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November 9, 2022

Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar

You want to raise kind kids who care about others. You want to slow down and be more present during the holiday season. You want to make Christmas memories that your kids will look back on with a smile. You just want to finish your Christmas shopping before Christmas Eve. Feel like you should be focusing more on spreading kindness with your kids but don't know how to fit it all in? The answer could be as simple as downloading a … [Read more...]

March 9, 2022

Rainbow Seashell Kindness Activity for Kids

rainbow painted seashells on a black background with one turned over on top and the words "Be a rainbow in someone's else cloud" written on it

Want to start doing acts of kindness with your kids but feeling overwhelmed? Then start simple! Don't underestimate the benefit an intentional act of kindness has for both the giver and receiver. No act of kindness is too small to make a difference in someone's day. The truth is you rarely will know how a random act of kindness will impact someone else. Between our 100 Acts of Kindness and 24 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness initiatives I … [Read more...]

November 28, 2021

Delivery Driver Lotto Ticket Thank You Printables

Delivery drivers are some of the real rock stars of the year! We wanted to something nice to thank all the drivers who were coming to our house this month. As we were discussing how lucky we were to have them we decided lotto tickets would be the perfect way to say thanks. We created 3 different free printable delivery driver thank you signs that you can download and print to use at your house too. Printable has been updated for 2021 when you … [Read more...]

January 13, 2021

100 Acts of Kindness Project and Recording Sheet

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The school's break is over. The weather is freezing--even here in Florida! The kids are stuck inside. Again. The glow of the holidays feels so long ago... Sound familiar? Then I have just what you are looking for! The 100 Acts of Kindness Project! Why Join The 100 Acts of Kindness Project? Doing acts of kindness is the best and easiest way to connect with your kids. Even if you aren't stuck inside and going stir crazy this month … [Read more...]

November 19, 2020

2020 Random Acts of Kindness Christmas Calendar

Doing 24 random acts of Christmas kindness is the best way to count down to Christmas! Even in 2020. Yes, things may look a little different.  Yes, some of the more fun ideas may have to wait until another time. But there are still so many ways you can spread a kindness in your community this year! Making Acts of Kindness Safe for 2020 So many things have had to be adapted or changed this year and RACKs are no different. If you … [Read more...]

April 22, 2020

Bee Footprint Kindness Card

Thank you for Bee-ing my friend kindness card

Make a friend smile by giving them a "Thank you for Bee-ing My Friend!" kindness card.  This is a fun craft to make and one that is sure to make anyone's day better!   Bee Footprint Kindness Card This bee footprint card requires only a few materials: Yellow paint Black card stock Googly eyes Wax paper Card stock for the card Start by making an adorable footprint of your child's foot with the yellow paint. … [Read more...]

April 10, 2019

Summer Kindness Calendars for Kids

What if I told you that there was something fun you could do with your family this summer that would cut down on whining, help your family bond, teach your kids valuable life lessons and make the world a better place all at the same time? Would you think I was crazy? Or that I was about to suggest the latest parenting book or e-course? The truth is making this summer one full of memories is pretty simple. The secret is teaching kids to … [Read more...]

January 17, 2019

100 Acts of Kindness Printables

The best free printables to use for the 100 acts of kindness project!

You've decided to join the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge with us, but don't know where to start? No problem! We have you covered with tons of free resources and ideas to make doing 100 acts of kindness easy and fun! Doing acts of kindness with your kids doesn't have to be complicated. Small intentional acts of kindness truly can change the world. In fact, during the 100 Acts of Kindness project we always say that no act of kindness is ever too … [Read more...]

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