What's in a smile . . .

Have you tried out your smile today?
To light your steps along the way?
It's mirrored in each face you meet
On byway, path, and city street.
Have you tried out your smile today?
A smile that's sunny, bright and gay,
That helps to lift somebody's grief,
And brings to pain some small relief?
Have you tried out your smile today?
If not, you should without delay.
You'll find your heart is gladdened, too,
When someone else smiles back at you.
~Verna Young

Smile:
Noun - smile, smiling, grin, grinning - facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement)
Verb - smile (change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure)
smile (express with a smile) "She smiled her thanks"



Smiling . . . the art of speaking without saying a word.

A smile is a universal language, which never goes out of style. It doesn't matter who you meet, or what language they speak, we all recognize a smile for what it is. It is something that can immediately brighten up someone's day. It is one of the greatest gifts you can give another, and one of the greatest gifts to receive.



It's one of the most natural movements the body makes, and a reflex we are all born with. Within a few weeks of it's birth a human baby learns to smile all on it's own, and then within a few months, it has learned to recognize when someone else smiles and is able to reciprocate in kind. Nothing warms the heart more than the beauty and innocence of a baby's smile.



Here's some eye opening statistics on smiles . . .

Babies smile on average, two hundred times a day.

Women smile on average, sixty two times a day.

Men smile, on average, eight times a day.

What does that say about us? Kind of sad, isn't it?

Smiling makes you beautiful. Just think of all the people you know, whose smiles you admire. Do they tilt their head or engage their eyes a bit when they do it?? These are natural characteristics that come about individually when someone smiles. Smiles create other natural characteristics as well . . . beautiful ones that form from years of . . . well . . . happiness!! Think of that little crinkle in the nose, the creases around the eyes, and the aptly named smile lines. These are all a part of a great natural smile, and we should all have them.

"Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been."
~Mark Twain



There is no greater way to brighten another's day than to give them a smile. It's the one gift that just can't help giving back . . .

May your day today be filled to the brim and overflowing with them . . . both the given and the received!

I have wanted to make these tasty little treats for a very long time, but have never been able to find refrigerated Crescent rolls over here in the UK. I finally found some at the weekend at Morrisons and couldn't wait to get started on these delicious treats. I know it's cheating . . . using something ready made, but my goodness, these were well worth the cheat!



*Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls*
Makes 6
Printable Recipe

These are delicious . . . easy, and quick and quite unique. Kind of like an inside out cinnamon roll. The marshmallow melts to leave an inner pocket of tasty goo, and the buttery cinnamon outsides are just wonderful. Todd enjoyed these so much he ate two!

1 package of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
(The ones over here contain six, but I know in North America, they contain 8, in which case you can make 8 of these)
6 large marshmallows (8)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 TBS cinnamon
3 TBS melted butter



Pre-heat the oven to 190*C/375*F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and then spray them with some cooking spray. Set aside. Combine the sugar and the cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Place the melted butter in another bowl.

Open your tin of crescent rolls. Unroll and separate into 6 (8) triangles. Dip each marshmallow into some butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar. Place one on each triangle of dough. Pinch the dough up around the marshmallow to totally encase it. Seal any seams thoroughly. Dip the tops into the melted butter and then into the cinnamon sugar. Place in the muffin cups, cinnamon side up. Repeat until you have filled and coated all your triangles.

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.



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