Smiles Delivered, In Person & In The Mail

It costs nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive it, without impoverishing those who give it. It happens in a flash, and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. No one is so rich that he can get along without it, and no one is so poor but that he is richer for its benefits. It creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and nature’s best antidote for trouble. Yet, it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is something that is of no earthly good to anyone unless it is given away.

-Dale Carnegie

The Power Of A Smile

The Heart Behind The Grins

Michele, the owner of Ninny's Grins, is a former psychotherapist and currently a disaster relief chaplain and a professional clown. Throughout her diverse careers, she has witnessed the full range of human emotions, from joy to sorrow. She has come to understand the power of kindness and laughter for lifting emotional burdens. Ninny's Grins was born from a simple belief that a smile, whether it comes from a silly clown or a beautiful handmade card, can change someone's whole day.

In this era of digital communication where messages are sent in the blink of an eye, Michele offers a different perspective. She believes that a handmade card, beautifully crafted and thoughtfully delivered through the mail, is more than just paper adorned with ink—it is a genuine treasure. For Michele, each card represents a heartfelt connection, a slice of sincerity in a fast-paced world.

But Michele's vision extends beyond cards. She cherishes the joy on the faces of children and adults and the sounds of their laughter when a clown is present. Clowns infuse a bit of whimsy and delight into our everyday lives, a dose of happiness that’s often missing in our routine.

Ninny's Grins is a small business with a big heart and Michele puts that into everything she makes and every performance she gives.

Michele Adcock, Owner of Ninny's Grins