Kind Cycle

<img src="http://www.chatelaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kindcycle_logo.png" ><img src="http://www.chatelaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/kindcycle_logos.png" ><br/><h4>From now until the end of January, make a kindness resolution to do 5 random acts of kindness and help make the world a happier place, one kind act at a time. MAKE A DAY. CHANGE A LIFE.</div></h4><br><br><a href="http://contests.chatelaine.com/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=76997" target="_blank"><strong>JOIN NOW</strong></a> (it’s free!) and $100 will be donated in your name to the <strong>Canadian Women’s Foundation</strong> by the Lise Watier Foundation to support programs across Canada that move women and girls out of poverty, out of violence and into confidence. You could also win $250 in beauty goodies from Lise Watier.

Living

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Editor's Letter: Why you should join the KindCycle revolution

This January, join the KindCycle, a fun and meaningful new initiative that’s all about doing kind acts, boosting happiness (including yours!) and changing lives

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Valerie and her kids donated toys

Valerie Jones, general manager of Chatelaine.com, wanted to teach her kids about compassion and generosity.

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Heather gave a big tip to waitstaff

Restaurant servers often have to work through the holidays in a busy and stressful environment, so Heather wanted to do something nice for them

Living

How a random act of kindness changed this woman's life

It only took a few wrong turns for Jinger Forde to lose her nest egg and her hope for the future. Penniless and alone, she got back on her feet thanks to a random act of kindness. Find out how she made her way off the streets and into the boardroom.

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Leanna donated food

With the holidays being a particularly a tough time for struggling families, Leanna Burden wanted to help by giving food donations

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Samantha builds winter shelters for feral cats and helps feed them

Samantha Grice, online managing editor, could not bear the thought of leaving feral kittens out in the cold without food and shelter — so she joined a community effort to help save them