This weekend will abound in the warmth of red...the expressions of feelings...the extra reminders...floral bouquets...sugary confections...special dinners... shiny bling...all the ways that make a loved one feel special. We are suggesting a way this year you can make people feel special...it doesn't have to be a huge amount of money...it doesn't even have to be money at all.
How about being the anonymous Cupid who shovels the neighbor's walk...blows the snow off the driveway...(are there any lawns anywhere that aren't snow covered ?) Putting an extra few nion-perishable food items in the collection barrel for people less fortunate...Leaving the mailman a soft drink or hot chocolate in the mailbox...anonymously dropping off a sweet treat to someone who may be house bound...recently lost a loved one or has experienced some other "life got in the way" situation.
Go ahead...be creative...the opportunities to pay it forward, give it back, be thoughtful...are everywhere....What will you do to honor this holiday of loving expression ?
Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS
A great day to show your love and kindness to all! Happy Valentines Day!
Hi Sally and David,
These are some great ideas! I love the thoughtful ways to make someone smile who needs a lift!! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to bake cookies and take them to our new neighbors!
Happy Valentines Day, good day to reach down into your heart and be a Secret Valentine to someone who could use a lift!
Lifting is a good thing...no strength required.....just a little out of the box thought to brighten someone's day....as it will yours as well...Have a Happy !
Happy Valentine's Day to you both. You are such sweethearts and so generous with your time and talent. Thank you. It's nice to know that when I needed some advice, you were there.
Time given is always far more valuable than monetary trickets. A great reminder. Happy Valentines Day.
This is wonderful advice. It's the little things that makes someone feel special.
Hey Suzanne..come on down...or maybe we'll come up ,,,,wild rice soup.....mmm...The kindnesses I remember most....are the ones that cost the least Ellie....Hey Diane...special is a feeling we all deserve to have !
Hey Suzanne..come on down...or maybe we'll come up ,,,,wild rice soup.....mmm...The kindnesses I remember most....are the ones that cost the least Ellie....Hey Diane...special is a feeling we all deserve to have !
Someone beat me to it. I looked out and none of the driveways or walkways in my whole neighborhood need to be shoveled! Go figure!
Seriously great idea.
If we just make the effort to make everyone that we come in contact with feel special... one day at a time, it can be Valentine's day every day! Great suggestions.
It's the time we take...the extra bowl of chicken soup we deliver..the lawn that gets cut and the cookies baked...it;s never how much you spend, it's that you remembered and cared.
Love is a many splendored thing, and it can be expressed in unlimited ways. Have a wonderful day of loving and being loved!
Love is a many splendored thing, and it can be expressed in unlimited ways. Have a wonderful day of loving and being loved!