Thoughtful Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day

Adina Bailey, Take Them A Meal

This paper tulip garland is such a sweet and simple craft to make! It’s perfect to hang in a hospital room, makes a cheerful activity for kids, or can be a thoughtful add-on when delivering a meal to a friend. A little handmade touch goes a long way!

Nadia recently made this delicious Brookie Loaf Cake!This easy-to-make recipe combines two favorites into one rich, chewy, chocolatey treat. It travels well, slices beautifully, and is guaranteed to brighten someone’s day—perfect for sharing with friends, loved ones, or anyone in need of a little extra sweetness.

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Pinterest is one of my favorite places to look for sweet ideas and inspiration. I saw this adorable “Dandelion Vase” idea and thought it would be such a thoughtful gift to include with a meal for a new mom or a great addition to a baby shower gift! It’s a gentle reminder of how precious the simple moments of motherhood can be! And the best part is you can thrift a vase or order a premade one off Amazon!

We love this thoughtful idea from Nadia! She shows how you can wrap a home-cooked meal with a beautiful apron - turning a delicious delivery into a double gift. Not only does your recipient get a warm, comforting meal, but they also receive a charming new apron they can use again and again. It’s simple, sweet, and so creative!

A crock pot is one of the easiest ways to prepare a comforting meal for someone. Just add the ingredients, let it simmer while you go about your day, and by dinner, you have something warm and homemade ready to deliver. Our Pinterest board is full of delicious crockpot recipes to make sharing a meal simple and stress-free.

Easily Organize Meal Schedules for Friends

Take Them A Meal is an easy (and free!) online tool for coordinating the delivery of meals to loved ones. If a friend is ill, elderly, or welcoming a child, you can rally their community to take them meals. We also offer delicious, fully-prepared meals that can be shipped directly to their door!

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Tested Recipes that Transport Well

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Gifts & Such

Check out these thoughtful and practical gifts including engraved spoons, meal carriers and more!