5 Positive Things to Do for Your Neighbors + Free Printables

Bringing our communities together is more important than ever during these difficult times. There are many that could use a helping hand right now, and by spreading positivity, you can help those around you feel more connected.

Doing kind things, even if they’re small, can help lift the spirits of people who may be struggling. By welcoming the newest resident with a gift, helping the elderly out with their groceries, or just by saying a friendly hello, you can make your neighborhood a more inclusive place.

Here’s how to welcome new people to your neighborhood or promote a sense of community with these acts of kindness.

1. Bake Homemade Cookies

Who doesn’t love freshly baked cookies? If you have a go-to recipe you love to use, make a big batch to share with your neighbors. Not only will your house smell great, but it will surely bring a smile to your neighbor’s face.

Alternatively, here’s an easy recipe for lemon cookies — a perfect treat for summer!

You will need:

• 1 box of lemon cake mix
  
• 2 eggs
  
• Juice and zest of half a lemon
  
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  
• Powdered sugar for dusting
  

Mix ingredients together and form into small balls. Then, sprinkle your cookies with powdered sugar and bake at 350℉ for six to nine minutes. For the final touch, tie off your treat bag with one of these printable tags.

Download the cookie tags here.

2. Write a Positive Note

Leave a nice positivity note for one of your neighbors. This can be a sweet and simple message or a letter of encouragement! Surprise them by putting it on their door or in their mailbox.

Download the positivity note cards here.

3. Gift a DIY Candle

Get crafty and create some DIY candles that you can give to your neighbors.

Here’s a quick and easy how-to:

• Melt soy candle wax in a double boiler for 10–15 minutes.
  
• Add your favorite essential oil scent to the wax once melted.
  
• Glue a wick to the bottom of your candle container and let it dry.
  
• Remove wax from the stove and let it cool slightly before pouring it into your heat-safe container.
  
• Pour in your wax and let sit for about four hours until the surface is firm.
  
• Cut down your wick so it’s half an inch from the surface of the candle.
  

Once your candle is complete, place it in a bag and tie it off with a gift tag! This will surely brighten your neighbor’s day.

Download the candle gift tags here.

4. Give a Treat to a Pet

If your neighbor loves animals, surprise their pet with some delicious treats! You can either get some at the store or try a homemade recipe to make it extra special.

For homemade dog treats, you will need:

• ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  
• ¼ cup peanut butter
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
  
• Blend these ingredients into a dough, roll out and cut out shapes using cookie cutters, and bake at 350℉ for 20–25 minutes!
  

Tie off your treat bag with a tag and surprise their pet.

Download the dog treat tags here.

5. Gift a Plant or Flowers

Make your neighbors' day brighter with a new plant, like a cute succulent or fresh-picked flowers. Decorate your gift with a fun plant tag — you can also give out packets of flower seeds for them to plant themselves!

Download the plant tags here.

Choose your favorite (or favorites) and start spreading positivity today

Happy Thursday,

This post was written in partnership with Turbotenant . Images and printables were supplied by them and as such are not owned by me, nor am I responsible for their content.