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As I was cruising through some creative sites I found this inspirational list that inspires me to mix up my normal day-to-day routine.  I've copied some of my favs below.  Click HERE<\/a> for the full list.<\/p>\n

\"Penelope\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

Make postcards out of old photographs or cards and mail them
\nto your family and friends.<\/p>\n

Drag your tv outside and watch a favorite movie under the
\nstars. Make sure to bring your favorite movie snacks.<\/p>\n

Research. Everybody is curious about one thing or another,
\nso look it up (on the internet, or at the library) and learn
\nsomething new.<\/p>\n

Pretend you\u2019re a tourist in your own city and go somewhere
\nyou\u2019ve never been. Walk or use public transportation to
\nget there, especially if you always drive.<\/p>\n

Keep a gratitude journal.<\/p>\n

Plan and go on a unique scavenger hunt. Try taking pictures of everything you see within the course of
\nan hour that is red.<\/p>\n

Write goofy little secret notes to your loved ones and hide
\nthem as surprises they can discover later. Try offbeat locations,
\nlike behind a car's sun visor, or under the toilet seat lid,
\nor inside the freezer.<\/p>\n

Build an oasis in the backyard. Hang up an old sheet from
\none side of the house\/fence to another solid spot. Bring out candles or put up twinkle
\nlights. Put pillows and blankets on the ground. Bring out a
\ncheap bottle of wine and pretend you're at the nicest hotel
\nin town in a private cabana.<\/p>\n

Leave Behinds. Make little pieces of art to leave in your
\nreturned library books. It will be a nice surprise for the next
\nperson to check out the book.<\/p>\n

Walk the dogs in a new neighborhood. <\/p>\n

Cut up old magazines and make "wish collages" of
\nall the things you'd like to have or things you'd like to do. (I need to do this with all my old issues of cottage living & home companion mags)<\/em><\/p>\n

Scour the "links" sections of some of your favorite
\nWeb sites and discover new sources of inspiration. *(exactly how I found this sweet list!)<\/p>\n

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