Hey friends, we have the results of our photo contest winners, and here they are:

1^st place:  Ferri family – wins a Life is good Crusher Tee

The Ferri Family -"Our family dressed up in "Life is Good" shirts for our Christmas pictures this year, we got so many compliments from people saying it was a great message to send to friends and family and a great way to start the new year!"

2^nd place:  Hayden – wins a Life is good License Plate Frame.

Hayden - Age 1 1/2 - Spring has sprung in Alaska! "Rockin' his fav LIG hat in AK"

3^rd place:  Sebastian – wins a Life is good Ultimate Disc.

Sebastian Blanco, 11 months: Showing his love of Life is Good clothing.

Honorable mention: Benjamin- wins a Life is good baby chill cap

Benjamin

All of our photos are winners—all non-prize winning participants will receive a Life is good® sticker from Positively Jake. Thank you to all of the wonderful friends who participated in our photo contest. Choosing the top four was extremely difficult, as we had such wonderful entries. Winners were selected from a panel of six judges. Congratulations to you all, and keep on Spreading those Good Vibes® with Life is good products!

Life is good is a message that we love to spread to everyone every day. But there are many people who are facing many challenges such as the people of Haiti. The catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti in January, 2010 has caused destruction, homelessness, and countless injuries and deaths. Haiti still needs ongoing support, and the Life is good company is now one of many raising funds for Haiti relief.

Always spreading good vibes and optimism, Life is good has created a fund raising t-shirt with Life is good’s Jake carrying the Haiti flag with the quote “Optimism has no borders.” 100% of the profits from the tees will be donated to the Haiti relief efforts via the Life is good Foundation.

You can do your part in giving back and spreading some optimism where it is much needed by purchasing Haiti relief tees from Positively Jake, your local Life is good Genuine Shoppe. You can purchase the tees from Positively Jake online or at our local retail store located in the Belmar Shopping district in Lakewood, CO.

Positively Jake carries a large variety of Life is good Products, Apparel and Accessories both online and at their local Life is good Retail Store in Lakewood, Colorado.

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New Year. New Clothes. Life is good.

First of all, we want to wish all of our friends a Happy New Year! We hope your holidays were bright, and that you are looking forward to the future of 2010 as we are.

With a new year started, it is a perfect time to update your wardrobe with Life is good clothing from Positively Jake. Why? Well not only does it feel great to have awesome new clothing, but when it is as cheery and optimistic as the Life is good clothing line, it makes you feel extra special.

But, the great thing is, that not only does Life is good and Jake make you feel great, the quotes that you sport on Life is good t-shirts, caps, water bottles, and tire covers spread good vibes to all that come in contact with you. Now, who can’t use a little cheer and optimism?

2010 is extra special because we are not only celebrating a new year, but a new decade! Times have been rough for many the last couple of years, and we, at Positively Jake keep looking towards better times, greater opportunities, and cherishing the blessings that we have in our lives. We all have them, but sometimes forget. So, remember Jake’s philosophy – your glass is always half-full, be grateful for all of the good in your life, appreciate the small things, and remember every day that Life is good!

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Don’t know about you, but I’m getting really tired of hearing how bad things are in our country and in our lives these days, every time I turn around. Regardless of our individual politics, the constant negativity can be depressing.

So I can’t think of a better time to immerse myself with positive messages of encouragement and hope. Yes, things are tough and a bit scary right now. Some people are more directly affected than others, i.e automobile industry workers, local retail store owners (ha).

But you know, we live in a country of opportunity, even in the worst of times. I had the wonderful privilege of visiting the Middle East last year, and while it was a trip of lifetime in many respects, it also made me realize how fortunate I am to live in America. While things aren’t perfect here, we are so blessed to be able to speak freely, drink fresh water, worship openly, go to school, save what earn, come and go as we please, etc., etc., etc. So let’s make sure we count our blessings even on the tough days and make our mantra, “Life is good!”

What do you think about the power of positive thinking? Tell us your “life is good” story!

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So why a Positively Jake Blog?

The answer is simple. Good news needs to be shared. Stories need to be heard. Optimism must be spread.

When my husband and I decided to open our Life is good retail store, Positively Jake, it wasn’t about selling “stuff”. It wasn’t even just offering the whole line of Life is good.® merchandise, although that would have been reason enough.

In Life is good, we found a company with a mission, not only to produce quality products, but one committed to changing the world, one smile at a time. And through the Life is good Kids Foundation, we’re able to do our small part to help children in need.

This Blog is a forum for all of us to talk about life, about philosophies, about how positive words can change attitudes. As Bert Jacobs, co-founder of Life is good®, says, ‘We’re not telling people that life is great. But we are saying, “Life is good”!’

Life can be tough. And it can be fabulous, even during challenging times. We’re in this together, so let’s share our stories, our ideas, our hopes, even our fears. Each of us has a voice that needs to be heard.

Let’s talk! Post your comment here, share your story, submit your photo, join the Positively Jake, Life is good community. We look forward to getting to know you!

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Our 2nd anniversary celebration was a
success! The store was filled with customers enjoying freshly made
popcorn, the world’s biggest cupcakes, live music by John Campbell on
keyboards (he even took special requests!), “Jake” tattoos for the
kids, and great deals under the tent outside.  The rain held off until
late afternoon, thankfully.

Thanks to Cindy Chadwick for providing the popcorn machine
and special friendship; to Dusty Meehan, master corn popper and beauty
who always brightens a room; to Ruth and Jaime, two of our most
wonderful customers and supporters, who finally got to hold little
Patrick.

And thanks to our friends from the Life is good Festival
committee–Mary, Cynde, Leslie, Heather and Kristine, who provided lots
of fun and laughter. Thanks also to Kristine Champion for bringing us
that fabulous homemade apple and cinnamon cheesecake…oh, my! (I had
another slice with my morning coffee today.) And to Triche Guenin, my
good friend who is always there to encourage and spread Good Vibes(R).
So nice to meet Jim and see Mom and Dad again.

And we are thrilled to say that Positively Jake will donate $430 to Alternatives Pregnancy Center (http://www.apcdenver.org/) from our sales on Saturday. We’re going to Walk for Alternatives on June 6th, so this is a great start on reaching our fundraising goal for this annual event.

John, Patrick and I are looking forward to a great year #3: a year filled with optimism, positive stories, great Life is good products, and continued opportunities to help others. Life is good, indeed!

I don’t care what we all keep hearing from the media because I’m here to tell you, Life is good! My husband and I own our Life is good retail store, Positively Jake, and have recently launched its online store, which is picking up more each week.  And we’re fast approaching two years in business, enthusiastically, optimistically, hanging in there, even during these tough times!

The past few weeks, we’ve seen more of our wonderful customers come in and add to their Life is good.(R) collections, buy thoughtful gifts, and even to thank us for still being here. And we’ve met many new friends, both local and online, thrilled to have found us. So we’re privileged to throw a party to say “Thanks!” for all the encouragement and support we’ve received since May 2007. An not only are we celebrating two years in business, but we’re also looking forward to a successful, fun Year #3!

Let me reassure you: Don’t be discouraged. Hang in there. Things will get better. And I stand by my core beliefs, in this order: 1) God is good always, and 2) Life is good, even in the rough days.

If you’re in the neighborhood on Saturday, May 2nd, stop in and say “Hello” and join in our birthday party festivities.  A wonderful musician, John Campbell, will perform on keyboards from noon til 3:00. Enjoy fresh popcorn and snacks, birthday cake, balloons and door prizes. Print off and bring in the flyer for a FREE Life is good sticker and to register for a FREE Life is good crusher tee. You’re also going to love all our new Life is good products for spring and summer. And don’t forget Mom for Mother’s Day! You can’t go wrong giving her “Life is good”!