Before the deal storm hits… With so many Black Friday promos flying at you, I wanted this week’s Friday Favs to feel different.

I’ll send a full Black Friday Round-Up soon (heads-up: LUMEBOX. my favorite red light goes 50% off on 11/08—biggest sale of the year).

But for today, let’s take a breath and spread a little light. Five tiny, kind things you can do right now—no shopping required, just love in action.

This Week's Friday Faves

Kindness Challenge #1

Leave an encouraging note on a stranger’s windshield.
For example...something like, “You matter. I’m cheering you on today.” Can be short and sweet. I will often pray and ask the Lord to give me wisdom as to what car to bless with a note.

 Kindness Challenge #2

Text someone you haven’t talked to in a while.
You could say something like...“Hey, you popped into my mind—wanted to tell you I was thinking about you. Hope you are well.” Or recall a funny or sweet memory you had with them- something like... "Remember when I fainted on the black top at the Old Beach Farmer's Market a few minutes after inhaling a HUGE pint of ice cream at 9 am!?" Last one was #TRUESTORY - apparently eating a huge amount of sugar (which is rare for me) on an empty stomach isn't a good idea while shopping on the black top area of the Farmers Market on a VERY hot day in the summer. 

Kindness Challenge #3

Pay for the person behind you in line.
Grab the coffee, toll, drive-thru food order.  Whatever.  Quiet generosity goes a long way.

Kindness Challenge #4

Bring in your neighbor’s trash can.
Takes five seconds. and a few extra steps. Surprise them with kindness. Just a simple, quiet gesture that says so much.

Kindness Challenge #5

Give a sincere compliment to a stranger.
Make good eye contact. One line. Mean it! I think you will be pleasantly surprised how much this blesses people. I seek out people that I can compliment. If you have ever been with me, you know. I will encourage others by saying something like this... "Wow, that's a great color on you!" or "I really love your hair". I will only say things I truly mean. But honestly how many times do we say to a friend- "Gosh, I love that girls' shirt" but yet never say it to the girl. I encourage you to bless people with compliments more often. You will be amazing at how it fills you up!

That’s the Friday Fave Kindness Challenge, friends—simple, doable, and world-brightening. If you try one, hit reply and tell me which one you picked & how it all went down! 

Better yet, forward this to a friend and invite them to play along. And don’t forget a little kindness for yourself today—enjoy a cup of tea, a walk, a nap, an hour of cuddling up with your favorite book… anything goes.

I’ll send my Black Friday Round-Up soon (and yes, LUMEBOX is 50% off on 11/08 for 3 days). Until next time, let’s keep spreading the good.

Live Life, Love Well.