A Mommysavers Challenge: 31 Days of RAKs

A Mommysavers Challenge:  31 Days of RAKs 

I really believe it's the little things in life that turn out to be big things, and that a little kindness goes a long way. I also know that the best way to cheer myself up is to help other people.  So starting May 1st, I'm going to challenge myself to do one RAK (Random Act of Kindness) a day above and beyond what I would normally do.  Each day, I'll come back to the RAK forum and report on what I did and what the reaction was.  I'm also hoping to get my family involved with this so we can discuss it at dinnertime each night.  Even if the kids don't do something every day, they'll hear about what dh and I have done and hopefully be influenced that way.  

Join In!

I'm hoping lots of you will join in!  The more of us participating, the more seeds of happiness will be spread!  Plus, I think we will all draw inspiration from each other by posting what we do and what the reactions were.  

Getting Started

Yesterday, I tried to sit down and write down some of the specific RAKs I was thinking about doing (bringing a neighbor some cookies, calling my out-of-town friend, etc).  That way, if there was a day I was wondering what to do I'd have my list ready to go.  I got stuck around 14 or 15.  It's harder than you think!  I challenge you to make a list of 20-30 things you would like to do out of the blue so that you'll be prepared for this challenge.  

Here are some great RAK ideas to help inspire you.  We've also started a thread for RAK ideas for school-age kids.  Please add more!

Let me know if you're in by replying in this thread.  PIN us on Pinterest so that we can spread the word about this challenge and get other friends to join us!

31 Days of RAKs

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Day Four

Day Five, Six

Day Seven

Day Eight

Day Nine

Day Ten

Day Eleven

Day Twelve

Day Thirteen

Day Fourteen

Day Fifteen

Days Sixteen, Seventeen, Eighteen

Days Nineteen and Twenty

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Originally Posted by wibadgerfan 

I'm in! I'll start by sharing my RAK of the other day. While my daughter was in her 30-minute music lesson I decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. Just as my walk started I noticed a woman in a motorized scooter/wheelchair with two dogs in tow mowing the lawn with a push-mower. No kidding! I approached her despite my fear of being charged by the big black lab and asked her if she would like me to get around the trees for her. She kindly declined but thanked me for my offer. While I didn't end up helping her I think we both parted ways with a smile.

It's too bad she didn't let you help, but I'm sure your offer didn't go unnoticed.  Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by shop2drop 

Yes, this is great! Any way you can post reminders on facebook? Maybe have a link to a forum? Sounds good. I also follow Kindness Girl, Patience Salgado on facebook, she has good ideas! Leave a thank you note for the garbage man, cotton candy drive through, kindness counts...

I'll post reminders on Facebook.  Here is the link to the main RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) Forum where we all will be posting.  Bookmark it and check back regularly!