Do you have a special friend(s), boyfriend or family member who you haven't gotten to spend much time with lately? Do you want to show them how much you care? Then give them the gift of you.
The one thing we all need more of is quality time with the ones we care most about. Plan a special day or evening created just for them. Has your sister just been dying to see the migration of the Monarch Butterflies for years but hasn't gotten it together to get there? Does your boyfriend have a secret desire to couple skate to the soundtrack of Flashdance? This is your chance to shine through! Here's an abundance of activities to get your ideas flowing. You won't even need much (if any) money!
Take a day hike and picnic (if it's not too cold outside) to their favorite hiking spot or find a new great place to hike they haven't yet explored.
Maybe they want to get started exercising and need some encouragement. Plan a series of morning or evening hikes for just the two of you or take them to the gym with you.
Plan a roller or ice skating party. This is a great group activity.
Go to a museum or explore art galleries.
Drive through the neighborhood to look at the Christmas lights.
Plan a day trip to their favorite quaint nearby town for lunch.
Go see their favorite author or lecturer at a local bookstore or library.
Take an art class together or plan an arts and crafts day at your house. Make it a party if you like. Check out Mi Casa, Su Casa or Gear for ideas.
Go on a scavenger hunt. Make it a game or just go looking for objects you can use to decorate their house or make a found object art piece to commemorate your day.
For something a bit more altruistic volunteer at a local charity. This is a great activity for anytime of year. You'll be surprised at just how fun and rewarding it can be.
Does your friend love cars? Take a test-drive of the hottest new cars or take a trip to the auto show.
Create your own Trading Spaces with a friend. Everyone has a room they'd like to give a makeover. Help them out! You can just makeover their room or make it an even swap.
Make a special meal for someone and do all the cooking and cleaning. Give them the night off.
Go to a department store and get makeovers (not that either of you need one).
