Saying thank you is not very common these days. Writing and sending “Thank You” notes is even less common. When I was a kid if I received a gift, my parents would make me write a Thank You note. This stuck with me my entire life and now I am teaching my daughter the importance of sending them.
When my daughter was 3, we started writing Thank You notes. Her notes were much grander than mine as she is quite the artist. I would write them, and she would do the art. As time progressed, I began using the time to get her to improve her handwriting and spelling by writing them herself. Today, at age 8 when she receives a gift, she immediately writes a Thank You note, I no longer have to assist at all. It is a beautiful sight to see.
The power of a Thank You note is also important to the gift giver. Like I said, my daughter is quite the artist, her drawings can be found in many homes on walls, fridges and some even carry her art with them. For real, a person once pulled her thank you note from his back pocket. The point is that something so simple can leave such an impact on one’s life.
TECH TIP:
If you do not have cards and want to send a quick thank you, you can always send an email. Make it fun by attaching some pictures for the recipient to see of you opening the gift or card.
ORAGNIZATION TIP:
Make it easier to send Thank You notes by always having them on hand. Go to the card section at Dollar Tree and look for the packs of Thank You cards, grab a bunch so you are ready for anything.