassy bovine, as well as scores of horses, goats, dogs, pigs, and more covated Accessws. *Rex the TV Terrier (rexthetvterrier.org) Rex’s belief is that “every animal should have a loving home and a full belly” and Rex helps with both. With help from generous supporters, Rex has donated 4 TONS of dry dog food, 5 TONS of dry cat food, 5000 cans of cat food, 3000 cans of dog food, 5 TONS of cat litter, and 900 pounds of prescription pet foods. *Elevated Access (elevatedaccess.org) Commercial and private volunteer pilots dedicated to transporting patients to safe states at no cost for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare. *Pennsylvania SPCA (pspca.org) The folks at PSPCA have been rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect for 150 years. Aside from adoptions, they offer veterinary care, vaccine clinics, affordable spay and neuter services, and so much more. These angels deserve all love and kitty cuddles and puppy kisses in the world. *The Humane Society of Midland County (hsomc.org) I CAN’T POSSIBLY SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THESE FOLKS! Sorry for yelling, but honestly… these are the people who brought Archie, Jasper, and Birdie into our lives and I will be forever grateful for and impressed by the work they do. *Alternatives for Girls-Detroit (alternativesforgirls.org) I think AFG’s mission statement says it all: “Our mission is to help girls and young women experiencing homelessness and other risks avoid violence, early pregnancy, and exploitation; and help them to explore the support, resources, and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong, and to make positive choices for their lives.” If you have the time, please visit their website, and read about all the critical work Alternatives for Girls is doing in Detroit. Ps. They have a donation link as well as an Amazon Wish List. The Wish List is largely populated with items that will help young women transition into a home of their own. *Rainbow Youth USA (rainbowyouthproject.org) Donations to Rainbow Youth benefit advocacy, mental health/healthcare assistance, homeless youth, and legal initiatives programs. I need to let you know that, because they engage in lobbying and legislative initiatives as a 501(c)4, donations are not tax deductible. But who cares? They do SO MUCH good for at-risk kids. *Suncoast Animal League (suncoastanimalleague.org) Suncoast is a non-profit, no-kill, no-time-limit animal welfare agency that has adopted out over 20,000 cats and dogs and helped thousands more wildlife since opening their doors (and hearts) in 2006. While you’re perusing their website, check out the sweet swag in their Online Gifts area! *Room to Read (roomtoread.org) From the website: “Creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality… knowing how to read makes people safer, healthier, and more self-sufficient- yet more than 773 million people worldwide cannot read and two thirds of these individuals are women and girls. Room to Read’s innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools in historically low-income communities…” Room to Read has benefitted more than 32 million children worldwide to date and have an ambitious and inspiring plan for the next couple of years. *Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (imaginationlibrary.com) As of 2022, Dolly’s Imagination Library was mailing 2 million books worldwide each month! Since 1995, Dolly has gifted children over 150 million books. We love Dolly. We love books. We love supporting a community-minded Queen! *The Trevor Project (thetrevorproject.org) The Trevor Project provides 24-hour, 365 day crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth. They pour time and resources into advocacy, research, education, and provide a safe, supportive online community for nearly half a million people over 100 countries and 6 continents. *The Journey Center for Safety and Healing (journeyneo.org) Supporting those impacted by domestic violence and child abuse, the Journey Center fosters safety and healing through their core values of: Resiliency, Safety, Inclusion, Integrity, and Connectedness. They offer an emergency shelter, trauma therapy, domestic violence support groups, justice system advocacy, Safe and Sound supervised visitation center, Latina domestic violence project, and domestic violence classes. *World Central Kitchen (wck.org) Founder chef José Andrés and his team serve meals to people recovering from crisis daily around the world. From hurricane relief in Haiti in 2010, to currently feeding Ukrainian family facing an unthinkable invasion and constant threat of attack, World Central Kitchen is on the front lines, supporting communities in times of crisis. *Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (sheldrickwildlifetrust.org) The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. Their website is an education in itself, and you can even choose to “adopt” an orphaned animal. *Creative 360 (becreative360.org) This is the art center where I work! It’s a space that is safe, supportive, and inclusive for folks of all backgrounds and abilities to explore their creative side. Donations help support art classes, kids’ art and theater camps, music classes and performances, and community outreach programs. They do great work in this area and I’m super proud to be a part of their mission. *T1International (t1international.com) Many people living with type 1 diabetes struggle to survive because they cannot afford or access their life-saving insulin, blood glucose strips, or basic healthcare. 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Hey, you. You are enough. - Make it stand out Real talk: do you ever just look around at the state of the world and feel super blue? Helpless? Ineffective? Maybe it’s too much watching the news, or too much listening to the negative voices, or allowing myself to be sucked into drama that’s terrible for my peace of mind, or the grey, grey Winter skies that feel like a never-ending abyss…perhaps a combination of all of the above. But, whew. It’s getting to me lately. I just reread the above and holy crap. It’s so morose. But it’s real. And I’ve promised to be real with you here. Here’s the thing: I grew up in San Diego, where the weather is pretty much perfect pretty much all the time. It wasn’t until my third Winter here in Michigan that I realized I had Seasonal Affective Disorder. I never knew SAD was a thing. But after three years of being listless, exhausted and melancholy every year from the end of October until the following May, I realized there just may be something to this seasonal affective thing. These days I begin to prepare for each Winter by the end of August. I contact my primary care physician and increase my meds (because, you know- if your body doesn’t make enough serotonin, store-bought is just fine.) I get my surroundings organized, as I know I function best in an orderly space. I make a deal with myself to exercise more regularly. I drag out my therapy light and make sure it’s still functional, then I place it next to the recliner in my studio. I do everything I can think of to prepare for the dark months that I know are ahead. And you know what? Sometimes even that isn’t enough. On those days (such as today) I try to be extra gentle with myself. I practice saying to myself what I would say to a friend experiencing the same thing. I don’t shame myself for the Zebra Cake at 2am. I allow for extra time to complete tasks. I let myself cry if that’s what I need. I say (out loud,) “I am safe. I am loved. I am in a good place. I am safe. I am loved. I am in a good place.” This afternoon I was at work at the gallery and was feeling extra vulnerable- as if who I am and what I do is not enough. And I looked down at the grey and white striped basket thoughtlessly tossed by the door when I arrived. It contains my felting works-in-progress. I opened the little bento box where my nearly finished gnomes live, and I drew in a deep breath. This is my gift to the universe and the universe’s gift to me. To put tiny friends into the world to brighten the day of a stranger, expecting nothing in return. For now, this is my purpose. It is fun. It is lovely. It is genuine and generous and it is enough. I am enough. I need to say that again for myself: I am enough. And you, my dear, dear friend: you are enough. Whatever you are doing or not doing. Whatever you have the energy for (or not.) Whatever the world is telling you about your worth. You are valuable and you are enough. I am so grateful to be in the world at the same time as you, and I heart you more than I can say. Thank you for being here. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/vvd5fggfpxyvolwilulu3t6s14h94vitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/63d4838c-9cf1-4f69-9106-06aa4ee88d10/Screen+Shot+2023-02-27+at+9.58.49+AM.png Gnome News - Sometimes I Feel…Stabby - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/hxv4hfrby8pd6ejvtqfjnj5rwyl0x6itallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2023-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/347f054c-6381-4014-a7fb-fbf934257590/gnomeparty.jpeg Gnome News - Let’s Have a Gnomey Party! - It’s been a heckuva year, yeah? Whether you’re excited to say Goodbye to 2022, thrilled to say Hello to 2023, or have mixed feelings about what’s ahead… let’s get together and celebrate each other’s victories and join together in empathy for one another’s tough times. You have all created a loving, supportive, kind, and encouraging community and I’d like to invite you to a Zoom Gnomey New Year celebration, followed by a “Here are the Basics” gnome-making tutorial. Here are the deets: Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 7 pm (eastern standard time) to 9 pm (or until everyone gets bored with me.) I’ll post the Zoom link on Friday, the 13th (yikes!) on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you have questions about Zoom, send me a message! Below you’ll find a list of supplies for the tutorial and some links for purchasing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/939fa6da-5726-4e89-bbcc-615768b1e554/needleswoodbackground.jpeg Gnome News - Let’s Have a Gnomey Party! - These little doohickeys are felting needles. They’re different from regular needles in that they’ve got itty bitty barbs on them to help blend your wool fibers together. They come in several sizes and shapes, depending on what you need them to do. With needles, the larger the number descriptor, the smaller (and finer) the needle. So a 32 needle is going to be larger and thicker than a 42. For beginners, medium needles are perfectly sufficient. A 36 or 38 needle will work great. Sometimes, if you purchase needles at Big Box craft stores, the needles will only be designated by Small/Medium/Large. Medium needles will be fine for a beginner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1f6ce7ec-7874-4ba7-a613-461699049e58/woolwalmart.jpeg Gnome News - Let’s Have a Gnomey Party! - Let’s talk about the pretty part! I’ll be honest here- I am a wool… well, addict is too strong a word. Aficionado, maybe? There are so many delicious colors and textures and combinations and I honestly can’t help myself when it comes to ordering new wool. For the gnomes, I use almost exclusively wool bats. I use roving as well, but roving takes a LOT more stabbing to get a firm, smooth effect, so I always recommend starting with batting. We’ll get into the differences during the tutorial. Now, this is important: you can purchase felting wool from the Big Box stores and the wool will be sufficient for beginning projects. However, the quality of wool you get from Michael’s or Joann Fabrics is far inferior to that you’ll find from local mills or online suppliers. The cost difference isn’t much, so if you’re able, I’d recommend ordering wool from folks who specialize in fibers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/bc0aafb6-330a-4f4f-a635-f67e007a27ff/foamwithneedlesandwool.jpeg Gnome News - Let’s Have a Gnomey Party! - The only other thing you need is something to stab into! Felting pads can run the gamut from a huge car-washing sponge to a super expensive, special, really pretty pad. You seriously don’t need to break the bank here. You can even use a square of upholstery padding from JoAnn Fabrics. It just needs to be an inch or two thick- to allow you to stab your project without jabbing your needle into the table underneath and snapping it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/7fd657e7-bbc4-4eec-90e8-f0410f9924d5/29-bamboo-skewers-set-of-16.jpeg Gnome News - Let’s Have a Gnomey Party! - Sorry, I lied. there’s one more thing you need: a wooden skewer. It doesn’t have to be a skewer. It could be a chopstick or a small pen or pencil, or even a pipe cleaner. You’ll be wrapping wool around whatever you use to create the base of your gnome. Now, let’s get an easy-to-read list of what you’ll need for the tutorial on January 14th. Felting needles, size Medium or 36-38 I recommend buying a few because they’re kind of fragile and easy to break. Wool in whatever colors strike your fancy. It’s sold by weight and you'll want a body color, a hat color, and whatever colors you’d like to decorate the hat. I recommend a half ounce for each main color and a quarter ounce for the fancy stuff. A felting pad, upholstery padding, giant sponge, or what have you for stabbing. A skewer, chopstick, or other long, skinny item you can wrap wool around and then slide off. That’s it! Now where the heck do you find this stuff? https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/a-not-so-merry-christmasitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/fd8b25d3-7fdb-4bdc-a151-2f7070a166de/870168E9-B20A-47D6-B542-BD87CE4AC75A_1_201_a.jpeg Gnome News - A Not-So-Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Jasper just could not with any of us anymore, and I can’t say I blamed him. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/too-many-tearsitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/904ba341-4534-427a-8240-47cbac6866bb/sad.jpeg Gnome News - Too Many Tears - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/oceanitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/55cd2717-c946-40c5-bf6b-1d403fafd86e/17BC8B4E-E5AF-4183-A752-116A5BC2F7A0_1_105_c.jpeg Gnome News - I Sure Hope This Makes Sense - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/exercising-our-rightsitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/d1708624-d9a0-4851-ae03-6e47e970ecbd/1C0ADA4F-F5EF-4CAE-B5FA-274C3A105709_1_105_c.jpeg Gnome News - Did You Rock Your Vote? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/fettergnome-crudit-auctionitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666504818600-ASH9SCYZHOHYVQDPTPIJ/839C9B54-29C9-427C-8522-AA1AB16BEEFB.jpeg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666505352164-5IUGGLFNO20T6KEC8JH3/48FA0D2C-974F-49E8-B413-598D29BABB2D.jpg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666505341098-QC6UOQN82K400YEEXY54/2369247B-AE1F-4A74-B836-D394D0723C93.jpg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666505372227-VBIGWWX5RY6HXEP6DLCR/16C60A68-6781-41BE-AF93-7763E60CEFAD_1_201_a.jpg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666504555302-FRV7WA6P7I8CEYQN3HQ2/F2C4BF7B-036B-49BB-872F-5B16DF80D50D.jpeg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666504463550-SGHR62V4VPPNBS74KTAM/7915C525-9EFF-492C-B01A-6064A50A5A77.jpeg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666504521585-F1N1PMD9LQEXB4OIEWL6/DB032A68-6A2C-4231-9490-DEBE88751E3D.jpeg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666504590985-UBQGLJFMVN2IQHN93HE6/AB52CB1A-65A5-4FCE-AB46-2BCBC1A08A03.jpeg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1666505272841-X6IWF9EJSUTG73Q67AIG/77F01B01-01CD-425D-BFC3-0A450125AE29.jpeg Gnome News - FetterGnome Crudité Auction https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/its-been-a-long-waititallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/86bbfb0c-2cf8-40f3-9d4c-9b9284308ae8/bookish+gnome.jpg Gnome News - It’s Been a Long Wait - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/m3lq96ce78ys9rsw2rdh8sbb1syujkitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/7c814146-a1aa-4b38-9b02-f58dd963e041/809317E3-DC70-41E9-9EF0-A262417177B6.jpeg Gnome News - Hive Mind Hijinks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/gnome-a-day-challenge-continueditallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/cac1c993-7050-422f-b6f6-051471805e52/D16DFEBB-9623-456F-877A-2B6BE8B3053B_1_201_a.jpeg Gnome News - Gnome-a-Day Challenge, Continued - I’m so crazy about these tiny mushrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/6c62ab13-e9b7-4a6c-8083-e645512c590d/192B570B-FFF8-4263-A010-DBDC0F75E2FA_1_201_a.jpeg Gnome News - Gnome-a-Day Challenge, Continued - “We live through times when hate and fear seem stronger. We rise and fall and light from dying embers. Remembrances that hope and love live longer. And love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside.” - Lin Manuel Miranda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/40684453-66be-4fb6-86f7-75631cb48e37/A89C084C-8F27-41E2-BD3A-C2D9F344D6DE_1_201_a.jpeg Gnome News - Gnome-a-Day Challenge, Continued - “and remember, my sentimental friend...A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others” ― The Wizard of Oz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/b6ffaf7f-8f05-44e5-9aa1-ad45b31f65ae/50CEB5E0-06BC-473F-BB80-4779233E96CC_1_201_a.jpeg Gnome News - Gnome-a-Day Challenge, Continued - There’s just something about this bitty buddy that makes me think of watching the sun set on Coronado Island before rehearsals for a Midsummer Night’s Dream. I got to the theater each evening just in time to watch the day dip into the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/f34d5142-4559-4b22-802d-34763083e7c9/5CDD8EDA-A588-4F0B-B0FD-4EFE909260E3_1_201_a.jpeg Gnome News - Gnome-a-Day Challenge, Continued - Will you be my Gnomentine? https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/my-gnome-a-day-challengeitallstartedwithmom monthly 0.5 2022-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/820c902d-85b2-4d30-8382-c63fb1206b5f/0D3EFA62-2FD0-46A4-8E99-A18212C6B797.JPG Gnome News - My Gnome-a-Day Challenge - Day One of Gnome-a-Day Here’s the first Gnome-a-Day tiny pal. When I finished the hat it reminded me of a meadow, so I decided to cover it weith wildflowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/7649bf2a-4534-418a-9401-36171a56b36d/1A297EE0-8B97-46B7-9523-E498481EB5F4.JPG Gnome News - My Gnome-a-Day Challenge - Day Two I got a delivery of new wool this week and some of the colors were so gorgeous! This hat is probably one of my favorites, ever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/a0e06cc1-db24-4d01-9cf5-f9517a4e569d/AB5CD98B-15A8-4331-AA9B-373BA558903F+2.JPG Gnome News - My Gnome-a-Day Challenge - I mean…the little trees and the clouds…I’m in love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/97b4a5d9-cac6-4e15-99f4-55e6eaa1c0e8/IMG_12C8A91EC3F4-1.jpeg Gnome News - My Gnome-a-Day Challenge - Day Three’s gnome had a mind of its own My intention was for this hat to be big and soft and smooshy and well…this is what we got. He got some great name suggestions on Twitter, though: I’m pleased to introduce Merlin Arlo Gandalf the Grey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/db8e17ae-2426-467b-8a58-467a3d656b32/IMG_E3CC70A4FCDC-1.jpeg Gnome News - My Gnome-a-Day Challenge - And here we are at Day Four Remember the wool delivery I mentioned earlier? This stunning color was part of it and I cannot express how beautiful it is in person. I added some curly locks that were just languishing in a drawer and voilá! Sunset gnome. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/gnomenews/bekindtoyourself monthly 0.5 2022-11-17 https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/home daily 1.0 2025-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/b20e2c7f-b2b9-4573-aee3-3bc55a49e151/IMG_9682.jpeg https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/whatsthisallabout daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1634815907709-651VE1VRSYUR1F4OREY0/chicken.jpeg What's This All About? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/aa94cebf-8365-41c4-8708-3c2799f1e111/IMG_5717.jpeg What's This All About? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/3e2eddd2-de8e-4c12-8449-a1990f454a2b/Screen+Shot+2021-10-06+at+4.52.10+PM.png What's This All About? - I think the easiest way to explain the impetus for Undercover Kindness Gnomes is to share my first Twitter thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/d4eaac82-7d22-48c2-b415-34e1d97998ec/Screen+Shot+2021-10-06+at+4.53.24+PM.png What's This All About? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/f90dece1-654d-4e94-98ff-90dab1592f70/Screen+Shot+2021-10-06+at+4.54.41+PM.png What's This All About? - Friends. The gnomes have come a LONG way. (insert cringe face here) Ok, back to the story… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/a2660ae2-3a12-4e5d-ba35-06ed7191b9fa/Screen+Shot+2021-10-07+at+4.39.36+PM.png What's This All About? - “Tanks for da puzzoes!” Oh, my heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/f9e67c51-e841-48b7-85c5-600512a4e4c1/Screen+Shot+2021-10-14+at+11.38.07+PM.png What's This All About? - What’s stopping you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/5d8934ff-1a26-4888-a2e9-7968e73733cc/14CA5F93-78A9-435D-992E-BD8CBDB1BBEC.jpeg What's This All About? - I’m so glad you’re here. https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/say-hello daily 0.75 2021-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1964ebbf-0b79-453d-9728-d394fd0d7afc/20BCD1AC-8765-4490-819D-156D21B3B7E8.jpeg Say Hello! https://www.kindnessgnomes.com/faq daily 0.75 2025-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/25228fb3-f402-4216-b68f-10abbae13f0c/IMG_9373.jpg FAQ - Truly…follow your heart. I firmly believe that the gnomes will end up wherever they’re meant to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/617077460f15172280da64f3/1ee35a17-9a38-4d2c-b7d6-371f208f80dc/IMG_9374.jpg FAQ - The gnomes arrive in a bag with tags like these for you to leave for the finder. 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