guerrilla goodness 9: candy kids
September 2, 2009
While out eating a fine dinner of burgers and fries the other night, Josiah had a moment of kindness genius. I thought this idea was particularly stellar.
“Mom, you know those vending machines (gumball machine) over there? What if we put quarters in there and the candy was just there as a kindness for a kid to find?”
I couldn’t think of a better idea for a random act of kindness from one kid to another. How many times do we say no to that stuff? It was perfect. Off we were to get a roll of quarters. The kids knew it was going to be a good mission when the bank teller put lollipops in with our quarters. It seemed appropriate that the candy mission was starting with some.
“Look mom, these are the hands of kindness!” Josiah said. He was bursting with pride the entire day, deciding how we should execute each part of the plan.
We stuck quarters in some and left them, others we taped a note to the bottom where the candy comes out.
We hit some malls, restaurants, other random spots…we got some candy for ourselves too.
Josiah must have said 5 times, “Isn’t this great mom?” It was, butthe kindness high felt a little secondary to the pride that was swelling in my heart.
Pure kid goodness, almost as sweet as the candy…
This is an easy one to do and sure to be a hit with your kids!
Don’t forget to bring your crew on September 7th at 3:00pm in front of the Carillon for the city-wide Guerrilla Goodness Sidewalk Love event. Can’t wait to go guerrilla with you…
Kindnessgirl 
September 2, 2009 at 8:57 pm
You and the kids SO rock! LOVE it! And I will be blogging soon about our GG West Coast Style soon and will let you know as soon as I post.
September 2, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Ahhhhhh PURE BLISS. That is the stuff sticky mommy hearts get mushy on….
September 2, 2009 at 11:30 pm
I love this! What a great idea, and absolutely something kids can totally appreciate. Your kids are so stinkin’ cute, too!
September 3, 2009 at 1:06 am
that’s so sweet – in so many ways. 🙂
September 3, 2009 at 5:34 pm
oh my goodness… i utterly ADORE this… what joy and love and magic and suprise you and your sweet chilluns have shared. did you feel like you could fly afterwards? 🙂
thank you for being you, sweet soul!
September 4, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Awesome!!! love-love-love it!! xoxo, ~ M.
September 5, 2009 at 8:58 pm
What a wonderful gift you gave your children, helping them to create this for others. You rock, Mom!
September 7, 2009 at 3:13 am
Your kids really “get” it. And that gives me much hope for the world 🙂
September 10, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I just found your blog and I’m soooo happy I did.You’re the kind of person that inspires me and gives me hope!
I love your blog and I think you’re wonderful for all you do and for teaching your children to be kind!I look forward to getting to know you and getting inspired by you!=0)
November 17, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I absolutely love this! I’m going to post a link to this from our Facebook fan page. http://www.facebook.com/Cozifamily
Thanks for sharing!
November 17, 2009 at 6:10 pm
This is absolutely amazing and inspiring – what a great idea!!
November 17, 2009 at 6:35 pm
What an Awesome idea!!
December 22, 2009 at 9:14 am
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March 29, 2010 at 12:49 am
What a lovely idea. Kids constantly amaze me.
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hi,beautiful socks in your post,I love that nice socks,I need to find one for me,bill
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