Ideas on how to say thank you

Re: Ideas on how to say thank you

• LLynde5 member

  October 2015

  My husband and I were just discussing this, we have not had our baby yet but we know how my mom will be when baby gets here! We like to go to FL for a long weekend at least once in the winter. My parents will already be down there but we go to opposite coasts so we found a condo for super cheap (under a hundred a night) on the gulf side that we will treat them to during our stay. My parents love to travel so this is perfect for them! A little vacation from their extended vacation!!

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• kfry22 member

  October 2015

  Maybe put together a little basket for them. Add in things that your parents like and make a separate one for your aunt. Chocolate, a candle, something for their house, maybe some body products like lotions, a gift card for a nice restaurant. Just a collection of small things to show them you appreciate them. Plus a nice thank you note!

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• Sballerina member

  October 2015

  A nice thank you card with a personal note and a gift card for dinner? That's fantastic your family members are helping you out so much. They sound generous. I imagine they understand that you do not have much time or money right now to thank them in eays that require those things, and won't for awhile. Is your mom hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations? Perhaps you could offer to prepare a dish or help with some other component. Often when people give to me I find that they just enjoy giving - the giving itself is a blessing to them. Just a sincere thank you or note usually is appreciated.

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• sarapagan member

  October 2015

  So wonderful to have a great support system around you...especially when welcoming a new baby! My family and my husband's family is similar to yours. And we have the most chaotic past few weeks...between getting closer to baby, our little boy starting and adjusting to preschool, closing on and renovating our first home, and bunking with my in-laws while said renovations are being done! My MIL drives me through the ceiling sometimes but I know it comes from the right place, and they have been so generous allowing us to stay with them while the renovations get done. She's been cooking for us and doing our laundry, and its been a huge relief for me especially as I become more uncomfortable! Also, my husband's aunt and uncle (both very handy people) have been coming down every weekend from 2 hours away to help renovate (painting, installing ceiling fans and fixtures, and kitchen cabinets). Plus my parents have been helping with the renovations AND taking care of our son to give him a break from the chaos! Long story (sorry) short, we are lucky as well and have been trying to come up with a way to thank them for all they've done. I was thinking we would buy my in-laws and husband's aunt and uncle tickets to a broadway dinner theater and maybe my parents a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant. Just tokens of thanks. :-D 

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• dchiapella member

  October 2015

  That's great that you have that support system!!!! Do they have kids? Maybe (once you're well recovered and feeling like you're back on solid ground, take the kids for a night, and give them a night off. Groupon has amazing deals on B&B's and that type of thing, WELL under $100. You could give them the reservation (or credit for one) with a bottle of wine. 

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