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...]
25 Ways to Make a Difference This School Year
It's back to school time! My kids all started school last week and I am finally ready to start repinning fall things on Pinterest! New seasons and holidays are a great time to stop and think about ways you and your children can spread kindness so we came up with a list of 25 ways to make a difference this school year. 1. Donate school supplies. 2. Read...and read and read and read to a child! 3. Take food to your food pantry. 4. Wave at … [Read more...]
Easiest Random Act of Kindness Ever
Doing random acts of kindness with your family can get kind of addicting. It's not only a great way to teach kids about empathy and service it's also an immediate mood booster that can help turn a day around, especially when it's easy to do. And better yet this simple act of kindness can be done for just pennies--it really is the easiest random act of kindness ever! Our inspiration for this kindness act was an old saying, "Find a penny, pick it … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness for Kids: Chalk Messages
Leaving chalk messages for people is one of our favorite kindness acts and is perfect for summer! The only supply you need for chalk messages is sidewalk chalk so they are the perfect random act of kindness for kids. We have had so much fun leaving chalk messages for people that we know and don't know. You can brighten a neighbor's day by drawing on their driveway when they aren't home or write a note at the park or on the sidewalk for strangers … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness: Send a Thank You to a Service Member
We wanted to come up with an act of kindness that would help support the troops in some way. Our Daisy girl scout troop was doing an upcycling art project and we decided to combine the two ideas and make a thank you note for our service members. After the meeting my kids made even more cards and I have packed them all up to send to A Million Thanks who will deliver the cards to our service members in time for the 4th of July! The deadline for … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness: Give a Cup of Coffee
We have been focusing on acts of kindness this year as a family. I really want my children to make kindness a habit so we have been focusing on what acts of kindness are. They can be big huge gestures or simple kindness acts that make a difference in someone's day. One easy act of kindness is buying instant coffee for someone. This has to be one of our family's favorite acts of kindness ideas! It can be as simple as paying for the person behind … [Read more...]
Kids Craft Acts of Kindness for the Earth
In honor of Earth Day, on this week's Acts of Kindness for Kids series we shared kids craft and project ideas that double as act of kindness for the Earth! This week's guests were +Carolyn Elbert from The Pleasantest Thing, +Erica Momandkiddo from What Do We Do All Day? and +Jackie Higgins from Ready-Set-Read. I loved their kids crafts so much we already have plans to make them all this weekend. Check it out! For more information on the Earth … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness for Kids: Doing Good in the Community!
Having kids does not have to stop you from doing community service, there are many ways you can serve with your kids! This week during my Acts of Kindness for Kids series on Google Plus I got to chat with three moms who have turned random acts of kindness into a fun and meaningful family activity. Bethany Winston and Susan McClure from Kidding Around Greenville, SC are using their local blog to spread kindness in their community. They have started … [Read more...]
