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Happy Meal

 

A yellow french fry container from Wendy's proved the perfect source for today's post.

Matthew and Jack were comparing Kids Meal toys when Jack yelled from the back of the car, "Hey dad, what kind of toy did you get?"

Richard and I looked at each other and laughed. And then I got to thinking...

What kind of surprise would you most like to find tucked in the bag of your next combo meal?

Shining off until tomorrow...

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    Posted @ 7/12/2011 5:03 AM by karlie
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    Something SHINE-y that spins and twirls and lights up! :)

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 6:58 AM by chaotickristi
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    since I am known as 'Woman who follows shiny things' I want something shiny and sparkly, too!

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 7:40 AM by Peggy
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    Although I couldn't see the picture for today's blog post I thought it was funny that you coined a McDonald's phrase (Happy Meal) but you talked about Wendy's. I worked at McDonald's around the time Happy Meals were introduced (1979). Let me tell you... they were a pain in the booty!!!

    I like the size or amount of food a Happy Meal offers.... 4 things... a drink, a fry, mcnuggets and a toy... the last time I got one.... they got the order wrong.... it was missing the mcnuggets... it was one small friggin' order and they got it wrong, aaargh!

    Well of course I'd like a diamond ring as my toy... shiny!!!

    Over the years I loved it when they had the .... Beany babies....no pun intended! hee hee.

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 8:45 AM by Heather
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    How about a meal that tastes as good as a combo meal without all the bad things! (or at least the guilt!)

    I'm anxious today and contemplating doing something on a total whim. It is a secret so I won't divulge until next week!

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 8:53 AM by Cheryl
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    I love Jack. That's so cute.

    I don't really want a toy but maybe something like the fortune in the fortune cookie. I think we could all use words of affirmation to help us get through the negativity and sadness that we somtimes have to endure.

    About yesterday's YEP post- I think it is an important initiative that was created here at House of Shine. It is something good that we put out in the world. I realize that it isn't going away but I don't want to see if fall through the cracks either and that sometimes happens when you don't give it the attention it deserves. Maybe there is a another, better inititiave that deserves to take its place like others mentioned yesterday. I don't know. I know I am guilty of not supporting the YEP by not recognizing people that I thought shined. And that is my fault. I commit to acknowledging and nominating more people in the future.

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 3:36 PM by chaotickristi
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    speaking of doing things on a whim (Heather did) I decided to go back to school... I start tomorrow.. 2 days late but I can catch up...

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 3:38 PM by molly
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    I would want a lottery ticket in my Happy Meal. A chance to win back the money I just spent eating out.

    I have been MIA from HOS recently - too busy to find time for reading. I hope to get back to it but the next few weeks don't look so promising! Here's to making it to my September Disney World vacation!

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 4:55 PM by cbeeny
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    Hi everyone...

    Checking in after a long day of travel. Fun to read your responses today. Of course diamonds in a happy meal (or kids meal, Peggy) would be great. But, if I couldn't be lucky enough to score diamonds I might like:

    Samples from Bath and Bodyworks
    Free downloadable music
    Fortunes, like Cheryl said, is a great idea
    Free downloadable books
    A gel pen
    A bumper sticker with something motivational printed on it

    Welcome back, Molly. Congrats to you about school, Chaotic! Heather, you have peaked all of our interest. Do tell!

    Aaahh.... I feel reconnected, now. Much better.

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 5:18 PM by misty
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    If I got a toy today...I would hope it would be some type of devise to turn down the temp outside, just a few notches. It is really HOT! Don't get me wrong, I love summer...but...wow wee its a hot mama jama.

    The baby is REALLY active today. I LOVE this feeling :).

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 5:24 PM by misty
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    This is how feel! LMAO

    http://youtu.be/850vCcZZnOU

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 5:36 PM by Heather
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    Claudia,
    I can't post on the internet as that will be my luck that the people I don't want to know find out.
    I'll text you =)

    Posted @ 7/12/2011 9:04 PM by chaotickristi
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    FYI: I have to be at school at 8am.. postings may be late.... school is 8-2pm, I work 1-10pm so going straight from school to work...

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