Our associate lifestyle editor enjoys taking the time to write letters by hand and mail overseas. #kindcycle

Chatelaine spreads holiday cheer: Writes to brighten a friend's day

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Kind Cycle

Assistant Editor Lora Grady shares why she believes in the Because I Am A Girl Campaign. She tweets a shout out to the charitable organization #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff supports charitable campaign, Because I Am a Girl

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Janet and Gillian went door-to-door delivering presents to underprivileged kids. Find out how the parents and their kids responded #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff delivers holiday presents to kids #kindcycle

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

Kind, you're it! Join the kindness revolution and keep it going with these printable #kindcycle cards

pay it forward

Alex brightened someone's day with a letter

Lora tweeted a charitable campaign

Janet delivered presents to underprivileged kids

Leanna donated food

Pass it on! Printable cards to keep the cycle going