5 Inventive Ways to Share Your Affection for Sweetest Day, Oct. 21, or Any Day
Sweetest day, celebrated each year on the third Saturday of October, stands as a reminder to love and appreciate all those who've graced our lives, including our cherished family, significant others, and dear friends. Every day is a good day to remind the people we cherish how we feel about them, but finding genuine and unique ways to do it can be challenging.
Here are five unique ideas that might help if you need creative inspiration.
Drop off a Care Package — Surprise someone with a thoughtful care package. It's a warm hug delivered to their doorstep, proving that simple gestures can make a significant impact. Here are three unique care package ideas. Check out our Care Package Cheat Sheet for ten more unique ideas:
Baking Lover's Delight: Include gourmet baking ingredients, unique cookie cutters, a recipe book, and an apron.
Artistic Expression Bundle: Gather sketchbooks, colored pencils, watercolor paints, and an inspiring art book.
Self-Care Kit: Include calming teas, scented candles, bath salts, a cozy blanket, and a journal for relaxation and reflection.
Office Sweets Surprise — For the work family, there's nothing like brightening up a mundane day at the office. Swing by with a box of sweets or other simple treats, and suddenly, you've lightened up the day. It's a small token of appreciation that goes a long way. Even better, write a quick personalized note. Here are three cute treat puns to give you some ideas. See our quick Office Treats Printable for 8 unique treat ideas and to make giving easier!
I wish I had s’more friends like you
You’re all that and a bag of chips.
Muffin compares to you
The Touching Gift of Spares and Replacements: Consider buying a backup or fresh pair of something your loved one adores. A shiny new pair of their favorite shoes, skincare products, jeans, sweatshirts, or whatever they love most. Snap a quick pic of an item from their bathroom or closet and re-order the exact thing new for them. It's a thoughtful gesture that says, "I've got your back.” Another version of this gift is the gift of things you’ve lost. For my 16th birthday, my best friend, Anne, gave me a box of simple things she remembered I had lost throughout my life, and I will never forget it. To this day, it’s one of the most memorable things anyone has ever done for me.
Public Compliments: Compliment someone you love right in front of other people. It's one thing to express your admiration privately, but when you do it publicly, in front of their friends, that's like sweet music to their ears. It's a gesture that leaves a lasting impression, and ladies, I must say, it's one of the best things you can do to support your man! Public compliments underscore a sense of pride in your partner. When you openly express your admiration for him in front of friends and acquaintances, you essentially say, "I'm proud of the person you are and the things you've achieved." He may not admit it, but it will be music to his ears.
A Good Old Fashioned Note (Even Better with a Picture): Handwrite a sweet note and maybe even include a drawing. It's a timeless way to say, "You mean the world to me."
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Happy Sweetest day, everyone!
Stay unchained — Janet