December 18

Have some hot chocolate today!

December 17

Today, deprive yourself of some little treat you usually have each day. Instead, use the money from that for a pleasant surprise for someone else.

December 16

Take a moment to remember a loved one. Then make sure your actions honor them.

December 15

Count your blessings: get to at least ten.

December 14

Hold the door for a stranger.

December 13

Give someone flowers.

December 12

In honor of my 100th post, have dessert today.

December 11

Light a candle in memory of a loved one today.

December 10

Give someone an extra chance.

December 9

Watch a sappy holiday movie.

December 8

Cut out a paper snowflake.

December 7

Donate something.

December 6

Bake some holiday treats; give some away.

December 5

Write, email or call a friend who's not expecting it. (Christmas cards don't count.)

December 4

Read a holiday story.

December 3

Buy yourself a gift for under two dollars.

December 2

Look at old photos.

December First

Tell someone they look nice today.