Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in a fun event, called Do Good Day LA. The event was sponsored by 77Kids by American Eagle and The Motherhood. Good Day LA took place in 11 cities across the country. Each city had a group of 7 bloggers participating and gathered to Do Good and encourage kids to pay it forward with simple acts of service. Team LA was made up of Caryn, Ciaran Elizabeth, Linda, Liz, Stephanie and yours truly, along with our children. We met at Seaside Lagoon and Redondo Beach and set up a table where kids could make cards for kiddos at Children’s Hospital Orange County. The kids had a blast making get well cards and at the end they were rewarded with a packet from 77Kids which included a dollar with a list of things to Do Good and pay it forward.
The list included
7 Good Things to do with a Dollar
1. Buy from a lemonade stand, a bake sale, or another fundraiser
2. Leave a dollar in a vending machine for someone else to find it
3. pay the toll for the car behind you
4. buy a sheet of stickers and hand them out to kids
5. put four quarters in parking meters
6. tip a street musician
7. send a thank you card to someone who made a difference in your life
7 Fun things that won’t cost a thing!
1. Open the door for someone, offer up a seat, let them go in front of you.
2. Sweep off (rake, shovel) the whole sidewalk.
3. Smile at people you pass by.
4. Offer a free car wash to your neighbor.
5. Leave a note of support or appreciation for someone who could use it.
6. Visit with someone you know who is in a nursing home.
7. Tell the people closest to you (especially, your kids!) why you love them.
The kiddos also received a free shake and kids meal from Ruby’s Dinner and a gift card from Cold Stone Creamery.
The pay it forward packets included a coupon for 15% off your next 77kids.com purchase. You can code 34532276 and receive this same discount! Their clothes are absolutely darling! . This code is valid until August 10, 2010. It was a fun event and my daughter loved being able to participate. She said it felt good to be able to make a card and be able to make someone smile.
*Disclosure- I was compensated to participate in Do Good Day. I was not compensated for this post.
