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The “hidden notes game" Gift

No disrespect to the classic lunchbox note, but multiple cleverly-hidden notes that you’re going to stumble upon when you least expect it (maybe even years later) are A LOT more fun

💡TIPS FOR YOUR GIFT:

Who deserves notes:

• Significant others

• Kids (young & adult)

• Roommates/friends

• Parents (time to pay mom back for all the childhood lunchbox notes)

What to include in notes:

• Don’t worry about being too creative, just write

• See this piece for more traditional romantic prompts 

• Get inspired by 84 Love Notes By Couples With a Sense of Humor

Ideas for where to put/hide notes:

1. In their favorite article of clothing they own

2. In your favorite article of clothing they own

3. In your least favorite article of clothing they own

4. A location associated with their biggest annoyance

5. Along with an item that’s the source of an inside joke

6. A location associated with a chore they do that you never do

7. A location associated with something you two have wasted a lot of time on

8. A location associated with something they were “right” about that you’ve come around to

9. A location associated with something you were “right” about that they’ve come around to

10. A location associated with something (e.g. a chore) they rarely do that you regularly encourage them to do

For more, here’s a list of 41 specific locations people hide their notes.

Playbook for making notes a fun gift:

1. Make a list of the locations of 10 notes and what you want to write on them (privately keep this list until all notes are found)

2. Handwrite the notes (date each one and number them 1/10, 2/10, etc.)

3. Hide them (make one easy to find)

4. Once they find the first one and see that there’s 10 total, the game (and the fun) is afoot

🤔GIFT BRAINSTORMING PROMPTS:

• Who in your life enjoys scavenger hunts? _____

• Who in your life has Words of Affirmation as their love language? _____

Forward this email to:

• Someone with a creative sense of humor

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All the best,

Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach

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