This Winter was pretty brutal and my car took a beating, the outside, the inside it just was never warm enough to clean it without the soap freezing to the exterior so it went without a wash for months. Now that it is warmer I went to get my car washed and vacuumed out. The amount of dog hair could have allowed me to knit a sweater. No joke!
This is such a necessary but boring task, what better reward that to have someone else pay for it. Save that money for a pedicure or a coffee!
Are you considering doing your own Act of Kindness? If not, what is stopping you? Grab a button if you would like to spread the word. The change that we seek in others has to first come from within. This year I hope you decide to Be the Change You Seek.
kathy@vodka and soda says
you rock, Kerry!!! i bet the person next in line was so happy and it totally made their day!!! you’re the best with such a kind heart! xoxoxoxo
Kerry says
Thank you! I was so nice to clean my car and help someone else!
Linda Sheridan says
Very nice! I love the carwash!!!
I “detailed” the insides of 2 of our cars. The shop vac did the trick and then just wiping down everything.
I did it on a nice shady day! I am vowing to keep on top of it!!!
Love SMD’s Momma
Kerry says
It is so hard to keep it clean but much easier when you stay on top of it!
Lex says
you are such a wonderful person! you totally made someones day!
Kerry says
Thank you so much! I hope so!
Lauren says
I hate spending money on carwashes so this is so great! I hope the next person was super happy and surprised!
Kerry says
I hate it too, but I am always glad when it’s clean!
Biana says
you always have the best #bethechange ideas!! Such a wonderful woman!
Kerry says
Thank you!! I try to think outside the normal RAOK box.
Sharon says
A free car wash is a great idea especially after all the snow/salt from the winter! Now I’m dealing with my car being covered in pollen every morning…another wonderful reason for a car wash 🙂
-Sharon
Kerry says
Yes, the salt crust was so bad. I forgot about the pollen too! It gets bad!
Ellesees.blogspot.com says
awesome idea!!
Kerry says
Thank you! Hopefully someone’s car is squeaky clean!
Chloe says
Left handed chicken scratch for the win! I love when I meet other left handed people.
Kerry says
It is so hard to write neatly! I really should print them but I was pressed for time.
Kate says
You are the nicest as usual!
I desperately need to not only wash the outside of my car but do an overhaul of the inside. Actually, I just want to sell the damn thing!
Kerry says
Awww thank you so much! Haha! Is it that bad?! I could use a detailing but that is expensive though I think there was a groupon for one today!
tori says
What a great idea and you def made someones day! You go girl!
Kerry says
Thank you. I really hope so!
Detroit Duchess says
I love this idea! Did you buy the wash in advance or just leave a few dollars? This one would be easy to do.
Kerry says
I bought it in advance so they just add the code into the machine and if they want to upgrade they can add money. You could just put money in a bag too though.
Amanda says
This is a GREAT idea! Also, reminds me that I need to clean/wash my car! hahaha
Kerry says
Hahaha!! Working at the car wash, yeah! Can’t get that song out of my head now!
Kateri Von Steal says
This post was great.
I love the BE THE CHANGE YOU SEEK.
It’s YODA LIKE AND AWESOME!
And, my car totally needs a good wash as well.
Kerry says
Thank you! A little Yoda was needed! 😉 After a harsh winter and the fact that I practically live in my car (thanks commute) it was so needed! 😉
Kelli says
My chicken scratch is worse, almost un-readable sometimes. Love the car wash pictures!
Kerry says
Glad I am not the only one! I totally switch from cursive to print. Figured some action shots were necessary! 😉
brittney says
wow what an awesome gesture!
Kerry says
Thank you! It is one of things that are not fun to pay for yourself.
Renee says
Such an amazing gesture and it totally gave me goosebumps!!
Kerry says
Thank you so much! That means the world to me!
SMD @ Life According to Steph says
Nice idea, that’s a treat to find there for sure. And maybe a person who wasn’t planning on a wash could get one now.
Your chicken scratch? LOLOL. My handwriting looks like a serial killer’s.
Kerry says
Very true! It is not my most favorite thing to do so it would cheer me up. Haha! Glad someone has worse handwriting than mine!
Emily says
What a cute idea! I’m sure the person was ecstatic to receive a free car wash!
Kerry says
Thank you. I hope so. It is one of things you dread doing, so hopefully this made it a little better.
Nadine says
This is so awesome!!!! Car washes are a necessary evil…what a great surprise!!!!
Kerry says
They really are, with the ice and the pollen. So needed. Glad someone got one free.
Rachael says
You are seriously so thoughtful!!!
Kerry says
Thank you. I love being able to give back and spread a little happiness when I can.
Nichole C says
This is so great, Kerry!
Kerry says
Thank you. It was fun doing it.
Alli says
Love this! You’re so super sweet, Kerry!!!!
Kerry says
Thank you. I just try to do what I can.