Make a Difference Monday

Whoops...I kind of dropped the ball on this series these past few weeks. I'm really sorry! But the good news is I've got one ready for today! Once again, this weeks challenge is simple. All you have to do is call someone, or better yet, talk to them face to face, and let them know you care. A simple gesture can go such a long way!

{make a difference monday} week 6

Another Monday! Wow the weeks are flying! (except I promise I would say the opposite if I were in gym or geometry right now haha) Another pretty easy challenge this week, what have you thought of this series so far? Are they too hard/easy? Would it be better to do it twice a month or is weekly good? Is anyone actually doing it? I would love your input so comment below with any suggestions or awesome kindness ideas! 

Today's challenge is to find a way to thank your mailman! It might seem silly but I know they will appriciate it! I mean who wouldn't love a fun surprise while they are just doing their job? You can thank them how ever you want but I decided to leave a note with a candybar in the mailbox since I'm never home when the mail comes.

Thanks for participating! Don't forget to post about it with the hashtag #moorelightandkindness or tag me at @moorelightshine_blog

{make a difference monday) week 5

Tons of people donate cans during the holidays, but just because it isn't the holidays it doesn't mean that shelters don't need food! So this weeks challenge is to: 

Donate cans to a food shelter or other organization. 

Thanks for participating! Don't forget to post about it with the hashtag #moorelightandkindness or tag me at @moorelightshine_blog

{make a difference monday} week 4

Wow! How is it already 4 weeks into the new year? It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the new year! Well it's time for another make a difference monday! This week's challenge: 

Do a chore without being asked.

Whether it is loading the dishwasher, tidying up the living room, or doing a sibling's chores it will be much appreciated! 

Our family members do so much for us all the time, it's the least we can do to try and show our appreciation! Even a tiny act of helping can make such a difference in someone's day!

I'm so thankful for everyone who has participated so far! Don't forget to post about it with the hashtag #moorelightandkindness or tag me at @moorelightshine_blog

{make a difference monday} week 2

It's time for another make a difference monday! I'm so thankful for everyone who has participated so far! Don't forget to post about it with the hashtag #moorelightandkindness or tag me at @moorelightshine_blog

This weeks challenge is even easier than last weeks, it may take a little more thought and time, but I promise it will be fun in the end. The other nice part? It's 100% free and absolutely anyone can do it. 

The 2nd challenge is to choose a family member or friend and spend a little extra time doing something they love with them. 

For mine I decided to play basketball with my brother. It ended up being a ton of fun and I was so glad I did it! It was so good for both of us! The cool thing about these challenges is they may stretch you a bit, but you always get back so much more than you put in!

How will YOU share kindness today? I can't wait to see what you come up with!

{make a difference monday} Week 1

I'm so excited to start this series off! The first challenge only costs a postage stamp and takes less than 10 minutes!

Challenge #1: Write & Send a card to a young child

I remember as a kid loving checking the mail and always being disappointed because there was never any mail for me, On the few occasions that there was a letter with Shelby on it I was so, so excited and it totally made my day!

I promise the few seconds it takes you to send a quick note will mean the world to a kid and it will make their parents super happy too!

Don't forget to join in and post about it! Tag me (@moorelightshine_blog) or use the #moorelightandkindness for a chance to be featured on my instagram and/or blog! (If your account is private it will not show up on the hashtag)

Thanks so much! Have a great week!

New Series! {Make a difference Monday!}

I am so so excited to announce a new series!

I'm a humongous fan of kindness. I love how happy it makes you, and how happy it makes the person you are serving. I love how it challenges us to reach outside of ourselves and notice the needs of others. I know that love and kindness describe the Savior perfectly. He was so humble and always serving.

I want to be better about serving others in small ways. It is super easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and become totally caught up in our huge to-do lists. I know I have been guilty of that and I want to stop! People are so much more important than a to-do list!

I also know that sometimes the world is just plain depressing! The news is full of sadness and life can be full of disappointment. But it only takes a small act of kindness to brighten someone's day, to give them hope, and to encourage them to keep going. I want to add to the light in the world!

 So that leads me to this new series! I now introduce you to...... make a difference monday.

My goal is that each week in 2016, I will post an idea for an act of kindness. There is a huge variety of ideas, all are under $5 and a ton are free! They won't take much time and they are sure to brighten someone's day!

If you decide to participate (which I'm really hoping you will!) then just post a picture with the hashtag #moorelightandkindness and/or tag me (@moorelightshine_blog) for a chance to be featured on my instagram and blog the following Monday!

Check back for the first challenge on Monday! I can't wait!