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These 14 People Tried to Sell Some Crazy Stuff Online

If you’ve spent any time on places like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist, or really anywhere people basically use the internet as a virtual garage sale, there’s no doubt that you’ve probably seen some weird stuff.

I mean, I know what’s in my basement, so it seems to follow that everyone’s got a bunch of crap they think they might be able to pawn off on someone else some day, but is it true?

The jury is out, but I think we can say for sure that absolutely no one needs what these 14 people are selling.

14. If the kid’s face wasn’t enough…

…it’s also not super cold.

Not super cold from CrackheadCraigslist

13. One fish tank, but you have to take the murderers, too.

Do with Kevin and Neil what you will.

Oh, Kevin from CrackheadCraigslist

12. Do you think the problem ever hit her?

Maybe she’s just afraid of people with foot fetishes online. That’s a thing.

Those are lovely sandals. from CrackheadCraigslist

11. I have so many questions.

Like, why does this exist? Why would I need this? Why is it so much money?

Image Credit: Reddit

10. That is a box, sir.

It might also cover a guitar, but facts are facts.

Only used once, not a bad deal from CrackheadCraigslist

9. Well that just tells you everything you need to know.

I’m on my way.

Nice ass lamp from CrackheadCraigslist

8. Whoever wrote this has a future.

Perhaps as a snake oil salesman, but a future nonetheless.

Image Credit: Reddit

7. I wonder how much she charges for other kinds of skin.

Come on, you know you were thinking it.

Teddy… from CrackheadCraigslist

6. You can keep in the background of your Zoom calls.

Or maybe in the background of your Tinder picture!

(box only) from CrackheadCraigslist

5. Maybe a language barrier?

I have no idea what’s going on here.

Couch. from CrackheadCraigslist

4. That thing has to be expired.

And sorry, but no way it works.

Tiger king condom from CrackheadCraigslist

3. If the heads swapped out, maybe…

But it’s still a strange thing to buy used.

Ah yes, who wouldn’t want to buy a used toothbrush? from CrackheadCraigslist

2. If those are “small marks” then I am a small person.

That price made me laugh.

"Some small marks but barely visible" from CrackheadCraigslist

1. He’s got some oceanfront property in AZ, too.

I’m going to need to see proof that it’s his to sell.

Jupiter good condition from CrackheadCraigslist

 

What on earth is the matter with people, y’all?

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever sold? Bought? Seen online? I need details in the comments!

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Things That Many People Learn Too Late in Life

There are life lessons and other tidbits that would be very useful to us earlier in life – if I was going to add something to this list it would be the fact that it really doesn’t matter what other people think about you.

Age and experience are, unfortunately, the best teachers, but here are 16 things people really wished more of us learned earlier in life.

16. I’m 40 and still figuring it out.

How to manage their finances.

15. I am hyper aware of this with my kids.

To protect their ears, you don’t want to live with tinnitus for the rest of your life because you were exposed to a loud noise once

14. In fact, you probably are.

That you might be wrong sometimes. Some never learn.

13. Too many people never say “I’m sorry.”

Setting and respecting boundaries, how to give a genuine apology, and other such communication 101 skills.

12. Learn to be happy with yourself.

That happiness usually comes from a diverse range of interests, hobbies, and commitments. You are not your job. Your romantic partner cannot be your everything, etc. It’s so easy to get sucked into a life where your career is everything or where you wrap your entire identity around your partner. There is nothing wrong with celebrating your loved ones and being close. And there is nothing wrong with caring about your job…you just need more to thrive.

I see this so often in relationships. Two people meet and fall in love. They each inspire one another based on their interests and achievements, it’s part of what makes them fall in love. But slowly, over time, they let those hobbies go. Stress gets in the way. Bills pile up. And then one day they find themselves wondering why they ever loved this person in the first place. Instead of being sexy and interesting they’re just part of a routine.

TLDR: Diversify your interests and activities to be happy. Don’t rely on a single person, hobby, or commitment to give you everything you need.

11. It’s not all about the money.

That salary amount is not the entirety of an equation when deciding where to work. You have to take into account the cost of living, commute times, the safety of the nearby area, and the convenience of living in the area.

Studies have shown that taking a 20 minute longer commute is as bad for your job satisfaction as a 19% pay cut.

On top of that, wealth = money in – money out. If a new job pays 20k more, but if rent/property prices are 30k more per year, you are taking a pay cut.

On top of that, you have to consider your future. Do you have to move to an undesirable location to work there? Crammed in a little apartment where the nearest services are an hour away? What about air quality? What about noise levels? Is this a place where you want to start a family and raise kids?

All of those play a factor in determining the desirability of a job. I am a firm believer that “my job doesn’t exist outside this city” is a bullshit myth. Even if you’re a super specialized rocket scientist with a PhD in orbital dynamics, NASA is not the only organization with a job opening for you.

10. What if it’s your job though.

Sitting on your ass all day is not good for your health at all.

9. You can get new ones now, but it really breaks the bank.

Take care of your teeth.

8. Especially applicable to the ladies.

That “no” is a complete sentence. Don’t get in the habit of auto-launching explanations and defenses – oftentimes, the people listening will ignore all that anyway and just hear “but here’s an opportunity to dissuade me, look how hard I’m working to get your approval to say no to you!”

7. English class is important.

The importance of writing skills for formal contexts.

Writing is an important skill in nearly any field and the more a career advances the more important it becomes. The lack of adequate writing skill often holds back a career.

Yet many people squander their opportunities to learn writing because they think their class assignments are empty busy work and they figure their skills in spoken English and informal text messages will carry over when they need to write for work.

6. Don’t talk yourself out of it.

That mental & emotional abuse are a real thing .

Red flags.

5. It becomes mundane, but it shouldn’t.

How dangerous driving a car can be.

I survived two car accidents without any scratch, in 3 months. Drive safe and remember “just because you have priority way, it doesn’t mean that they will give it to you” pay attention. Sometimes letting go of your priority is the way to avoid an accident.

4. Hang onto them like grim death.

The value of a good/unconditional friend.

3. Always say “I love you.”

That the cliche “you never know when it’s the last time you’ll see to someone” should absolutely be remembered for every occasion.

My best friend just died in a car accident this past Saturday, and the last time I saw him we got in an argument and he left and we didn’t speak after that.

I’m destroyed by it.

2. Regrets are something everyone has.

That some things can never be undone.

The actions you take and the words you speak will come back around sooner or later.

1. So glad my childhood was lived offline.

What not to share on the internet.

I agree with all of these, don’t you?

Is there something you would add? Share with us in the comments!

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Life Lessons That People Wish They’d Learned at a Younger Age

Sometimes it can be hard not to lament all of the years you spent not doing or believing or just understanding a fundamental truth that changed the way you look at the world.

Regrets are normal, but if you’re still young, take note of these 14 life lessons that would be much better off if they were learned at a younger age.

14. Just say it. What’s the worst that could happen?

Saying “I love you” or wanting to reach out to your family, friends, and loved ones, but crippling anxiety stops you.

You never know when it may be too late to say these things, so be in the moment, and live/love in the present authentically.

13. Words do, in fact, hurt.

Yes some words can never be taken back. I learned the hard way. This is why it’s better to train yourself to think carefully before saying something. I didn’t do that because I wanted everything to come naturally but I realized that’s just an excuse I used to avoid taking responsibility of things I said.

Assuming that the other person appreciates honesty and is open minded, because some people won’t understand regardless of what you say. It’s best to avoid speaking with these people if possible, unless you have to. Things can become toxic pretty easily. Regardless, thinking carefully, analysing the situation, and choosing your words carefully is an important life skill to have and will definitely help you in the future. It can be pretty tiring to always have to think before you say something but it’s all a matter of practice. The more you do it, the more natural it becomes. Best tip is to wait 10 seconds before speaking. And do not let anger speak for you. Simple misunderstandings, and emotions like anger ruin relationships. Try to cool off before making rash decisions. Putting effort is what’s important, results are bonuses.

Small misunderstandings can ruin closest relationships. I am not forbidding you guys to be what you are or always be the one to compromise. What I meant to say is that don’t give in to anger and pride and let it make rash decisions for you. I have hurt my loved ones more than once, only to regret it later. I know how confusing and hard it can become. Just do your best to maintain inner peace. If the other person is being unreasonable, it’s totally out of your hands. What matters is you did your part and you put in the effort because you value the relationship more than winning an argument. And sometimes you have to let go and forgive, even if you were right. Because no one lives forever, and life is too short to be having fights. You don’t have to agree with me, just having different perspectives can be beneficial.

12. Live however makes you happy.

Don’t worry if you aren’t living an exciting or extravagant life.

It’s okay to live simply and quietly. It doesn’t mean that you’re wasting your life.

11. Communication is important.

Took me years to learn to suck it up, admit I was wrong, and apologize. Feels so natural to me now to apologize to my husband when I’m being an asshole. I don’t know what the appeal was to just dig my heels in and escalate but it’s really nice now. Fights last all of five minutes if we even bother getting to that point.

I apologized to my sister once and she got all weirded out. Guess I know where it came from lol. Still don’t do it on the internet. Baby steps.

10. Be kind to yourself.

Don’t ever think it’s ok to “talk” to yourself in a manner you wouldn’t let another human being talk to you.

The biggest abuser I ever had in my life, was my constant companion: the thoughts in my head.

We often take care to choose our words when correcting a child or friend… but if anyone had talked to me, the way I talked to me for 30 straight fucking years, I would have murdered them… and probably got away with it too.

Be nice to yourself, you’re the only you, you have.

9. Life is full of consequences.

Mistakes have consequences. Sometimes they are huge consequences, such as a mistake while driving could kill yourself or someone else. Sometimes they’re little consequences. But always learn from your mistakes and that you should always be learning and improving yourself.

8. Far too few adults understand these things.

Interest rates, credit cards, credit score, money saving techniques, 401K.

In other words anything that keeps you from being trapped by poor money management.

7. Learn something new every day.

That it’s never too late to learn.

6. All cats are traps.

A cat on his back inviting a chesty rub is a trap.

5. Know your own worth.

The value of walking away from someone toxic in your life, even if it is your parents and family.

If you are thinking of it and are scared and have somewhere where you can land in a safe place, then do it.

It hurts like hell for a long while, but it gets better and one day you realize how peaceful your life is and you find you only miss the family you wish you had had.

4. You must know your limits – even if they’re 0.

How slippery a slope addiction is.

How quickly trying something at a party turns into being hooked.

3. People really are mostly good.

That most people will just help you, how and if they can, if you are honest with them

It seems like so many people feel the need to conceal what they actually want from you, and try to get it by presenting a half truth or what they think you want to hear, instead of just being straight forward

2. Simple but so very true.

Learning when to say no.

Learning how to apologize when it’s your fault, and how to not apologize when it’s not your fault.

1. No one ever wants to consider this until it’s too late.

That they are terrible at parenting.

I for sure wish that 20-year-old me had understood these things.

What would you add to the list? Tell us in the comments!

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17 Things That Night Owls Always Miss Out On

Most people are born either loving mornings or loving nights, and over the course of our lives, we don’t really change all that much.

Sure, things like school, having children, getting a job with odd hours will force us to change our habits, but they can’t change our base inclinations toward rising early or staying up into the wee hours.

Those annoying, chirpy morning people who insist on rising with the sun and telling you how much they accomplished before you even rolled out of bed?

Here are 17 things they say night owls always miss out on.

17. They’re greeting the day.

Birdsong in the early morning is different somehow

16. So we’re missing vampires, basically.

the drunk people scrambling to escape the sun and get in bed before the guilt of daylight overcomes them

15. I am in this post and I don’t like it.

Me on the lawn in my bathrobe being angry at my labrador puppy for begging to go outside to pee but then not peeing.

So I’m just stuck there playing this game with him like “I swear if we go back in then you ain’t coming out for an hour!”

14. It’s the same every day, but also different.

I love watching the house change colour as I drink my tea.

The sun rises right through my living area and I love watching it go from black to grey to orange/pink/purple/whatever colour it is that day.

13. This is at such a premium these days.

The blissful feeling of solitude.

12. We could all use a few more minutes of quiet every day.

How still and quiet everything feels (even if there’s birds yammering) and as the world wakes up the feeling of rising business.

11. Always a good reason.

Light traffic

10. The smell of the damp summer morning. Mmmm.

Fresh dew on the grass – always evaporates by late morning

9. I do love watching these groups.

Old people at McDonald’s for breakfast. My granddad in Maryland had a group of retired coworkers that he’d go for a McMuffin with.

They called themselves the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out). When their wives got together, they were the Juliets.

8. You feel alone in the world.

I used to drive over a hill to get to school everyday. It had the prettiest mountains in its view. I miss seeing the sun rising above them or the fog rolling through.

I used to wonder about the people who lived in the gigantic houses high up on them and wondered what they saw in that moment. Every time I go there now it’s in the afternoon and it’s still pretty, but there’s less intimacy.

7. If you don’t enjoy other people, it’s great.

This is more about work but I start my work day at 6am. I see the following advantages when I’m in the office:

My building probably holds 1,000 people and probably 200 on my floor. On my floor at 6am there are probably 5 people. I own the place. I can play my music without headphones, chill out, traffic is light, not be annoyed by people, great parking in the ramp, etc. Also, at 3pm I leave for the day and I can see the jealousy in co-workers eyes. On the way home, traffic is again light. Although now with Covid 19, my whole day in the office is similar to what I describe above.

I’m also am able to fix system issues before they become customer impacting.

6. And then there’s this guy.

Woke up excessively early this morning. Could someone on here tell me what I’m supposed to be doing this early!!

5. Best in the fall, if you ask me.

Chirping birds and the smell of the morning air while I drink my coffee.

4. So maybe it’s not quiet everywhere.

The sound of magpies drastically cut by the sound of a tradie loading up his trailer in the loudest manner possible

3. The food that runs out early.

In our country, if you do not wake up early, you miss buying a warm cup of “taho” (soft tofu served with sugar syrup and tapioca pearls) and warm “pandesal” (sweet-and-a-bit-salty bread usually eaten with eggs, cheese, butter, etc.).

Both are usually being sold by vendors on foot or riding a bicycle.

2. I do not miss always rushing around and worrying about being late.

Their 7:15 train to work

1. You feel good about yourself.

There is a very nice sense of accomplishment combined with the feeling of “still having the whole day” when you wake up early on say a Saturday and get some shit done you’ve been meaning (e.g. yard work).

To just sit down and relax at like 2pm knowing you’ve already gotten done all that you needed to today and you still have ~10hrs left to do whatever you want is just great.

I’m a natural night owl, but since having kids, I’ve been an earlier riser. As much as I hate to admit it, I do actually get much more done before noon than after.

Are you a morning person? Do you agree with this list? Would you add anything else? Try to convince the night owls to change their ways in the comments!

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People Who “Can’t Wait to Walk Down the Aisle”

One of my favorite things about memes is that literally no one knows when or where or how or who when it comes to who started them. They just sort of…happen. They’re born in the moment, out of happenstance, and maybe that’s what makes them so fun.

The “I can’t wait to walk down the aisle” meme came about when Twitter user @Chloejayne_xxx posted that caption on a picture of an airplane aisle, prompting her mother to text her and ask whether her boyfriend had proposed.

Yeah. Oops. Major mom disappointment.

But now that the tweet was out there, people began to pile on with all of the aisles they can’t wait to walk down again soon – and spoiler alert, none of them have a life partner waiting at the other end.

11. Thrift stores have to be taking it on the chin.

If there was ever a place full of other people’s germs…

10. I honestly never thought I would be dying to go back to the gym.

Which reminds me, I need to call and put my membership on hold.

9. So many kids missing the amusement park this summer.

And okay fine, adults too.

8. Oooh yes, super stoked for fall.

Even though the experts say it’s going to be apocalyptic.

7. And normally you just want him to shut up so you can watch your movie.

Where are you going to go first?

6. I can’t even be mad at the hipsters.

Let them enjoy their records while they can.

5. Solidarity, sister.

She’s got the right idea there.

4. Who would have thought we would miss airports/airplanes?

Travel yes, the mode? Never dreamed it!

3. This picture sort of makes me want to cry.

Who knows if these will even be there to go back to at this point.

2. Preferably when it’s safe.

How can it be happy if you can’t see people smile?

1. Yep, and just grab right on to those grimy handlebars!

You know you want to.

This is making me sooooo full of wanderlust and stir crazy, y’all!

What’s the one aisle you can’t wait to walk down? Mine is definitely the one at the movie theater!

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People Talk About the Aisles They’re Dying to Be Able to Walk Down Again

When you hear a person say “I can’t wait to walk down the aisle!” your mind probably immediately goes to a wedding, right?

Twitter user @chloejayne_xxx‘s mom thought the same thing – even though Chloe meant that, with the way the world is today, she can’t wait to walk down the aisle of an airplane again.

The misunderstanding made people laugh, but it also made them think about all of the aisles they’re missing right now – and these 10 people shared theirs so we could all be a little bit longing.

10. It kind of takes your breath away, doesn’t it?

The freedom to just…go somewhere new?

9. This is one aisle I’ve been in recently.

There’s no way to survive otherwise.

8. My kids especially really miss the library.

It was our home away from home.

7. Ugh, stadium concerts, y’all.

My heart.

6. My home haircut isn’t bad.

That said, no one massaged my head, so that wasn’t the best.

5. Amusement parts and county fairs.

Kids and adults alike are going to revel in these all the more.

4. Try not to think about the fact that Halloween will probably be canceled.

For now, just dream of fall.

3. Another type of concert venue.

Why are you doing this to me?!

2. And not worry how many other people are doing the same.

We just took that for granted.

1. Classic. Oh travel, how we miss you.

This is a really pretty plane!

I’m kind of sad, now, and really missing the smell of popcorn in the halls of a movie theater. Sigh.

What aisle are you going to make a beeline for when it’s safe? Tell us in the comments!

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These Parenting Tweets Prove That Laughter Is the Best Medicine

If you don’t laugh, you’re gonna cry – it’s the advice that gets me through many a long parenting day with two littles at home, let me tell you. They’re demanding, they’re emotionally draining, they’re the source of your worry and anxiety, and for me, alone time is at a serious minimum.

Being able to log onto the internet and find that others are having some of the same struggles – and others sharing their own hilarious kid interactions, helps me get through it!

12. There are upsides to making your kid very comfortable at home.

No one really likes camping, do they?

11. This seems like a pretty comprehensive list.

He’s probably going to need to “rest his eyes” at some point.

10. Eh, I’m sure this grammar rule will be the next one to go.

It’s all anarchy in the world of English.

9. Ooh, I’m honestly not sure the clean room was worth it.

Unless he found all of your spoons.

8. THIS is ironic, Alanis.

Why are old bodies so annoying?

7. Older kids have all the jokes.

These aren’t half bad, if you ask me.

6. The most elusive gift in the world.

This is what we all want for Mother’s Day. #facts

5. No one has the answer to that, kid.

At least we have the internet.

4. Let the cable news anchor figure it out.

It’s full of passion, I know.

3. Let’s find a way to make that happen.

Because I’m running on caffeine, sugar, and half-eaten chicken nuggets.

2. That sounds about right.

But annoying your teenagers is like, the only fun thing about having teenagers.

1. That’s real family love right there.

Dear Lord, please let my parents keep my kids again soon.

I’m laughing, even knowing that tomorrow it could be me posting something like this.

What’s the funniest thing your kid has said or done lately. I want to hear about it!

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Parents Whose Kids Are Giving Them a Run for Their Money

Kids exist to try our patience, right? At least, that’s what it can seem like sometimes.

They find our buttons and dig their thumbs in as deep as they’ll go, twisting and really putting their back into it the more they can see us slowly going insane.

Of course they’re angels and we love them, but also, what I just said is the truth.

We all do what we can to get through days like these 14 people are having – and since it’s not you this time, go ahead and laugh. You know you want to.

14. It’s like he knew that ruining the coffee was the worst thing he could do.

Actually in this case he was really trying to help. You can’t even get mad at the sweet little lad!

Image Credit: Twitter

13. I, too, am confused.

I really want a followup to this tweet because I need to know if/where they found it.

Image Credit: Twitter

12. He’s really got his thinking cap on.

It’s hard to argue with that logic!

Image Credit: Twitter

11. Literally whatever makes them happy.

You definitely have to pick your battles.

Image Credit: Twitter

10. Yeah there is definitely pee somewhere.

Of course, if it’s like my house, there’s already pee everywhere so.

Image Credit: Twitter

9. They do keep you one your toes.

And you know you were barely asleep, anyway.

Image Credit: Twitter

8. Tornados are pretty scary.

But yeah, I imagine a tomato so huge we had to hide from it would be pretty frightening as well.

Image Credit: Twitter

7. The answer is to stop trying to help.

But we just can’t do that, can we?

Image Credit: Twitter

6. It’s a fair question, when you think about it.

Of course, it’s probably the 550th question she’s heard today.

Image Credit: Twitter

5. At least they don’t usually throw up on you.

Who am I kidding? It’s exactly the same.

Image Credit: Twitter

4. See, your marketing degree is coming in handy!

It’s all in the presentation, you know.

Image Credit: Twitter

3. It won’t last forever.

Honestly it doesn’t even work with my 3yo most of the time.

Image Credit: Twitter

2. You just get kind of numb to it all.

But you feel like you deserve a medal when you actually please a 3yo.

Image Credit: Twitter

1. You think you’re high sometimes.

It would make folding laundry more interesting. Perhaps.

I’m just so grateful I’m not raising the only heathens in the world!

Tell us about a recent moment you just had to walk away from your kid! We want to commiserate in the comments!

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5 Times ‘Sesame Street’ Tackled Really Tough Subjects

Kids have been relying on Sesame Street to teach them all kinds of things for years.

We learn how to count and how to spell, letters and numbers and months and days of the week, but also how to treat other people, how to handle diversity in our spaces, and how to watch for others who might be struggling.

In this year of unprecedented struggles the television show is stepping up to the plate, talking about staying safe and healthy in public spaces and how to handle racism and racist behavior in your life.

The show as always been written and run and consulted on by experts in the field of child development (and others), so you can rest assured that if your kid is watching it, their mind is being catered to in the healthiest possible way – and below are 5 times they went above and beyond to tackle the really tough topics that affect kids every day.

5. Big Bird learned about death.

On Thanksgiving in 1983, Sesame Street talked about the death of Will Lee, who played Mr. Hooper on the show for 14 years. Big Bird drew a picture he wanted to show Mr. Hooper, forgetting that he was gone, and the humans on the show help him understand what that meant.

It opened the door for parents to answer questions their kids might have about death at home.

4. Kami is HIV-positive.

The show introduced Kami in 2002, a character on the South African version of the show. She’s HIV-positive and has become a global symbol of acceptance and education of the disease.

3. Telly learned about racism (back in 1993).

Gina (a white character) got an upsetting call from a stranger angry that she was friends with Savion (a black character). Telly Monster witnessed the incident and had many questions about why someone would be upset about a choice of friends.

Sesame Street recently tackled the topic again on a CNN town hall, discussing racism, protests, and policing in a way accessible to kids.

2. Julia has autism.

Julia is a preschooler who “does things a little differently when playing with her friends,” and was introduced back in 2015. She has autism, and officially joined the cast in 2017.

1. Elmo reacted to 9/11.

Sesame Street calls New York City home, and so felt they needed to address this tragedy. Elmo does so by visiting a fire station and learning what firefighters do, and felt safe again after witnessing a fire in Hooper’s Store.

I try all the time to get my kids more into Sesame Street for reasons exactly like these.

What is your favorite memory of the show? How has it impacted your children? Tell us about it in the comments!

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Small Acts of Kindness That People Will Never Forget

Most of us try to do right by other people every day. We pick up the trash, we hold the doors, we help people carry their groceries or make faces at their kids while they wait in line at the store. We give money or a cup of coffee to a homeless person, buy Christmas gifts for kids who might not otherwise get them, things like that.

You never know what will stick with someone in the moment and turn into an act of kindness they’ll never forget – I imagine it’s different for everyone, and probably depends on where you are in that very moment.

For these 14 people, these small acts of kindness changed them forever.

14. This is the best of us.

I was out of a job at a time that I had to support my mother. Finally landed one but I had to walk back and forth and I didn’t have any shoes that would hold up on the walk or the work. Went to fb and mom asked around for some hand me downs we could buy from some one. A day later a very kind man showed up with a brand new pair of really nice shoes he had just gone out and bought for me. He left before I could even get any money for him. I cried

13. What an amazing “trick.”

Neighbors asked to borrow my truck. Told them I could not trust my truck because the tires were bad

Next day mr neighbor called and said he was getting new tires for his suburban and I could have his old ones. Told me to just show up at this certain tire shop and they would put them on

Get to tire shop and they put on brand new Goodyear tires. I asked what happened to the old tires I was suppose to receive.

Shop owner said the “old tires” was just a story to get me in the shop.

Mr neighbor bought me a full set of new tires instead of the old tires he said I could have.

12. Remember how much impact teachers have, good or bad.

My gym teacher purchased me lunch in 3rd grade after I dropped mine. I’m 34 years old and still remember this.

11. That’s Canada for you!

Riding my bike on a long trip through Canada. With about 50 miles to go, I had a major mechanical failure. Stuck on the side of the road in a foreign country within 5 minutes at least 10 cars had stopped to check on me.

One guy loaded my bike in the back of his truck and drove me 30 miles to the border where I could catch a ferry back to the US. Amazing kindness and generosity toward a stranger. He just asked that I pay it forward and to date I’ve helped 5 cyclists who were broken down in honor of that promise.

10. I want to fist-bump this teacher!

I recorded a homemade album with my garage band in high school and handed out a few CDs. A few weeks later my English teacher approached me with 5 pages of notes on what he liked and what I could improve on. He apparently got the CD from someone at the high school and listened to it all the way through (it was over an hour long). He didn’t know I was the singer and guitar player until he asked the person who gave him the CD. He said that if I ever got a shot in a studio, I would create something amazing. Thank you to all the teachers out there who believe in their students. It makes all the difference to some of us.

9. The little things quickly become big things.

I was given access to a shower and a hot meal after being homeless for 9 months.

8. How friendships are born. The good ones, anyway.

At work I was complaining about heartburn once. I was still pretty new to the job. Didnt really have any work friends. Felt like an outsider. My life outside of work was pretty shit as well.

The bartender on shift overheard me and ran to a nearby coffee shop to get me a chocolate milk. It definitely made the heartburn go away but it was such a needlessly kind act. I dont think ill ever forget it. 2 years later we’re still friends and she is definitely one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.

7. This makes my heart happy and sad at the same time.

I was nine years old, waiting for the school bus in Wisconsin winter. I had a thin coat, no hat or gloves. A woman driving past saw me and stopped, giving me a blanket from the back of her car. It was a long skinny one, so she wrapped it around my head and shoulders like a big scarf. I remember thanking her, but being confused. I told her I didn’t know how I would give it back when I was done borrowing it. She hugged me and said not to worry. I still have that blanket.

6. A little to you, a lot to someone else.

During the single most difficult time of my life, a stranger on reddit gifted me $500. To me, it was a fortune. I received it while at work and just broke down. It started the change of my life and a few months later I was able to move, met my now-fiancé, had my son, and found my job. I still message them once in a while to update them on my life and continue to thank them for their generosity, but I think they abandoned their account years ago.

5. No thanks required.

Alternator died while I was driving home from university. Engine died as I exited the freeway in the middle of the night in a not-so-pleasant part of town in the days before cell phones. As I’m pushing my car out of the intersection, a guy in a truck comes up and offers to push my car to my neighborhood a good three miles away. He does so, and I’m pulling into my neighborhood, he simply gives a wave and drives off into the night. I never even had a chance to thank him.

4. So many people want nothing more than for you to pay it forward.

So, there was this one time in the 1990s. I was helping my brother move from a teaching job after college. This was in the middle of nowhere in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was driving his little pickup truck pulling a trailer and I was driving my crappy little Ford station wagon, packed to the gills with his stuff.

It was a Sunday. I’m driving along and my car just dies. No warning, nothing. I coast to a stop on the side of a rural highway and wait for my brother to realize I wasn’t behind him anymore and turn around. After about 20 minutes, he finds me, the hood up and neither one of us knows very much about cars. Soon, though a man from the house we broke down in front of comes out, takes one look at the engine and says, “Timing belt.”

We inquire about getting the car towed the 30 miles to the closest large town and realize that it was going to be an expensive repair, even if the engine was OK and not ruined. This man, though, he takes on look at the situation — sees two broke kids in their early 20s just trying to get by in life and he says, “Well, it’s Sunday. Nothing’s gonna be open. I tell ya what. My next-door neighbor is a mechanic. Let’s push the car down to my driveway and we’ll see what we can do.”

So that is exactly what we do. His neighbor calls his buddy at the auto parts store (which is closed on a Sunday), who does a favor and gets the parts needed, drives them 30 miles out to the house and well sit around telling stories while the car gets fixed. This man’s son, a kid of about 9 or 10, is hanging around. He is extremely bored. There were no kids nearby his age, and he’s craving any kind of interaction, even with two guys in their 20s. The kid goes “Want to see my treehouse?” and points to the woods out back. My brother and I look at each other, shrug, and say, “Sure.”

We end up spending two hours with this kid, helping him build his treehouse. When we are done, we go back to the house and the car is all fixed. My brother and I have maybe $60 in cash on us (combined) and try to pay the man who did the work but he refused. He said, “No, you boys were in need of help and I wanted to help. You don’t need to pay me. Plus, you kept my son occupied for several hours, which I truly appreciate.”

He then says, “I want you to do something for me, though. The next time you see someone in need of help and you have the means, I want you to repay this favor.”

And that is one of the rules of life I live by, taught to me by a generous man in the middle of nowhere who helped me out when I was in a time of need.

3. Sometimes you’re just on the right side.

When I was young(19) I lost my wallet and someone used my license to rack up tickets.

It was pretty obvious once courts looked at the location of the tickets and what vehicle was used, the signature, that it wasn’t me.

I had to go to around 3 courts clearing it up.

The 3rd judge was the only one with a problem. He said I had failures to appear since the tickets were ignored. I explained what was happening and how I’ve been dealing with this and I came in as soon as I was made aware of the issue.

He wanted to put me in jail because he didn’t trust I’d be back. He wouldn’t look at my paperwork because it was an arraignment. He would only look at it during the trial date.

I didn’t know what to do, but I had the name of the public defender memorized. I asked if I could talk with her first.

He called her in and said, “this young man seems to know you…”

I quickly explained what was happening and showed her my evidence. She told the judge that if he didn’t release me to come back, she’d pay my bail out of her own pocket.

He scorned me but released me. I just had to return the next month during the trial date.

I was 19 then, 39 now…

2. You just have to really see the people around you.

I have two moments that I’ll never forget.

When I was younger, my mum was depressed and we had very little money. It was either heating or eating a lot. An old lady around the corner from us would invite us over for tea sometimes or breakfast before school. She knitted me, my baby sister and my mum cardigans, socks and a blanket each one winter when it was really bad.

I was at a terrible time of my life at 17, had a bad day at work, and then my train home was 1 hour+ late. I just started crying at the train station and was really wondering if it was all worth it. A woman just held me for bit while I cried. She was a complete stranger, I’ve never seen her since but I needed her I guess. I think she saved my life that day.

1. We all need some grace and patience now and again.

I took my sister whose in a wheelchair to the cinema for the first time on my own. At the end, I realized I could’t undo the brakes and was blocking everyone. I felt like crying because I thought everyone was pissed at me, but some nice lady helped me, then took me and my sister out. She said she once had a son who needed a wheelchair. This was long ago but I’ll never forget

So many of these just brought a tear to my eye!

Has anyone ever done something small for you that made a huge impact? Share it with us in the comments!

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