Today we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day

In 2009 the U.N. General Assembly unanimously approved July 18 as Nelson Mandela Day. This special day was created to honor Mandela on his birthday for all his achievement but also to  inspire others to carry on his efforts and "take responsibility for making the world a better place, one small step at a time".

You can read more about this day and the great Nelson Mandela here.

Good thing to do today?
Save someone's life by signing up to be an organ donor, and remember to tell your family about your decision. Doing good things makes a person feel good.

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She has both indoor and outdoor furniture plans and tutorials. Check out her blog and tell me what you think...she's amazing....