Thursday, December 22, 2011

12 Day of Christmas

There seems to be a natural 'let down' after the holidays for many people. Someone going through a difficult life situation may be even more susceptible to wintertime blues. Here's a fun WhatFriendsDo.com way to lift someone's spirits that will also give great joy to all who participate in the giving of this fun gift:
With very little effort or expense, you can surprise your friend each day for a dozen days with a special gift.   Suggested gifts are listed below.   Attach a card to the gift with the words "Sing It" on the front and the words (below) inside:

Day 1    (December 25)
On the first day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me sparkling juice from a pear tree.
Gift Idea: 1 bottle of sparkling pear juice

Day 2    (December 26) 
On the second day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me two turtles/doves.
Gift Idea: 2 chocolate turtles / 2 Dove candy bars

Day 3    (December 27)
On the third day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me three French breads.
Gift Idea: 3 loaves of French bread

Day 4    (December 28)
On the fourth day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me four calling cards.
Gift Idea: 4 phone calling cards

Day 5    (December 29)
On the fifth day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me five donut rings.
Gift Idea: 5 donuts (with holes in the center, of course!)

Day 6    (December 30)
On the sixth day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me six deviled eggs (the geese made us do it!)
Gift Idea: 6 deviled eggs

Day 7    (December 31)
On the seventh day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me seven swans a swimming.
Gift Idea: 7 swan cookies on a large cookie (pond) with blue icing

Day 8    (January 1)
On the eighth day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me eight yummy milk shakes.
Gift Idea: 8 milk shake gift certificates

Day 9    (January 2)
On the ninth day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me nine lady fingers.
Gift Idea: 9 lady finger cakes

Day 10   (January 3)
On the tenth day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me ten painted toenails.
Gift Idea: pedicure gift certificate

Day 11   (January 4) 
On the eleventh day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me eleven pipers piping.
Gift Idea: 11 friends with toy flutes 'serenade' your friend

Day 12   (January 5)
On the twelfth day of Christmas my WhatFriendsDo Team gave to me a twelve drumstick dinner.
Gift Idea: fried chicken dinner with 12 drumsticks

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Plan A Caroling Party

With the hustle and bustle of last minute preparations winding up, how about spending a few minutes planning a great treat for your friend? This idea will brighten the season for your friend and his/her family, and probably be one of the highlights of the season for everyone who participates.

Here are super easy step-by-step instructions to plan a caroling party:

1. Pick a date (within the next few days!)
2. Pick a time
3. Call someone in your friend’s family to confirm that the date/time work for them.
4. Pick 5 song (easy ones – see suggestions below)
5. Pick a spot for everyone to meet
6. Send an email (see sample below) to everyone on your WhatFriendsDo Team (and if you don’t have a team yet – get one!)
7. Show up 10-15 minutes early, perhaps with a sign, for example: Merry Christmas [friend’s name]
8. Enjoy!!

Sample email:



Dear Friends –

Tis the season to be jolly, to give the gift of love
and share joys. What better way to do all of that for [friend’s name] than
sing carols!
Please join me at [time] on [date] to sing some joy! We’ll
meet at [spot] at [time], walk to [friend’s name]’s house and sing these 5
songs: (list songs).

We won’t stay long – we won’t
even be taking our coats off. If you choose to bring along a small gift to
leave for [friend’s name] and his/her family, that would be great, but it is not
necessary.

Invite other friends to join us – let’s assemble a huge
chorus of friends!!

See you [date]!

[Your
name]
[your cell #]

A few song ideas:

Jingle Bells
Frosty The Snowman
Deck The Halls
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Joy To The World
The First Noel
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Away In A Manger
Silent Night