There is nothing quite as heartwarming as kids making seniors smile. But many senior citizens with limited mobility don't have the ability to get out and interact with others. Often time they are alone for much of the time and can feel isolated. That's where programs like Meals on Wheels America make such a difference. They deliver daily hot meals and check on these seniors in their homes allowing them to get the healthy food and social … [Read more...]
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Ice Cream Act of Kindness for Kids
Summer. A season full of sunshine, laughter and lazy days at the pool...and hot and cranky kids and moms! Instead of complaining about the heat, surprise a friend or neighbor with this ice cream act of kindness. Doing acts of kindness for others is a great way to snap out of a cranky mood and teach your kids to do good at the same time. Do something special for others is a great way to turn any day around. Making the act of … [Read more...]
Take the Thank You Note Kindness Challenge
Raise your hand if you know any kids that love animals? Or nature? Yep. Me too. In fact being outdoors in the fresh air while learning about our native environment is one of my kids' favorite things to do. We love to explore our parks and on a recent trip to one of our local state parks we noticed just how hard working and kind the rangers were. It's not easy taking care of wildlife and nature some days. I know I like to stay inside when it's wet … [Read more...]
A Secret Kindness Challenge for Kids
The world is about to get a whole lot kinder because today is the first day of the 100 Acts of Kindness Project! Starting today we're challenging you (your kids, your class, your friends, your group) to complete 100 acts of kindness by Valentine's Day. And we're kicking things off with a secret kindness challenge! Kids love to do secret acts of kindness--the stealthy do-good nature of these types of kindness acts is very superhero-ish and very … [Read more...]
Spread Joy with a Kindness Cookie Plate
What is a kindness cookie plate? It is a fun act of kindness to share with neighbors, family or friends. There are so many people you genuinely want to do something nice for over the holidays and throughout the year but sometimes we just run out of time! Sound familiar? Enter the Kindness Cookie Plate. The homemade gift idea that keeps on giving...and giving...and giving! Each year we invite others count down to Christmas with 24 Random Acts … [Read more...]
Kindness is the Best Way to Countdown to Christmas
Want to know the secret to having a happier and more stress-free holiday season? Don't worry, it's not hiding out in your room until January. Black Friday shopping announcements, toy commercials, and holiday events are already everywhere. This is the time of year when your already too long to do list keeps getting longer and longer. I'm right there with you, even knowing what I know, I've already over-committed myself this November. It's so … [Read more...]
Printable Random Acts of Kindness Calendars
In our family we believe that acts of kindness are important. A couple years ago we started counting down to Christmas with 24 random acts of kindness and I was blown away by just how good the experience was. Since then kindness has been a big focus and if you ask my kids they will tell you that our family is kindness-y! I've found that focusing on kindness and intentionally doing random acts of kindness as a family teaches the kids more than just to … [Read more...]
Library Book Kindness Notes
It's the final week of the 100 Acts of Kindness Project! This week we are focusing on doing acts of kindness in the world around us. We love getting books from the library so decided to spread some kindness to a stranger with a library book note! We've written library letters before and there is something about the idea of leaving a note in a book you've loved for a stranger to find that is so much fun. Making your own library book note is super … [Read more...]