January 5 – National Bird Day – someone confined to their home may enjoy a fun birdfeeder outside the window. Gather a few friends (because friends of a feather flock together!) and install a new feeder – and don’t forget to stop by each week to fill it. This duty could (and should!) be added to the WhatFriendsDo.com team page “help schedule.”
January 6 – Bean Day – jelly bean, lima bean, chili bean, bean jar, bean stalk, bean bag, bean salad .. the list goes on and on! If you feel like cooking a meal for your friend today, be sure you have beans on the menu! (and be sure you’ve signed up on the WhatFriendsDo.com team page – because nobody needs too many beans today!)
January 6 – Cuddle Up Day – maybe there are children in your life who need some extra nurturing right now – use today to let them relax, snuggled in a warm blanket, and watch a classic movie together
January 7 – Letter Writing Week – who doesn’t enjoy getting something unexpected in the mail? Send a note (snail mail!) to someone today. Your note will surely bring a smile to the face of the person receiving a bright colored enveloped hand addressed!
January 8 - Bubble Bath Day – bubbles for everyone! If your friend has small children, offer to “do” bath time tonight – and bring along some fun bubbles. While you’re at it, give Mom a basket with some soothing bubble bath – what a treat!
January 8 – Male Watcher's Day – maybe today is your day to spend the afternoon with an elderly gentleman who needs constant care. Checkers, a video of a great football game from way back, or an opportunity for him to take a trip down memory lane will make today extra special!
January 9 – Dog Biscuit Day – mail a care package today to your friend’s DOG!! It will be totally unexpected. Dog lovers love to fuss over their four-legged pals, and will be delighted that you are, too.
January 10 – Share Music Day – Frank Sinatra, Jr., Rod Stewart, Johnnie Ray, Jim Croce, Pat Benatar were all born on January 10. Share some music with your friend today – invite him or her to a concert, send a CD or even send a subscription to satellite radio!
January 11 – Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day – better yet, if you live in a cold climate and there is snow on the ground, make sure there is not going to be a puddle for your friend to be challenged with once the snow melts
January 12 – National Pharmacist Day – offer to pick up your friend’s prescriptions today – and while you’re at it be sure to thank the pharmacist!
January 13 – Blame Someone Else Day – use this day to do a kind deed anonymously. Feed a parking meter that is running low, if it’s trash day, return an emptied garbage can to it’s usual spot, shovel a sidewalk, fill your friend’s birdfeeders. Be creative – you’ll have fun being an elf today!
January 13 – Make Your Dream Come True Day – use today to do something you’ve always wanted to do for your friend! Dreams come in all shapes and sizes – whether yours is small or large, do what you can to realize your dream of being an even better friend than you were yesterday.
January 14 – Dress Up Your Pet Day – your friend may be ready for something totally fun and unexpected. A doggie jacket or a cat boots are sure to make everyone smile!
January 14 – Clean Off Your Desk Day – after you get your paperwork taken care of, offer to help your friend get his/her desk cleaned off!
January 14 – Organize Your Home Day – this is a great day to offer to help your friend clean out a closet, carry boxes to or from the basement, take books to a retirement home.
January 15 – National Hat Day – a friend going through chemotherapy will enjoy a funky hat today. Matching hats for your entire WhatFriendsDo.com team would be a wonderful show of support.
January 16 – National Religious Freedom Day – may the God of your choice bless you!
January 17 – Ditch New Years Resolutions Day – well .. maybe not .. instead how about asking your friend what you can do to help him/her stick with resolutions.
January 17 – Golf Day – if the weather permits, today is a good day to invite your friend out to play 9 holes. If golf isn’t a possibility, gather your favorite foursome for lunch or dinner out.
January 18 – Thesaurus Day – at a loss for words? Visit your favorite card store and find just the write words to send to your friend – everyone loves finding something fun in the mailbox.
January 18 – Winnie the Pooh Day – The Birthday of Winnie's author A.A. Milne – share some Pooh time with your favorite toddler today.
January 19 – National Popcorn Day – microwave popcorn, caramel popcorn, cheesy popcorn, jalapeno popcorn … whatever flavor you prefer, send some to your friend today!
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday – celebrate the friendship and sharing we are blessed with, and do your part to ensure continued progress toward equality for all.
January 19 – Hot & Spicy Food Day – if you’re taking a meal to your friend today, check dietary restrictions before making something hot & spicy.
January 19 – Tin Can Day – fill a decorative tin with cookies and deliver it to caregivers today.
January 19 – Whisper “I Love You” Day – whisper it, shout it, write it on a napkin, type it in a guestbook or an email … however you do it, just do it!
January 20 – Cheese Day – Mac & cheese, grilled cheese, cheese pizza, cheese potatoes … if you’re providing a meal for your friend today, just add cheese!
January 20 – Only the Best Day – today use your best serving dish, your best recipe, your best flower vase – and do your best to do something special for your friend – after all, only the best for a good friend!!
January 21 – National Hugging Day – bear hugs, Hershey’s hugs, cuddly hugs – we all need hugs – and any kind of hug will do!
January 21 – Squirrel Appreciation Day – this seems like a good day to make good use of some of those things you’ve “squirreled” away – fix a meal for your friend using the vegetables you canned, or treat your friend to lunch using the change you’ve been tossing in a jar.
January 22 – Celebration of Life Day – shower your friend with cards celebrating his/her life today.
January 22 – Come in from the Cold Day – hot chocolate or hot tea will be perfect for a short visit with your friend today.
January 23 – National Pie Day – apple, peach, chocolate, pumpkin, lemon meringue, coconut cream, pecan – whichever flavor you choose your friend will be delighted to celebrate pie day.
January 23 – National Handwriting Day – your friend may not be up to writing lots of thank you notes. How about offering to do the handwriting so all your friend needs to do is sign at the bottom.
January 23 – Measure Your Feet Day – this would be a great day to take your friend to the shoe store for a new pair of comfy shoes. Or how about surprising your friend with a pair of cozy slippers.
January 24 – Compliment Day – post an entry on your friend’s WhatFriendsDo.com guestbook describing a trait about your friend you admire.
January 24 – Ice Cream Bar / Eskimo Pie Day – yum – these cold treats will hit the spot, even on a January day!
January 24 – Peanut Butter Day – oh so many ways to say hello with peanut butter! Cookies, sandwiches… fill a basket and make a delivery!
January 24 – Belly Laugh Day – if laughter is the best medicine, today’s the day to fill the prescription! Post some good jokes on your friend’s WhatFriendsDo.com guestbook – that way the laughs will be there any time of the day or night that your friend needs a good laugh.
January 25 – Fun at Work Day – nurses, doctors, pharmacists, nursing home staff members are all at work today – do something to make their day fun. Surprise them with donuts or a pizza delivery, and don’t forget the hand-written note extending your appreciation for the job they do.
January 25 – Opposite Day – spend today with a child whose family is going through a challenging time, and celebrate opposites all day long. Up/Down. Hot/Cold. Yes/No. Happy/Sad. Wet/Dry. Sweet/Sour. Give/Take. Fast/Slow.
January 26 – Spouse's Day – use today to celebrate the spouse who is the rock!
January 26 – Seed Swap Day – how about planting a seed with the WhatFriendsDo.com staff by sharing some of your fun ideas? Send an email to ideas @ WhatFriendsDo.com!
January 27 – Chocolate Cake Day – YES!
January 27 – Mozart Day – the perfect day to give your friend a soothing gift – a basket with a CD of classical music (Mozart perhaps!), a lavender candle, some hand lotion and a little comfort food.
January 27 – Punch the Clock Day – how about letting your friend sleep in today? You do the morning shift to take care of the kids and get a great Sunday breakfast fixed for the family.
January 28 – Daisy Day – take a dozen daisies to your friend today and use them to freshen floral arrangements that were so beautiful when they arrived, but are a bit “tired” now.
January 29 – National Puzzle Day – gather all those jigsaw puzzled you put together once but probably will never do again, and donate them to a hospital’s waiting room or a retirement center.
January 29 – National Corn Chip Day – chips and salsa – a great combo for a casual visit – it’s what friends do.
January 30 – Jazz Day – maybe your friend would like an evening out – find a local place that has live jazz tonight – it will be a welcome change of pace!
January 31 – Backward Day – children will have lots of fun doing all kinds of things backward today. Entertain children by asking them to count from 100 to 1 .. say the alphabet backward .. wear their shirt backward … walk backward.. spell their name backward. Guaranteed laughs for everyone!
January 31 – Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
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