Unique Thank You Gifts for Everyone Who’s Ever Helped You
The best thank you gift is thoughtful and comes from the heart. Here are some of the best options for anyone in your life.
Mar 27, 2023
When you want to express gratitude to someone, sometimes a simple "thank you" just won't cut it. Maybe you want to thank your parents for all they've done for you, but there's no exact card — or one big enough — for that. Or maybe you finally got your new puppy to stop barking every time she hears so much as a pin drop outside, and you know a "Hey, thanks for not going all Cruella De Vil on my dog" to your patient neighbors isn't nearly enough. Whatever the reason, a really unique thank you gift can go such a long way and is a lovely gesture for the people around you who have made your life just a little (or a lot — thanks, Mom and Dad!) easier.
Mariah Grumet, founder of Old Soul Etiquette and an expert on all things politeness, knows exactly when to give a thank you gift. She says, “It is appropriate to give a thank you gift when someone hosts you or when someone assists you with something that positively impacted your life."
And if you're wondering about the unspoken question (ahem, price), don't worry. As Grumet notes, “The gesture is significantly more important than the price of the item. Quite frankly, price does not matter at all."
If a kind gesture is what you're looking for, here are some recommendations for the best types of thank you gifts for all the people you might want to thank in your life.
Your Parents (who deserve all the thank yous)
Your Parents (who deserve all the thank yous)
Shop : Sweet & Savory Chest with Wine from Harry & David
Whether you were the perfect child, a teenager who refused to follow curfew, or a college graduate whose "few months at home" after graduation turned into a few years, saying thanks to the people who raised you is always a good idea. And for those people, we think going all out with a unique thank you gift is appropriate, which is why we chose the gourmet sweet and savory gift box. It comes with a beautiful wooden chest (to store all the things you still haven't taken from their house yet, such as your preschool drawings and old iPhones), roasted nuts, cheeses, and two decadent desserts — baklava and chocolate cake. Plus, wine — because you know you can still be a bit of a headache sometimes.
Shop : Sweet & Savory Chest with Wine from Harry & David
AUTHOR
Alida Nugent is a freelancer writer specializing in commerce content, with over 10 years of experience in the media space. She has bylines in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, NY Magazine, and more -- and has published two books with Plume. She lives in Brooklyn, and eats at least two bagels a week.
