BY MELISSA SPELTS
This time of year, I am always aware of how blessed I am. We all are really, living in this incredible part of the world. With that awareness comes a desire to spread a little love and give thanks in small acts of random kindness.
Here is a list of ideas that you can use to pick one or two options to do this holiday season. Happy Holidays!
- Pay it forward (or for the person behind you) at your favorite drive-thru
- Give a hamburger and hand warmer to a homeless person
- Adopt a foster kid for Christmas
- Rake a neighbors leaves for them or shovel for them in secret
- Take someone a meal
- Give a treat to your mail carrier
- Leave a roll of quarters at the Laundry mat
- Write a love note to a relative
- Babysit for a friend for free
- Smile
- Let someone go in front of you in the line
- Make something yummy and share with your neighbors
- Be polite on the road, let someone in
- Call or FaceTime grandparents
- Thank our policemen, firemen and nurses
- Hold the door open for someone
- Donate blood
- Ask if you can help
- Serve in a homeless shelter
- Leave money on a vending machine for someone to find
- Spend time with your family
- Take the time to listen to someone
- Do a siblings chore without being asked
- Buy groceries for the person behind you
- Reconnect with old friend