May Day Baskets are such a fun and uplifting way to surprise neighbors, family and friends on May 1st. Usually made of gathered flowers and fun little treats, you simply drop these surprises off on a loved one’s porch (and don’t tell them who it’s from)!
I can remember my grandma talking about May Day Baskets and how much she looked forward to May 1st each year it rolled around. It has always been a way to lift others up and signal that spring and sunshine is here! It’s such a special tradition.
All you need is a container of sorts + items to put inside, and then you deliver your May Day Baskets anonymously.
Simple, Last-Minute May Day Basket Ideas:
Containers for May Day Basket Ideas
First you need something to put your goodies in – get creative, crafty, or use items you have from around the house:
Soup/Tin Cans
Baskets
Gift Bags
Mason Jars
Paper Plates
Homemade Paper Cones (like this one)
Fillers for May Day Basket Ideas
Traditionally, May Baskets had flowers picked from home gardens, but you can get creative and fill them with anything!
Flowers – Trader Joes or Dillons are favorite spots for inexpensive flowers, or pick some from your yard, or even dandelions are so sweet (my 5 years old thinks they are absolutely beautiful!)
Tissue Paper Flowers – does anyone remember making tissue paper flowers as kids? Here is a cute tutorial.
Seed Packets
Little Toys from Dollar Store/Target Dollar Spot
Baked Goods
Small Books
Art Supplies
Homemade Artwork
Tea or Coffee
Candy *Pro Tip: Grab Easter candy from clearance aisles
Fresh Berries
Puzzles
Recipients of May Day Basket Ideas
This is such a special way to surprise neighbors, family and friends. But below are a few other great ideas for those who might need a pick me up!
Neighbors
Grandparents
Police/Fire Stations
Nursing Homes
Doctors’ Offices
Churches