Deliver a sweet tussie-mussie to nursing home residents and people confined to their homes for a day brightener. Separate a grocery store bouquet into several smaller arrangements, wrap the stems with a wet paper towel covered with plastic wrap. Place the arrangements in paper cones made from gift wrap or specialty papers (repurposed wallpaper or recycled fabric, brown paper sacks or newspapers work, too) and tie with ribbon or string.
Create a boxful of beads, pom-poms, crayons and tiny objects for kids to use for crafts or playtime. Choose a partitioned container and neatly segregate the items. Note: Due to the small size of the objects, give this gift only to age-appropriate children.
This delivered gift is a party waiting to happen! Fill a cooler with ice and load it up with ice cream, toppings, cones and sprinkles. To use this idea for a retirement or group home, pack the cooler with individually wrapped ice cream treats.
Celebrate that someone you love is another year older with this happy birthday bucket. Decorate a new metal paint can with a paper label wrap, sticker and ribbon. Fill the container with decorated cookies, specialty candies and other treats. Then drop the can off at the lucky birthday person’s door.
This basket enlivens many good mornings with delicious ingredients for breakfast. It’s a good way to welcome a new family to the neighborhood, help those struggling to make ends meet or honor a special couple celebrating a new baby, new marriage or anniversary.
