I'm on a mission to value people more and show them I care in better ways. Here are some meaningful birthday ideas...
1. Cake me likey. We had a simple tradition growing up, siblings made each other birthday cakes. Frosting, sprinkles, writing, candles. Then singing would commence and all would be merry (until the inevitable bickering started). Honestly, this saves you money, allows for artistic freedom, and gives your children a practical way to show love to each other. Making your friends a cake will surely delight too.
2. Card me. I was poking through my 'memory piles' and found a crude drawing on a very un-neatly folded sheet of paper. With misspellings, it said something like 'Happy Birthday, love sis.' The drawing is what I assumed to be my sister and I. Needless to say, it brought a smile to my face. How long have I had that? I dunno, maybe 15 years plus. A very sweet, simple, childhood birthday card still made me smile all these years later. I've tossed so many store bought cards over the years.
3. Gifts and gadgets. Unfortunately, most gifts go unused or get thrown out. So why not invest in natural soaps or essential oils. Gifts that will likely be used and are worth having.
4. Get in contact. Good ol' fashion phone call, email, text, letter in the snail mail. 'Hey, I know you're still alive and today you were born, some odd years ago, and I'm glad.' I personally love getting surprises in the mail. Because let's be honest, you actually had to put in effort with the whole envelope and stamp drama, so I'm convinced you care.
5. Got time? In the past, I have gotten a dear friend a gift card to a favorite restaurant. Attached was a little note saying something like I'm taking you to dinner and here is a reminder. Laughably, after living in different states and being consumed by life, we went two years before cashing in on that particular dinner. Other awesome time gifts: water park passes, movie tickets, gift cards. Or do it simple ya'll, get crazy and invite your friend over for dinner at your home. What better way to show you care than giving your time to someone?!
6. Donate to a charity in their name. Be sure it is one they support, but what an epic way to make a birthday meaningful. Charity:water is an on point organization if you're looking for an honest, forthcoming charity. 100% of the donations go towards water projects and when the well is completed they send you the GPS coordinates, so you can see for yourself. Here's my Birthday Campaign.
Let those in your life know how loved they are, in meaningful ways!
2. Card me. I was poking through my 'memory piles' and found a crude drawing on a very un-neatly folded sheet of paper. With misspellings, it said something like 'Happy Birthday, love sis.' The drawing is what I assumed to be my sister and I. Needless to say, it brought a smile to my face. How long have I had that? I dunno, maybe 15 years plus. A very sweet, simple, childhood birthday card still made me smile all these years later. I've tossed so many store bought cards over the years.
3. Gifts and gadgets. Unfortunately, most gifts go unused or get thrown out. So why not invest in natural soaps or essential oils. Gifts that will likely be used and are worth having.
5. Got time? In the past, I have gotten a dear friend a gift card to a favorite restaurant. Attached was a little note saying something like I'm taking you to dinner and here is a reminder. Laughably, after living in different states and being consumed by life, we went two years before cashing in on that particular dinner. Other awesome time gifts: water park passes, movie tickets, gift cards. Or do it simple ya'll, get crazy and invite your friend over for dinner at your home. What better way to show you care than giving your time to someone?!
6. Donate to a charity in their name. Be sure it is one they support, but what an epic way to make a birthday meaningful. Charity:water is an on point organization if you're looking for an honest, forthcoming charity. 100% of the donations go towards water projects and when the well is completed they send you the GPS coordinates, so you can see for yourself. Here's my Birthday Campaign.
Let those in your life know how loved they are, in meaningful ways!
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