Happy 14th of the month! Over the last several months I’ve concentrated my efforts on random acts of kindness on the 14th of each month. In honor of my oldest, this has turned into something magical for me. With summer fast approaching I thought it’d be fun to create a Random Acts of Kindness SUMMER LIST!
I’ve seen summer lists for kids for years now- things that you want to accomplish over the summer while the kids are out of school. I think they are awesome! But wouldn’t it be fantastic to focus on doing things for other people? I want my kids to be the kind of people who are always looking for ways to help those around them. I want them to be the helpers. What better way to do that to encourage them to do random acts of kindness? To give JUST BECAUSE. Without expecting anything in return. So we made our list:
This is what our list looks like:
You can download and print our list. Or a blank printable that you can sit down and come up your own ideas with your family. A dear friend suggested that I host a link up where everyone could share the kindness that you’ve been up to. And I thought that would be so much fun.
SO- this time next month for my random acts of kindness post, I want you to link up a post of your summer RAOK list or the RAOK that you’ve been involved in. It doesn’t have to be anything grandiose. It can be something as simple and sweet as delivering cookies to your neighbor. The goal is to spread kindness, one person at a time. I challenge each one of you to find a way to do something for someone – anyone, anywhere- just because. Who’s with me!?
If you need some ideas, check out these RAOK posts that I’ve shared:
Random Acts of Kindness Printable Cards
Random Acts of Kindness Plate
Kindness Quotes
and I bet you’ll like 25 Easy & Fun Kids Ideas too!
I linked this project up at some of these fun parties.
Camille says
May 27, 2014 at 8:19 pmMique, you are so sweet. I LOVE this idea and I am totally doing it with my kids this year. It’s perfect.
I hope you are doing well!
xoxo,
Camille
Mom says
May 22, 2014 at 5:24 pmSuch a sweet idea. I always thought that instead of military packages sent to the guys and gals overseas it would be even better to send it to their kids instead. A sweet gesture especially from kids to kids.
Daniela says
May 21, 2014 at 7:43 pmThis is such a great idea ! Love it!!
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Sarah @ MePlus3...Today! says
May 8, 2014 at 7:07 pmI love this! Imagine what the world would be like if more people focused on being kind without expecting something in return… I’ve been working on teaching acts of kindness to my kids too, so I’m so glad I found this on Pinterest! I’m looking forward to linking up next month, and I can’t wait to see what everyone else did. Thanks!
willis flanagan says
October 8, 2013 at 8:28 pmwe all should do these things. When I retire I hope to do more.
Grace says
June 7, 2013 at 9:12 pmThis is awesome! I love it more than a summer bucket list. I need to work on our list this weekend. Thanks for the great idea!
Kathy Carter says
May 27, 2013 at 4:51 pmWhat a wonderful and thoughtful idea. I have been trying to think of something like this to perform RAOK through my Blog too. http://carterscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/. I would love it if you would stop by and share on my blog. You always have such fabulous ideas. I have been following your blog for several months and I am always entertained by what you have going on. Feel Free to contact me and guest post over at Carters Crafting Corner.
Be Blessed, Crafty Kathy
Ruthie says
May 25, 2013 at 6:27 pmYour son is adorable :) You were Featured!! Come grab a Featured Button– http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com Thank you so much for coming to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell! Come party again with me today :) xoxo~ Ruthie
Holli says
May 24, 2013 at 12:01 pmI love everything about this list. My guys are just two, but they can also be little helpers with a list like this. I look forward to the day when they can start coming up with ideas as well. I’d love for you to share this at my Summer Bucket List Idea Share. Thanks for this inspiring post…and Happy Summer!
Sue - The Spin Cycle says
May 21, 2013 at 12:18 pmLove, love, love this. What a fun take on the Summer Bucket Lists that I’ve seen floating around. Repinned…Now off to tip this on Sverve!
Lisa says
May 20, 2013 at 10:13 amThanks for the idea – I’m printing off the blank list for my son and I to work on. This will be his first summer staying home by himself, so I’m thinking that I will ask him to put things on the list and we can do them on the weekends or on the days I take off work. Something for him to think about besides endless video games.
TidyMom says
May 19, 2013 at 10:24 amThanks so much for linking up this week Mique! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/summer-diy-ideas/
Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
May 18, 2013 at 6:08 pmWhat an awesome, awesome idea! I LOVE this! My boys are younger, but it would still be great to start something like this early. I popped over from Your Homebased Mom–thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Katie {Sweet Rose Studio} says
May 18, 2013 at 5:05 pmThis is an amazing idea Mique! I love the idea of sharing the love this summer!
Brittany says
May 17, 2013 at 10:34 amyour such an inspiration Mique!!! what a great idea!
Leigh Anne@Yourhomebasedmom.com says
May 17, 2013 at 7:02 amLove this idea and think I will use it with my Activity Day girls next week! Thanks Mique
Victoria B. says
May 17, 2013 at 5:00 amThis is a wonderful idea! I’ll have to think up some RAOK for a preschooler to do this summer. Thanks for the awesome idea!
Desiree says
May 15, 2013 at 8:40 pmThis is so sweet and perfect for a Summer Home Evening… I am pinning.
Mique says
May 16, 2013 at 7:59 amThanks cute Desi! Glad you like it. You’re right- perfect for Summer FHE!
Katie says
May 15, 2013 at 7:39 pmWhat a wonderful idea! I am always making mental lists about things that I hope to accomplish. I rarely get my lists as far as paper, they stay safely tucked away in my mind. I think that I should print yours off
Mique says
May 16, 2013 at 7:59 amGo for it Katie! It’s there for you to print. ;) I’m the same way with mental lists. Thanks for the comment!
dianapantz says
May 15, 2013 at 7:30 pmthis is so fun! i just started a second blog, ‘a year of minnesota nice’ & my goal is to do one act of kindness each day, for a year. and then i will share // document my experience!
excited to link up!!
Mique says
May 16, 2013 at 7:58 amThat is awesome! I love that you set that goal. Amazing. I’m sure it’ll be your best year yet. I’ll stop by and visit for sure.
Mariel @ Or so she says... says
May 15, 2013 at 6:12 pmI love this, Mique. I think it’s soooo important to teach kids to think of others. It’s the best antidote for the blues and heaven knows there will be plenty of hard times in life! I like how you think. :) Love the popsicle delivery and paying for the people in the drive thru. It’s neat to totally surprise someone like that!
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 7:27 pmThanks!! I agree- so important to teach kids to think outside of themselves. And heck yes it’s the best thing to do when I’m feeling down. I feel 1 million times better when I’m serving others. (so that’s probably a little selfish on my part- oops!) Thanks for the comment! xo
Sky says
May 15, 2013 at 9:08 amLove this idea- you are the queen of motivating others toward RAOK! Will be using this for sure :) Have an awesome day, Mique!
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 2:59 pmThank you so much Sky!! That comment made my day- queen of motivating others for RAOK!? Yes please!! xo
jeannett says
May 15, 2013 at 6:15 amadore this.
every bit of it.
totally doing it.
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 6:40 ami adore every bit of you. the end. xoxoxo
Paula Parrish says
May 15, 2013 at 5:02 amI love this idea for a summertime printable. I am going to download this list and complete some random acts of kindness with my daughter. ;o) Thanks.
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 6:40 amFantastic Paula! Thanks for joining in. xo
Lolly Jane says
May 14, 2013 at 5:18 pmYou are the sweetest. What a great idea!
XO
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 6:40 amAwww…no you are. xoxo
Kathy Carter says
May 14, 2013 at 2:17 pmI am IN!!!! I Love doing RAOK all the time. When the opportunity arises I am there. also, looking forward to the Blog Hop FUN, FUN, FUN
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 6:39 amFantastic Kathy!! Thank you.
Lynn says
May 14, 2013 at 1:06 pmLove this idea!! I have been working on the kid’s compassion and kindness to others lately and this would be great to do!! Can’t wait to link up
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 6:39 amThat’s awesome Lynn! Compassion and kindness are the biggest deals to me. I’m always looking for ways to teach my kids too. Can’t wait for you to link up!
Marcy @ day2day SuperMom says
May 14, 2013 at 1:02 pmLOVE this idea ~ sharing on FB =)
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 6:39 amThanks so much Marcy!
Michelle says
May 14, 2013 at 10:55 amWhat a wonderful idea!!! I absolutely love this! Can’t wait to link-up next month!
Mique says
May 15, 2013 at 6:38 amAwesome! Can’t wait to have you link up. Thanks Michelle!