Little Things Can Mean A Lot

Handwritten notes – A sense of humor in a bad situation – Sincere compliments – Letting the person with just two items go ahead of you in line – Birthday cards – Finding unexpected cash in your jeans – Volunteering to help without being asked – Fresh flowers for no reason – Passing a book along that you love – Clipping a news story for a friend who would be interested – Calling your mom just to say “Hi” – Paying back borrowed money, fast – Mowing for the older couple next door – Surprise notes tucked into a lunchbox or suitcase – Bringing muffins to the office – Telling a great joke – Letting someone else have the parking space – Replacing the toilet paper roll when only a few squares are left – Hugging your kids and your spouse every day.                   Reprinted from Good Housekeeping by Holly Crawford