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Thanks everyone, and glad you enjoyed the post!

@possum and @voluptuousvegan I completely agree with you both--and I should have included something in the post about connecting with your pets. I believe scientists say that after you hug someone for four seconds, you get a rush of feel-good hormones. I would say four seconds of petting your dog (cat, whatever your pleasure) achieves the same goal! Plus, your pet never complains, and always seems to have that sixth sense--knowing, without a word, exactly how you feel in that moment.

@ChloeSF Thanks so much for sharing the San Francisco map! I am based there and needed that - thanks!

@KathyL So happy to feature your great project here. As many have said, such a cute idea for gifts.

@SPIKELE You can buy it on Etsy (as well as Amazon) and I've put it on my walls before and it comes off easily without taking the paint off, so far! :)

@asibtroy - your "i love it this much" game is awesome. i am definitely going to start using that! thanks for sharing.

@Sassypants - I love your manifesto! It turned out great...thanks so much for sharing.

@jrossi1217 thank you for the correction! clearly my mind is still on cocktails :)

@elseachelsea You are very welcome!

Thanks for the great comments and feedback. Love the feather and wine cork ideas too!

@mintlovesocialclub - nice. i love it! love that kate spade dinnerware.

@Koolaidkisses there are some good suggestions in the book (it's hard to make a difference when you can't find your keys) about how to handle co-habitants. the tips she suggests are:
1. try to respect each other's style
2. have a conversation about who will do what and take it seriously
3. look for benefits in the very qualities that annoy you (hard!) ; )
basic point is to appreciate each other's differences and be creative and inventive about ways to create space that work for both of you...easier said than done!