"Don't not name the gift or the act," Swann says. The same goes for money, which some people believe is taboo to mention in a thank-you card. "You can write 'thank you for the monetary gift,'" she ...

As much as I was obsessed with Christmas and birthdays (read: gifts ... Crafting the perfect thank-you message is easier said than done, though. The best cards strike the right balance of ...

left a sweet present consisting of flowers, a card, balloons and a bike for Archie’s 4th birthday ... the bike shop a sweet thank-you letter for Archie’s gift. Instagram/maddogsbikeshop ...

She always gifted us $20 each birthday in brand ... gotten lazy about writing her thank-you cards. She sat us down and let us know that when someone gives you a gift, you hurt their feelings ...

Dear Annie: I have a family of grandnieces and nephews who never say thank you or let you know they ... my 14-year-old grandniece, a birthday card with a $20 bill in it, and I sent a text wishing ...

These gifts often include mugs, chocolates, baked goods or gift cards. (Between us ... taken the time to write careful and personal thank-you notes for each of these gifts. Part of my motivation ...