Tips for family members/friends |
When Friends Ask, "How Can I Help?"
Errands:
Library - pick up/return books
Video Tapes/DVDs - pick up and return
Drycleaning - drop off and pick up
Grocery Shopping
Department Store, Craft Store, etc.
Post Office - buy a book of stamps or mail items
Toy Store - pick up a birthday party gift or special gift for the helpful
sibling
Card Shop - buy birthday card, stationery, or thank you cards
Newsstand - newspaper, favorite magazine or book
Household:
Wash dishes
Wash a load of laundry
Vacuum and pick up living room
Help child straighten his/her room
Water plants
Mow lawn, water yard
Child Care:
Play with child in your home
Take child out
Take or pick up child from daycare/school
Meals:
Bring a casserole
Bring a fast food dinner
Bring a yummy dessert for a treat!
Social:
Phone twice a week
Visit for an hour and bring a snack
Come for a party! (Ask her to bring the pizza and video!)
Teach me a hobby or craft that you are interested in. (scrapbooking, sewing, etc.)
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