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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