With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it's nice to spread a little joy.
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That's exactly what Teddy Bear enthusiast Jenni Molinari is doing through a simple and cute gesture.
Ms Molinari is one of the faces behind the Teddy Bear Hunt, an initiative that's travelled from the US to Amsterdam and now to Australia.
It's aim is to bring joy into homes during these uncertain times, according to Ms Molinari.
"People of all ages are placing teddy bears and other stuffed animals and toys in their front window or anywhere that is visible to the passerby," she said.
She said the idea was to get families or people of all ages who exercise or drive when going out to get essentials, to try and spot houses with teddy bears.
"The idea is to show off your teddies and then post on the 'Teddy Bear Hunt - Lithgow and Surrounds Facebook group which allows people in the area to know where to look and you can also share where you find the bears," she said.
She said people who wanted to get involved should be on Facebook but if you weren't, you could still display your teddies.
"We currently have 152 members on our Facebook page and it is growing daily.
"Many more people are getting involved by putting up teddies that aren't on social media," she said.
Ms Molinari said there were no limits, as long as you were making people smile.
"There really aren't any specific rules, just ensure people can see your bears from the road so no one has to get too close or out of the car.
"Please just follow the NSW Government's regulations for social distancing," she said.
She said the Teddy Bear Hunt was an example of something new and creative and she enjoyed watching her daughter Ava, spot teddies.
"Watching my daughter get excited when we 'spot a teddy' makes our day and while she is only two she understands that there are other children who has teddies in their window for people to see, just like her.
"She has also taken to changes the teddies in the window often, keep people guessing I think," she said.
Ms Molinari said the Teddy Bear Hunt was a perfect example of physical distancing but not social distancing.
"It shows we can connect and have fun with others but physically remain safe.
"We really are all in this together, let's do what we can to be kind and bring joy, even in the smallest ways," she said.