I am so excited about this!!
Every season that has gone by I have wanted to do a little neighborhood pay it forward game, and now is my chance! I love the idea of spreading some cheer around, and I’m using my surprise as a way to encourage people to get out, get active, and eat some fresh foods this spring.
The fact that it is May Day, makes it the perfect time to start this springtime fun!
Download and print the “You’ve Been Sprung” note here
You’ve Been Sprung! {A Springtime Pay It Forward}
If You’ve Been Sprung or received one of these fun surprises, or if you want to start a Springtime Pay It Forward in your neighborhood, here is the lowdown:
- Download and Print the note from the link below the picture
- It’s up to you how many neighbors you want to “Spring.” I’m starting this in my neighborhood with 3, but I love to keep it open so it doesn’t feel like a yucky chain letter with a lot of effort required. Paying it forward to one person still makes for a pretty happy day!
- Gather some kind of surprise (ie. bubbles, a nice snack, flower seeds, cute springtime Easter goodies are on sale now…)
- Leave the gift, along with the note, on their doorstep, ring the bell, and disappear!
That’s it! What a fun way to brighten someone’s day!!
Take a Peek in my Baskets!
I love the idea of promoting health and wellness after a loooong winter, so my basket is filled with goodies to encourage activity outside and healthy snacking on fresh foods. I have Grimmway Farms Baby Carrots, which are the perfect fresh, outdoor snack; bubbles from the Dollar Tree which come in packs of three, and flower packets so they can get outside and plant some cheery flowers. Since Easter just passed, baskets are pretty easy to come by and I got these for under a dollar each at Aldi.
Other Springtime Healthy Surprises
- Sunglasses
- Drink mixes to promote hydration (Cocogo anyone? yum!)
- Pots, seeds, flowers or veggies for planting outside
- A State or National Park pass
- Frisbee, balls, or lawn games
- A water bottle, or flavored waters
- Flip Flops
- Citronella candle to keep the pesks away
- Firewood and S’mores makings
- Small, inexpensive grill kit
- Pedometer
- Picnic Blanket
- Sun Hats
The possibilities are endless!!!
Share your ideas in the comments below to spark some creativity in anyone who Has Been Sprung!!
Oh my gosh I LOVE this! I may have to start it either at work or in our neighborhood. So cute!
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Isn’t it fun!? I can’t tell if it has caught in around our neighborhood yet, but we felt so good doing it!
This is great! I have seen this done at Christmas and Halloween, but never in the spring. What a great way to involve and interact with others! Thanks for the printable.
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Thank you! The kids had a blast and I loved the idea of spreading a little happiness! Hope it takes off in your neighborhood!