A thank you gift shows someone just how much you value everything they do for you. Thank you gifts are an important part of maintaining both personal and professional relationships and a thoughtfully selected thank you gift will cement your most important bonds in a way few other tokens of appreciation can. Read on below to find the best thank you gift ideas for all types of helpful people.
If someone has put considerable hours into personally helping you out, then this thyme blossom kit is a thoughtful way to show them some appreciation. Cheersville offers a number of different herb seeds with their cute wooden desktop planters but this one is a personal favorite for the adorable message on the side of the planter.
This engraved hammer from the Personalized Gift Store is a thoughtful gift for someone who has helped you build up your life – either literally or metaphorically. And this standard-size claw hammer is not just a decorative item. Since it is made from durable steel, it can be used to tackle any minor household task.
Shopping for someone who loves fancy cocktails? Scrappy’s gift box of bitters includes four gourmet bitter blends: Lavender, Cardamom, Black Lemon, and Orleans. These bitters can elevate classic cocktails like the G&T or a Manhattan. This is a thank you gift that works for both men and women. For added flair, pair it with this book on bitters, so your recipient will have more insight on how to use these flavorful cocktail additions.
This tasty Gardiners of Scotland Vanilla Fudge Thank You Tin is a great gift for anyone who appreciates sweets. It uses the many languages of the world to say thank you in more ways than you could have come up with on your own. It comes with about 27 individually wrapped pieces of meltingly delicious Gluten-Free vanilla fudge.
This Sweet Water Decor Thank You Candle is a thank you gift for the person who lights up your life. This 9 oz. soy wax candle has top notes of tropical fruits, middle notes of sugared citrus, and a redolent base with the smell of mountain greens. It will burn for about 40 hours, which is admittedly far less than your appreciation should last. That said, it’s still a great thank you gift idea.
Cookies are a classic thank you gift because almost everyone loves them. But if you can’t or won’t bake your own, buying a Kraft Cookie Care Package is the next best thing. These cookies are nationally-known brands that appeal to lots of different types of people.
This simple cuff bracelet is an affordable, authentic way to show your gratitude. We particularly like this gift option for teachers, mentors, or anyone you have a particularly close bond with.
A bouquet of flowers is a traditional thank you gift, but cut flowers always wither and die. This live plant will last much longer, just like your undying gratitude. The TickleMe plant is a fun little piece of greenery that reacts when you gently stroke its leaves. The box it ships in reads, “Soo tickled with appreciation.”
Need a thank you gift for a wine lover? Pair this Top Shelf Thank Glass with a bottle of their favorite red, and you’ve got a complete thank you gift that they’ll love.
It’s not the most creative gift idea, but it’s a tried-and-true favorite. This Gourmet Thank You Popcorn Gift Tin has the classic flavor trio that popcorn lovers know so well: Caramel, Cheddar Cheese & Kettle Corn. Each flavor is separated with a paper divider and the tin comes with a plastic scooper for sanitary dispensing.
The best gifts are the ones that the recipient would never splurge on themselves. If you’re looking for a thank you gift for someone who deserves a little pampering, this Burt’s Bees Classics Gift Set is a nice option. This gift contains a little bit of everything they need for some head-to-toe self care, including Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, Hand Salve, Original Beeswax Lip Balm, Res-Q Ointment, Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream, and Coconut Foot Cream.
Fresh baked cookies are an awesome way to say thank you. If you don’t have time to whip up your own batch, this Providence Cookie Company Gift Set is a great option that anyone would love. It includes a dozen various cookies made in small batches. Need more? You can also order these in larger quantities.
For the person who’s been sweeter than honey to you, consider showing your appreciation with this Bee Harmony Mini Honey Gift Set. Since almost everyone loves honey, this is an easy thank you gift that can be put to use the way the recipient prefers. This gift set includes four 3 oz. bottles of American Clover, Wildflower, Orange Blossom, and Berry honey.
There isn’t a better way to give thanks, than with the gift of caffeine. This Bean Box Gourmet Coffee Sampler allows the recipient to try several types of gourmet coffee from small-batch roasters. Each box Every Bean Box includes nearly a half-pound of coffee along with roaster profiles, brewing tips, and an artisan treat.
Sometimes saying “thank you” can be as simple as sending a handwritten Letterpress Thank You Card. Keeping thank you notes on hand is a great way to make sure you give proper thanks in a timely manner. These simple gold foil letterpress cards are neutral enough to use for any occasion and are made with very high-quality paper. These are also great to give with any other gift on this list.
If you’re shopping for a thank you gift but don’t really know the recipient on a personal level, an Amazon Gift Card in a Gift Box is a great way to give thanks without worry about what they might like. They can choose themselves, and you can choose the amount. This card comes packaged in a beautiful and festive thank you box to make it a bit more special. If you want to send this gift card (or any other product) anonymously, you can easily do that too using Amazon’s purchasing options.
Presentation is everything, which is why this Tea Forte Cherry Blossoms Petite Presentation Box can go a long way in saying “thanks”. Perfect for a tea lover, this beautiful box houses premium green tea, inspired by the display of blooming cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom flavor also makes it a real hit amongst Japanophiles.
If you were already considering showing your appreciation for a small group with some nice wine, then you can further enhance the gesture with this Thank You Wine Bottle Labels 4-Pack. Each label has a unique thank you message and is designed to fit a standard 750ml wine bottle. Simply peel and place the adhesive side to your bottle of choice for a great gift that won’t break the bank.
Say thank you to someone who lent a helping hand with this awesome Philosophy Thank You! Fresh Cream Hand Set. Philosophy products are awesome and are packaged ready to be gifted. This set comes with both a gentle cleansing wash as well as a smooth lotion for replenishing moisture.
When you think “thank you gift” your mind not go to soap, but trust us on this: the Pre de Provence Marseille Soap is extra fancy and makes an awesome gift. It’s perfect for sensitive skin, made with olive oil and free of colorants and artificial ingredients.
Looking for a thank you gift that’s a bit out of the box? How about a magazine subscription to Real Simple Magazine? Recipients will love the articles, recipes, style tips, and more. Just make sure that they still like to read print magazines before you sign them up. Some people just throw them in the junk mail!
There are few favors between friends that can’t be compensated with a six-pack. After all, that’s what friends are for. That’s why we love this Thank You Six Pack Labels and Carrier set to show some extra appreciation when someone goes out of their way to help you out. These stickers fit over any standard 12 oz. bottle label so you can get them whatever they like whether its an IPA, an amber ale, or just plain ‘ol light beer.
Bring some happiness into someone’s life with Happiness Is . . . by Lisa Sterling. This uplifting book features 500 small things to be happy about for the person who needs it. They grab flip through the pages whenever they’re feeling glum. Each page features small things like “looking down at your home town from a plane,” “blowing out your birthday candles,” “tropical drinks,” and more.
Say thank you with this awesome Minimalism Art Premium Hard Cover Notebook Journal. It is great for jotting down notes, to-do lists, or journal entries. The pages are numbered and extra-thick lending them to a variety of other uses as well.
Flowers are a go-to thank you gift that you may be surprised are totally feasible to have delivered even if you can’t do it in person. Benchmark Bouquets are a reliable service that delivers flowers directly from farm to front door, including these lovely assorted Asiatic lilies. They are picked and shipped while the flower is in bud stage so they ship well and last for a long time. They are a consistent and reliable way to show appreciation with some fresh-cut flowers.
