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Saturday, February 14, 2009

The Right Gift For Everyone

By Deaven4Liyah2

In this day and age of instant messaging and email, cell phones and social networks, mankind seems more impersonal and out of touch with each other than ever before. What ever happened to a hand written thank you note or a face to face "thank you"? Have we forgotten how to show true gratitude and appreciation to one another? Let's slow down the pace of life for a minute and truly show someone a heartfelt "thanks" for something unexpected.

There are times when you really need a helping hand. For example, the birth of a little baby which can be both wonderful and challenging. You find yourself with a close friend or relative or someone in the neighborhood who comes in and helps you with the baby or does the cooking. Definitely, you are deeply touched by this generosity and you feel a deep sense of gratitude. Is it enough to just message a "thnx"? I am sure you want to do more and something differently.

With a world of gifts and ideas right at your fingertips, the possibilities are endless. Thank you gifts can vary from simple to extravagant. A simple bouquet or basket of flowers, either arranged by yourself or all ready assembled, with a personal note can really brighten someone's day. A basket of homemade muffins or warm cookies can be a simple gesture that shows you took time to create something special for that person.

Many people consider themselves coffee connoisseurs, so a great gift is a nice mug with cappuccino mix. One great gift I've been given is a cookie recipe, along with a mason jar containing the dry ingredients to make it. These gifts don't require a crafty temperament or a lot of money.

In case such ideas are not directly at hand, there are a number of ways to show your sincere gratitude. It can be in the form of something that they would come across from time to time in their daily lives. You can buy a nice little picture album. Another lovely idea would be to buy a magazine subscription. Depending upon the age, gender or interest of the person, you can choose the perfect one from the many different types of magazines available today. This will be a great reminder of your appreciation every month delivered right on their doorstep.

What do you get, though, if none of these seems quite right? A gift basket can be a great way to say thanks, and there are many more options than you'd think. A basket of fresh local fruit from a farmers market is perfect for any kind of person or occasion. Do you share a favorite sports team? A basket of merchandise for the team would be greeted with enthusiasm. Plus, one great thing about a gift basket is that they can be shared. You can give them to a whole family or team or group of coworkers.

But really there are no boundaries to show your love or appreciation. Ideas for such as this are limited to your imagination. First think of the person you want to thank, and come up with something creative. Remember even the simplest things can say the most. - 20611

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