Thank You Notes

Thank you notes can sometimes feel like a chore but they are essential tokens of appreciation.

Here are a few ways to spice it up a bit.

Regular Mail

• include an individually wrapped mint, chocolate, or other treat
• draw a picture or comic strip about your gift
• write your thank you with rhymes or in haiku form
• decorate your note and/or envelope with some flourishes, doodles, stickers, etc
• hand-deliver your note, if possible

Email / Text

Normally I’d say email/text is the worst possible way to communicate. But it’s the BEST way to do these:

• send a voice memo with your appreciation, let your voice convey your emotion (maybe even sing your thanks)
• send a video “thank you”
• send photos of you using or appreciating your gift

I know, people might scoff at using email or text. If that’s you, don’t do that. Simple. I’d rather get any thank you than none at all, and if that medium allows someone to be creative than I’m all for it.

Singing Telegram / Billboard / Skywriting

Everybody to the limit!

No matter what, do something. No need to strive to create a keepsake, just be positive and real and get it out there. Now. Your gift-giver will appreciate it!