Sneaky Acts of Kindness
I love finding small sneaky ways to surprise my family (and even strangers) with something to brighten their day. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that mean the most. Here are some of my favorite ideas for sneaking in an act of kindness that doesn’t cost a lot of money or effort but potentially changes their day.
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Sneaky Acts of Kindness
Share a Treat
No matter how old you are, a surprise piece of chocolate can just brighten your day.
Who wouldn’t love to be surprised with a piece of chocolate or a freshly baked cookie when they first wake up? Or maybe on their way to school or when they go digging for an extra pencil in the side pocket of their backpack? A freshly baked cookie will be crumbling by the time they find the surprise so maybe an individually wrapped treat from Fairytale Brownies would be perfect.
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Each Fairytale Brownie comes individually wrapped so you can share them with family and friends for lots of Sneaky Acts of Kindness!
I sent some to school with my son and he was able to ‘sneak’ one onto my husband/teacher’s desk and of course saved one for himself during his own classwork time.
When my kids were younger, we bought some EXTRA packs of gum and ‘snuck’ them into an office building that we had access to at the time and left them in different places in the building. We printed off a small card that said “Thanks for all the EXTRA things you do!” It was a small thing, but such a great way to help them remember to say thanks!
Thank the Special People
Take a few minutes and think about all the special people who do something to make life better but often get overlooked. Last week I ‘snuck’ a thank you note and a brownie in my mailbox and left it for our mail carrier.
Think about all the special people who do something that make your life easier.
- They’re the custodian who doesn’t just clean the bathrooms in the office but also make sure the air freshener is refilled.
- These special people are the grocery store employee who takes the time to help you find the one random ingredient that you need for the holiday meal.
- The school secretary who still smiles even though the students are asking her for the same form over and over.
- The policeman who smiles as he directs traffic in the early mornings before school starts – even though it’s below freezing and starting to sleet.
Mail Carrier Update: After I left the thank you note and brownie in my mail box, our mail carrier took the brownie and left me a note that said “made me smile“! I consider that a super huge win!
Buy a cup of coffee:
I remember one morning when a school employee was helping the students unload from their cars. She looked so cold and mentioned in passing that she really could use a hot drink. I dropped off the kids and did a quick circle over to the local gas station, bought a cup of coffee, and drove back through the car line. That small act of kindness made her morning better and helped her know that we appreciated her extra help.
Make Something Fun
Beyond treats, other “sneaky” acts can make a big impact, like leaving a “Don’t Worry Worm” crochet charm on a friend’s desk. These quiet, thoughtful acts bring warmth to people’s days in ways they may not expect but deeply appreciate. Simple crochet gifts spread kindness and joy, encouraging a pay-it-forward effect that keeps kindness moving through the community.
Going the extra mile doesn’t have to be an elaborate gift or a big investment. It’s fun to think that a pack of gum or a brownie and a thank you note can make a difference and brighten someone’s day.
Catch Your Kids Doing Good
As parents, we often find ourselves having to correct our children when they do something wrong. But when we catch them doing something good, give them a thank-you reward. Maybe you can give them an extra 10 minutes of electronics time or an extra book before bed. Just because they’re young, doesn’t mean that we don’t need to show appreciation for the things they do right on their own.
It’s the little things we do to say thanks that make a difference in other people’s lives. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, just take the time to notice the people around you. When you see someone doing a little something extra, take a minute and say thanks. You’ll never know just how much it will mean to someone!
