35 Things You Can Do This #GivingTuesday
This blog post was inspired by the e-mail Charty: Water just sent me. That’s my favorite charity, in case you didn’t know. They sent out a VERY long list of ideas for tomorrow. I loved that so much that I decided to share some of theirs—with my own twist!
Stay-Your-Behind-Home Ideas
Send your sibling a photo of a puppy and tell them its unbearable cuteness reminded you of them.
Make a Spotify of Apple Music playlist and send it to your favorite dance partner, letting him/her know how much you look forward to dancing with him/her again when this is all over!
Schedule a virtual yoga or Zumba class that your fitness friend keeps advertising. Invite a stressed out family member to join you!
Turn off some lights, and unplug those electronics that you don’t use often. Save energy!
Leave a very encouraging comment under your friend’s small business post, and repost it to your story or Facebook page so others can see.
If you’re planning to buy anything, make sure you shop through your influencer friend’s link (so they get that comission).
That pile of laundry isn’t going to put itself away! How about you tackle that and have a solo dance party at the same time?
When was the last time you washed that reusable mask? Pick them all up and throw them in the wash.
Make a Top 5 list of movies that you KNOW your partner would love, and then let him/her select which one you will watch together.
Text that friend you haven't spoken to all year.
Set up a video chat with someone who lives alone.
Call your mother (if you’re blessed to still have her) and let her tell you all about her day.
When they arrive, express to your delivery people how much you truly appreciate all that they do.
When was the last time you ate out? Leave a really good review for at least 5 of your favorite restaurants on Facebook, Google and/or Yelp.
Is it your turn to wash the dishes? If it’s not, wash them anyway.
You-Got-Moneeeyy Ideas
These ideas by Charity: Water are so good, I just had to re-share them.
Venmo the student in your life so they can order delivery while they study for finals.
Buy coffee for the person in line behind you.
Pay for a stranger’s groceries.
Pizza. Someone in your life needs a pizza delivery.
Take care of your neighbors and donate to a local mutual aid or food pantry.
Deliver a round of hot coffees to the women and men working at a nearby construction site.
Help someone pay rent.
Does a teacher in your life need school supplies? Send that hero a gift card.
Your family member deserves flowers. (You know which one.)
Pick up a surprise dinner for your roommates (or your family!) from a local restaurant.
Need to purchase gifts this holiday season? Shop from small businesses.
Create an "emergency kit" for a friend with a few of their favorite snacks and a gift card.
Gift a book to a student.
Tip your delivery driver 40%.
Count the number of tabs you have open. Donate that number of dollars to your favorite charities.
Ask the florist for a bouquet that would make someone's day. Then, buy that bouquet for the florist.
Give a parent a well-deserved night off. Deliver pizza and a movie to their front door.
Send a friend an IOU for a hot beverage to enjoy the next time you're together.
Send donuts to a local elementary school faculty room.
Support a friend who is doing good work in the world.
There are obviously so many more things you can do this Giving Tuesday. Enjoy!
