Hearts of Haiti

Did you see this post on DesignMom today? (One of my favorite blogs!)



It's all about an organization that is trying to help orphans in Haiti.

Check out her post about it here.

If you want to see the Hearts of Haiti blog keeping you up to date on their progress with pictures and a direct link to donate, go here.

**There will be a LIVE CHAT today that you can find here.**

They are currently trying to raise $1000 to install a basic playing field for the children.

Check it out.

P.S. They are trying to raise $50,000 to establish the orphanage. This would be a great fundraiser for a small group or family to participate in during the holiday season!

Local 5K for a good cause

and a good family.

for this lovely family...the Teemants.

It will take place this Saturday, November 13th
9:30 a.m. at Kiwanis Park here in Provo

Just one week after graduating from BYU, Leo was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma. Leo is a husband, a father of three small children (including a four-month-old baby), a giving community member, and a friend to many. 



All proceeds from this race benefit the Teemant family.


Go here for more info


or here to register.


If you can't be at the race, you can still donate to the family by going here or you can donate directly t the Teemant family at any Wells Fargo bank.


Our love and prayers to this sweet family.

Leftover Halloween Candy

Do you still have leftover Halloween Candy and need an idea of what to do with it besides eat a piece every 5 minutes while the kids are at school?

Send it to Operation Gratitude. 

They ship it off to the soldiers. Great idea. There you have it. Easy.

Thank you to those who love me!

I came across this quote today and thought it would be an appropriate way to kick off one of my favorite seasons/holidays -- fall and Thanksgiving.

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too, can become great.When you are seeking to bring big plans to fruition, it is important with whom you regularly associate. Hang out with friends who are likeminded and who are also designing purpose-filled lives. Similarly, be that kind of friend for your friends."
Mark Twain

Thank you to all of you who have been that kind of friend. Thank you for loving me despite my many flaws and weaknesses. Thank you for encouraging me. Thank you for lifting me. Thank you for being the type of people that inspire me on a regular basis. I'm truly grateful for all of the really 'great' people in my life who have done and continue to do so much for me, my family, and so many people around us. This quote reminded me of all of the great examples that around me and the type of person I want to be.

Thank you!

Hello my Friends!

Yes. I am alive, although it may not seem like it.


I apologize for the lengthy hiatus. I hope to be back up and running shortly.


In the meantime, if there is anything you would like to see on here or have featured send me an email at:


ingoodco.britney@gmail.com


Thank you for all of the support and encouragement. 


We will be back up and running very soon.


In the meantime here is a quote I love:

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

from Aesop's The Lion and the Mouse

Be Inspired...by Elk River, Minnesota

The Mayor of Elk River, Minnesota challenged the residents to do 

1,000 Random Acts of Kindness.

They responded.

In February of 2010, the mayor challenged the residents to do 1,000 acts of kindness throughout the month.

All they had to do was do something kind for someone else and then tell about it.

They could call the special phone line, mail the pre-printed post card, or email the assigned email address to tell about their act of kindness.

They even made a kind-o-meter to track their progress.

The idea was inspired by the story of patrons of a Philadelphia diner that kept paying each other's bill.

Throughout the month long campaign a man paid for someone's coffee across the room at the cafe, a woman whipped up enough soup for 50 people and took it to the hunger relief kitchen, a teenager helped shovel a car out of a snowbank, an anonymous person hid $100 bill downtown with a note that read "I hope this brightens your day", librarians combined their own money to pay down overdue fines, 150 students at the high school donated money so that someone's electricity wouldn't be turned off, a man paid for the car behind him in the drive-thru, and so much more.

You can read about more of these random acts of kindness here.

I am in love with this town.

I am in love with this idea.

In addition to a city or town, this would be a great project for a school, church group, or even an extended family.

This would also be a great project for a youth to initiate and lead.

For today though, try to do something kind for someone else.

Anything.

If you feel like emailing me to let me know what you did, you can do so at

ingoodco.britney@gmail.com.

I'd love to hear from you.

Calling all Eagle Scouts

Do you know of an Eagle Scout Project recently done in your area?

Are you related to someone who recently completed a project or is currently working on one?

I'd love to hear from you.

Come on all you Eagle Scouts.

Start sharing.

We might be able to get you the help you need.
We might be able to inspire a few others to follow in your footsteps.


Let's hear about your project.


email me at ingoodco.britney@gmail.com