Unique Thank You Gifts for Everyone Who’s Ever Helped You

When you want to express gratitude to someone, sometimes a simple "thank you" just won't cut it. Maybe you want to thank your parents for all they've done for you, but there's no exact card — or one big enough — for that. Or maybe you finally got your new puppy to stop barking every time she hears so much as a pin drop outside, and you know a "Hey, thanks for not going all Cruella De Vil on my dog" to your patient neighbors isn't nearly enough. Whatever the reason, a really unique thank you gift can go such a long way and is a lovely gesture for the people around you who have made your life just a little (or a lot — thanks, Mom and Dad!) easier.

Mariah Grumet, founder of Old Soul Etiquette and an expert on all things politeness, knows exactly when to give a thank you gift. She says, “It is appropriate to give a thank you gift when someone hosts you or when someone assists you with something that positively impacted your life."

And if you're wondering about the unspoken question (ahem, price), don't worry. As Grumet notes, “The gesture is significantly more important than the price of the item. Quite frankly, price does not matter at all."

If a kind gesture is what you're looking for, here are some recommendations for the best types of thank you gifts for all the people you might want to thank in your life.