There have been so many times when I want to help someone out or show my gratitude, but whether it’s because of the pandemic or good old fatigue, I’ve had to get crafty with how I say thank you and I love you.

1. Offer to cook a dinner, or surprise them with dessert, and leave it at their house.

2. Offer them a service, something you can do well, for free to help them out or brighten their day.

3. Make art.

4. Make a donation in their name.

5. Schedule a Skype call with them.

6. Send them flowers.

7. Print out some photos and make one of those adorable Pinterest worthy collages.

8. Send a care package.

9. Make little “coupons” that they can redeem later.