Loaded everything into baskets for easy transport.
The bake sale ultimately raised a lot more money than I ever expected possible. Big thanks to all our hungry supporters!
I'm glad I had the opportunity to participate this year. We have lovely neighbors and there's a real camaraderie on our block.
In this world where everything moves so quickly and often feels impersonal and callous, taking time to slow down and bake something from scratch and to share it with your neighbors, offers a sweet reminder or how fulfilling the simple things truly are.
Consider baking you neighbor something yummy.
Consider stopping by with some coffee so you can chat for 20 minutes.
Consider a supper club. Meet up at a different neighbor's house once a month to every two months for a pot luck dinner.
Considerr a community garden plot.
Consider offering your skills. If you're good at gardening, offer to help a neighbor. They can return the favor by helping you with another chore or project.
Consider a heartfelt note during the holidays. Not just one of those obnoxious "I'm bragging about my family" letters. Let your words convey the spirit of the season and your gratitude for having great neighbors.
Consider acknowledging a birthday or important anniversary with sidewalk chalk. Sneak outside late at night to deliver the message. What a great surprise for them the following morning!
Consider shoveling, sweeping, weeding, and mowing more than your share.
Consider taking some photos of the exterior of their home and their landscaping during the various seasons. You can present it to them in a beautiful album if they are moving or when they reach an anniversary of living in the home.
Consider your own block party.
Consider outdoor screenings of classic movies.
