There are as many ways to bless people as there are people!  Here, though, I’m going to share a few simple things that can be used to bless a variety of people.

1. Send a card!  Especially in this day of email, “snail mail” (other than bills 😉 ) is always welcome.  Send cards for birthdays (just remembering will bless your friend), or “just because.”
   (Buy It or Make It)
2. Take someone a plate of cookies, brownies, etc.  This could be a neighbor, your mail carrier, the nurses in the ER – just about anyone you think could use a blessing.  If you have a friend with food allergies, sharing a treat that’s safe for her to eat will be a special blessing.
   (If you like, Buy or Make a special plate for this purpose.)
3. Share a small token with a friend, to remind her of her value in God’s eyes.
   (Buy It or Make It – I have to note here that when I saw this project at In His Grace, I was immediately reminded of these tokens, and thought it would be a fantastic way to make some!)

4. Have someone over for a meal or, depending on circumstances, take them a meal.
5. If a meal is a little too much, have someone over for a game or puzzle night.
   (You could play this or this.  Or choose a puzzle that’s good for children with a broad range of ages.)
6. Welcome newcomers to the neighborhood.
   (Make It)
7. Bless a random stranger with a note of encouragement.
   (Buy It or Make It)
8. Brighten the day of a sick child.  You could gift him with a book, puzzle, or game, send a card, take the time to visit – just do something to show you were thinking of him.
   (Buy It or Make It)
9. On a family member’s birthday, make him feel truly honored.  Make a big deal of celebrating him.  We like to do this with a special “celebrate plate.”
   (Buy It or Make It)
10. If you know someone who is having a hard time – perhaps a mom who just became a single mother – help set her up with her own business.  This can be a great way to provide a gift that will help her get back on her feet, while still allowing her to take care of herself.

Share your own ideas.  How do you bless friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances, or strangers?  Tell us in the comments!

This post was adapted from a handout I’m developing for my Blessings Unlimited business – hence all of the “buy it” links.  Feel free to click through – or not – as you see fit.