In this day and age we often e-mail invitations and thank you’s. A very inexpensive yet very personal way to thank somebody doesn’t even have to cost a lot, nor needs any special wrapping – sending a thank you card, bought or even made, is just as viable as giving a thank you gift.
Black and Cream “Thank You” Cards
There are so many styles to choose from. You can get thank you notes that say “Thank You” on the front or inside, you can use a blank card or even a homemade card. You can get cards that reflect the reason why you are thanking them – animals for baby shower thanks or hearts for wedding thanks, etc. It doesn’t matter what you choose as long as you think they are attractive. Yes, this is Frugal Friday but not …read more
I don’t think gift shopping when I think of Pier1 but, lo and behold, I wandered in a little while ago and I was pleasantly surprised at the wide array of possibilities to suit every budget.
For instance – need a host gift? They have all sorts of dips, mustards, marinades and tapenades that are incredibly affordable from $4.18-$6.00. Stock up on several and bring a small assortment to the next dinner party you are invited to or lavishly wrap up a few single jars in advance and pair them with appropriate things such as appetizers with appetizer picks, serving ware, marinade brush, etc. to make a simple but thoughtful gift.
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Artwork by Matthew Gauvin-matthewgauvin.com
In keeping with the Earth Day theme, I’ve chosen an item I thought would make an nice gift from a company called Greenfeet. Greenfeet is an online retailer that offers natural and earth-friendly products.
They have a nice gift section and I was particularly drawn to these mini honeypot luminaries (different sizes and styles are available). Each luminary is handcrafted from beeswax with real, dried botanicals embedded into the shell and then signed. There are ten different flower and leaf options to choose from so these make a great gift for men or women! They are beautiful even when unlit, but light the tealight candle inside and it is transformed into a softly glowing light. Quite beautiful!
