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For some reason, I was in the mood to celebrate May Day this year! I have fond childhood memories of making baskets out of Dixie cups with pipe cleaner handles. Then we would fill them with treats–usually popcorn and maybe a couple of chocolates. Then the fun began! We would walk up and down the block leaving them on our friends doorsteps, hoping they wouldn’t see us in the process. Am I the only one who remembers this fun tradition?
This year I decided to give May Day baskets to everyone on my team. I thought it would be a fun way to brighten their day! So, I put together a little treat basket, made from some small canvas bags with cute notepads, microwave popcorn, and some chocolates.
If you are looking for a way to let your team know you are thinking about them—and APPRECIATE them—here are some more ideas:
- Tie pretty ribbon around a small plant, herbs, flower, or even a vegetable plant. These are inexpensive and available at every grocery store or garden center. Add a card that says, Thanks for all you do to help others (children, youth, etc…) grow in their relationships with Jesus!
- Get the smallest gift bags you can find and fill them with mini bags of candy. Add a note that says, Everything you do–big and small– is making a difference.Thank you!
- Most stores have bright colored plastic ware for summer. Pick up an inexpensive tumbler, stick in a fun straw and a packet or two of Crystal Light or other drink mix. Add a sticky note that says, You deserve a break today for all your hard work! Thank you for all you do!
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Wow! I didn’t think anyone else even knew about May Baskets, Sue! I’ve shared my childhood memories with a few people lately and no one had every heard/done this. My mom loved to wallpaper so we always had pieces left over. I would roll them up into a cone, cut a handle and staple to the top, and fill with flowers. I’d hang them on the doorknobs of my friends’ houses. In thinking about it recently, it occurs to me that scrapbook paper would work wonderfully well. There are so many fun colors and designs to choose from!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
@Andee- May Day was huge in my neighborhood. I remember handing them all out…and then coming up with more people to give them to, running home to make more until every bit of popcorn and candy was gone. I love the paper cone idea! I have tons of scrapbook paper, too…
In the past I have purchased small budding flowers and
put on a little card “for all you do, this “buds” for you”.
I have made a pan of bars and invited everyone to a cofee break and we spend 15 minutes or so sharing a treat and fellowship time. I have put signs on their desks that say
GOOD JOB (valued member of the team etc) so when they come in in the morning….it is the first thing they see. What a great idea to do it for May Day. Thanks for sharing !!
Great ideas Barbara, anything that shows people we are thinking of them is always so appreciated. Thanks for sharing!