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

Chatelaine staff gave a generous tip to waitstaff #kindcycle

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

Chatelaine staff donated toys #kindcycle

When our editorial assistant, Kari Pritchard, lost her cat, she wanted to do something to honour his memory. #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff donates money to Toronto Humane Society #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

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

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Heather gave a big tip to waitstaff

Valerie and her kids donated toys

Kari donated money to an animal shelter

Leanna donated food

Irene gave a token to an unsuspecting commuter