Day 337: Help college student with math

I know what some of you are thinking. Help someone with math? Danielle? haha.

I sort of did. I went and picked up the college student I have been mentoring periodically. He needed help with putting together his final essays and work on some math. I took one look at the math problems....mind.blown. I had to post on my facebook page to see out the help from many of my math guru friends! But we got it squared away.

He got his essays figured out (I put together questions for him and then laid out how an essay should look like)

When I dropped him off, he asked if he could give me a hug and thanked me for my help. Sometimes all someone needs is someone to have another persons back. A cheerleader saying you can do it.

(I think my blog is caught up! Hath no fear, acts of kindness occur daily! It can be a bit of a struggle getting this posted because Madi,my adorable cute little daughter likes to stay up during the time I usually posted this. :))

Day 335: A friend is sick - here I come!

My friend Paul shared that he wasn't feeling well. He had went into work and came home from a head cold that's been going around.

I brought him a bag with ramen noodle soup, candy (because seriously, it chocolate makes a cold go away - you heard it from me first!) and emergen-c (this stuff is awesome).

Paul, hope you feel better bud!!!

Day 334: Two boys that follow this blog - become recipients

Towards the beginning of the year, I had a friend post on my facebook telling me that her sons follow this act of kindness blog. It made me realize the magnitude of doing the acts of kindness and that even young people would follow. It inspired me. Motivated me.

Little did they know that they would become recipients of this new years resolution towards the end of the year!

I put together a box of goodies with a remote controlled helicopter. The note said "Dream Big, Aim high"

They should get it on Monday, Dec 3rd!!!

Day 333: Start a cause

My idea was generated from seeing D's tiara yesterday morning. I started wearing it. I instantly felt empowered, worthy and strong. I'd like to start sending tiaras (and a note) to women experiencing heartache and obstacles. Starting off with those I know experiencing something or just needs a pick me up or just to let them know I care. I'd then like to build a website to inspire and motivate women to wear their tiaras with self talk - understand and believe in their worth, letting them know they are not alone.

As a result, I hope to start an organization that facilitates opportunities for speakers and motivational perspectives to enlighten and open women up to their ultimate goals and desires.

This would help:
-single mothers
-women experiencing divorce
-domestic violence
-mid-life crisis's
-teen girls (bullied, building confidence, etc)
- all women and girls that need a lift up :)

Basically, a cause showing that other women are fighting for other women.

I posted this on my facebook. There's now over 50 people involved and behind this cause. I will post a picture of the logo but I think the final name for this will be "Tiara's with love"!!!!

Day 332: Contribute towards a friends documentary

I saw that a friend needed stories about online dating for his documentary that he was working on. I sent him a note offering to contribute! After going back and forth, I was able to share my story from using match.com, dating the person and the end result of my experience with online dating.

While, obviously, this last situation online dating didn't end well, I would recommend it for anyone out there. There's plenty of people to meet and online dating just expands your options <3

You'll see me on there again when the time is right. :)

Day 331: Sympathies to a friend

One of my high school classmates father passed away suddenly. I sent a note to her passing on my condolences but to also let me know if she needed anything.

In response, she sent me the below message. This is just proof that any act, big or small, has a significant impact

Day 330: Spend time and get creative with my daughter

Today I spent time with my daughter making headbands! My friend, Becky, had given her this headband making gift set. I kept telling D that her and I would sit down and do it. It's a bit challenging (as I have expressed in other posts) trying to find the time when your newborn demands alot of attention and care!

But we did and I could tell D felt uber special. I made a green headband with hot pink feathers on it and a green rhinestone. D made several headbands too. She was so cute sporting her headbands and modeling them as if she was walking down a runway.

This photo below spoke to me as I am sure it will you too

Day 329: Let another woman know she's incredible

Awhile back I had a friends mom add me on facebook. I noticed her posts and incredible perseverance. She had a liver transplant in her 30's and got a second chance at life.

What I found impressive was that she really "got it". She was really living her life and contributing back in this word. I attended a little party she had today and told her just that. It's nice to affirm and take notice of someone that really recognizes that it's not just living daily that counts - it's what we're doing during those seconds in the days that do!

Melanie, thanks for being YOU!

Day 328: Reconnect and support a friend

I noticed in my news feed a guy friend of mine that was experiencing something similar to my situation. I reached out to him and let him know I was praying for peace and closure so he can continue to move forward.

He and I have talked non-stop since we connected. It's been great to give him support and know how much it's meant to him.

Day 327: Visit a nursing home for Thanksgiving

Since my eldest daughter was headed to thanksgiving dinner with her dad, it was just Madi and I to take on the world. I decided to go to a nursing home (at first we wanted to serve thanksgiving dinner through the salvation army, but they already were at capacity for volunteers! great problem to have)

So, I posted on facebook asking if anyone would like to join. Karlys, Tammy and Kristin jumped on it.

We went to the Charter House (retirement home and for assisted living). It was an absolute joy to visit today. This will be a yearly tradition for my girls and I, and any friends that would like to join.

While we visited, a man gave us $20 to buy more flowers to hand out. He said "Thanks for what you're doing, I want you to use this to keep doing the beautiful thing you're doing". We obliged. We go more flowers and handed out even more hugs.

Day 326: Put a cart away for a stranger

It's the night before thanksgiving! My friend Karlys watched my daughter for me so I could run some errands and get a break in. Being a 24/7 single parent - you're always on - no breaks! Unless your child is sleeping and in which case most of the time they're on your shoulder or lap! She's worth it. :)

So, I ran to target to pick up milk. As I was leaving, I ran my cart to the cart corrall. I noticed another woman starting to bring hers over. I went over to her and said if take it! She looked happy to oblige and get back in her car. :)

Day 325: Channel one food drive

My daughters school did a food drive today for channel one. She was SO excited to bring donations to school.
She has learned so much in the last year about acts of kindness and realizes the impact and magnitude of doing them!

We put some can goods in her pack back. As I watched her walk into her school, I felt so much pride knowing that she gets it. She really does <3

Day 324: Help Matt Pohler

http://www.mattpohler.com/

Please consider helping this young man <3 I had seen a friend of my sisters post about this on my sisters wall on Facebook. He's so young. Has so much more life to live.

Here's his story:

"On November 13th, Matt Pohler's life was turned upside down. He was tentatively diagnosed with ALL - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and flown to MD Anderson. The latest info we have, is that his kidneys are in bad shape because of the extremely high white blood cell count. The numbers were brought down overnight, but doctors expect that to be temporary until aggressive chemo is administered. With his family at his side, Matt's been told that he will be in the hospital for the next week to 10 days, and after that he will need to be 20 min from hospital for about a month during the chemo treatments due to immediate need for blood transfusions and the fragility of his immune system."

Any help is welcomed - big or small! They're close to the amount set!

Day 323: Brunch for friend

My friend Tara came over for brunch. I love her. Her laughter is infectious, one if those loud abrupt laughs that makes you grin as soon as you hear it!

I made Reese's peanut butter cup pancakes (was going to make monster pancakes but apparently ate all the m & m's :-o) scrambled deluxe eggs and turkey bacon. It was pretty much awesome. :) Tara loved it :)

Day 322: Formula coupons mailed to a friend

Ok. I'm caught up on posting these entries! I tell ya, with a 5 week old, it's challenging finding the time to even post a simple blog entry! I still make sure I get my acts of kindness in <3

Today I mailed formula coupons to a friend that had expressed a need for them. Formula is expensive! I've been exclusively breastfeeding Madison, so I don't have a need for the coupons I get in the mail from Similac and Enfamil. Another friend of mine sent over her coupons too, and I mailed about $50 worth of coupons to my friend that needed them. :) free money! Who's excited! :)

Day 321: In memory of my niece

Eleven years ago, I received a phone call that woke me up from my sleep. I knew instantly something was wrong. I just had a feeling.

It was my sister on the other line.

My niece, her first born daughter Adelynn was born still.

I couldn't get down there fast enough.

I got to hold her. She was perfect. Too beautiful for this world.

In memory of Adelynn, I pledged to donate money to Faiths lodge (again). This retreat provides sanctuary to parents that have children leave this earth before them. <3


Also visited some friends that had a premie (she's 7 lbs now! Was 3lbs ) dropped off newborn diapers I no longer needed and some sleepers that were brand new that Madison never got to wear since she's growing like crazy!

Day 320: Icecream for dinner

Tonight I had to take my daughter to get her hair cut. She's in a wedding this weekend as a flower girl. A very special wedding at that. My little family of three has been "adopted" into this family. It will be a joy to watch my daughter walk down the aisle in her beautiful dress. She's been made to feel like a princess <3

For fun, I took her to get Icecream for dinner. You can't beat that "meal" for dinner!! She loved it!

Day 319: Warm cookies for support group

Yep. I started attending a single parent support group. It's been such a great resource, outlet and support. I am able to bring my daughters with, Madi stays with me (so I can nurse her as needed) and D gets to play with other kids.

I brought warm chocolate chip cookies to the group tonight. <3 I am so appreciative of them and want to be sure I show them in the way of an act of kindness. <3

Day 318: Message a friend

I had a friend from high school share that he needed prayers.

I sent him a note tonight to let him know I continue to keep him in my prayers.

Day 317: Comfy socks for my friend

It goes without saying, I have be best of friends a girl could ask for.

My friend Tara came over to give me a much needed single momma reprieve :)

I know she would never expect anything in return for watching Madi while I go take a breather, but I got her some comfy socks. She had been at my house before and asked to borrow some while she was here and she loved them! So I figured she probably didn't have any.

She loved them! They have frogs on them and super soft.