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When someone has done something nice for you, and you are looking to let them know that you appreciate it, in today’s tight economic times, you certainly feel the urge to save money when you can, but at the same time you do not want to be considered stingy either.  That begs the question when is it appropriate to send thank you gifts?

If someone does something small for you, such as watching your child for an hour, there is generally no need to provide any kind of gift, just a verbal thank you will more than suffice, but what if you are on vacation, and someone is watering your plants when you are away, or was nice enough to drop you off at the airport for that dreaded 6 am flight?  What is the protocol then?

In situations like that, it might be a good idea to think about thank you gifts, however you should still make sure that you stay within your budget.  The size of the gift should be in proportion to effort that the person you are thanking went through.  Watering plants is not a big deal, while getting up at 3:30 am to drive you to the airport is.

You will want to take care not to give something that that is neither too stingy that the person will feel underappreciated, or too extravagant that it will embarrass the receiver.  This way you both can feel good about what you are giving, and not go broke in the processes.  If your budget really is that tight, a simple thank you will generally do.  If not, here are some suggestions.

For the plant watering maybe a small box of chocolates or a refrigerator magnet, think of what the person likes, any collections they have and how you can add to it in a way that is fun for them, and affordable for you.  About $5 to $10 is a good ballpark range to try to stay in.  For someone who is going to the airport for you, think about something in the same a bit more expensive, perhaps a nice bottle of wine, depending on your friends tastes.

However, sometimes it is appropriate to thank someone who is working on behalf of on behalf of you or your family every day, such as a postal carrier or a teacher.  What about them?  In situations like that, where there is an established long term relationship of them helping you out and making your life easier, consider a thank you gift basket.

Gift baskets make great gifts, because there are ones available to satisfy practically every taste and budget.  Is the person you are giving it to a spa fanatic?  Then perhaps you should consider a basket of lotions and creams.  Are they a movie buff?  Then maybe get a basket that has a DVD and some popcorn.  Gift baskets are also great because they are easy and affordable to make yourself, that way you can customize it to make it that much more special. The world of thanks gift basket is absolutley perfect for almost anyone.

Remember, it is important to let people know that you appreciate all that they do for you, and thank you gifts, or a thank you gift basket is a great way to do that.  Just remember to stay within the level of appropriateness for what you are thanking them for, and a budget that you are comfortable with.  It is also always a good idea to try to tailor your thank you to something that the recipient will not only use, but also enjoy.