Signs of Kindness

These 2-sided, weatherproof signs come in two sizes:

• Large signs measure 24” x 18” and come with metal stakes.

• Small signs measure 12” x 9” and do NOT come with stakes.

Messages available: You are Loved; You are Needed; You are Worthy; You Belong: You Deserve Happiness; You are Awesome; You are Amazing; You Rock; You are Appreciated; What You Do Matters; You are Strong; You are Powerful; You’ve Got This; You Have What it Takes; You are Not Alone; It is Okay Not to Know; You Matter; Your Voice Matters; Your Love Matters; Thank You for Being You; Smiley Face

• Plant them in your yard or garden, or in the window of your home or apartment

• Buy them for a school, medical center, or elder care community

• Put them outside your store, office, or retail space

• Use them to celebrate a special friend, family member, or volunteer

• Move them around to different places each week (e.g., libraries, parks, schools, cafes, bus stops, intersections, other neighbors’ yards, etc.)

I just want to thank you for the signs you have out. I often get the urge to give up. Tonight was one of those nights. Couldn’t help but cry after I saw them while driving past. Didn’t expect it, but it helped! - Note left on a church door in Ohio on Christmas Eve 2019

Kindness Cards

Use these small cards to brighten people’s days — and in doing so, brighten your own! The backs are blank except for a small logo, so you can also add a personal message.

These measure 2” x 3.5” (standard business card sized) and come in packs of 25, 50, or 100. Messages include: You are Awesome; You are Appreciated; You are Amazing; You are Loved; You are Not Alone; You’ve Got This; You Did It!; You Rock; and more.

Colors and designs vary, with larger packs containing a larger variety of messages.

• Put them inside greeting cards, thank you cards, gift baskets, and care packages

• Encourage someone who is having a rough day (or week, or year)

• Celebrate milestones and accomplishments

• Acknowledge acts of kindness or exceptional service

• Give cards to others so they can experience the joy of giving

I gave a card to an auto-repair technician who went above and beyond for me in a challenging situation. It was extraordinary to watch his whole demeanor change: He relaxed and stood up straighter, and smiled for the first time in all of our interactions. The card said, "There is hope for the world; Thank you for being you.” - Sergio, Providence, RI

Personal Growth KITs

These variety packs of cards contain words of wisdom, comfort, and encouragement for all the ups and downs we experience in life. The invitation is to get present in the current moment, notice the words you need to hear, and then let those words sink in.

Like Kindness Cards, these measure 2” x 3.5” and come in packs of 25, 50, or 100. Messages include: Breathe; You Can Do Hard Things; Life is Not an Emergency; Slow Down; Your Voice Matters; You Have a Choice; It is Okay Not to Know; Perfection is a Myth; You are Worthy; Keep Going; and many more. These packs contain no duplicates.

• Incorporate card selection into a daily mindfulness practice

• Pick a random card and use it as a journal prompt

• Turn to the cards for guidance in moments of distraction or worry

• Laminate them for repeated use in workshops and classrooms

I have been using these for years in the parent groups that I lead. When I tell them to "Take What They Need," they light up and carefully choose the messages that speak to them. Some parents even tear up, emotional that the card will give them exactly the motivation they need to handle whatever they are dealing with. For myself, I kept the "You Can Do It" card on my dashboard during a difficult time and it truly gave me strength and hope when I needed it. - Laura, Natick, MA