Sometimes there can be some extra traffic on Labor Day weekend. Plan your driving time accordingly so you can avoid missing any cool parade floats or musical acts.
Hang red, white, and blue streamers, flags, or paper lanterns. Choose some patriotic paper napkins and plates. You can find an abundance of patriotic decorations at any store that sells party supplies around Labor Day. To throw a successful potluck, make a signup sheet and share it with your guests so that you can keep track of what everyone is bringing. That way you don’t end up with 3 potato salads and no entree! Arrange a covered space if you’re having a barbeque. Purchase or borrow an open tent where you can put food and chairs underneath just in case guests need protection from the sun or the rain. If you don’t have a backyard or an outdoor space at your home, try inviting friends and family to meet you at a public park.
Search online or read through your TV guide to find when each game starts on television. Set out party snacks and beverages to make watching the game at home more exciting.
You can even try playing in the sprinkler for a fun and easy way to cool off.
Especially if you work inside and don’t get to spend time outside often, getting out into nature can be an enriching way to spend your day off.
Try checking out sales from local or small businesses. That way you can support everyday workers and get great deals at the same time.
If you’re not much of a baker or don’t have time to make cookies, buy a dozen cookies from a local bakery. Throw in a card that says something like, “Thank you for all of the work that you do!”
Consider bringing a few treat options so that people with dietary restrictions can indulge, too.
If you work in an office, drop by a particularly helpful coworker’s desk and say something like, “Happy Labor Day! I just wanted to say thank you for helping me so much this year. When I started at this job I was so overwhelmed. Your encouragement has meant the world to me. " Maybe you work remotely. Shoot your colleagues a message on Slack or Zoom. Try, “Happy Labor Day to you all! I’m so lucky to work with such incredibly talented people. Thanks for always being there for the team. "
Museums all over the world offer virtual exhibits on everything from history to art. Search online for virtual exhibits on worker-related causes or the history of Labor Day.
To find your state representative’s name and contact information, visit https://www. house. gov/representatives/find-your-representative. You’ll also be able to find their email and contact page.
Serving food at a soup kitchen or a local shelter Signing up to clean up trash at a local park or beach Providing assistance at a local veteran’s organization Helping out at a youth organization
