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Imaginative ways to show you care
Since 1935, thanks to a proclamation made by the U.S. Congress,
the first Sunday in August is Friendship Day. No longer just
a U.S. observance, this lovely custom has spread to many
other parts of the globe. It's a day for honoring and
celebrating the friends we hold dear.
There are many ways to celebrate the day. There's the
expected exchange of cards and flowers. But sometimes the
best way to show you care is to lend a helping hand in an
unexpected way. Nancy Bock, Vice President of Education at
The Soap and Detergent Association, has some ideas to share.
- Make a cleaning date. Done alone, cleaning a closet,
an attic, a storage bin – something
that holds forgotten treasures – can be a chore.
Done with a friend, it's an opportunity to share
stories and experiences.
- Share cleaning supplies. With the economy on everyone's minds,
people are looking for ways to maximize budgets. One way is to buy
cleaning supplies in multi-packs and split them up among
your friends. Just be sure these products are properly
labeled in case of an emergency.
- Be the cleaning elf. If someone dear to you is having
life difficulties that are making it hard to cope with household
cleaning, think about how you could make their burden lighter.
It could be anything from doing a few loads of laundry to a
top-to-bottom dusting and cleaning.
- Share cleaning resources. If you have a great cleaning
service, share their contact information
with your friends. Both parties will be grateful. If you're
looking for a service, please patronize Cleaning for a
Reason Foundation partners! These companies donate cleaning
services for women with cancer. Learn more about Cleaning for a
Reason Foundation at www.cleaningforareason.org.
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