In week 2, the challenges were: This week’s assignments for Operation Intentional #Kindness are: Write a real letter or card (on paper, email does not count) to someone just to say hello and share something positive. Buy a giftcard while dining out ($5 to $50 or more… your call!) and give it to someone at a different table. Or, bring an additional coupon and share it with a diner you do not know. Tip way more than normal at a restaurant, hair or nail salon or any place tipping is acceptable. Don’t talk on the phone while buying something at a store. Instead hang up when it is your turn (or don’t accept a call), look the cashier in the eye, smile, pay a compliment and say thank you when you leave. (Even if he … Read entire article »

Ok I was supposed to post this yesterday but life happened so I’m posting it today, hope you all still can make it In week 1, the challenges were: Operation Intentional #Kindness Week 1 Assignments: (Choose at least 3 of the following to do this week. I’ll post a new assignment list each Sunday.) Put quarters in and then tape more coins on a vending machine with a note. (Thanks, Robyn, for this kind idea) Race ahead and hold the door for someone… or linger and hold it for someone who is waaaay behind you. Compliment 2 people you don’t know who look a bit down. (Don’t mention that they look down, just share some love.) De-cluttering? Donate gently-used books to your local hospital, school, or library fund-raiser. Take some treats or a fruit and veggie … Read entire article »

I was actually planning on not posting anything new today as it’s Sunday and thought 1 day off is ok during the week, when I stumbled upon a link on my Facebook newsfeed. I follow 2 food blogs because most are just too fancy for me as I like down to earth good food that I know my 2 year old will like (saves a lot of time). Lynn’s Kitchen Adventure is one of them, lately she’s been posting various things, like re-organizing your house and whatnot, she versatile.  Anyways I digress, I was ready to take the day off from the blog when I saw her post this link Operation Intentional Kindness, I thought well that looks different, let’s have a look. I’m always looking for ways to show … Read entire article »