Are you looking for inexpensive thank you gift ideas? Here are some really neat ways to show your appreciation without spending a ton of money!
Everyone loves to be appreciated!
You don’t have to give an expensive gift card or item to show your appreciation. Try one of these inexpensive thank you gift ideas instead!
All of these can be personalized with a simple, thoughtful handwritten note attached.
If you see a sale, stock up on a few of these items to keep a small stash handy in case you need a quick thank you gift.
For example, you might need one when:
- a co-worker does a huge favor for you at work
- your friend watches your kids for a quick trip
- neighbor keeps an eye on your pets or house while you go away for the weekend
- someone gives hand me down clothes to your kids
Keep these people in mind when as well:
- teachers
- friends
- co-workers
- volunteers
- clients
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Inexpensive Thank You Gifts to Show Your Appreciation
Check out these simple inexpensive ways to say “thanks”!
1. Small bouquet of flowers or a potted plant
2. Air plant
Or a succulent gift box:
3. Candle
Creative candles are fun! A candle to say “thank you” or a crackling Woodwick Candle (these are my absolute favorite – they “crackle” when burning, like a real fire!)
4. Tea or Coffee
Who doesn’t appreciate a good cup of tea or coffee? If you know their favorite flavor or brand, go for that. If not, you could try a sampler pack:
Harney & Sons Tea Sampler Pack
This little spoon is a super cute way to express your appreciation:
Tea drops are just pressed tea powder that will dissolve in hot water. Drop it in a cup, stir, and drink!
5. Mug
Or get a personalized mug with a special photo or saying on it.
6. Coasters
Coasters are inexpensive, fun, and useful!
Or try personalized coasters!
7. Tea Towels
Try cute personalized tea towels for a fun gift!
8. Soap and Candle Gift Box
Lots of people like bath bombs or soap.
9. Journal or Notebook
Journals or notebooks make great, inexpensive gifts. Gratitude journals are wonderful ways to cultivate an “attitude of gratitude” and goal setting notebooks can help anyone out.
10. Chocolate or Fudge
Who wouldn’t enjoy a gift of chocolate?
These chocolate bars are my favorite!
Or if you are a gifted baker, make a batch of favorite homemade cookies. Yum!
11. Stationary
Stationary is a practical gift (personalized or not).
You can try a personalized notecard set with envelopes.
12. Bookmark
If the recipient is a reader, then bookmarks would be a great gift!
13. Keychain
14. Books
Books can be a wonderful gift! If you know the recipients favorite genre (for example, art, poetry, cookbooks, quotes), then try that. If not, you can get a gift card to a book store.
AbeBooks is one of my favorite places to buy books online.
15. Movie night gift box
Movie nights at home are a hit at our house!
Gift a small basket with some popcorn, movie candies, and an inexpensive DVD.
16. Games
There are a lot of inexpensive games that are fun!
You can go for classic games like: UNO, Scrabble, or Trivial Pursuit.
Or try a more modern one, like: Sleeping Queens, Fluxx, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
17. Cozy socks or warm fleece blanket
18. Exotic salts
A unique gift for any chefs!
19. Pop-up card box
A fun “explosive” way to say “thanks!”
20. Photo albums
These are useful and hold memories!
21. Stress relief essential oil
Everyone can use some stress relief at times.
Finally, stock up on a few of these items and the next time you need a gift to say “thanks” you can show your gratitude with one of these awesome ideas.
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