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

Chatelaine staff donated food during the holidays #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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Kind, you're it! Join the kindness revolution and keep it going with these printable #kindcycle cards

#Kindcycle printable cards to keep the cycle going

Our assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, made someone's day with a #kindcycle gesture

Chatelaine staff pay it forward on public transit #kindcycle

Assistant managing editor, Laura Brown, made cookies for a helpful neighbour. #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff baked cookies for neighbour #kindcycle

It doesn’t take a fortune or a huge commitment of time to make a big difference in the lives of women across Canada. Here are some easy, meaningful ways to get involved

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Leanna donated food

Pass it on! Printable cards to keep the cycle going

Irene gave a token to an unsuspecting commuter

Laura baked treats for her neighbour

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