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18 Great Thank You Gifts To Show Your Appreciation

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Want to show someone that you really appreciate them? That you couldn’t have gotten through a tough time without their help? That their work is invaluable? That their little favors didn’t go unnoticed? There’s no better way than with a ‘thank you’ gift — but picking out the perfect present is easier said than done.

Sure, a thank you card is a nice gesture, but if you really want to impress, a gift can speak volumes. However, a thank you gift for your spouse is certainly going to differ from a thank you gift that you’d give your employee or colleague, and a thank you gift for your mom will differ from a gift for your best friend.

What thank you gift is perfect for your particular situation? Take a look at our 18 top picks for best gifts and find a great gift for your recipient.

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Thank You Gifts That Anyone Will Love

Luckily, there are a few thank you gifts that just about everyone can love. After all, who’s going to say ‘no’ to a surprise yummy sweet treat or a beautiful bouquet of flowers? Not many people. These thank you gifts are suitable for just about anyone on your list.

1. Goldbelly Gift Box

Goldbelly Gift Box

Food is pretty much always an appreciated gift and Goldbelly gift boxes serve up some of the best of the best sweet and savory treats from restaurants and bakeries from around the country. The brand’s gift boxes and gift baskets range from gelato assortments to ice cream sandwiches, bagel and lox kits to cupcakes. All, though, are delectable and sure to put a smile on your recipient’s face.

2. Gift Cards

Amazon Gift Card
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Really, who doesn’t love a gift card? You’ve probably been on the receiving end of this popular thank you gift yourself. Let your recipient do the hard work of shopping for you; all you have to do is provide the cash. You can go with a most-generic Visa gift card, or you can give a gift card to a brand that offers an array of items and services, like Amazon or Apple.

3. Plants and Succulents

Succulents from Lula's Garden

Most people like plants. Not everyone likes taking care of plants. Thankfully, this thank you succulent gift set is incredibly easy to take care of, even for those with a black thumb. Your recipient will be able to enjoy a botanic token of thanks without lifting a finger and this is one plant gift that’ll last much longer than a bouquet of flowers.

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Thank You Gifts for the Office

If you’re purchasing a thank you gift for someone in a professional setting — say, an employee, coworker, client or other similar individual — then you want that thank you gift to likewise be professional, unless you just so happen to know that person extremely well. These thank you gifts will keep things classy.

4. Personalized Planners

Personalized Planners

This Minted monogrammed planner is classic, sleek and available in three colors. It boasts your recipient’s initials on the front in an elegant script. It’s also undated, so you can give it anytime of year and your recipient can start using it immediately. It’s a gift that says ‘thank you,’ but also, ‘I know you like to work hard and stay organized and I love that about you.’

5. Personalized Coffee Tumbler

YETI Tumbler

What office employee doesn’t drink nearly their weight in coffee every day? This 30-ounce Yeti tumbler is just the thing to keep them running at peak performance. It comes in a range of colors and can be customized with text, logos and illustrations, so you can add their name or even their company logo (or both!) to the exterior.

6. Coffee Subscription

Coffee Subscription

Everyone in your recipient’s office will love you after you give them this Trade Coffee subscription. It’ll make everyone’s morning just a little bit brighter… That is if your recipient decides to share! 

 Subscriptions come with anywhere from two to 24 bags per box and, after you buy the subscription, the recipient will be able to add in their own coffee preferences, so that their boxes are tailored to their tastes.

7. Mug and Warmer Set

Mug and Warmer Set

But no matter what your recipient may be sipping at the office, this mug is sure to keep things toasty. The stylish mug comes in five different colors and sits on a small base that doubles as a wireless cellphone charger! Plus, it heats the mug to a perfect 135 degrees.

Thank You Gifts for the Person You Know Well

If you do know someone really well, then you can get a little more personal with your gift-giving. Here are a few awesome gifts that might just be perfect for that best friend, parent or other individual who you couldn’t live without.

8. Thank You Gift Box

Thank You Box

Maybe you want to say thank you to a special lady in your life, a gal who you know could use some serious chill time. Gift her this Etsy thank you gift basket that includes a thank you card, but also everything she needs for a relaxing night at home. Cozy socks, a bath bomb, hot cocoa mix, a candle, scrunchie and even lip balm — everything’s been thought of and included.

9. Giving Plate

Giving Plate

Now this is seriously a cool and unique gift idea. The giving plate features your name at the bottom as the originator but then features text that says the plate has technically no owner and is designed to be passed on. It’s like a physical reminder of the pay-it-forward mantra. 

You can fill it with your favorite baked goods, give it to your loved one as a unique thank you gift and then they can wash it, fill it with their own baked goods, and then use it as a separate thank you gift for someone else down the line.

10. Wine Subscription

Cheerful young female friends with wine glasses enjoying a conversation on sofa at home

If you know your recipient is a wine lover who just can’t live without their nightly glass of vino, give them an appreciation gift that’ll just keep on giving. We have more than a few suggestions for some excellent wine subscription options, whether your recipient is a wine snob or someone who likes a little variety.

11. Meal Kit Subscription

Image of young pretty woman standing in kitchen using tablet computer and cooking with the tomatoes and avocado.

Similarly, a meal kit subscription might be exactly the thing your recipient needs, especially if they’re in a particularly busy point in their life and you know they could use a delicious, home-cooked meal (or just a grocery run). You’ll get the groceries delivered straight to their house, they’ll be able to throw a meal together in a snap and you’ll get to show your thanks without a ton of effort.

12. Cocktail Gift Set

CASAMIGOS Cocktail Mixer Set

If your recipient is more of a cocktail person than a wine aficionado or a foodie, they may just love this cocktail box set from Williams Sonoma. Pair it with a bottle of tequila and they’ll have everything they need to mix up a batch of margaritas. Who knows? If you get lucky, they might even share!

13. Pieces of Jewelry

Thank you necklace of two circles intertwined

While jewelry is often a little too extravagant to give as a thank you gift, this simple, small (and affordable) piece of jewelry just works. The delicate necklace sits in a gift box with a small thank you message. The minimalist style is a good fit for most tastes and the thought behind the keepsake will be more than appreciated.

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Budget-Friendly Thank You Gifts

Sometimes, you want to say thank you but your wallet says otherwise. If you’re on a strict budget, consider one of these budget-friendly thank you gifts, all that are under $20.

14. Thank You Chocolates

Thank You Chocolates in front of a french style vase with white roses

This affordable thank you box of chocolates ticks several boxes. It’s filled with chocolate, which most recipients are going to naturally love. It comes in a cute gift box, so it looks a little more luxurious than your budget might indicate. 

And, each chocolate is stamped with a letter, to spell out a thank you message. You can also order the chocolates straight from Etsy and have them shipped right to your recipient. All it takes is a few clicks on your end.

15. Special Thank You Cards 

Stack of Thank You Cards with flowers

While we understand that you may really want to go above and beyond just a simple thank you card for your recipient, if you don’t have much of a budget, you can still opt for an upgrade over your traditional Hallmark greeting card. 

For example, these handmade thank you cards from Etsy are packed with wildflower seeds, so, after your recipient finishes reading your heartfelt note of appreciation, they can plant the card and enjoy beautiful blooms months into the future.

16. Gratitude Candles

Gratitude Candles

A candle makes a perfect gift for just about anyone. This affordable option on Etsy is customizable, so you can pick out your label color and scent. There are dozens of options for both to choose from. You can also personalize the label text, as well as the gift box color.

17. Personalized Stationery

Personalized Stationery with a yellow lab in the corner

If your recipient can’t stop talking about their fur baby, personalized stationary is a great, thoughtful gift. The customized stationery sets feature an illustration of your recipient’s pet, along with their name, and you can pick from an array of envelope colors. Sets of 16 notecards with matching envelopes start at just $16.50.

18. Customized Wine Bottles

Customized Wine Bottles

Want to give your favorite person a bottle of wine, but living on a $2 bottle budget? Spruce up that $2 bottle with a customized wine label! These labels are only $6 on Etsy, and they can be customized with the thank you message of your choosing. 

Slap the label on the wine bottle of your choice, and just like that, you’re good to go. Your recipient will receive a personalized gift and you’ll save a little cash along the way! 

What to Consider When Buying a Thank You Gift

No matter who you’re buying a thank you gift for, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind.

How Well You Know the Person 

If you don’t know the person very well, you might not want to buy them something like a beauty product or a meal kit subscription because those options are better suited for people you are closer to. 

Plus, the receiver of the gift could think you’re making assumptions about them, which might make them think about your intentions or how you view them. For example, they might wonder, “Are they giving me a healthy food subscription because they think I need to go on a diet?” When getting a gift for people you don’t know all that well, the simpler the gift, the better!

The Individual’s Interests and Preferences

Do think about what you know about the person. Even if you don’t know them well, you’ve likely overheard a few tidbits regarding their hobbies or personal life. Maybe they mentioned that they can’t get through a day without their tea.

In that case, you probably wouldn’t want to buy them a coffee subscription. Maybe you’ve been at a meal together and they’ve made an off-hand comment about a gluten allergy. If that’s the case, you wouldn’t want to send them a box of cupcakes.

The Price of the Item and Your Personal Budget

Before you spend any amount on a thank you gift, consider your relationship with the recipient, as well as their own budget. If you’re buying for a friend who’s on a stricter budget, you might not want to go with that extravagant of a gift. 

They may feel pressured to reciprocate in the future, which wouldn’t be fair to them. Additionally, for example, if you’re buying a gift for your boss, you wouldn’t want to go over the top as doing so might be perceived as you trying to prove something or win your employer’s approval.

Say Thank You with Confidence

Don’t blunder your next thank you gift. Say thank you to the people who matter most with confidence, with the right token of your appreciation.

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18 Thank You Gifts That Anyone Will Love 

  1. Goldbelly Gift Box 
  2. Gift Cards 
  3. Plants and Succulents 
  4. Personalized Planners 
  5. Personalized Coffee Tumbler 
  6. Coffee Subscription 
  7. Mug and Warmer Set 
  8. Thank You Gift Box 
  9. Giving Plate
  10. Wine Subscription 
  11. Meal Kit Subscription
  12. Cocktail Gift Set 
  13. Pieces of Jewelry 
  14. Thank You Chocolates 
  15. Special Thank You Cards 
  16. Gratitude Candles 
  17. Personalized Stationery 
  18. Customized Wine Bottles 

Holly Riddle

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