February 4, 2012
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Nice Move!
Did you do a nice thing, or do you know someone who did? Tell us.
52 Comment Responses to Nice Move!
Teens Do Nice Things - Posted by: Debbie Centi on January 29, 2012
The Teen Library Council (TLC) is participating in a Do One Nice Thing project. This project was inspired by a book in our collection, "Do One Nice Thing, Little Things You Can Do to Make the World a Lot Nicer" by Debbie Tenzer, and the DoOneNiceThing.com website.
Our teens slipped book notes of “Good Cheer” into books in the teen room. They had a great time and there were smiles all around. Here’s a sample of some of the messages the teens wrote: “Never give up! Always keep going!” “Always believe in yourself and be your own person!” “ You’re beautiful! Hope you’re having a great day here at the Library!”
We plan to incorporate this activity each month until the tenure of this Teen Library Council ends (May 2012). - Debbie Centi, Youth Services, Folsom Public Library, Folsom, CA
Put Out the Trash and Jokes - Posted by: Lou Roess on January 29, 2012
Every week I tape a joke or a cartoon to the top of the trash barrel for the pick-up people to read. They have told me they look forward to emptying my trash.
Gift cards for homeless - Posted by: Barbara Lopez on January 10, 2012
During Christmas week I bought $5 gift cards and gave them to homeless people that I see near one of our McDonald's, also gave them cookies and scarves.
Simple Things make a difference - Posted by: Joan Kinney on January 9, 2012
My daughter and her husband made up some business cards with a folded flag on it being held by hands in white gloves. They say "Thank you veteran". My four year old grand-daughter now watches for anyone with a military pin or cap, then promptly asks for a card and takes it over and hands it to them. The smiles she brings to their faces is priceless. Thank your veterans.
Thanks for the Smile - Posted by: Cyndi on January 8, 2012
I did a nice thing and wanted to share. Every morning I drive thru McDonald's and get a sweet tea. The same young girl always helps me. She's always smiling and very nice! The past few days it's been really cold and she had said her hands were freezing.
Yesterday morning after she helped me, I ran to the store across the street and bought her some gloves with the fingers cut out so she could still work the register. She was floored and speechless. This morning when I drove thru she returned the favor with a coupon for a free pizza. We all need to be nice to the people working and let them know we appreciate them too. I couldn't stand seeing her with her hands freezing as she took my money.
Feeding the Rabbits - Posted by: Yukiko on January 8, 2012
I work toward evening almost every day. In the day time, actually, I take care of six rabbits at two different elementary schools, where almost none of the teachers and staff hadn’t paid attention to those poor rabbits. It is sad that only few kids take care of them. So I have been working on the ‘rabbit-rescue’ project by myself for the past three years. Luckily, the situation is getting better little by little though.
To be honest, I always feel that human beings are so selfish that it happens we
treat animals cruelly, even principals and head teachers.I hope that in the future there could be nicer days to come that both animals and humans humbly share this earth.
People think it’s silly to spend time and energy for just rabbits, but there’s
nobody who seems to handle it. So it couldn’t be helped in the beginning. I just do
it because I cannot leave them in the bleak mid-winter without any enclosure, that’s
all. Their characters are really humanlike and each of them is so cute though.
Mittens for Kids - Posted by: Peggy on January 8, 2012
I really like the mitten idea. At our church in northern Virginia, we had a mitten/cap tree--(large tree decorated w/mittens/caps). We took them to the large Washington,D.C. prison and gave them to the children who visited their incarcerated parent. We also collected new stuffed animals, giving them to the local police. They carried them in their squad cars to give to children who are removed from dysfunctional environments or are involved in a traffic accident and transported to the hospital. It was a small gesture to let them know someone cared.
very good idea - Posted by: andy on December 22, 2011
I always believed that we need to live life like that (TREAT PEOPLE THE WAY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED.
Magic in a Jam - Posted by: Debbie on October 5, 2011
Sometimes magic swoops right in front of us. Last week I was stuck in a miserable traffic jam. Suddenly, the driver ahead of me swerved to the curb, parked, and pulled out a harmonica. Here's the song he played (courtesy of Frank Sinatra). What a gift!
Scavenger Hunt Winners - Posted by: D1NT on September 6, 2011
Everyone who participated in our Scavenger Hunt is a WINNER. But special kudos go to Gary Ho, Nancy Bliesman, Cheryl Petersen and Angela Hackwell for correctly completing the whole game. Here are some of the ways they help in their communities:
- Gary raises funds for Alcoholics Anonymous, and assists homeless people on Skid Row in Los Angeles.
- Nancy's family collects change all year, and on Christmas Eve they anonymously leave it on the doorstep of a needy family.
- Cheryl helps ease the stress of deployments as a family liaison for her husband's Marine Corps Reserve unit.
- Angela organizes 4-H day camps for kids in military families, to lessen their anxiety about separations and injuries.
Thanks Debbie - Posted by: Gary Ho on September 7, 2011
It sounds bigger than it really is, but what the heck. I need all the help I can get.
Heat Wave - Posted by: Paula Krieger on August 2, 2011
With this horrible heat wave you can make someone’s day. Yesterday I got my oil changed at one of those quick oil change places, and those poor employees work in the open in the heat. The waiting room A/C was not working, so they had no place to get some relief. After the work was done, I drove to the grocery store and bought a box of bomb pops (popsicles), it was the best $2.50 I spent. You should have seen their faces when I came back and handed them the box to share!
Our 4 legged friends at Miami Dade Animal Shelter need your help :) - Posted by: Darlene on August 3, 2011
Hi, my name is Darlene (from Miami, FL). Our county’s animal service shelter is always welcoming donations for our 4 legged friends. I encourage everyone and anyone who is interested in a loving pet to consider adoption. You are saving a life :)If a pet is not what you seek, perhaps making a small and generous donation will go a long way. Please visit their wish list on their page : www.miamidade.gov/animals for a list of things that can be donated or you can make a donation online. Please help Miami Dade’s Animal Shelter. :)
A lost little friend... - Posted by: J. on May 20, 2011
A couple weeks ago while driving to one of our favorite hiking spots, my Girfriend and I saw a little white dog running casually alongside our car. The name on his tag was "nudges". Thankfully, he had on a proper dog tag with both his address and owners phone number imprinted on it.
Nudges seemed frightened but friendly enough...so I gently scooped him up in my arms, plugged his address into our GPS, and gave our furry little four-legged friend a ride home!!! Once there, we had to call a few times to get ahold of his mommy..but we persisted. Nudges was returned home safe and sound after escaping through an accidentally open gate in the sideyard and wandering about 5 miles from his house!! His gratetful owner offered us a reward...but for my GF and I, the tears in her eyes from knowing that her puppy was safe...well that was all the thanks we needed!!! D1NT...whenever you can
Help for Animal Tornado Victims - Posted by: Kelly Ausland, FreeKibble.com on May 4, 2011
Play the animal trivia games and save animals!
On Thursday, May 5, 100% of the kibble we raised on www.freekibble.com and www.freekibblekat.com was donated to the animal relief effort in the tornado stricken South.
We'll be donating the food directly to shelters in Tennessee and Alabama, for both shelter animals displaced by the storm, and to distribute within the communities to people with pets needing assistance.
In the photo: FreeKibble founder Mimi Ausland, 15, and friend. FreeKibble has provided more than 5,300,000 meals to shelter animals!
Welcome to Japan! Please Duck and Cover. - Posted by: D1NT on March 30, 2011
Kindness in Japan after the earthquake: D1NT Nice-o-holic Catherine Felegi (far right) and a friend landed at Tokyo's Narita Airport for a vacation, and ten minutes later the earthquake struck. A Japanese woman Masana (far left), stayed with her for hours and helped her contact a friend in Tokyo. Click to read about their experience.
Catherine is now back in the U.S. and organizing a concert to benefit Japanese earthquake victims.
HELP JAPAN: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10, or donate online to the Red Cross.
Wells Fargo customers can use the bank's ATMs to make donations to the American Red Cross. "Donate to Charity" is an option on the main menu. Wells Fargo customers can donate anything from a penny to $249.99, and funds are transferred immediately.
Aidan's Nice Thing - Posted by: D1NT on February 28, 2011
Aidan Dean sent a letter to some people with a lot on their minds: parents of U.S. service members. He just wanted to let them know that someone is thinking about them. Aidan is 6.
Aidan's Story - Posted by: D1NT on February 28, 2011
Inside the card, Aidan's mom, Leslie, wrote about how Aidan came up with the idea:
We were reading a book about a cannon:
"What's a cannon?"
"It's used to shoot, during battle."
"Like a war?"
"Yep. Like a war."
"Why do we even have a war?"
"Uh...well, to protect people's rights."
"Isn't it dangerous?"
"...It can be. People risk their lives."
"What does risk their lives mean?"
"When helping someone is more important than your own well-being."
After a moment:
"So they risk their lives for me...and they don't even know me."
"...Yes."
"How do their moms and dads feel? Do people write them letters?"
Our children think about your children.
Nice things, tried and tested - Posted by: Shoba on February 20, 2011
Make a few cup cakes...distribute to neighbours as they come back from
work!
Collect bed sheets and towels and like santa...quietly distribute at
night !!
At x mas time...buy goodies and give a family for whom it is a
difficult x mas......add chocolates, a star and lights!!!
One year it was a hard x mas for us....Each of us decided to invite
one friend and all of us went out for a simple meal and exchanged gifts of
love!
*Do one nice thing every monday*
*Make the world a little better!!!*
Valentines for Marines - Posted by: Isabella on January 31, 2011
Dear Marines,
Keep up the good work!!!! You are really brave for doing this. God bless You. Sincerely, Isabella (lots of hearts!!!!)
D1NT Note: We sent thousands (nine big boxes) of Valentines to the 3/5 "Darkhorse" Marines in Afghanistan. Also included were sweets for the Marines, and some treats for the Marines' service dog, Thor.
Dear Marines - Posted by: a 9-year old on January 31, 2011
Dear Marines,
You guys are doing a great job and protecting our country. Thanks for keeping us safe. I want to be like you. How heavy is your helmet?
Thank you for protecting us - Posted by: Macy on January 31, 2011
Dear Soldiers,
Hi! I hope you are having a great time. Have a good Valentines day. We Love You.
Do you like being a soldier?
Thank you for protecting us.
You are very nice people.
Do your work and listen to your boss.
How many soldiers are there?
What are your names?
Happy Valentines Day!
Love, Macy
Caught in the Rain - Posted by: Chris Fusco on January 31, 2011
I keep umbrellas in the car and giving them to folks I see caught in storms. I love the look on their faces as I give them the umbrella and then just drive off. NICE!!! I also gave away some throw blankets before Christmas. I buy them when they are on sale and have them in the car. When I see folks walking on the side of the road when it is COLD out, I stop and hand them a blanket. It is a great feeling.
A Prize - Posted by: Carol Hoefs on January 31, 2011
I entered a contest sponsored on Facebook by one of my favorite authors, and won $100.00 to be used towards craft kits and all to be sent to Warrior and Family Support Center in San Antonio. The contest was to tell what you would do if you were given $100.00 to spend however you wanted. I told about Center and I was selected as one of 19 $100.00 winners.
Can you imagine all the stuff I will be able to buy for them? Doing this project has truly been a blessing to me. I plan to continue sending things personally through the year. Thank you for your fantastic monthly e-letter that gave me this idea to help this group out.
For the Marines in Afghanistan - Posted by: D1NT on December 13, 2010
This holiday season, Do One Nice Thing members and friends sent hundreds of Christmas and holiday cards to U.S. Marines serving in Afghanistan. Here are a few of the sweet pictures made by children.
Thank you for all your work. - Posted by: D1NT on December 13, 2010
Sending love to the Marines - Posted by: D1NT on December 13, 2010
Happy Holidays, Marines - Posted by: D1NT on December 13, 2010
Merry Christmas, Marines - Posted by: on December 13, 2010
She is helping me more - Posted by: Diana Smith Meegan on December 16, 2010
A young girl with cancer is too sick to work at my favorite restaurant while going thru chemo..I just volunteered to work for her for the holidays so that they can keep her position open..and I am so happy to do this one thing :)
Her mother came into the restaurant and asked that they "please" keep her position open" until she feels better. I had to do this one nice thing." I start Tuesday!! Only I think she is helping me more :) What a great feeling!
A Christmas Compliment - Posted by: Lois Merritt Pitts on December 9, 2010
Last Monday I saw a neighbor decorating his fence and mailbox for Christmas. He changes the decorations with the seasons. After procrastinating for 13 years (!), I stopped my car to tell him how much I enjoy seeing the beautiful things he puts up. We introduced ourselves and chatted for a few minutes. He told me how much he appreciated my visit, and I also have felt good ever since.
Volumteering in Haiti - Posted by: Kristin Moore on November 30, 2010
"My son and I are going to Haiti to work at 3 orphanages. I will have to keep an eye on the cholera epidemic and the upcoming elections. We are going with Airline Ambassadors. It's an organization that helps out all over the world. I fly for American Airlines, and a flight attendant started the organization several years ago."
A Treat for Veterans - Posted by: Sandy and Barry Miller on November 30, 2010
"Our Bed and Breakfast, Terra Nova House, is participating in a national program to "Thank Vets." We donated, free of charge, 1 night's stay to any veteran and his or her spouse. We have vets from Vietnam, Iraq & Afghanistan. Over 900 B&B's participated this year." - Barry Miller, Vietnam War veteran, and Sandy Miller, PA
Pay It Backward - Posted by: Vicki Sutton on November 30, 2010
Each week, National Protective Services employees spark a pay-it-backward chain reaction at their local Starbucks drive-thru in Virginia. They buy a coffee for the car behind them and hand the barista a D1NT "I Did It" card. Card and free coffee go to the driver in the next car, who pays it backward again. It continues all day.
Girl Scouts Making Flags - Posted by: Lynn on August 3, 2010
Girl Scout Troop 1031 in Longwood, Florida made 298 pocket flags. That's a LOT of flags, a real labor of love. The Scouts mailed them to U.S. soldiers deployed to Qatar.
Buy 1, Get 1 Free for Someone Hungry - Posted by: Sheri on May 3, 2010
I saw a homeless person on the corner with a sign as I was entering Hardee's for my breakfast. Ordered what I needed and got a second order of the "buy one, get one free" Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit in its own bag. Walked out to the person on the corner, handed them the bag of food. Both of us were blessed! AMEN!
Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $ for Haiti - Posted by: Gail on March 2, 2010
In an immediate response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, Paul Mitchell (Cosmetology) Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh called on every school in the network to unite in a nationwide fundraising day. “Our goal is $1,000 per school, times 100 schools, for a total of $100,000,” Winn said.
The schools rose to the challenge and raised over $83,500 within two weeks. A personal donation from John Paul DeJoria, chairman and cofounder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, brought the grand total to $100,000.
Paul Mitchell Schools across America broke away from their signature black outfits to hold weekly “Casual for a Cause” days, with staff members and Future Professionals donating money to Haiti relief in order to dress casually for the day.
Schools also invited family, friends, and guests to “buy” paper bottles for Haiti relief, then prominently displayed the bottles throughout the schools to raise interest and awareness. Many schools also devised their own creative fundraisers, from bake sales and benefit concerts to individuals donating their tips for the day.
Beauty is as beauty does!
Sharing Our Soles With Haiti - Posted by: Barbara on March 2, 2010
In collaboration with the Flip Flop Shop at Baybrook Mall in Friendswood, Texas, the Westwood Elementary School family is shipping just over 600 pairs of our gently-used and new sandals and shoes in all styles and sizes to help our friends in Haiti.
Just after the earthquake, students at Westwood began asking not if we were going to help, but "What are we going to do to help?" Our search for ways to join the relief efforts stopped when we learned about Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization whose mission is Changing The World, One Pair at a Time. The win-win partnership between the school sector and the business world worked out beautifully, one step at a time.
Westwood would advertise for surplus footwear, put out collection boxes, then sort and box the donations by size; the Flip Flop Shop would take care of the picking them up and shipping them off. The real winners will be the 600-plus Haitians whose hearts might start to heal a bit when they slip on a pair of our soles.
Valentines for Haiti from Kansas - Posted by: Carla Fessler on February 11, 2010
Our Logan Avenue Leaders Club and Logan Avenue Kids Care Club made Valentine cards to send to the children in Haiti. It was very important to us that they know that we are thinking about them! - Carla J. Fessler, School Counselor, Logan Avenue Elementary School, Emporia, KS
Valentines for Haiti - Posted by: D1NT on February 9, 2010
Take a look at some of the beautiful valentines made by Karen Ehling's first graders at Simmons Elementary School in Horsham, PA. The students made a contribution to UNICEF, too. Bravo!
From Pennsylvania to Haiti, with Love - Posted by: D1NT on February 9, 2010
"Sending lots of LOVE"
Sending Love to Haiti - Posted by: D1NT on February 9, 2010
"Thinking of you. Have a good day. Not a bad day."
Tweet Your Prayers - Posted by: D1NT on January 19, 2010
Alon Nir (pictured) is a Tel Aviv University student with a big heart. He runs a unique service called Tweet Your Prayers. Using Twitter, people of all faiths send their prayers to him.
Alon prints out the prayers, rolls them up, and takes them to Jerusalem. Then he gently places them in the crevices of the ancient Western Wall. For centuries, countless people (including popes and presidents) have put their most fervent prayers in the Wall, believing that it gives them a "direct line" to the Almighty.
Alon has placed thousands of prayers in the Wall from all over the world, free of charge, and it takes a lot of time. Why does he do it? It makes him feel good to help strengthen people's faith - whatever their faith is.
At this time, Alon can only receive prayers via Twitter, but check with him for more options in the future.
To reach Alon - on Twitter: @TheKotel or at Tweet Your Prayers
(Note: "The Kotel" is the Hebrew name for the Western Wall.)
A Shockingly Nice Thing - Posted by: Anonymous on December 16, 2009
This week I went out to eat with a friend - I over heard my waitress talking to another waitress. My waitress had been let go from another part time job and wasn't sure how she was going to make it through the holidays with her kids.
While the bill was only $36.00, I left $100. I wish I could have left more - as a single working mom, I am certainly aware of how hard it can be some times - I left but looked back just as she was picking up the check - She was shocked!
Holiday Idea - Posted by: Jackie on December 4, 2009
Many of my friends and family have too much stuff (and are difficult to shop for), so I decided that this year I am going to give them the gift of giving: an empty box addressed to the S.A.Y. Family Clinic, with the postage paid. Happy Holidays!
Note: The S.A.Y. Family Clinic in Detroit cares for underinsured children and their mothers. Many are newly homeless – living in shelters, cars and abandoned buildings.
A few months ago we sent toys to the clinic, and those are still welcome. But the weather is turning cold, and a sweater or jacket would really feel good.
Address: S.A.Y. Family Clinic, 211 Glendale, Highland Park, Michigan 48203, attn: Ms. Yvonne Harper
contemp issues - Posted by: Stephanie Dorsey on November 23, 2009
I volunteered to stay later at work so another girl could go home and spend time with her husband and daughter who she doesn\\\'t see very often together even though i was there very late the night before and was tired and it was my turn to leave early
Giving Back a Loaded Wallet - Posted by: Katie on November 4, 2009
At lunch a week or so ago, I noticed an orange item on the ground next to where I parked. When I got out of my car, I went to see what it was. I found a woman's
wallet with credit cards, ID, etc. in it!! I put it in my car and went about my lunch errands. I looked for a phone number but didn't find one. I stopped at her address but no one was at home.
When I got back to work, I called the local police and an officer came to pick up the wallet. In the side pocket of the wallet, I put a Do One Nice Thing card that said "I did one nice thing today."
The officer was going to put a note on her home door to let her know that he had her wallet at the police station. I hope she found your note and knows that someone
cared enough to return her property to her.
Click to print out D1NT "I did!" cards.
P IT FWD - Posted by: Sheri D. Barnett Wilder on November 3, 2009
I just put a new license plate on my vehicle this past Saturday. I have been doing personal tags for about 10 years now and change it at least once a year to send a message to all of those around me. I have had a lot of compliments and responses to my choices since having fun with this way of getting different messages out.
The one that I just changed it to is "P IT FWD." The thought came about from my way of living and your help others site.
Spontaniety - Posted by: Jean on October 21, 2009
After skimming your book at the library, I guess I subconsciously became more aware of what a nicer place this world would be if we all tried to follow along. As I drove home, I spied a dad crouched down next to his kids who were sitting in wagon. He was taking their picture with his cell phone. I drove around the block, came back to where he was and asked if he'd like me to take a picture of all three of them. I said he would. He had to show me how to use the phone's photo taking ability because I do not have one. I took the picture of his squatted down behind them. He thanked me and I drove off with a smile on my face.
A Great Idea! - Posted by: Kimberlee on October 8, 2009
I read someplace that a woman buys things when they are Buy 1 get 1 free. She keeps one for herself and saves the other in a box. When the box gets full she donated the food! What a great way to get food to send to Kentucky or to give to your local food pantry! I can't wait to get started.
Backpack Brigade in Kentucky - Posted by: Marlena Slone on September 30, 2009
Thank you! We are so excited. I have been receiving boxes of food for the children here and an email about a gift card as well. So the ball is rolling. Without your help that would not have been possible. You are angels sent from above, and we are so grateful. Thanks for caring, Marlena
Note: Marlena's message is in response to our project to send food to hungry kids in Kentucky. Here's how to help:
Some students at elementary schools in Martin County, Kentucky are very hungry. A local Backpack Brigade sends food home for weekends in backpacks on the last two Fridays of the month. That's when the need is greatest. But there isn't enough food for all the hungry children.
Please send a nonperishable food item: can of tuna, plastic jar of peanut butter, jelly, can of soup, box of energy or cereal bars, etc. to:
Eden Family Resource Center, attn: Marlena Slone, 179 Eden Lane, Inez, KY 41224
snack/breakfast club - Posted by: karen green on October 5, 2009
I am a guidance counselor at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School in San Francisco, CA. My department provides granola bars to children who otherwise would be hungry. This week I am also bringing treats for my co workers in my department.
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