A great way to make an ill or elderly person's day is to offer to do the grocery shopping or run a few errands for them. Taking your niece or nephew along for the trip is a great way to show them how a small act of kindness can mean the world to someone in need.

To add an extra bit of kindness, let the kids pick out a special treat to include in the shopping bags so the receiver feels extra special. Of course, no sugar treats for diabetics!