When it comes to birthday gifts I personally prefer giving and receiving something mostly non-material: having food, spending time together or… giving 30 paper cards. Each card comes with a challenge – 30 of them. The good thing is that you can include all of the things I just mentioned and also come up with your own ideas. With this post I wanna give you some inspiration…
This is what you need
- 30 paper cards
- your favorite pens (I used a black and golden one)
- twine and a flower
- to think about what your friend likes
Creating the cards
Then you basically start writing down one challenge / quote / … on a card. The idea is that your friend can read one card a day and gets to do one task. Or you just give him or her a gift, for example a voucher to go to the cinema, on one of the 30 days. Or he or she can read a nice quote. There are no limits – whether the cards are about food, self-care, awareness, travel, minimalism, sports or just jokes. This is probably the simplest but also a – in my opinion – meaningful and – depending on your creativity – a very personal (birthday) gift. In the pictures below you can see my 30 ideas, but for more inspiration I recommend having a look on Pinterest.
![](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_8896.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![30 Give these cards to someone who you think should do this challenge. Have fun!](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111772-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![29 Do 5 push-ups](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111771-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![28 Plan your next date with a lovely person](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111770-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![27 Take more than 10.000 steps](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111769-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![26 Think about who or what is not good for you – and separate from it](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111768-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![25 Take some time to relax](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111767-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![24 Tell yourself what you feel especially proud of. You sure can be – you’re great](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111766-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![23 Try to spend as little time on your phone as possible](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111765-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![22 Look in the mirror and give yourself your best smile](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111764-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![21 Plan your next date.. with yourself](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111763-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![20 Drink more than 2,5 litres of water](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111762-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![19 Stretch before going to sleep](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111761-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![18 Be yourself today, a 100 %](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111760-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![17 Don’t say a negative word or have a negative thought today](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111759-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![16 Write down three visions / wishes for next year](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111758-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![15 Take 10 deep breaths](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111757-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![14 Cook something nice for you (and your friend)](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111756-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![13 Spend the evening without internet and light a candle](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111755-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![12 Meditate for 10-15 minutes](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111754-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![11 Abstain from sugar today](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111753-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![10 Don’t get stressed today](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111752-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![9 Try not to produce plastic waste today](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111751-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![8 Try something new today](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111750-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![7 Take a selfie and send it to me](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111749-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![6 Get rid of three things you don’t need anymore (kitchen, closet, …)](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111748-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![5 Write down three things your thankful for at the end of the day.](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111747-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![4 Be mindful today – with everything you do](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111746-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![3 Treat yourself with something](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111745-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![2 Go for a 30 minute walk](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111744-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![1 Buy a nice book (I included a voucher for a bookstore)](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111743-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
![30 day challenge](https://i0.wp.com/placesoflinda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P1111742-scaled-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1)
On the last card I wrote: “Give these cards to another person who you think should do the challenge.” I think passing them around and sharing the challenge with friends can be quite cool – one of 12 months of their year will definitely be different from the others. To keep the cards together I wrapped a twine around them, put a dried flower on top – et voilà!
What is your favourite (birthday) gift to give to your friends?