Random Acts of Kindness Tree

Did you know there is a Random Acts of Kindness Day? It’s celebrated every year on February 17th… But why limit yourself to one day a year?

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I came up with a creative and fun way for our family to spread random acts of kindness year-round: a Random Acts of Kindness Tree! The concept is simple: each month we take down a Random Act of Kindness card and complete the task as a family.

My idea was to spread some happiness and teach my little one about the joys of giving.

Want to make your own tree? Let’s get started!

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Materials Needed:

Step One: Decorate your tree with a base layer. (Don’t have a tree? Learn how to make one here.) For my base layer, I used a string of pearls – I wanted a simple and clean look. You could also use lights, ribbon, Swarovski crystal strands… Whatever reflects your personality!

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Step Two:  Add some hanging ornaments to fill up your tree. I added my family Initial Ornaments first (find instructions here)…

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…and some personalized Photo Ornaments (want to make your own? find instructions here).

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Step Three:  Print Random Acts of Kindness cards. I printed twelve; one for each month. Cut down to size using the guidelines provided.

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Step Four:  Fill out your Random Acts of Kindness cards. Hang on your tree using small clothespins.

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Step Five:  Start enjoying your tree! Take a Random Act of Kindness card down each month and complete the task assigned.

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Need some ideas to get inspired? Here are a few suggestions:

  • Deliver flowers to a friend.
  • Leave a generous tip for a deserving waiter / waitress.
  • Offer to babysit for a friend.
  • Bring coloring books and crayons to the pediatric wing of a hospital.
  • Drop off baked goods to a neighbor.
  • Share a memory. Mail an old photo and note to a family member or friend.
  • Leave extra change at a vending machine.
  • Send an anonymous gift to a friend.
  • Donate blood.
  • Shovel snow for a neighbor.
  • Tape $10 to a gas pump.
  • Donate used clothing.
  • Bring coffee to a friend.
  • Bring baked goods to your office to share.
  • The possibilities are endless!

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Did you make your own Random Acts of Kindness Tree? Head over to our Facebook page to share your photos and ideas! Enjoy!

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