Kindness is a journey

We can strive to accomplish simple acts of kindness every single day. There is no end-point. It’s a constant journey to do better and to be better.

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  • Return a stranger’s cart at the grocery store

  • Put a post-it note on a mirror with an uplifting note

  • Bring your neighbor’s garbage can back to their house

  • Offer to help a neighbor with chores

  • Listen actively when someone is talking

  • Donate sheets, towels and blankets to an animal shelter

  • Contribute books to a Little Free Library

  • Offer your seat to someone on public transportation

  • Volunteer at a local organization

  • Pick up litter in your community

How to “Be Like Ellie”

You can immediately make a positive difference in the lives of others with simple acts of kindness.

Here are some ideas that are completely free:

  • Donate blood

  • Send a kind message to somone you care about

  • Babysit for a friend or family member

  • Cook a meal for someone in need

  • Share your umbrella with a stranger

  • Leave a positive review for a local business

  • Help someone carry their groceries

  • Spend time with seniors in your community

  • Encourage someone who seems down

  • At a store, notice a worker’s name tag and say hi using their name

  • Smile and say hello to people as you walk by them

  • Hold the door open for someone

  • Compliment someone on their appearance

  • Write a thank-you note

  • Let someone take a parking spot before you

  • Donate unused items to charity

  • Let someone in a rush go to the front of the line

  • Sign up for a bone marrow registry

  • Shovel a neighbor’s driveway

  • Write a song, poem or haiku for a friend

  • Compliment an employee to their boss

  • Let someone merge ahead of you in traffic

  • Offer to walk a friend or neighbor's dog

Here are a few more ideas that cost a little bit of money.

  • Pay for the person behind you in line

  • Leave a generous tip for your server

  • Pay for and deliver a meal for a community member

  • Donate to a charity that is meaningful to someone you know

  • Bring in treats for your coworkers

  • Send a meal to workers at a hospital, fire station or police precinct

  • Buy a gift for someone unexpectedly

  • Pay for a meal of another table at a restaurant

  • Buy lemonade from a child’s lemonade stand

  • Give a lottery ticket to a stranger

  • Buy someone a copy of your favorite book

  • Send flowers to someone unexpectedly

  • Give a barista $20 to start a secret tab for those behind you

  • Give a nice plant to your neighbor

My Approach

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead. What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.

Simple ideas

Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.

Lasting impact

We build with clarity, act with integrity, and always stay curious.