{"id":352,"date":"2024-02-10T11:40:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T12:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kissbilliards.com\/?p=352"},"modified":"2024-12-13T13:09:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T13:09:22","slug":"33-simple-ways-to-share-random-acts-of-kindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kissbilliards.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/10\/33-simple-ways-to-share-random-acts-of-kindness\/","title":{"rendered":"33 Simple Ways to Share Random Acts of Kindness"},"content":{"rendered":"
Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, but why not spread kindness year-round? Here are some inspiring ideas!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Looking for ways to give back<\/a> or bless someone with a random act of kindness? We\u2019ve come up with a list of easy ways to spread kindness so you can fill your community with positivity!<\/p>\n People could always use a little extra kindness, so this will be a great way to involve the whole family, focus your attention on helping others, and pay it forward!<\/p>\n Read on to feel inspired and grab our FREE printable<\/a> before you get started!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n We all know that giving is so much more rewarding than receiving, so feel free to use our ideas as a helpful tool to start thinking about how your family can come together and model selflessness. I even made a free printable for inspiration plus a blank one if you\u2019d rather come up with a unique list all your own!<\/p>\n Or use the blank printable\u00a0<\/a>to create your own.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s worth noting that your ideas can be simple acts of kindness that don\u2019t cost a thing or they can be bigger projects where you go all out! Regardless, any act of kindness will make a difference \u2013 no matter how big or small.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no timeline for kindness, so you and your family can go at your own pace or set a goal date to accomplish your list.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is something the whole family can easily participate in, and it\u2019s also a great way to make room and declutter<\/a> your home. Have the kids go through their toy boxes for unused toys, gather clothes that no longer fit, and don\u2019t forget to check that game closet for anything collecting dust!<\/p>\n Make sure to also check out our 4-week clean-out challenge<\/a> if you\u2019re looking to do a serious detox in every room (don\u2019t worry, we have a printable for that too). Then, donate to your favorite charity, or host a garage sale and donate proceeds.<\/p>\n There are a plethora of food banks needing your help right now, or you could also consider calling your local shelter to see what food items are needed most. Better yet, if you\u2019ve been stockpiling groceries in your pantry, this idea might not cost you anything if you can shop your own pantry<\/a>.<\/p>\n You could also turn this idea into your very own food drive! Food banks can always use extra hands with organizing so get the family together, make some posters, and count and sort donations from loved ones to deliver the donations to the local food pantry.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Sometimes those in need have four legs and a furry tail! You can help dogs and cats in many ways including fostering, adopting, or even volunteering for a couple of hours at an animal shelter near you. You can also consider donating other needed items to your local animal shelters such as blankets, food, and dog toys.<\/p>\n Hip Tip:<\/strong> We often post awesome pet-related deals<\/a>, so make sure to check them out before you purchase anything for your donation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Make sure everyone has books to read! Encourage literacy by collecting new and gently used books from your home, friends, neighbors, and family, and then donate them to your local school, library, or women\u2019s shelter.<\/p>\n Better yet, you can put fliers out for a community pick-up and set a date to gather all the book donations.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Consider collecting small personal care items and making \u201cBlessing Bags<\/a>\u201d for those experiencing homelessness. Your family can help put them together by filling freezer bags with items like travel-sized shampoo, a toothbrush, soap, granola bars, clean socks, gift cards for food, and more!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Any surprise visit to a nursing home will brighten someone\u2019s day. You can show up with a little care package or bless them with your time \u2013 either way, it\u2019ll be sure to delight them. The gift of your time will mean so much to someone in a nursing home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Maybe there\u2019s a family you know that is struggling or a parent who could use a little extra help. You could volunteer to babysit, tutor kids, help with housework, walk their dog, or even help with their yard work.<\/p>\n As another idea (and if your budget allows), consider surprising a family or person in need with some basic groceries or a grocery store gift card to help lighten the load! If you\u2019ll be buying the groceries yourself, you can even plan for them to be delivered directly to their door!<\/p>\n Surprising random strangers unexpectedly feels so good! For ideas, you can grab some cash and leave it in unexpected places like a gas station or vending machine, pay for the person behind you in the fast food<\/a> or Starbucks<\/a> drive-through line, or you could even grab some 5 or 10-dollar gift cards and hand them to strangers as you walk down the street!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t have a budget for this?<\/em> Surprise someone with a nice compliment, or a friendly smile \u2013 as those are totally FREE and can still turn someone\u2019s whole day around. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Looking to spread a little kindness to some very deserving individuals? Write letters of gratitude or put together a simple care package to send to the troops. Check out websites like OperationGratitude.com<\/a>\u00a0or TheUSO.org<\/a> for information on how to donate. Plus, this is even a great activity for kids to practice their writing skills!\u00a0Win, win!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get the whole family moving together to benefit a great cause! Participate in a local run or walk that raises money for a charity that\u2019s important to you and your family. Participants usually pay a registration fee and collect pledges, and in return enjoy a fun run or walk outdoors that\u2019s likely to become a tradition year after year.<\/p>\n You can find upcoming events by searching on Facebook<\/a>, or visit Active.com<\/a> to search in your area and narrow it down by date.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have some more ideas to add to this list? Leave them in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, but why not spread kindness year-round? Here are some inspiring ideas! Throw kindness around like confetti\ud83c\udf8a Looking for ways to give back or bless someone with a random act of kindness? 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\nDownload my FREE Random Acts of Kindness printable<\/a> now!<\/h2>\n
\n1. Collect & donate unused household items and clothing.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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2. Deliver food to people in need.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n3. Make a difference for an animal.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4. Lead a book drive.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n5. Curate care packages for those affected by homelessness.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n6. Visit a nursing home.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n7. Adopt or help a family in need.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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8. Plan ways of surprise giving and acts of kindness.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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9. Lift a soldier\u2019s spirits by saying \u201cThank You.\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n10. Run or walk for a cause.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nLooking for more ideas? The random acts of kindness don\u2019t stop there!<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
11. Leave a kind note for someone.<\/h2>\n
12. Introduce yourself to a new neighbor or coworker.<\/h2>\n
13. Share words of encouragement on social media.<\/h2>\n
14. Return someone\u2019s shopping cart for them.<\/h2>\n
15. Surprise a friend or neighbor by delivering homemade baked goods to them.<\/h2>\n
16. Thank your child\u2019s teacher. They could probably use a little morale boost right now.<\/h2>\n
17. Give someone \u2013 anyone! \u2013 a compliment.<\/h2>\n
18. Donate blood if you\u2019re able to do so.<\/h2>\n
19. Pick up litter around your neighborhood.<\/h2>\n
20. Leave a coupon<\/a> on the matching product at the store.<\/h2>\n
21. Allow someone to go ahead of you in line.<\/h2>\n
22. Ask your child\u2019s school if you can donate gently used children\u2019s books to the school library.<\/h2>\n
23. If you notice an employee doing a great job, let their supervisor know.<\/h2>\n
24. Thank your delivery drivers with this free printable<\/a> and some refreshments!<\/h2>\n
25. Insert coins into someone else\u2019s parking meter.<\/h2>\n
26. Volunteer in your local community. Not sure where to start? This service<\/a> can help you connect with worthy organizations near you.<\/h2>\n
27. Put your skills to work for a person in need. Help someone polish their r\u00e9sum\u00e9, assist a neighbor with a technology issue, etc.<\/h2>\n
28. Call or text someone who hasn\u2019t heard from you in a while. Send a physical \u201cthinking of you\u201d card if you really<\/em> want to blow their mind!<\/h2>\n
29. Paint kindness rocks<\/a>\u00a0with your kids and hide them on your next walk.<\/h2>\n
30. Send a thank-you note<\/a> to a local fire department, police department, healthcare facility, or school.<\/h2>\n
31. Bring in your neighbor\u2019s empty garbage cans on trash day.<\/h2>\n
32. Write a glowing online review for a business you love.<\/h2>\n
33. Smile at people as you go about your day! \ud83d\ude0a<\/h2>\n
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