Hide A Heart for Fun to Surprise Someone

Little hearts that say a lot..without ever saying a word. Hide one for fun! Give one for love and support!

What’s more fun than a greeting card?….Romantic Gifts from Hide A Heart! Most people read then discard a card, but hiding a little ‘Love You’ or ‘XOXO’ heart in a secret place to surprise someone to express affection will keep a love note in circulation for years without saying a word! Hide A Heart for fun in a secret place to surprise someone today!

A Sweet Valentine Suite

Two sugars make one delicious and romantic gift for your Valentine!

Pinning on Pinterest

In case you have not yet joined or have joined Pinterest but are a little unclear as to how to create boards and then ‘pin’ your favorite products, perhaps this tutorial will be of interest.

Cupcake Wars Love Crave Bake Shop!

What does Crave Bake Shop of The Cupcake Wars fame, Kevin Bacon and Hide A Heart have in common?

Being the Rainbow

About a year or so ago I had the great pleasure of seeing Dr. Maya Angelou speak. I have long admired Ms. Angelou so my friend Claudia bought tickets for us to see her speak in Santa Cruz, CA.

“Be the rainbow in someone else’s cloud” she said and proceeded to tell a story of poignant worthiness.

While I have always practiced a similar concept, the succinct way in which Ms. Angelou delivered the idea seems to have become part of my DNA. I have often repeated the story told by Ms. Angelou when engaged in philosophical discussion with friends and acquaintances.

Having adopted the role of ‘tribune deliverer’ of ‘being the rainbow’ news I find the rainbow shows in my life more definitively and once more underscores ‘What Goes Around Comes Around‘ a song I wrote and recorded over 30 years ago.

Inspiring, encouraging and comforting is ‘being the rainbow in someone else’s cloud’ and the mission of Hide A Heart for you. 

I am no Pollyanna, I am fully aware of human struggle, but as Lena Horn once said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”

For me, choosing to smile to make a Happy Day is my favorite way of carrying the load and ‘being the rainbow‘ (photo credited to Rainbows End 2012 Digital Art by Sally Stevens). What’s yours?

What Happens to Biz if YOU get sick?

Good question that deserves consideration that is no cartoon of a laughing matter. Have you given any thought to training someone to cover your boutique, home-based online business should you become suddenly ill?

Etsy Adds Pinterest Button

Along with suffering from Rhino fever, I tend to do things the hard way! However, so far in 2012 I have learned two really wonderful things that have made life easier at Hide A Heart Central!

Could You Use a PR Tool?

Have you wanted to know the page ranking for your Etsy Shop, blog or webpage? I’ve got the tool for you!

2011 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 7,400 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 6 trips to carry that many people.

Click here to see the complete report.

2012 WIIFM or WIIFU?

I walk four mornings a week with my friend Diane. Unlike me who suffers from what I like to believe is the creative free spirit from which the Rhinoceros Principal charges, Diane is a person who thoroughly researches an idea and works out a strategy before she even considers taking action.

2011 Reflection and Three Things for 2012

From improved product photos to descriptions to targeted advertising to direct sales, I’ve learned a lot about the strengths and weaknesses of Hide A Heart in 2011. The most important accomplishment of Hide A Heart in 2011 is that over 400 new people have received a Hide A Heart gift of inspiration, encouragement and comfort in homes all across the USA.