Our family gets giddy for holidays. Knowing me as you do, it shouldn’t be a shock that I have an entire storage room dedicated to wreaths, décor and cookie cutters divided meticulously into seasons. Yes.. I do. And I gently rotate them throughout the year so that the next holiday’s treasures are easily accessible. Beloved traditions have permeated every Hallowe’en, Christmas and Easter in order to make memories and bond as a family. We have special recipes and songs, outfits and stories handed down through generations. While all of this adds sparkle to life, sometimes these traditions aren’t entirely selfless. At times, I focus more on the spectacle than actually spending real time with my kids. My heart races as I just admitted that.
Random Acts of Kindness
Commercialism and stress can creep into holidays a bit more often than I like. This year, it seems that the world could benefit from extra kindness and less stodgy traditions. Would holidays be ruined without lavish gifts? Does that expensive grass-fed ham really matter in order to orchestrate the perfect Easter dinner? No. Being happy, healthy and surrounded by the family along with only a few sparkly traditions should be enough to make each holiday magic.
People can have bad days, get in ruts, and be sidelined by unexpected sadness. Because this year feels so different, our traditions are changing too. I want my kids to grow up as aware global citizens. Being selfish and hoarding the delicious candy for themselves isn’t going to make that happen. A little kindness is worth its weight in gold. So, with the help of Lindt’s iconic Gold Bunny, the kids and I headed out to begin a new tradition of spreading joy. (Bearing the best chocolate many strangers will ever taste.) Produced in white, hazelnut, dark, and milk chocolate, then carefully foil-wrapped and tied with a bell and bow, the Gold Bunny will make many more people smile!
Venturing out to Do Good
Off we went. To the sidewalk in front of a local flower shop while an elderly woman walked along the street. We hid (and made sure she didn’t trip over the bunnies!) and the grin on her face could have lit all of the streetlamps. Happy Easter! We picked up the bunnies and gave them to her as the kids started feeling shy and darted off.
Next stop – a soccer game. The other team was shocked to find small gold bunnies on their warm-up bench. Now that’s sportsmanship. What completely struck me as my youngest handed the treats out to his team to place on the other bench – that this new tradition of ours is not only making people happy in the moment, but I had a hunch that a few of the players on the team will adopt gold bunny acts of kindness too.
The local school playground was a logical place to spread some kindness. Hopefully it was the child who’d been excluded or ridiculed that day who found the delectable chocolate!
The fenced-in garden of my neighbor who just lost her husband to cancer seemed like a perfect bunny hiding place. She spends hours tending to her pruning and am certain she will find the shiny treasure soon!
The last random act of kindess I did was to purchase coffee/tea for the three people behind me in the drive through!
My last act of kindness was holding the door open for several people behind me. I despise when the person who leaves a building before me, does not bother to turn around and see if there is anyone coming, and they just let the door slam. I always look back, and if there is someone there, I will always hold it for them.
I’ve taken over my friend’s store so they could get away on a well deserved vacation!
I took my girlfriend to Chemotherapy and stay with her during her treatment!
I purchased a full box of groceries last tuesday for our local food bank!
was out on a evening walk seen an older lady get off the bus stop with extra bags then she plan on so I asked her to take them for her to her front door at least, she was very happy that I could help and was nice to see younger kids still caring, was not going my way but I didn’t care it was to help her out
I buy treats and coffee cards, then leave them randomly in coworkers desk drawers, etc to cheer them up, or to celebrate special occasions. I am currently baking two dozen cupcakes to give out for Easter, baking is another way I like to treat people with sweetness
My last random act of kindness was to give the free product coupon I had for eggs to an elderly gentleman who was in a wheelchair and asked if I could grab him a carton – I did and my coupon to go along with it!
My last random act of kindness would be letting the woman parking beside me know I was leaving and there were still 45 minutes remaining on my parking voucher for that stall number. Saved her 4 bucks and she seemed happy.
It would be terrific to
win a Lindt Gold Bunny Gift Pack.
In response to your question of
What was the last random act of kindness you did?
The last random act of kindness i did was give money to a guy pan handling on the street
and i give a woman some money at the grocery store to help her pay for her groceries.
Thank you for having this contest.
It would be terrific to
win a Lindt Gold Bunny Gift Pack.
In response to your question of
What was the last random act of kindness you did?
The last random act of kindness i did was giving some money to a guy pan handling on the street
and i gave a woman some money at the grocery store to help her pay for her groceries.
Thank you for having this contest.
The last act of kindness I did was to share a couple of my Free Product Coupons with a total stranger in the grocery store that was looking at products that I had the coupons for and really didn’t need.
I bought coffee for person in front of me in drive thru
The last act of kindess that I have done is still going on … I foster for a nonprofit organization that gets dogs from high-kill shelters in CA and brings them here to BC to be adopted to people, and currently have the sweetest little pool sleeping under my desk who will be getting picked up by her new mommy tomorrow afternoon. 🙂
*poodle, I should say, not pool. Hahaha
I bought movie tickets for the couple behind us in line at the movies. I had intended to pay for the car behind me at the Tim Hortons drive-thru and forgot so bought the movie tickets instead when we went to the theatre that night.
I donated my change at Tim Hortons to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation.
overheard an older person tell the casier at the grochery store mac n cheese is my easter dinner. i said mam you can have my easter diner she cried and i was happy knowing she would get a good meal.
I paid for an older couples dinner at Tim Hortons.
I held the door for the lady carrying the heavy water bottle.
I’m sad to say that I can’t remember. I volunteer at our local foodbank each week and bring in items for donation but nothing random lately. I’m going to change that. Besos Sarah.
I recently donated some food and health items that I had got from FPC’s to our local food bank.
I offered and then fixed a computer for a parent of my son’s friend.
I paid for the coffee order for the car behind me in the Tim Horton’s drive-thru.
I gave my spot up in line to a mom with some antsy kids in tow.
The last random act of kindness I did was give 8 boxes of baby clothes, crib and mattress to a woman on kijiji who had her 4th baby which was not planned and she got rid of all of her baby things
I gave a vacuum away to a single mother in need
I paid for the meal for the car behind us at the McDonald’s drive-thru a couple of times.
I helped an elderly gentleman carry something heavy
I opened the door for someone who had their hands full this morning
I shovelled my neighbours walk and sidewalk after it snowed so she didn’t have to do it.
I let a couple who seemed to be in a hurry go ahead of me in the checkout line at the grocery store yesterday.
My last random act of kindness was giving up my seat on the bus.
I paid for the persons order in the car behind me
Cleared my neighbours driveaway
I recently helped a gentleman who was unable to bend down pick up the change he dropped at a parking meter.
I carried neighbours jars to the basement.
Shoveled our elderly neighbor’s driveway.
I bought my landlady a plant just to welcome spring!
I baked cookies and took them to work for everyone.
I helped a person who had slipped on the road and fell down. It was raining hard and they had slipped right in the middle of the road. It was on a walk signal but its a short one. I helped her up and over to the bus shelter to get out of the rain and hail.
I had an extra ticket to an event, so I handed it to someone standing at the ticket purchase booth
I was on the public bus and paid for this lady with her children
My last random act of kindness was buying coffee for a random person at Tim Horton’s.
i bought coffee for person behind me at Tims
I gave a lady a coupon for a product she was buying in the grocery store.
The last RAOK I did was support a charity at the grocery store.
I purchased coffee for the person behind me last week.
At the mall a mom with a stroller and a toddler, I made sure to open both sets of doors for them.
I gave an umbrella to someone waiting for a bus in the pouring rain the other day.
I shared a $5 off coupon that I had at Sobey’s yesterday, the lady was thrilled.
The last random act of kindness I did was I gave someone a free product coupon at the store, they were so happy and I think a bit shocked.
Smiled at a lady while out on a walk!
Today my little guys and I helped an elderly man load his groceries at Costco. It’s important to me that I teach them about kindness starting at a young age. Thanks so much!
Even thou I was in a wheelchair with a fractured leg and was at the hospital to see the ortho doc, I helped carry a heavy bag for a lady as we walked along the corridor to the dr. office – well I let it rest on my lap and she was so thankful
Being that I’m newly retired I found myself looking for a bigger purpose so I’ve started volunteering at our main town hospital in the NICU ward. I knit tiny hats for the preemies and rock them hours on end so that the new mama’s can get some much needed r&r. As much as they thank me it is I that am grateful. There’s something so very special about rocking the most tiniest of gods littlest miracles! Many thanks.
I’ve handed strangers my extra event tickets.
picked up extra chores this week for my sister
snow removal for elderly neighbors during the last snow storm!
I helped an elderly lady pick up her groceries when her bag broke.
Last random of act of kindness I’ve done was a fourvdollar donation on my groceries today for the food bank
And I also have a post up on my blog about Easter giving
I bought lunch for a co-worker who was having a bad day.
Made dinner for my Mom..she’s been having a hard time for the past few months and I’ve been helping her out..I even moved in for 1 week to help her out
A couple of days ago I paid for the person’s coffee who was behind me in the drive-thru.
I donated some cat food to my local pet rescue.
I just paid for a man’s groceries. His debit card was not working. He was looking defeated and started to put items back, but it wouldn’t work at all. I quietly told the cashier that I would pay. His groceries were so well selected, and we have all been in that spot once in our lives when our cards glitches! It was an easy decision! 🙂
I gave up my spot in the return line at Costco to the woman who was there before me standing in the wrong spot. The Costco employee had motioned her to the end of the line.
I brought in a giant box of coffee from Tims for my coworkers to help them get through this last day before the long weekend !
I returned a lost phone to a stranger.
Last random act of kindness was making dinner for my neighbors.
it was donating all the day old donuts and sandwiches to the local church that feed the homeless
helped a co-worker with an issue.
I brought in donuts and muffins for my co-workers a few weeks ago!
I brought a friend some diapers.
I bought the person behind me a coffee!
I made some cookies for my mother in law. 🙂
The last random act of kindness I did was to make muffins to share with my family.
I saw a man on cruches in the hospital standing in a long line up to Tim Horton’s so I bought him a coffe and gave it to him and he was so grateful.
I donated a big bag of clothes to the local women’s shelter
My last act of kindness was to sneak a toonie to a cashier while a little old lady was rooting in her purse looking for extra change to pay for her groceries. It was more selfish because I just wanted to get out before I started to cry watching her.
The last act of kindness I did was watching someone’s dog while they went into a store.
My last act of kindness was donating money to a charity.
I gifted my coworkers with an Easter treat yesterday.
I delivered some home baking to my daughter who was having a bad day. She loves warm rolls with peanut butter☺
I took a bouquet of fresh tulips to a friend just because a few weeks ago…
Everyday act of kindness is assisting elderly in my complex just doing little errands and letting them know that I care!
I took my hard working sisters kids for the night so her and her partner could have a night out!
Buying a coffee for the person behind me in the drive through.
I saw the parking meter attendant coming and plugged money into someone else’s meter.
I bought some Easter gifts for some children who wouldn’t have had any otherwise.
I gave a stranger an extra movie ticket that I had.
Walking a friend’s dogs so he can stay with his wife and child in hospital.
I paid for an elderly Lady’s breakfast at a Girl Guide fundraiser. I’ve also unpacked her grocery cart into her trunk on occasion at our local grocery store.
I gave an umbrella to a stranger waiting for the bus in the pouring rain the other day. She was very grateful.
I brought snacks to work for my coworkers
I helped my friend organize a fundraiser for her daughter’s school.
had a surprise care package delivered to a wonderful lady who works at the coffee shop anonymously 🙂
I wiped another kids sorry nose when their mom wasn’t bear by at the park
My last random act of kindness was feeding someones meter that was expired when the bylaw officer was checking them!
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