It’s been six months since I started my #loveforjj Random Acts of Kindness project. What a six months it’s been! I’ve learned many things along the way. Things like-
- it really doesn’t take a ton of time to spread kindness
- there are A LOT of people that could use a simple friendly gesture to turn their outlook around
- sometimes it’s hard to get going but once you start, it’s almost addicting
- my service love language is food- the first thought I have is always to bake a treat
- serving others benefits the people you serve and you!
- during one of the toughest years of my life, simple RAOKs have helped me look past my trials and focus on other people – such a blessing
- kids learn by example
- there are sooo many good good people out there…..
The list goes on and on.
Lots of people have asked me for ideas for Random Acts of Kindness. There are about a million of them out there. But I’ve compiled a list so you have plenty of them right at your fingertips. Here are over 30 posts with ideas of things you can do to spread some joy:
Random Acts of Kindness for Birthday from Daze of Adventure
Random Acts of Kindness printable
Send a hug from Paging Supermom
Treat someone printable from 30days via Life Rearranged
Collect hotel toiletries for the Ronald McDonald House from According to Kelly via Somewhat Simple
You’ve Been Ding Dong Ditched from Poppies at Play
The Kind Kids Club from a Year of Many Firsts
Refresh someone from Joy’s Hope
Kids Totes from eighteen 25
30th Birthday Random Acts of Kindness from Warm Winter Wishes
Welcome a new neighbor printable
Thank you toppers for hospital from Somewhat Simple
Bring a treat to neighbors from 30days via Joy’s Hope
Small & Simple Acts of Service from Less Cake More Frosting via Somewhat Simple
RAOK Summer List
A little bit of sunshine, painted rocks from seven thirty three
Help the Elderly – Service Ideas to Do with Kids from Pennies of Time
Thinking of you cupcakes from Somewhat Simple
Give a book to a friend from Joy’s Hope
Make Chemo Care Packages from Pennies of Time
Blessing Bags from Top of the Page via Joy’s Hope
The Birthday Project with Printables from Girl with a Glue Gun
Kindness Note Printables from Kind Over Matter
Summer Kindness Jar
Secret Service Activity from the Fickle Pickle
Kindness Day from Hart to Heart
Thank someone in service from Joy’s Hope
40 Acts of Kindness for 40th Birthday from Making Life Whimsical
Handwritten Note Day printable from Pen and Paint via Life Rearranged
Random Acts of Kindness Cards from So Wonderful So Marvelous
If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen some of the things we have done as a family since January. I haven’t documented everything but I’ve tried to post pics as I’ve gone along.
In February we delivered donuts to neighbors. In March I made a “just because” plate.
In May it was the RAOK Summer list.
In June more treats were delivered. (see – I told you I liked delivering treats!) And just yesterday we donated clothes to Goodwill, books to our local library and blankets to the animal shelter.
The main thing I hope to convey is that ANYONE can do what we’ve done. You don’t have to tackle all 30+ ideas on this list. Start simple and go for it!!
I’d love to hear some of the things you’ve done to spread kindness! Leave a comment and let me know.
Stephanie says
I have my own kindness project! I wood burn small tokens with motivational messages and leave them all over for people to find in hopes of making them smile. So far they have been left in 4 states and Australia! I am going to keep this up and make it a global movement.
http://www.facebook.com/somewhereoutthereproject
Doreen says
i am doreen from the philippines and i read this. now, i am inspired to do random acts of kindness but i don’t know how to start it. can you give me some advice?
Amy@theidearoom says
Love all of these ideas! Sharing on fb today!
Kelly says
I love this list! Thanks for some great ideas!
Tahnie says
I absolutely adore all of these ideas! I’m celebrating turning 30 tomorrow with random acts of kindness and just put my own little list together. Thank you for the inspiration! :)
xoxo.
Mique says
Happy 30th Birthday Tahnie! Perfect way to celebrate. Thanks for the comment. :)
Trish @ Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much for the inspiration Mique! Loving all of these wonderful ideas!
Mique says
Thanks Trish!! Glad you found some fun ideas. xo
Cathy Toth says
OMGosh…. LOVE this post! Super duper FANTASTIC ideas! I’m a huge believer in RAOK, and I have found many, many inspiring ideas in this post! Thanks for sharing xo
live happy
Nancy R says
two More ROAKs: Pass on a smile! When in a drive thru pay for the person’s bill that is behind you. Keep it up
Kristin @ Kit's Crafts says
This is so awesome. I can’t wait to try some of these ideas with my family!
Jelli says
Loved this inspiring post, Mique! I will definitely be gleaning ideas from it and sharing it too.
Amanda says
Thanks for this great list! So many fun ideas!
Sheila @ Pennies of Time says
Thank you so much for including us in this fun round-up! Lots of great ideas and fun ways to serve. Enjoyed reading about what you did with your kids! We are going to use your “welcome to the neighborhood” idea. :)
Holly Waterfall says
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas… I’m planning on doing 30 acts of kindness for my 30th in a couple of months.
Vicky says
I love this idea. I think you’re right – if we all just stopped and took a moment to think of someone else and do something nice for them, the world would be a much better place. I’m going to try to practice this more in daily life.
Allison says
I love random acts of kindness! Thanks for this list – pinning it!
Allison
Mique says
Me too Allison! LOVE them. Thanks for pinning!
Holly says
Hi Mique – It’s so important to spread kindness these days… I feel like the world has forgotten what it’s all about. I did a series right after Sandy Hook and dedicated one day of kindness for each child lost.
http://coconutheadsurvivalguide.com/20-acts-of-kindness/
It’s from my old blog and transferred over so the formatting isn’t the greatest, but the heartfelt sentiment is still there.
Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Holly
Amy @Making Life Whimsical says
Thank you so much for including us in your post! It’s been 6 months since our incredible day….your post has such great ideas in it! Now it’s time to do some acts of service with my kids!
Have a whimsical day!
Amy
Steph @ Silver Boxes says
Hi Mique! I love all of these ideas – what a great way to brighten someone’s day! I’m going to make a point of doing some of these!
Kristyn says
LOVE all these ideas! Thanks for putting this list together… definitely need to do some of these right away! :D
Mique says
Thanks so much Kristyn! Happy to put the list together- I’m excited to tackle a few more of these ideas. xoxo