Seven Random Acts of Kindness

For years and generations, the holiday spirit in our home has been about the little things money can't buy. My family has always taught me to extend the kindness beyond our own home, and here's a glimpse of what I've been up to lately...

Saying "I Love You"... You can never say enough of "I Love You". In fact, I don't think we say it enough to those who truly matter, to those who we care for so much. Today and every day since now- I Love You, (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Husband, Wife, Brother, Sister, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Friend, Cat, Dog...) you get the picture...

Smiling... I once read somewhere that when a person smiles, a window to his or her heart opens... I tend to smile at people, strangers, because you never know what that person might be going through, and a smile might be just what brightens someone's day...

Giving... giving a lot instead of receiving. Giving is what truly makes me happy...

Adopting a pet... Giving someone innocent a loving home is the highest form of kindness a human can do to another... My husband and I are set to bring home someone very sweet and loyal by the summer...

Helping the elderly... remember your grandparents and great-grandparents. Give them a call, send them a card, talk to them, tell them how much they mean to you, how important they are... Listen to their stories, learn from them, help them out in the store if you see them struggling with something... Be there for them because one day it will be you...

Giving out coupons... This may sound strange, but I do this a lot- I coupon for the purpose of saving money and always have extra to give out to people who don't have any... You won't believe the gratitude you'll receive when you'll give someone a coupon to save some money...

Finally, being grateful and appreciative... Be thankful for the gifts you receive, be grateful for what you have, and appreciate every moment of your life... 

Thank you, darlings, for reading, and I hope your December is filled with many smiles, love, and joy!

 Good luck!

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