I wanted to start a new family tradition.  The kids are getting old enough that I thought a Random Acts of Kindness week before Christmas would be a terrific learning lesson and bonding experience.  So, we brainstormed, shopped and made a schedule that included conducting Random Acts of Kindness every day last week.   
Things started off great, but then quickly turned challenging.  We experienced a blizzard (literally) and Influenza (literally).  ugh. 
So, here's what we were able to do early this past week and some other RAK's that we'll do as soon as possible...

 

I am loving the million dollar candy bars from the Dollar Tree!  We wrapped them with a strip of paper, embellished with 'thanks a million'.  Our mail carrier received one, as well as the three librarians at our local library (prior to the blizzard or Influenza)- - who go above and beyond to host children's reading programs, fun family events and even allow the kids to go behind the desk to 'beep' (scan) their own books.  They are wonderful!

We made 'care kits' for our local church to give out to people visiting their food pantry...

Although not delivered yet, we made bags of goodies for our family doctors.  We thought coloring books and crayons for the waiting/exam rooms would be appropriate.
We also made a bag with canned soup and spaghetti (with a jar of sauce of course) for our local fire and rescue department.  Thank God for them! 
I had fun jazzing up the white bags...

 

I am SO EXCITED to be doing this RAK project as a family....getting the kids involved, listening to their ideas, watching them take the lead, seeing them show appreciation. 
Wouldn't a summer Random Acts of Kindness week be fun?...hmmm....my wheels are turning....