30 Small Acts of Kindness You Can Do From Home

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In my blog editorial calendar, today was supposed to be sharing the books I read in April.

But honestly, this idea came to mind and I wanted to share it as quickly as possible.

I think we all need a little joy as we go into our second full month (3rd if you include March) of being in quarantine/social distancing.

If you’re like me, you miss your friends. Zoom just doesn’t cut it. It’s good, but it’s not the same.

I miss community and being around people and talking over coffee or simply walking around Marshall’s. (For real, I miss Marshall’s.)

However, there are still many things you can do to show acts of kindness right from home! I can’t take credit for all of these ideas, though. Thank you to everyone who replied to my Instagram Story sharing your ideas! I love that we created this together, even from afar :)

Here are 30 small acts of kindness you can do from home.

Disclaimer: Some of these do require you spending money, but I tried to think of both free and inexpensive options to give you some ideas!

  1. Write a snail mail letter to someone on your mind.

  2. Embroider something and send it via mail. (My SIL Alice recently sent me one and it made my day!)

  3. Send a meal through delivery.

  4. Make masks for frontline workers, family and friends.

  5. Purchase an e-gift card and send (ideas: GrubHub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Amazon).

  6. Order a gift from Etsy or Amazon and have it sent to their house.

  7. Actually call them on the PHONE. (Texting + Zoom is great but phone calls go above and beyond.)

  8. Encourage a Class of 2020 Senior through a piece of mail, a small gift, or other token of appreciation and support.

  9. Order something off of a wedding or baby registry.

  10. Pay a bill online for a friend who’s struggling or was furloughed.

  11. Pick up trash in the neighborhood (but keep social distancing in mind, of course).

  12. Leave an encouraging comment on a blogger’s blog or a friend’s Facebook page.

  13. Pray for someone.

  14. Do a household chore that usually is your spouse or child’s responsibility.

  15. Leave packaged snacks and water bottles on your porch for delivery drivers.

  16. Put a gift in your mailbox for your mailman (gift card, baked goods, etc).

  17. DoorDash or Grubhub a cup of coffee or treat to a friend.

  18. Leave encouraging notes in your neighbors’ mailboxes.

  19. Text someone you haven’t talked to for a while.

  20. Send a meal to nurses and frontline workers.

  21. Contribute to someone’s GoFundMe or other donation platform. (Here is a non-profit that’s close to my heart.)

  22. Encourage your pastor and church leaders.

  23. Call a parent or grandparent. (Or both!)

  24. Include a generous tip whenever possible.

  25. Smile and wave to your neighbor (a little friendliness goes a long way).

  26. Order photos and send them to friends to remind them of the good times.

  27. Venmo a friend, just because.

  28. Send a “pass-it-on” card to a friend. (Bloom Planners has so many cute options!)

  29. Support local/smaller businesses by paying it forward to those who don’t have jobs right now.

  30. Create a playlist and share the link with friends.

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