As a girl raised in the south (or G.R.I.T.S.—yes, it’s a thing), I was taught to say please, keep my elbows off the table, and always go above and beyond when thanking someone for anything. Whether it’s a friend who helped me move apartments or someone who was there for me in a time of need, you better believe I’m sending a thank-you note at the very least. Of course, sometimes a simple card or (when I’m strapped for time) a text isn’t enough. When you really want to show your appreciation for someone, you’ll want to invest in some thoughtful thank-you gifts.
Before you wave your dwindling bank account balance at me, though, take a breath! It’s not necessary to spend a boatload of cash on a thank-you gift. Sure, you can go wild and splurge on an item—but you don’t need to for it to be a meaningful gift. You can easily snag affordable gifts, like a fun pick for game night or a monogrammed mug for under $20, folks! The possibilities for any budget are truly endless. So go ahead and skip the text you had planned and go straight for one of these 20 thank-you gift ideas anyone in your life is sure to love.
Get boozy with it, bb. This brunch cocktail kit has everything you could possibly need to craft some seriously delicious drinks.
If you want something a little more obvious, treat ’em to this gift box full of relaxing bath must-haves. Choose your theme from the dropdown and be prepared to give the sweetest thank-you in the history of thanks.
Designed by Jungalow’s own Justina Blakeney, these bookends double as vases—and they’re really, really cute.
For the friend who always takes seriously hot photos of you. (And FYI, Casetify has a treasure trove of designs if this one isn’t quite your jam.)
A travel-sized tumbling tower game you can take to game night or even on vacation? Sign me up.
A pair of freshwater pearl earrings for under $30 makes the perfect gift for any jewelry-loving friend.
Is it a laptop bag? Is it a laptop stand? Surprise! It’s both! And it comes in three seriously gorg colors.
Sending a bouquet of flowers is a tried-and-true way to say thank you, and a bouquet of dried flowers will last even longer than fresh ones. It’s a win-win.
Monogrammed mugs are a classic for a reason, folks. They’re always a great gift idea.
I live by the sentiment that you can never have too many candles—and if someone gifted me this beauty, I’d love them forever.
Treat someone in your life to a stationery set with their name on it and help bring back the art of snail mail.
Yes, I own these slippers. And yes, I would give them as a gift to anyone. They’re that cozy.
These CB2 wine glasses would look amazing in any kitchen.
If anyone wants to send me this ring for any reason, I would not complain. It’s so flippin’ cute.
Is a set of chic napkins a weird thank-you gift? Absolutely not! These are for the pal who just hosted you for an iconic dinner party.
A water bottle that’s both cute and helpful is a can’t-miss pick.
If your giftee is a pup parent, they’ll definitely appreciate this cool dog tote.
Or! Gift them this set of chic dog toys that still look good laying around their home.
For the foodie in all of us, I present this set of jams that all look incredible.
It can be difficult to gift someone home decor pieces, but these nesting shadow boxes are so simple and gorgeous. You can’t go wrong here.
Give the gift of coziness with this cute floral robe. (Add in a bottle of wine, too, if you really want to say thank you.)
If you’re thanking someone for making you an amazing meal or simply passing down a recipe, this floral recipe tin would be such a sweet gift.