During the pandemic, I’ve given more away and sent more presents than ever before. I already know I’m a generous person, I get it from my parents and I love it, but I seem to not want to keep anything for myself anymore. I thought it’d be a nice way to remember this time of things people have done for me and what I’ve done for others, in a post about 20 ideas to make someone smile. It just brings a little joy, doesn’t it? Plus, a lesson I need to learn, it’s not all about spending money.

Here are 20 ways to turn that frown upside down.

1. Send some flowers to someone. Just remember to make sure they’ll be in or send letterbox flowers to avoid them being taken back to the depot.

2. Give someone a compliment, everyone loves a compliment.

3. Donate something to charity, have a huge clearout!

4. Take a friend out to lunch.

5. Plan an event for someone and make it special. Perhaps you have a friend who’s expecting? Baby shower bingo is a sure way to make everyone smile.

6. Make a surprise telephone call to your partner at work, just to say hi.

7. Hold a door open for someone walking behind you.

8. Hug your partner or friend spontaneously!

9. Leave a joke where a friend can find it.

10. Send a card to a friend letting them know what a good friend they are. My friend does this for me every now and again and it’s the sweetest.

11. Give up your seat on the train to someone when there aren’t any left.

12. Share your umbrella on a rainy day.

13. Ask a friend if they need anything while you’re out shopping. I don’t shop in person much so I make sure to return the favour by asking if anyone wants anything when I’m doing an online order.

14. When it’s raining, plan an indoor picnic with someone.

15. Leave a love letter…

16. Send someone an unusual and unexpected gift like chocolate or flowers, maybe as a housewarming gift. Or if it’s a real special someone, why not pick them out a piece of antique jewellery UK based?

17. Tell someone you’re proud of them.

18. Tell someone you thought about them the other day.

19. Cook a surprise meal for your partner or friend one night, especially if they normally do the cooking.

20. Tell someone you love them.

Do you have any ideas to make someone smile? Leave them below!