We hear such a vast amount of terrible news everyday on television and radio. About the economy. About the war. About drugs and murder. The list seems so endless and it’s hard to stay upbeat and feel good about the world around us. In my humble opinion, we need to get back to basics. Being NICE is one of them. It makes you feel good to be nice to someone. It gives you a sense of well being and self worth to be nice only for the purpose of being nice. Your world seems brighter in those few moments afterwards. I have a small story to tell and I hope it inspires you to be nice to someone unexpectedly.

My sweet hubby works overseas in support of active duty military (both ours and others.) He’s home for a short period and we went to our favorite casino/hotel for a small getaway. The next morning we were standing in line at the Starbucks located inside. The lady in front of us was having a hard time paying for her coffee…she didn’t have enough cash, her credit cards weren’t going through and her comp cards were not accepted in the Starbucks, so I nudged him to walk up and offer to pay for her coffee. She was immediately relieved and told him she’d be sure to “pay if forward” for him and thanked him profusely. Here’s the real story. My sweet hubby is typically male (knows more about sports and tools and the latest BBQ efforts than anything else) and was totally unaware of this concept. I was SO PROUD of him for doing it. I explained it to him as we were walking out with our own coffees and it really made his day. He felt his own goodness in being nice, paying it forward, and it won’t be a day he’ll ever forget.

I urge you to be nice. Feel good in your world and comfortable with the people around you. Here is a link to another great blog that you might enjoy and obtain inspiration from. http://www.operationnice.com

What does this blog post have to do with Emma’s Everything? Wellll….nothing really. I guess I just want our customers to feel good and have a smile in their hearts. I want to be NICE today.

I hope wherever you’re at and whatever you’re doing today finds you doing wonderfully! Our poor little blog has been neglected the last couple of months, but with very good reason…we’ve had a GREAT 2010 Graduation season this year! Our graduates have kept us busy creating some wonderfully unique invitations. There is not enough room here on the blog to post pics of them all, but if you’re on Facebook you can find a “brag book” album we’ll be creating (hopefully today) with all of our 2010 seniors. We know they’ve started graduating as of last night starting with Biggersville, Mississippi and our Kossuth seniors graduate tonight…with many more graduating at various times now through the end of the month.

We’d like to send a very special and heartfelt THANK YOU to all our seniors and their families who came into Emma’s Everything and let us participate in this very special time!! We’d also like to thank our local photographers who graciously allowed the seniors to use their photos for their invitations. We have some wonderfully talented photographers in this region. If you’re in need of a great photographer, please ask us…we have a WONDERFUL list of recommendations!!

We are so proud of you guys! NOTE TO 2011 SENIORS: Please help us help you and get your invitation orders in as soon as you can this next year! If you want your senior pictures used, please go ahead and contact your photographer and get their permission for its use. Or better yet, just request permission when you have them taken!! We’ll need it IN WRITING for your file. We look forward to working with you and hope you have a wonderful senior year!!

The following are a FEW examples of what we’ve been busy doing for our 2010 seniors this year. (Don’t forget to check for the EMMA’S EVERYTHING SENIORS 2010 album on Facebook later on!) Again, CONGRATULATIONS to all of you!!!

Looking for more room to grow, we’ve moved Emma’s Everything around the corner to 515 Franklin. We’re still working on getting signs up and information on the windows, but we’re OPEN! Our hours are still the same: Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. We’ve also invited a fun new store to share our beautiful space: Doodlebugs Toys & More! So, whether you’re looking to treat yourself, a friend, or a child we’ve got you covered!! Come on in and see us!

Emma's Everything - New Store

Invitation Consultation Room

These are 3-layered graduation photo invitations printed on professional photo stock. The colored corners can be changed to any color and a smaller inside line of color can be added to compliment the tone of the overall invitation if your school uses more than one color. Make this invitation your own! Don’t forget that you can add thank you notes to match! For inquiries, call 662-287-3700….

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The weather is ICEBURG cold and the roads are icy and slippery. If you live in this west Tennessee/north Mississippi area, please stay safe today!

Been playing around with a few more designs… if you like any of them and wish to order before they’re available on the web site, just let us know! Send an email or give us a call anytime you’re ready!

We’ve been working on new invitation samples; with so many more in the store! We’ve also been in touch with a manufacturer who will be doing 2-color bling ‘10 year tassels for us…PREORDER YOURS TODAY! Only $16.00 each…FREE with your order of 25 (5×7) invitations! Order 50 invitations and get your souvenir tassel AND a FREE ‘Seniors 2010′ t-shirt!! Get your orders in as soon as you have all of your information and pictures collected! Help us help you…please don’t wait until the last minute. We’re looking forward to working with you - this is such an exciting time!

Our holiday open house downtown this year was AWESOME! We met and visited with so many new faces and were THRILLED at seeing our familiar customers. We also enjoyed meeting some of our fellow retail neighbors!! DON’T FORGET…the Christmas parade is December 5th downtown and starts at 5 p.m. followed by Caroling on the Square. Emma’s Everything will be open late that evening until 8 p.m. Hmmm…I’m thinking it might be time to bring out the cocoa and marshmallows!

Enjoy the pics…and please forgive me for the blurry night pics as I’m not used to taking pictures outside in the dark. But, you will still get an idea of just how beautiful this was to see firsthand and how humbling it was to look at all the luminaries and KNOW that each bag represented a life lost in the civil war battle here (specifically 12,000)…if you can picture someone laying there instead of each bag, it truly brings home the reality of the number 12,000. There are no words for that kind of loss. The wonderful volunteers who put their hearts and efforts into this project…THANK YOU. It’s an amazing tribute and a wonderful way to honor them. Mark your calendars for next year to attend Corinth’s Grand Illumination and Holiday Celebration…you won’t regret it!!

Jill, Jake & Avery - 2009





She got a pink gumball and a free shirt!!

Luminaries lining the streets of downtown Corinth, MS.

Okay, I thought I was done for the day…but I just HAVE to share this wonderful news! Cinda’s going to be on CNN and they’re going to be talking about The 3/50 Project!! WHOOO-HOOOO!!

On CNN:
Saturday between 1:00-2:00 p.m. and again 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday between 3:00-4:00 p.m.

On HLN (formerly known as Headline News):
Saturday between 9:30-10:00 a.m. and again 1:30-2:oo p.m.
Sunday between 10:30-11:00 a.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m.

It will also be streamed on CNN.com. Sweet.

Awesome! Just AWESOME!!
If you’re just reading this post and wondering what the heck I’m talking about…read our earlier blog posts about The 3/50 Project or visit Cinda Baxter’s VERY informative site at www.the350project.net

We can turn this economy around on our own, but it’s going to take a little bit of effort from all of us! We can do it! Support The 3/50 Project and all that it stands for! Way to go, Cinda!!!

If you’re someone on the move, you’ll LOVE these canvas crossbody bags by Stella & Stevie! Plenty of room, lots of pockets and is easy to just pick up and go! Add the matching cosmetics bag and you’re one trendy chick!

SPECIAL SALE at Emma’s Everything, Corinth, MS!! Consider who you have to buy Christmas gifts for…these personalized stamps are fun, unique and last 30,000 impressions!! Hurry! Sales Ends November 15, 2009!

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