Our production art assistant takes the time to donate blood. One donation can help up to 4 people! #kindcycle

Chatelaine spreads holiday cheer: made a blood donation #kindcycle

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<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. 

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Find out why Amy Rosen, acting food editor at Chatelaine, thinks it's a good idea to share kind thoughts with others. #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff spread holiday cheer: Shared kind thoughts #kindcycle

Anna Redman, intern at Chatelaine, posted positive comments to friends Facebook accounts. #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff spread holiday cheer: Posting positivity #kindcycle

Assistant Health & Beauty Editor Madeline Cravit spread holiday smiles by surprising the Chatelaine team with holiday treats! #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff spread holiday cheer: Homemade cookies  #kindcycle

Find out why Chatelaine.com's health editor, Robyn Shanks, decided to start making a regular donation to charity. #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff spread holiday cheer: Donating to charity #kindcycle

Carolyn Pioro, freelancer for Chatelaine.com, spread some holiday hope and cheer by mailing a gift card to a stranger. #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff spread holiday cheer: Mail a gift card #kindcycle

Believe it or not, a show-stopping roast is one of the easiest entertaining dishes. For more holiday menu ideas, go to Chatelaine.com!

Modern traditional holiday menu

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Recipes

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We’ve put together the best potato and sweet potato side-dishes, which will be as important to your meal as that turkey main. Find more at Chatelaine.com!

12 best mashed potato & sweet potato recipes

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Recipe Collections

From juicy seared pork chops with mushroom sauce to a light salad, here are our best tasting, easy-to-make pork recipes. Find more at Chatelaine.com!

10 Easy pork recipes

Dinner

Mastering these 10-minute dessert basics make the difference when creating the following six decadent treats. Find more dessert recipes at Chatelaine.com!

10-minute desserts

A round-up of some of our most delicious bread, muffin, and scone recipes. Find more bread recipes at Chatelaine.com!

Best bread recipes

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Sometimes dessert is just as important as the main meal - especially if it's homemade pie! Try one of these easy & delicious recipes from Chatelaine.com!

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Jacki made a blood donation

Amy gave someone a compliment

Anna posted positive comments on to friends' Facebook pages

Madeline baked cookies for co-workers

Robyn set up monthly donations online

Carolyn mailed a gift card to a stranger

Modern traditional holiday menu

12 best mashed potato & sweet potato recipes

10 easy pork recipes

Delicious 10-minute dessert recipes!

Best bread recipes

15 easy homemade pie recipes