Children's Service Projects - Random Acts of Kindness

These items cost less than $25.00

During this rushed season of shopping frenzy, do you wonder if there is a way to feel more gratitude and peace? Doing service will bring you a feeling of contentment and enrichment. You will feel connected to others of similar spirits and understand the true meaning of Christmas.


For this service project, coloring books, word search, and drawing pads were purchased at the dollar store. I had already purchased crayons and notebooks when they were reduced to $.20 during the summer back-to-school shopping price. These items were donated to the Department of Human Services' Rainbow Room which gives them to children in transition, a counseling center, or a shelter for victims of domestic violence.

A quart jar holds around $100 or more

We have a coin jar and throw our extra change in it during the year. It holds around $100 to $150. We like to use this money to perform Random Acts of Kindness such as buying clothes, food, toys or a Christmas tree for someone who needs it. My grandson Sammy loves putting coins in the piggy bank which is good for fine motor skills and for the soul.

Young Children Can Be Taught to Save & Give

Coloring is soothing. It will give children something to do while they wait for services, or let them know that someone cares during times of stress and disruption.

This is part of A Season of Giving: 31 Days of Service Blog Hop. We'd love it if you'd take the time to look at the Mom It Forward.com free eBook on the link. Mom It Forward has made an entire calendar devoted to service projects. It has beautiful photos, ideas and quotes to inspire others to work together for the benefit of those who need a little extra help this year.

My wish for you is that you have a wonderful Merry Christmas and feel the joy that can be found in service.

"He who lives only unto himself withers and dies, while he who
forgets himself in the service of others grows and blossoms
in this life and in eternity." ~ Gordon B. Hinkley 

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