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Surprise someone you know with one of these intentional gestures of kindness:
For A Teacher
- Post a “here’s what my teacher means to me” on your Facebook page.
- Bring them breakfast bars so they can put them in their desk for those hungry moments.
- Do a video of you saying “thanks” and post it on You Tube.
- Decorate a box of tissue with your school colors or picture of your school mascot.
- Wash their car.
- Have a pizza or two delivered to the classroom late in the day for a class “thank you” pizza party.
- Send a ThankFULL TXT Greeting Card... you'll be hip and cool while saying thanks!
Your Spouse
- Give a bear hug the very next time you see him/her... so simple and free!
- Coffee first thing in the morning…. best served with a smile…
- Give a crisp ironing to a favorite shirt… and add a spray of scented freshener.
- Ice cream delivered to place of work at 3pm… a great office surprise!
- Put a note in the lunch bag that reminds of something funny.
- Put a favorite piece of candy in the underwear drawer.
- Show your appreciation for everyday love by sending a ThankFULL™ card to him/her today!
An Ill friend:
- Bring good old fashioned chicken soup (it doesn’t even have to be homemade!)
- Bring a jigsaw puzzle to help pass the time.
- Bring a favorite CD and CD player to the bedside.
- Watch a classic movie... and give a foot massage while you are at it!
- Bring a stockpile of soft tissues… it will be much appreciated!
- Bring a gift basket of novelty soaps, antibacterial hand gel and disinfectant wipes… that is sure to bring a laugh!
- Make a trip to the grocery store or post office if needed.
- Stuff the back pocket of CheerFULL™ with a gift card to her favorite coffee establishment and medicated lip balm. CheerFULL™ will lighten the room’s atmosphere and give your sick friend someone to play with all day long! And she’ll look forward to going out for coffee when she feels better!
Landscaper, Cleaning Crew and Other Service Providers:
- Leave a cooler of cold bottled water on the driveway on those dog days of summer.
- Leave a box of granola bars and cookies for a mid-day snack.
- Put a bottle of Airborne, lip balm, hand sanitizer and a box of hot tea in a bag. Label it “For Your Defense” in fighting the flu season!
- Write a thank you note and leave it in a conspicuous place. Tell him/her how much you value the service given to you and that you appreciate his/her dedication.
- Give a CheerFULL™ Water Bottle filled with ice cold water... they'll feel appreciated while enjoying every sip!
New Mom
- Tell her she's a great mom... today. Everyone needs to hear that encouragement some days.
- Bring over a hand lotion in a fresh citrus scent… will help her feel awake, even if she’s been up all night with the baby!
- Get her list and go to the grocery store. Go an extra step and put the groceries away!
- Hold the baby while Mommy gets a shower
- Babysit during the day while Mommy gets a 2 hour nap.
- Walk the dog... he always gets overlooked when a new baby arrives!
- If she has older children, take them out for ice cream
- Bring the older children a basket of new stickers, coloring books, crayons, and books to give them something special and new, just for them
- Send her a GleeFULL™ greeting card to congratulate her on her new addition to the family... It just might spark her desire to hand craft a beautiful new quilt for her little one!
Co-Worker
- Place a sticky note on their computer for encouragement or good luck
- Drop off a packet of jelly beans for them to snack on during the day
- Give them a new color of permanent marker to add to their collection!
- Place a new pen with padded grips on their keyboard and let them wonder who gave it to them
- Put a PeaceFULL™ ceramic mug filled with their favorite coffee beans on their desk... it will encourage them to breathe in and breathe out... ahhh!
Have more ideas to give us? Send them to us and we'll post them here!
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