Category: Inspirational

Late Night Diaper Shower Suggestion

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Prep: Buy a package of (Newborn or size 1) diapers.Gather some permanent markers, like Sharpies.

At the party. the shower guests are each given a few diapers and some Sharpies and are asked to write a message to the new mom on the front and/or back of the diapers. These diapers are to be reserved for late night changings by mom (or dad – lets be fair!) so the point is to write something funny or encouraging to give her a little pick-me-up in the wee hours of the night!

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Character Magnets

Got a torn book? Did little Miss Colors-alot ruin some pages? Tired of the same old story? Here’s a great way to upcycle:

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Reblogged from Sun Hats and Wellie Boots: We cut around the chosen images from the comic & stuck them onto a sheet of  recycled card, along with any stickers from the comic. Once cut out, we added as many as possible to a laminating sheet. (You could also use contact paper / sticky back plastic.)
 
After laminating we cut each image out & added an adhesive magnet to the back. We ran out of adhesive magnet tape, so recycled some free magnets that came with some smoothies & attached with some double sided tape.

Community Service Ideas

Here’s one from Pennies of Time:

“Saying Thank You to Fire Fighters, Police Officers, or Teachers: I haven’t found a single time where our baked treats or basket of fruit and breads was turned away by one of our community helpers.  The fire fighters always take the time to show the boys around the fire station.  In one day, we make or gather the goods.  The next day, we take our basket to donate and say thank you.” lots more there.

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AND: Here’s just a portion of the 100’s of ideas with University of Nebraska LIncoln

  • Conduct a community service project during the Big Help Day in October.
  • Plan a Memorial Day program.
  • Recognize veterans in your community.
  • Participate in National Youth Service Day in April.
  • On Thanksgiving, make sure your family knows what you are thankful for.
  • Trim a mitten Christmas tree to donate mittens to local schools and homeless shelters.
  • Organize a coat drive in which old coats are donated for use by needy people.
  • Contact a local tree farm about donating a Christmas tree to a nursing home, homeless shelter or needy family.
  • Decorate a Christmas tree at a nursing home, hospital, school or homeless shelter.
  • Ring the bell for Salvation Army during the holidays.
  • Deliver a May Day basket.
  • Offer safety tips for youngsters during Halloween.
  • Conduct an Easter Egg Hunt for needy children.
  • On St. Patrick’s Day, don’t only wear something green, care for something green!
  • Volunteer to return shopping carts during National Supermarkets Month in February.
  • Make Spring baskets for seniors’ residential facility, neighbors or homeless shelters.
  • On International Picnic Day in May, take your family or friends on a picnic. You supply the food and let Mother Nature supply the ants!
  • Make a Halloween Safety Kit for youth.
  • Give your Mom a hug and a homemade card for Mother’s Day.
  • On Johnny Appleseed Day in March, deliver apples to homeless shelters.
  • July is Anti-Boredom Month. Help your friends fight boredom by becoming active community volunteers.
  • During July on National Cheer-Up Day, share a smile and cheer someone up.
  • Mow the lawn for your Dad on Father’s Day.
  • see more HERE
  • Print the PDF HERE