What is a Good Thank You Gift?
Here at Smart Gifts we have you covered for almost every gifting occasion in your life. From a "Just Because" gift to a special "50th Wedding Anniversary", from a "New Baby Gift" to "Sorry" and "Bereavement" we have 100's of thoughtul and unique gift ideas for you.
But we think some of the most important gifts you'll send throughout your life are thank you gifts.
A gift of appreciation is an important part of maintaining both personal and business relationships throughout your life. Taking care to select a thoughtful gift to show just how much you appreciate what somebody has done for you is about the best way to cement any relationship.
The difficulty for most people when thinking about what to select as a thank you gift is that both the item and the value is subjective. Potentially almost any item could be a thank you gift. It depends a great deal on who you are buying for and how well you know them.
You don't need to spend a huge amount to show someone how much you appreciate them. If money is not an issue, you can buy just about anything you like for that person. But, just as for any gift you choose, it's better to show your appreciation with something a little more unique and with creative and thoughtful input.
The whole point to a thank you gift is that it's appropriate to the person you are buying for. If you know them quite well, it's nice to make it personal, so that it will mean more. For instance, do you know they like wine (wine is always a good gift!) and have a preference for red. Do you know they are a coffee lover or do they prefer tea. By applying some thought here it will mean so much more.
Below, we've put together our Top 20 Thank You Gift Ideas which are both thoughtful and affordable. They are thank you gifts that are simply great for anyone and any situation...
- Gourmet coffee with a personalised mug
- An engraved pen presented in a gift box
- Photo album or scrapbook, with shared memories already included
- A gift basket of hand baked cookies and muffins
- Gift voucher for the person’s favourite hobby store
- A letter, hand-written on nice paper, from you. Make it heart-felt, with all the reasons you appreciate the person
- A small plant or bunch of flowers
- Gift jar, such as a cookie mix in a nice clear jar with the "how to" instructions attached on a pretty tag
- Appreciation Jar... fill a jar, such as a large mason jar, with folded pieces of different colored paper, each with a reason why you appreciate them
- Jams and chutneys that you won't be able to buy easily on the highstreet
- Book which may relate to their hobby or travel interests
- A blank recipe book … write some of your favorite recipes on the first few pages
- Wall art is hugely popular... create your own art or frame a positive quote that may relate to the person
- Scented candles in glass jar
- Keepsake tin of tea and a personalised mug or a pretty teacup
- Stylish stationery or journal
- Breakfast Treat for Two gift basket
- Bottle of wine with chocolates
- Selfie thank you card... a picture of you opening their thank you gift
- Personalised iced biscuits... these can be made to suit any theme or personality
So, keep it simple, make it personalised if you can, ensure there is some connection which is personal to them rather than sending something random. And, make sure you include the all inportant note with your words of thanks.
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