On Special Days

September 3 – Picnic Day – many people use Labor Day for picnics and end of summer celebrations.  But some people are not able to get out and enjoy a picnic – so pack a picnic and take it inside to your friend! 

September 4 – Music to My Ears Day – music is an amazing way to bring comfort and joy to a friend.  Give your friend a CD, send an iTune, or even just spend some time together listening to your friend’s favorite music.

September 5 – Smell the Roses Day – if you grow roses, cut a bouquet to share with a friend today.  And take time today to think of all the things in your life that “smell good”.

September 5 – Cheese Pizza Day – do you have a friend who lives far away who is in need of some TLC?  Find a pizza parlor near their house, and call in an order for delivery – you can pay over the phone with your credit card.  Make sure your friend will be home and knows that “dinner is on the way!”

September 6 – Fight Procrastination Day  - today a good day to ask your friend if help is needed with dreaded but necessary paperwork, or with thank you notes, or with cleaning out a closet.  Don’t wait til tomorrow!  Do it today!

September 6 – Read a Book Day – Read a book to a child, or to someone who is recovering from surgery (yes, even adults like to be read to!)  Even sitting on the porch next to a friend as you both read silently will be treasured time!

September 7 – Monkey Business Day – this is a day to do something spontaneous and FUN.  Invite your friend to go for an ice cream cone… invite a child to the zoo … bake cupcakes and deliver them to caregivers, just for fun!  (And maybe include a bunch of bananas!)

September 8 – National Date Nut Bread Day - bake Date Nut Bread, or any other kind of bread, and share it!  Share with your friend, hospital workers, a bus driver, a postal carrier – anyone who deserves a special acknowledgement!

September 9 – Teddy Bear Day – take or send a teddy bear to a child who is going through a difficult time right now, due to a death or major illness in the family, moving to a faraway city, or maybe Mom or Dad is in the military and can’t give hugs on a daily basis.   A cuddly teddy bear will bring smiles!

If your friend's birthday is coming soon, start making plans for a special celebration!

Send an email to all Team members encouraging them to send a greeting card (be sure to include the mailing address where your friend will be on his or her birthday.)

This WhatFriendsDo.com bag is perfect for delivering any of your fun and useful gifts. Ask your friend to pass it on to another friend in need someday.
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Looking for some hope and inspiration? Click the link below for Daryn Kagan's wonderful website. After watching the video about WhatFriendsDo.com be sure to click around the rest of the site. It is sure to bring you cheer!!

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Anniversaries are important dates in all our lives. If there is a significant anniversary date in your friend's life soon, be sure to acknowledge it.

A thoughtful note or email letting your friend know you remember that they lost a loved one on a particular date will be very much appreciated.

A congratulatory note for a milestone of being cancer free, or for making incredible progress after an accident will be a wonderful boost to your friend's spirits.