What to write in that thank you card

Birthday, holiday and just because

Here are some questions you could try to answer when writing a thank-you for a birthday, holiday or just-because gift: What was the gift? What do you like about it? Why was it a good choice for you? What do you plan to do with it? How did you feel when you opened it? How did it make you feel about the giver? Below are some message examples that answer one or several of those questions.

Examples

• “Thank you for the bling hanger for my marathon medals. You know me so well!”
• “I love the milk-glass vase. I’ll think of you every time I see it on my table.”
• “Thank you for the fun and funky purse. I don’t know where you find such unique things!”
• “The table runner you sent for my birthday is perfect! I can tell you spent a lot of time picking it out, and it makes me smile to think about how thoughtful you are.”
• “I was so thrilled when I opened the new hiking boots. You knew exactly what I wanted.”
• “Thank you so much for the new alarm clock. I’d been needing one, and the one you chose is perfect to use with my phone!”
• “Bless your big and generous heart!”