With Valentines Day right around the corner, many people are gearing up to give something to someone, whether it's their parents, children, or spouses. As we come upon another season of giving, here are some ideas of ways you give back and encourage others to do so as well:
Goody bags
Candy is EVERYWHERE this time of year, and a lot of stores will be selling it for a pretty good deal. So grab some candy or other inexpensive Valentine's-themed items -- Target has some great ones -- and put them together in a little goody bag. Hand them out to someone who may not be receiving anything this year, someone in need, or someone you care about!
Socks of Love
In the spirit of showing LOVE, a great and simple project to do is Socks of Love. To complete a Socks of Love project, get a long sock and fill it with little necessities. A mini toothpaste, a pocket pack of Kleenex, a little hand sanitizer or even a granola bar will do! Put a little card in it wishing someone a Happy Valentine's Day, and tie the sock with a cute bow! These are a great way to show those in need that you care. Don’t forget to include the other sock to the pair inside with the goodies!
Valentine Cookies
Making someone’s day super sweet is easy with a few cookies! Most cooking stores or even craft stores will sell heart shaped cookie cutters for a pretty low price. So grab some red and pink sprinkles or icing and make some heart cookies. Enjoy your cookies with those you love and then give back by handing out little bags of them to others. Some nursing homes will even let you go in and give out the little bags there, and the people will love to see some new faces.
A {LOVE}ly Care Package
Who doesn’t love getting a package in the mail?! Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to put all the goodies and cookies in one and show someone how much you LOVE them! Maybe it’s a niece or nephew or an old friend who you don’t see a lot. If you can’t get together a package, send a simple card. Too often we forget to tell people how much they mean to us. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to reset and give back. If you don’t have anyone to send a package to, then create this package and take it to the local homeless shelter. Most places will be happy to give the goodies out to everyone and show the love!
