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Have you ever done something unexpected for a neighbor, or has a neighbor ever totally made your day with a random act of kindness?

Want to try this on your own street? You do not have to spend a lot of money or execute a grand plan. Here are a few quick ideas to get you started: Surprising My Neighbors

The best part of this experiment wasn't just the initial surprise. It was watching the neighborhood dynamic subtly shift over the next few days: Have you ever done something unexpected for a

I received two incredibly sweet texts and a handwritten card tucked into my own mailbox just saying thank you. Here are a few quick ideas to get

People walking by the chalk art were actively smiling and pointing it out to their kids.

Leave a quick, positive message or a thank-you note in their mailbox just to tell them you appreciate having them as a neighbor.

I borrowed an idea from a neighborhood I once visited that used a front-yard chalkboard for rotating positive messages. I wrote a massive, colorful "Have a Beautiful Week!" in sidewalk chalk right where people walk their dogs.