Merry and Pepper are here again, reminding us of the importance of kindness! If you're not familiar with the Kindness Elves, they are similar to the popular Elf on a Shelf in that they show up near the holidays and help us get into the spirit of the season. They arrive comfortably packed into their wee house. I love the little Mail Box in front; it really opens for notes of encouragement or congratulations on a kindness act completed. If you read the back of the box you'll see: "Hello! We are the Kindness Elves. We are tiny, magical friends who have been sent to children to share the joy that comes from showing kindness to others! We love nothing more than to help other people, notice good things that happen and do as many lovely things as we possibly can. "It doesn't matter how small we are, our kindness can cause wonderful things to happen to people around us. We hope you will let us stay with you for a while and we can become...