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Make Someone Smile: Share a funny or adorable photo/video

Saw this the other day and it made me smile. Share a photo of something that makes you laugh, smile or feel all those awesome warm and fuzz…

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Hoop Savior

As of late the only aspect of my life that has yielded any sense of accomplishment or pride or even happiness really is hooping. School is…

Started by Kelly Kerner

7 on Friday
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Hoopers on SparkPeople

Just wondering - how many of us are also on SparkPeople, either with the same user name or a different one? I'm on there as Hoopin4Health. …

Started by Traci "CircularPraise" Bonney

2 May 12
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Writing a paper on Hoop Dance & Would love feedback!

So I am writing a paper on Hoop Dance for my college writing class. The title is from 50's trend to modern dance form: The 'Hula Hoop' beco…

Started by Kayla Smith

10 Apr 30
Reply by Kayla Smith

life

"Your life will be a great and continuous unfolding. It’s good you’ve worked hard to resolve childhood issues while in your twenties, but u…

Started by Wonder Bellezza

1 Apr 17
Reply by Grateful Hooper

Looking for a home or a roommate.

Howdy Hoopers! It was brought to my attention yesterday that I have about two months to find a new place to live. I decided that I really w…

Started by Kira Darc

3 Mar 5
Reply by Sarah Andrus

Question about weighted hoops? Should I use it?

I'm a teenager with a fast metabolism, so I'm naturally slim. However, I want to trim my waist further by at least 1-2 inches. So my questi…

Started by Bunnybun

7 Mar 5
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Your worst hooping-related injury

The other day after hooping, I was cooking dinner and I noticed my hand looked weird. I wasn't feeling any pain, but there was a golf ball…

Started by Ashash

40 Mar 3
Reply by Tweed

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how do you stay fit?

i can't help but notice there are so many hoopers out there who are just so fit and toned. i've struggled with my weight all my life. right…

Started by Danielle Starshine

23 Feb 18
Reply by Runemist34

Kombucha... yay or nay?

What are your thoughts and experience with drinking the fermented tea? Health wonder or hazard?

Started by Katie G

18 Feb 15
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the love of the arts and friends

I just wanted to write a little something about spinning with a significant other. Wether its friends boyfriends or uniting with people who…

Started by Hooplify Jordan

1 Feb 5
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Food For Thought

Video says it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86x-u-tz0MA

Started by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

0 Jan 22

Hoop Free Verse

I had some free time today and decided to put my pen to paper and somewhat explain how hooping makes me feel. Let me know what you think! F…

Started by Janette Cannon

2 Dec 17, 2012
Reply by Janette Cannon

where do you get your energy for hooping?

Hello!  I am in awe of the tremendous amount of energy some of you fantastic hoopers have!  The amount of energy that comes out of performe…

Started by LiviJoyHoops

5 Dec 9, 2012
Reply by Mia Moore

Hooper's Hip: where is the pain originating?

Hey everyone, a couple of months ago I was walking home and started feeling a dull pain in my right hip, it grew more intense as the day we…

Started by Harlow [Hulacination Hoops]

16 Dec 6, 2012
Reply by Haley Phelps

Need REAL Advice on Mental Well Being.

I've had every right and reason to grow into a deep dark depression since I woke up paralyzed. But I took my spinal cord injury head on, an…

Started by Phoenix Sprite

15 Nov 27, 2012
Reply by Phoenix Sprite

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How many calories does hula hooping burn? I did a test!

I always get asked the question "is hula hooping really good for fitness/weightloss" So I did a test with a heart rate monitor! Here are t…

Started by Deanne Love HOOPLOVERS

7 Nov 27, 2012
Reply by Mia Moore

Handmade Gift for Men?

Hi everyone! I'm currently trying to figure out a meaningful gift that I can make for my boyfriend. He took me in when I became homeless an…

Started by Kira Darc

7 Nov 26, 2012
Reply by Missina Lee

South Lake Tahoe Hoopers!!

Dear South Lake Tahoe Hoopers,   Myself an my friend just moved to South Tahoe from New York. We are avid hoopers and fire spinners and loo…

Started by Katy Ren

1 Nov 19, 2012
Reply by Mira

Need relationship advice... :(

Hey hoopers. This is my first post on hoopcity, I'm still relatively new and yes, I'm aware this has nothing to do with hooping haha.  But…

Started by TruthSeeker

25 Nov 17, 2012
Reply by Courtney

Getting naked?

Warning This discussion isn't for everyone. If any comments or words offend you I am truly sorry. This doesn't have a lot to do with hul…

Started by Allie Octaphant

20 Nov 6, 2012
Reply by Shanna Sweet

I thought hooping was supposed to help arthritis?

Been having some major hip pain, finally went to the ER for it last night.  I couldn't hardly walk.  They take an x ray of my hip and back.…

Started by Annahoops

14 Oct 14, 2012
Reply by Annahoops

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A Plastic Circle: A Story of Hooping Spiritual Ectsasy

This morning  I walked into my living room where four hoops were placed against either the wall or the furniture: my minis, my shiny "perfo…

Started by luluperuse

6 Sep 6, 2012
Reply by Carly Roseanne

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Mayan Sun Signs

http://www.mayanmajix.com/TZOLKIN/index.php  ...today, the new years starts on 12-Understanding /  Sun - LORD<my sun sign>   are you…

Started by AmaraZingara

26 Sep 1, 2012
Reply by Jessica

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Veg*ns, share your recipes!

I very much love cooking and I also love sharing recipes with others. So, fellow vegans/vegetarians, how about those things you cook everyd…

Started by MissCephalopod

6 Aug 19, 2012
Reply by Allyssa

water off a duck's back- tips for not letting things get to you?

Hi guys- long story short, I'm trying my best right now to not let a mean person's competitive jabs get to me. How do you manage to continu…

Started by Scunshine

7 Aug 9, 2012
Reply by Jade Lilian White

Win an LED Hula Hoop! It is so easy!!

ElectricLifestylz is having a Charity Fundraiser Giveaway!!  All you have to do is like our facebook page and like a charity we have listed…

Started by Dragon

2 Jul 31, 2012
Reply by Blissfull1

awesome community centers in your area?

I'm doing some research on community centers for a non-profit idea I have and am looking for examples of different kinds of community cente…

Started by HoopStatic ~ Chloe

0 Jul 14, 2012

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Make Someone Smile: Share a funny or adorable photo/video

Saw this the other day and it made me smile. Share a photo of something that makes you laugh, smile or feel all those awesome warm and fuzz…

Started by SaFire*

312 Jul 13, 2012
Reply by Lindsay F

Arthritis and hooping

I know this is probably pretty unrelatable, but I'm 24 and have had arthritis for 11 years now (I know! sucks majorly) anyways, I was wonde…

Started by Christine

17 Jul 3, 2012
Reply by Anne Thompson

Helping your community

What are some ways you help out in your community? Not just the hooping community, any community! your town, a club, anything!   I clean up…

Started by MagicFlame

2 Jun 26, 2012
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What characteristic do you cherish most in a friendship?

One of my goals in 2011 is to be a better friend. This year I've been trying to do a better job of keeping in touch with friends near and f…

Started by Paula (hoopaula) Hamblin

32 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by alena

Empathy and Compassion

Empathy is the capacity to feel what another living thing feels. It is not sympathy, which is to feel sorry for someone else, but the capac…

Started by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy

24 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by alena

What do you appreciate Today?

"Our life is what our thoughts make it" So LET'S make it GOOD! Just pause. Take a moment to shift your awareness to the abundance in your…

Started by Adriene

107 Jun 26, 2012
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Awaken the Dreamers

the awakening is real. a shift is happening. you feel it, you know it, your here.. spread love :) WE ARE HERE! share your thoughts :)…

Started by AmaraZingara

44 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by alena

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Small Acts of Kindness

Hi Hoopers! The other week I made a commitment to myself to instigate one small act of kindness each and every week. Last week I gave all…

Started by Gina

43 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by alena

What better time than now? (my journey to happiness)

Hello, I've never posted in the forum, so I apoligize if I do anything wrong ahead of time :) I read over the guidelines, but I always feel…

Started by Madison

3 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by alena

Healthier living

Lately I have been reading food labels and putting my Google bar to some good use (it's unbelievable what they put in our food!), as well a…

Started by Emily Galbraith

33 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by alena

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How hooping changed my life.

With August being "Movement with a Message" month, I thought I'd make this video and share it.   I started hooping August 1, 2010.  SaFire'…

Started by Ness

19 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by alena

Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes...Help!

Ok, so I'm looking to improve my diet and I'm looking for healthy smoothie recipes that I can replace 2 of my meals with. I know a lot of s…

Started by Pixxy Haze

21 Jun 26, 2012
Reply by alena

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For Those interested in how they can make a difference in the world

Hi Hoopers, this is off the topic of hooping, but something that I've found a lot of hoopers are especially concerned with. I realize that…

Started by Miss Texas

8 Jun 25, 2012
Reply by Laura Flora

Lucid Dreaming... Addition...

Have any of you hoopers experienced lucid dreaming?   Lucid dreaming is where you realize you are dreaming, then manipulate what happens in…

Started by spin gypsy of Centric Hoops*

80 Jun 22, 2012
Reply by hoop-sea-biscuit

Hooping as an Anti-Drug

I was influenced by the Hooping under the influence discussion and realized how many hoopers on hoop city actually did drugs/marijuana but…

Started by GlowBunny

89 Jun 20, 2012
Reply by alena

12 Tips For Happiness <3

Today i woke up feeling Happy, ready to start a new Blessed day... I came across this Article by Gabrielle Bernstein.. I really enjoyed it…

Started by Haley Phelps

10 Jun 17, 2012
Reply by alena

Upper back, shoulder, neck tension after hooping!

I am prone to tension headaches and migraines, and I have noticted that after a night of hooping I tend to wake up the next morning with se…

Started by Squeakachu

1 Jun 15, 2012
Reply by alena

Scoliosis & hooping!

Soo I have compound scoliosis and I have been hooping a lottt lately, especially learning some new jumps then the other day I coughed while…

Started by Samantha Stripe

7 Jun 6, 2012
Reply by Claire "Snoodatron"

Losing Weight

I need some serious help with how to lose weight. Mostly in my love-handles and tummy. I hoop everyday and I just can't seem to lose ANYTHI…

Started by Melissa Mae Boring

40 May 30, 2012
Reply by megan martin

Knee disformity happening while hooping...

Hey everyone, I have been hooping for around 6 months to a year and have noticed that my feet are turing outside and when I put them strai…

Started by Renee

3 May 8, 2012
Reply by Missina Lee

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Natural Energy Boost-Festival Season

Now that it's may it's offically festival season! This year I will be doing more than ever at festivals performing, teaching, and providing…

Started by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

7 May 5, 2012
Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

Ouch!

closed.

Started by Alena Sacred Maṇḍala मण्डल

3 Apr 7, 2012
Reply by Ayla Hammons

In honor of a life lost far too young, of a beautiful soul and an amazing friend.

This is a dedication to one of the best people I will ever meet, Sara. She passed away yesterday after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was…

Started by Kelly Kerner

10 Mar 25, 2012
Reply by SaFire*

good ways to warm up before hooping!

Hi hoopers! I tend to get very sore from hooping probebly due to the fact that once i get the itch to hoop i just GO. Im realizing its much…

Started by Theresa Coggiola

8 Mar 25, 2012
Reply by SaFire*

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Kelly Jean: Follow up one year later

  I am not on Hoop City at all any more, I was made to feel pretty fairly unwelcome last year and very early this Spring.  But I got a lett…

Started by Kelly Jean

34 Mar 19, 2012
Reply by Sarah

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Arg Ankle Issues!!!

I've seen this thread posted before but I have a different question and it pertains to my ankles and shoes. I've rolled my ankle 8 times no…

Started by Fleur de Hoops

17 Feb 27, 2012
Reply by Chelsea Holifield

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Love Lists

So I have been reading up on Kris Carr's website crazysexylife, I am not a cancer survivor, or anything but I think she can be an inspirati…

Started by Emily Johnston

46 Jan 15, 2012
Reply by Kelly Kerner

Roommate in San Diego?

Hey :)   Anyone in San Diego plan on moving, and need a roommate?   I plan on moving out there ASAP. Im in Indiana right now getting all my…

Started by Morgan Bliss

7 Jan 8, 2012
Reply by Punkee

Being the bigger person...

     I have an issue, or rather... someone has an issue with me. I know that girls can be catty, but I tend to be trusting and give multipl…

Started by Kelly Kerner

8 Jan 5, 2012
Reply by Holly Roberts

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Can you vote for me please?

Hello!  I entered a contest a few weeks ago.  I hula hoop throughout the entire video.  It's an oppurtunity to go to a Biggest Loser Fitnes…

Started by Shannon "HoopLove"

5 Jan 3, 2012
Reply by Courtney B aka BreedloveHoops

How about sleeping in a giant hoop bed!

I stumbled upon this online and just thought it was to cool not to share! Although pricey how awesome would it be to sleep in one of these…

Started by Jessi

8 Nov 21, 2011
Reply by Sophia

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Can certain exersices make you "grow"?

Okay- this is more a "lady" type question (so guys -please don't get weirded out)! I'm going to be straight up with this question. Last 2 m…

Started by Rhonda J.

2 Nov 13, 2011
Reply by Rhonda J.

Massachusetts bound!

I know this isn't exactly hoop related, but I am beginging a new journey in my life. In a year I will be moving to Massachusetts for school…

Started by chels

7 Oct 24, 2011
Reply by Rheannon Michelle Shipp

Ugh....

I'm officially disgusted with BMI and body fat estimators right now. It's like none of them can agree on what's healthy or not.   "Using yo…

Started by Morgan

8 Oct 17, 2011
Reply by Danielle Starshine

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10 Ways to Better Love Your Body

This article was originally posted on Firepedia. Article by Carisa Hendrix   “Your body is a temple, but only if you treat it as one” - Ast…

Started by Hoop City*

11 Oct 17, 2011
Reply by Danielle Starshine

EpiPen holder to wear while hooping

I had a severe anaphylactic reaction after lunch on Monday and unfortunately have no idea exactly what caused it. I've never had this happe…

Started by HoopStatic ~ Chloe

15 Sep 10, 2011
Reply by Nicole Colindres

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Hooping Manifesto

  Hooping Manifesto The sound of hoops hitting the floor makes you smile because you're learning. Find freedom in your flow. Explore, ex…

Started by Hoop City*

34 Sep 8, 2011
Reply by Aspen Amura

Houston PHAT Festival - 10/2/11

If you would like to motivate youth and families to be physically active, to eat nutritious foods daily and to promote healthy homes and he…

Started by Kirsten Tucker

0 Sep 7, 2011

Research on Hoopdance- I Need Your Help!

Hi, Everyone!   Hoopdance has done so much for so many people, and I think that we need to start getting the word out!  I am a hoopdancer/…

Started by Lynette Hoopstasy*

12 Aug 15, 2011
Reply by Lauren *Mellow Spins*

Losing weight with Hula Hooping

I haven't lost any.  Haven't gained any, but haven't lost any.  I know it's not just about the hula hooping, but also about diet, but how m…

Started by Keity Rose

40 Jul 10, 2011
Reply by Ashash

What's the best warm up/stretching before hooping?

Hello Hoopers, I've been hooping for quite a while now, and I don't do any type of warm-up before I begin practising. I used to stretch a l…

Started by Vene

6 Jul 1, 2011
Reply by Vene

HOLISTIC DOCTORS in SAN ANTONIO TX??

My friends mom has never been well, pretty much in her lifetime. They have no idea what is wrong with her. She has been to multiple multipl…

Started by Cady Clasby

1 Jun 29, 2011
Reply by Ashley Rodriguez

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How I Didn't Lose Weight Hooping

Here's what I looked like before I started hooping: And here's what I look like now: I've lost a little bit of weight in the two yea…

Started by Jessica Torus* Wagstrom

22 Jun 17, 2011
Reply by Amanda Marie McCullough

Student

While we are on the topic of "loving your body"... anyone have tips for a girl with complexion woes?

So I turned 30 a couple months ago and it seems that for the past few months, my adult acne has gotten worse and worse.  It has gotten to t…

Started by Liquid Lucy

52 Jun 15, 2011
Reply by kittycat

Hoopgirl Christabel Zamor's training class

i don't want to step on any toes, but i have to repost this blog review of Hoopgirl's training on behalf of my friend Paige (you can find t…

Started by Princess Shparkle Party

14 Jun 14, 2011
Reply by Paige K Wagner of DJHoopster.com

Gluten free, anyone?

I was recently diagnosed with Celiacs, been Gluten free for three weeks. So far it's been going pretty well, but it's still a big adjustmen…

Started by Michelle Rewcastle

12 Jun 13, 2011
Reply by Michelle Rewcastle

Hooping and IUD's

Since my doctor dosen't understand what hooping is, I'm having trouble discribing what I'm feeling so I'm hoping you all can give me a bit…

Started by Jeanna

10 Jun 11, 2011
Reply by Ziiva

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Here Comes the Sun...

 do doo do doo doo...   Alright. It's been cloudy for too long. I'm getting twitchy thinking about sunshine and all the vitamin D I could b…

Started by Molly Miller (b0wieh00ps)

15 Jun 3, 2011
Reply by Runemist34

Who here loves owls? I know I do!!!

OWL LOVE     enjoy xox LP

Started by Lauren Piazza

25 May 27, 2011
Reply by Rachel Bond

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What's the last thing you cried about?

The other night my mother called me to tell me that my father's in the hospital. Tonight she called me and I missed her call, just getting…

Started by SaFire*

219 May 15, 2011
Reply by TheDizzyDolls

BORING LUNCHES!!!

So... I work in an office everyday and I hate going out to eat because I am seriously surrounded by mainly fast food places. Ick. I typical…

Started by Peace Love & Hoopyness (Kylie)

5 May 12, 2011
Reply by HipHempHooper

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Response Survey- Flowing Toward Happiness

Hey hoopers! I'm working on a research paper exploring hoop-dance as a path to happiness. Will you take a moment to look over my outline…

Started by Tangled Macrame

9 May 2, 2011
Reply by oooooniki

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Inspiring Images of Beauty, Self-Love and Appreciation

  For Love Your Body Week we're discussing different topics around loving our bodies, self-esteem and confidence. In this discussion I invi…

Started by Hoop City*

15 Apr 12, 2011
Reply by Queen Loretta

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Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs

Aimee succeeded in seeing her situation in a different light. Seeing her disability as an opportunity and turning it into something positiv…

Started by Hoop City*

9 Apr 11, 2011
Reply by Traci "CircularPraise" Bonney

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What do you LOVE about your body?

Hello Hoopers!    On Hoop City this week everyday we will be featuring a new video or discussion topic about loving ourselves and loving th…

Started by Hoop City*

68 Apr 10, 2011
Reply by Gilded Serpent

How do YOU deal with stress and anxiety?

Hey everyone, To be honest I've been wanting to reach out about this topic for quite some time, kinda sad that I haven't had the motivation…

Started by Umbrella

51 Apr 5, 2011
Reply by SoulSpun Lyric

No More HOOPING :[

 What  would you do if you were told by your doctor and physical therapist that you can't hoop for the time being? I'm 30 weeks pregnant wi…

Started by Kimmie BulaHula Winddancer

18 Apr 5, 2011
Reply by spin gypsy of Centric Hoops*

hooping after breast chirgurie

Hello hoopers,   Does anyone here have experience with hooping after breast chirgurie?   I would like to know about experiences hooping sho…

Started by hoopgirl31

4 Apr 5, 2011
Reply by hoopgirl31

what do you like most about your body

What don't I like about it? lol

Started by maryann puliz

2 Apr 5, 2011
Reply by Sirkka Aho

Chakras.... Hooping may be Injuring me.....

Okay So Ive Been Too Hospital twice in the past 4 weeks ish due to sevear heart palpatations and SVT ive had it for 3 years now but never t…

Started by Alannis

16 Mar 17, 2011
Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

help i dont know what to do :(

well im in the 9th grade in high school and my school has an extra curricular activity called circus; where they teach you juggling climbin…

Started by Deanne Saunders

19 Mar 14, 2011
Reply by Stellar Sunshine*

Hooping against cellulite

During these days I'm thinking about the incoming Summer and I'm struggling with cellulite. Not too much, fortunately, but enough not to fe…

Started by Lili *Hoopsessed*

6 Mar 13, 2011
Reply by Lili *Hoopsessed*

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Chest Hooping - Reducing fibrocystic breast condition?

Hi Hoopers! I believe what I have discovered is for women of all ages! Chest hooping reduces breasts cysts and fibrocystic breasts! My last…

Started by Kim Richards

5 Mar 12, 2011
Reply by beth piver

Help!!

Lately I have been getting nauseus a bit into my hoop workout.  I am not really doing too much different.  Does anyone have any tricks or h…

Started by Hada Fee

5 Mar 10, 2011
Reply by Hada Fee

Break ups =/

Me and my boyfriend have been together for six years on and off... we just recently split and Im curious on anyones ideas on how to over co…

Started by sun child

16 Feb 27, 2011
Reply by Essi

my body

when i hoop i dislike my body, the way it looks i guess and the way i feel. i try to change it i just feel like im getting no where. im try…

Started by Kayla Themer

13 Feb 26, 2011
Reply by Morgan Bliss

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Because you all deserve it

Wish I could send you all real flowers. :(

Started by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

11 Feb 15, 2011
Reply by spin gypsy of Centric Hoops*

For all you Cat Lovers..some adorableness to brighten your day :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1vpB6h3ek4&feature=player_embedded

Started by Robyn Brehaut (HulaDoula)

15 Feb 9, 2011
Reply by Little Red Bear

Turning down food without looking impolite

Hey hoopers,   I am not the healthiest eater, but I'm certainly not the worst either.  I'm not a vegetarian, but I don't eat much pork or r…

Started by Stellar Sunshine*

9 Feb 2, 2011
Reply by Sarah Maccarelli Jordan

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Dealing with diagnosis of illness

Hi friends, thank you all for sharing your light and words of encouragement. Wouldn't be as strong as I am today without the support i've r…

Started by ChinaCat Sunflow

46 Jan 29, 2011
Reply by Cinnamon

My little muffin

this was Stella Blue this morning when i went to check on her! shes my little muffin! 1year old january 12th!

Started by shannon reeves

8 Jan 29, 2011
Reply by Stellar Sunshine*

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juicing!

i want to start juicing but as i am trying to learn more....im wondering if juicing is really worth it. is it any healthier to juice then t…

Started by Crystal Pistritto

7 Jan 24, 2011
Reply by Crystal Pistritto

Student

CAts or dogs?

So yea... what do you think?    I'm totally a cat... Leo to the max.  Prrrrrr.   CAts rule in my opinion... I want to see if my estimation…

Started by Angelica

36 Jan 23, 2011
Reply by Kacie Knight

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