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27May2014

Family Act of Kindness: Mirror Love Messages

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Acts of Kindness, Family Focused Service and Kindness
Tags: Free, To Do at Home

Mirror Love Messages Showing family members deliberate kindness can be fun and easy.  Using everyday objects and materials makes it even easier. Of course you can use the ole ‘write a message when the mirror is steamed up’ . . . but my kids KNOW… Read More»

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06Mar2014

Acts of Kindness and Simple Service Projects for Spring Break!

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Acts of Kindness, Holiday Ideas, Service Projects for Kids
Tags: Cleaning Service Projects, Donate with Meaning, Free, Help Hospitals, In the Neighborhood, Round Up of Ideas, Under $10

Wondering how you’ll entertain both your school age kids & younger kids all together during Spring Break? Afraid that 4 hours into the break you’ll hear: MOM, I’m BORED! Not willing to spend 50 bucks every morning and afternoon trying to entertain the crew? Then,… Read More»

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05Mar2014

Acts of Kindness at the Airport

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Acts of Kindness
Tags: Free, Military Service Members, Traveling, Under $10

Acts of Kindness a the Airport Ideas to be Kind–No Matter Where You Fly! I think that airports are stressful places.  People invest time and money into going somewhere . . .  sometimes for a fun reason, sometimes not.  And, as life happens, problems arise. … Read More»

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13Feb2014

Ways to Help the Chronically Ill with Your Kids

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Acts of Kindness, Help Loved Ones with Chronic Illness
Tags: Cleaning Service Projects, Free

  We have several friends that have major medical concerns.  When I first started getting to know each of them, I didn’t understand how much time and effort they devoted to their health.  As I got to know them and understand what their lives are… Read More»

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12Feb2014

Act of Kindness: Helping a Friend Who Is Chronically Ill with a Magic Show

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Acts of Kindness, Help Hospitals, Help Loved Ones with Chronic Illness
Tags: Free, Teaching Empathy, Teaching Kindness

Not long after our service birthday party where we wowed residents in the nursing home with amazing magic tricks, I heard from the mom of a young friend that her son was going into the hospital.  This young guy is 7 years old and battles… Read More»

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20Jan2014

Service Projects for Kids on MLK Day

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Acts of Kindness, Help the Community, Help the Homeless, Holiday Ideas, Service Projects for Kids
Tags: Care Packages, Cleaning Service Projects, Elderly, Free, Under $10

  We are so excited to be off from school on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! It is the MLK Day of Service.  And, we thought we would share with you what we are going to do.  Each of these projects does not take long… Read More»

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25Nov2013

Tips for Making Cleaning Fun: Family Service Project “Clean the Church Building”

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Help the Community, Service Projects for Kids
Tags: Cleaning Service Projects, Free, In the Neighborhood

  Knock Knock Whose there? Lettuce Lettuce who? Lettuce see your mad cleaning skillz tomorrow morning at 8! In our communities, there are plenty of opportunities for families to gather with their children and help each other.  In our church congregation, we take turns cleaning… Read More»

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31Oct2013

Videos on Kindness and Serving Others: 5 Favorites

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Awareness Activity
Tags: Free, Teaching Empathy, Teaching Kindness, To Do at Home

Join the Movement to Raise Kind Kids! Let us know that you would like to participate in our kindness programs. Join us in our project When Bad Things Happen: what to say and do with your kids. Share your talents and skills as a volunteer for… Read More»

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03Aug2013

Teaching Kindness in the Family: Kindness Crocodile

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Family Focused Service and Kindness
Tags: Free, Teaching Kindness, To Do at Home

Last week, we introduced the “Kindness Crocodile” to our family.  He is a small stuffed animal with a secret hidden pouch.  He is one strategy to help with teaching kindness in the family! I was inspired by an idea from Frugal Fun 4 Boys:  Sibling Squabbles… Read More»

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24Jul2013

Act of Kindness: Helping a Mom on Bedrest

by Sheila @ Pennies of Time in Acts of Kindness
Tags: For Friends, Free, In the Neighborhood, Round Up of Ideas, Under $10

As it happens, sometimes The Mommy is the one that needs some help.  When a mother is told to go on bed rest . . . well, that is a hard one.  There ARE things that can be done to make it easier for the mom so… Read More»

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