Answer:

1. Stop to lend a hand. Whether this is asking a mom juggling kids and bags if you can help load her trunk with groceries, entertaining a baby in a long line with a game of peek-a-boo or going out of your way to run an errand or take care of a task for family or friends, this act is about keeping your eyes open and finding ways you can help people in your surroundings.
2. Spread some beauty. Buy or send flowers, make a card or picture or create another craft that someone you know will appreciate–just because. Hand it or send it to them with the message that you are THINKING about and that you care about them.
3. Double dinner. We all know a friend or family member who can use a BREAK once in awhile, especially during the dinnertime rush. Next time you’re making a dish that TRAVELS well, double it and bring one to them to lighten their load. More the TAKEOUT type? Drop off an extra pizza on your way home. They’ll be delighted to skip a night of cooking.
4. Send kind greetings to the TROOPS. Make or buy extra cards to send to those serving our country. Many of them say these sincere letters of thanks are the most valuable packages they receive. A list of organizations you can send your cards to is here.
5. Let a stranger go in front of you in line. Especially during the long holiday season checkout lines, this is a big one. Keep your eyes open. Is there a person with just a few items as compared to your cartload? An older person or a mom or dad with kids who might appreciate speeding through? Allow them to go ahead of you to shorten their wait–our greatest asset is our time.