12. Babysit: "Every few months, I plan a 'fun day' with my four-year-old cousins to give their mom a break and strengthen my relationship with the children."
13. Do for those who can't: "I go and clean for some elderly people that I know."
14. Use snail mail: "The old-fashioned post definitely makes someone's day. To send your spouse or longtime friend (even if they live in the same city or in the same house!) a funny or sweet postcard makes an instant connection. Striking or funny words are powerful but not necessary; a simple note reverberates when held in one's hand."
15. Flatter: "I give a sincere compliment."
16. Be sappy: "I send mushy emails to my kids, who are both married and living out of town. It embarrasses them a bit, but that is what mothers are for!"
17. Heal: "I've been known to go shopping then over to a sick friend's house to make homemade chicken and dumpling soup."
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