Monday, September 27, 2010

Random Acts of Kindness--Ding Dong Ditching and Love Letters Across the Universe

Recently, the kids and I were inspired by this video entitled, "The Great Ding Dong Ditch."  In case you don't want to watch it, the idea is to leave kindness on people's porch steps--whether it's a nice note, flowers or even money. 

If you have time to watch it, I must admit it is darling and will brighten your day--the music is adorable too so you'll be tapping your toes and smiling all the way thru.  We also can't believe how much the little girl in the first shot looks like Nora:)



So after watching this, the kids decided to leave notes, flowers and a print of a painting I did for two of our neighbors.  Here is one of the notes Sophie made that we left on their doorsteps.



Here they are running home before our neighbors get to the door...


They had a blast and were so energized afterward!

A few months ago, we left "random love letters to the universe" all over Ludlow Avenue in Clifton.  The kids wrote notes on scraps of paper and hid them all over the street for people to find--in parking meters, atm machines, flowers, bike baskets, etc..  They wrote things like...

"You have a beautiful smile."

"Believe the universe is on your side."

"Follow your dreams.  They know the way."

These were 2 of my favorite activities that I have ever done with the kids.  I highly recommend both!