generosity

Granted, the lottery win was small and the pay-it-forward deed was too, but everyone who saw it happen had a big smile on their face. Tis the season for generosity in the Treasure Valley.

All of us at Mix 106 are excited to be a part of 7 Cares Idaho Shares day with our news partner KTVB Newschannel 7. Saturday, starting at 7:30 a.m., you can join Carly, me, and our Mix Team at Eagle Island Fred Meyer along with our friends at Channel 7.

The Treasure Valley is an extremely generous place, and we're seeing evidence of that again, as a local company has donated a new roof to the Meridian Food Bank.

Christmas is just days away, and if you've got your shopping done, plans made, but still feel you want to help neighbors in need in our community, we've got a way for you to do it.

Have you noticed anyone being over-the-top nice lately?  I'd love to hear that story. I'm a sucker for random acts of kindness.
There's no prize involved here, because that would defeat the purpose of the "being-nice-just-for-the-heck-of-it" stories.  So, just for the heck of it, I'll share…

Did you see this story about a company in Texas that periodically rewards employees with cash, cars, or this Christmas, $100,000?

You've probably heard about Olive Garden's "unlimited pasta" cards they sell every year.  I be you never heard of such a brilliant way to use it.

If you have ever worked in a job where you felt forgotten, sometimes just a "thank you" can mean so much.  What if someone took the time to give you a gift to say thanks?
Have you ever been the recipient of a random act of kindness like this...