This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BIC®. All opinions are 100% mine.
This holiday season, take a moment out of your busy shopping and baking schedule to spread a little holiday joy by paying it forward! During the BIC Month of Merry Marking, we’ve been talking about fun and easy little ways that you can bring happiness to your co-workers, friends and neighbors. Today, we’re sharing a cool project that lets you put a smile on a complete stranger’s face! I don’t know about you, but I never seem to be able to find quarters when I need them most! It never fails: I’m out running around, dying of thirst and just want to grab something from the vending machine outside the store. Or maybe I want a quick snack to hold me over until I make it to lunch. I dig around in my purse for quarters- or any acceptable change really- and come up empty. Usually because my little man has wiped me out to fill his own piggy bank!
Our third and final Merry Marking project lets you be that wonderful stranger who comes to the rescue behind the scenes. Check it out!
Pay it Forward #BICMerryMarking Project with #StoneGrey
Supplies:
- A Roll of Quarters
- Yellow paper, post it notes or other note paper
- Tape
- Stone Grey BIC Mark-It™ permanent marker (once again, I’m telling you, definitely invest in that 36-pack with the carrying case! I keep saying it, but you’ll thank me later!)
- A bit of glitter, if desired (I think glitter makes everything pretty. My boyfriend? Not so much, so it’s really up to you).
How to Do It:
Simple! Just write your note (Pay it Forward), add a seasonal greeting if you want, sprinkle a bit of glitter if desired. Then tape your quarter to the note and head out! Discreetly tape the quarters and note to vending machines, washers and driers at Laundromats and so on. Want to totally make a child’s day? Tape them to arcade games or those little rides they have in the middle of the mall! Pretty much anywhere that takes quarters is the perfect spot to pay it forward.
The wonderful thing about the BIC Month of Merry Marking is that the projects require little more than a few moments of your time and a couple of basic supplies. They’re fast and easy ways to spread holiday cheer, yet the impact of brightening someone’s day can really expand beyond one person! That’s probably why they call it “spreading holiday cheer.” Ready to get started? Go ahead and get the booklet of merry marking and a coupon to start marking! You’ll also get a $1 off coupon! Nominate others to spread cheer too! I nominate Taylor, Thea and my boyfriend Sal. Can’t forget about him, now can I?
What do you do to spread holiday cheer during the season? Tell us in the comments!
I love the idea of paying it forward. I like to pay for the next person in lines coffee. I hold doors whenever i can for people.
I do the quarter thing with the buggies at Aldi’s. I always give mine away and tell them to just pay it forward to someone else.
How simple yet so thoughtful. Little things really do mean a lot.
This is such a great idea! My son received a sack of quarters and laundry detergent with a similar note from a stranger at the laundromat.
This is such an easy and wonderful way to bring a smile to someone’s face. Paying it forward is so easy but means so much.
This is a fantastic idea. How often, do we all need some extra change…perfect for teachers and co-workers!
Paying it forward is such an important thing this time of year. We try and give to our church to help those in our congregation who are in need.
I’ve tried to pay it forward in as many ways as possible- Whenever we go out and get a steep discount (such as bogo) on a sit down meal I always work that savings in on top of their standard tip. I like that the quarters can be a quick and immediate boost to someones day.
What a cute idea. I just actually had someone pay for my coffee the other day. It was such a nice thing that I did it for the car behind me. HA! love pay-it-forward ideas :)
Paying it forward is always a wonderful notion to be practiced year-round. We love to donate wherever possible.
I love the idea of paying it forward. Not just this time of year, but all year.
This is a wonderful idea. Simple things like this can make the most impact in a person’s life.
I absolutely love the idea of paying it forward. Just this past weekend a guy bought my starbucks in line and I couldn’t help but continue the fun! This idea of taping quarters to vending machines is awesome. I bet kids would have a lot of fun helping out and as a parent we are teaching them about helping others.
Such a awesome sweet idea! Thanks we are totally gonna start doing things like this
This is such a wonderful idea, I Love it. Thanks for sharing this campaign, I am adding this post to my bookmarks so I can look further into this!
This is such a great idea. I will have to get the kids to help me make some up and put them around town.
This is so awesome! What a great way to give back!
What a really nice idea. It should be all about giving!
That is adorable. I love hearing about when people play it forward.
We are doing a “Pay It Forward/Random Acts of Kindness” campaign at our work and I love this idea. Plus I love those stone grey bic markers!! Gotta get me some.
This is a great way to pay it forward. I will have to make some of these up to hand out.
This is such a fun idea. I like to be able to pay it forward whenever I can and this is neat that it can be done as a complete surprise for those coming to the machines.
Paying it forward brings smiles to so many faces. Many times around here people pay for the coffee for the people behind them.
I love this. I’m all about paying it forward this holiday season!
I love this campaign–my husband and I make it an effort to do more charitable things this time of year for sure!
We do as well and get the kids involved as much as possible. We do a lot of donating!
I love this idea. :)
Paying it forward is so important. Thanks for the reminder.
Such a cute idea! My daughter wishes she would find quarters next to the carousel!
Perhaps next time you hit the carousel, you should have the hubby go ahead and pay it forward. =D
Such a great idea! I love this. Paying it forward is something we try to do as often as possible, and we haven’t tried this yet. We will!
I love this post. I think it’s so important to be a positive force in the world.
I agree, we need to be doing these types of things all year long. I think we just get so caught up in our own needs.
When I was working last year, one of my co-workers did this with notes on the vending machines. Each one had exact change for a particular goodie.
That’s so cool. That’s the kind of thing that really makes the holidays bright. Just imagine how great it would be if we all did stuff like that year round.
I just love this idea! It would be great to see this in hospitals or retirement homes.
What wonderful ideas. I think this world needs everyone to try to make everyone’s day better. People have gotten so sour apple!
The power of a smile cannot be overstated at this time of year. Everyone’s so rushed and grumpy. It really makes a difference.
Oh what a great way to give back. I love doing little things year round.. like care packages for homeless, cookies for teachers, etc…
Try to give when we can. Small things like feeding someone’s meter can make someones day!