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	<description>Kawaii and zakka inspired stationery and knick-knacks from Japan and Korea</description>
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		<title>Even the closet neat freak would approve!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wouldn&#8217;t typically feature products that aren&#8217;t cute, kawaii or zakka inspired but the closet neat freak in me just could not resist. Plus, one could argue that these do fall neatly within the &#8216;zakka inspired&#8217; category for their contribution toward better living. The Lexon Buro desk set stacks up like wooden building blocks for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wouldn&#8217;t typically feature products that aren&#8217;t cute, kawaii or zakka inspired but the closet neat freak in me just could not resist. Plus, one could argue that these do fall neatly within the &#8216;zakka inspired&#8217; category for their contribution toward better living. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.smilingcupcakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Lexon-Buro-desk-set.jpg"><img src="http://www.smilingcupcakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Lexon-Buro-desk-set-300x205.jpg" alt="Lexon Buro desk set" title="Lexon Buro desk set" width="300" height="205" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-102" /></a></p>
<p>The Lexon Buro desk set stacks up like wooden building blocks for a compact and organized workspace. Designed by English brothers Jeremy and Adrian Wright, each of these commonly found desk items have been carefully put together for a clean and aesthetically pleasing effect. </p>
<p>Now if only my brain could be as easily organized.</p>
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		<title>10 reasons to smile!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away &#8212; but a smile draws them in. 2. Smiling Changes Our Mood Next time you are [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive</strong></p>
<p>We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away &#8212; but a smile draws them in.</p>
<p><strong>2. Smiling Changes Our Mood</strong></p>
<p>Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There&#8217;s a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.</p>
<p><strong>3. Smiling Is Contagious</strong></p>
<p>When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.</p>
<p><strong>4. Smiling Relieves Stress</strong></p>
<p>Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you&#8217;ll be better able to take action.</p>
<p><strong>5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System</strong></p>
<p>Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.</p>
<p><strong>6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure</strong></p>
<p>When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?</p>
<p><strong>7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin</strong></p>
<p>Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.</p>
<p><strong>8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger</strong></p>
<p>The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don&#8217;t go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day &#8212; you&#8217;ll look younger and feel better.</p>
<p><strong>9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful</strong></p>
<p>Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.</p>
<p><strong>10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive</strong></p>
<p>Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It&#8217;s hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that &#8220;Life is Good!&#8221; Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.</p>
<p>Credits: Dr Mark Stibich (http://longevity.about.com/bio/Mark-Stibich-Ph-D-22600.htm)</p>
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		<title>I ♥ this crazy life!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a cute quote I ♥ to brighten up your day&#8230; How I do ♥ this crazy tragic sometimes magic almost awful beautiful life ♥.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s a cute quote I ♥ to brighten up your day&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smilingcupcakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/cute-quotes_1091388094_10.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-78" title="Crazy Tragic Life" src="http://www.smilingcupcakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/cute-quotes_1091388094_10-300x154.png" alt="" width="300" height="154" /></a></p>
<p><strong>How I do ♥ this crazy tragic sometimes magic almost awful beautiful life ♥.</strong></p>
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		<title>Hello everyone!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are in the process of building our website but in the meantime, have listed a few items for sale on smilingcupcakes.etsy.com. Visit our Facebook page and &#8220;Like&#8221; us, and feel free to browse our photos for a sneak peek of the cuteness that will be available when we launch in December!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are in the process of building our website but in the meantime, have listed a few items for sale on <a id="link_1" href="http://smilingcupcakes.etsy.com/">smilingcupcakes.etsy.com</a>.</p>
<p>Visit <a id="link_2" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smiling-Cupcakes/152228651466250" target="_blank">our Facebook page</a> and &#8220;Like&#8221; us, and feel free to browse our photos for a sneak peek of  the cuteness that will be available when we launch in December!</p>
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