Top ways to give back in January

January 09, 2013

January is not only the start of the new year, but also a time for people to try and improve their lifestyles - whether by going to the gym or making resolutions to be kinder to strangers. A great way to get into the swing of giving back is to honor people who always help you out, as January is National Thank You Month. Here are a few ways to say thanks:

1. Offer to babysit
If a friend or relative has had your back every time you needed help, then it may be a nice gesture to finally offer your services to him or her. If your friend is a busy mom, it could be a great idea to offer to watch her kids for her while she goes on a date with her husband, or even to an exercise class.

2. Take a friend out
Another thoughtful way to say "thank you" to a friend this month is to treat them to a night out. You could get tickets to his or her favorite concert or sporting event, or do something more low-key, such as taking the friend to a movie.

3. Send gift baskets
If you don't have time or the funds to go all out with a thank you gift, it might be a nice gesture to instead send a flower gift basket to a friend's house. An arrangement like Teleflora's Secret Garden Basket might be the perfect option since the mix of Boston ferns and colorful pink hypoestes comes in a gorgeous and reusable wicker basket.

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