Dandelion Moms Project Kindness :: May

What IS dandelion moms project kindness?

We created dandelion moms project kindness so as to inspire others to help spread loveliness and kindness out into the world. Much like dandelion seeds that blow miles away – a simple act of kindness can have a big impact and create a domino effect. Each month we make a few suggestions and we ask that you share in your acts of kindness. Some months you might be able to participate and some months you aren’t able to. We just ask that you do what you can! Thank you dandelion moms for helping spread acts of kindness in your families, community and beyond.

Dandelion moms project kindness ideas for May:

One World Running helps to promote health in the United States and in developing countries by sending new or nearly new athletic shoes to American shelters as well as Africa, Central America, and Haiti. If the shoes aren’t “nearly new” then they will recycle them into material for tracks and playgrounds. Sounds like a great organization and we figured most people have some shoes that just didn’t get worn for different reasons. And if you have some older ones go ahead and send those in as well as they will help build playgrounds for kids!

This could be a great Girl-Scout or Church activity to help get your community involved in!

If mailing shoes, please send to:
One World Running
c/o Boulder Storage 6439 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, Colo. 80303

They also offer Drop-Off centers in most states. For more information go to www.oneworldrunning.com

Other ideas:

Since it is Mother’s Day this month write a nice letter to your mom, mother-in-law, girlfriends, aunt, etc., or any woman who has had a big impact in your life. Maybe she has helped with you by offering good advice or just lending an ear to listen. Let her know how much she means to you this month with a nice handwritten letter!

Next time you are in a fast-food drive-through, pay for the person behind you in line. They just might pass this along next time they are in line and do the same!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month – bring some handpicked flowers to your child’s teacher.

Organize a Bake Sale for the No Kid Hungry campaign. All money raised goes to help feed children in the United States. To get some ideas on how to do a Bake Sale just go to the Share Our Strength’s website where they can offer some tips on how to host a bake sale in your area: https://join.strength.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GABS_getinvolved_participants

Thanks again for participating dandelion moms! Please post pictures on our Facebook page and when you use Twitter use the hashtag #dmprojectkindness and #randomactsofkindness to help spread the word about our project.