They came and celebrated your special day with you, and many brought or sent gifts. Thanking people for being part of one of the most important days of your life is not just good etiquette, but it's a ...

Overwhelmed by all of the well-wishes you received on your birthday this year? You're not alone. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right words for just how thankful you are to have so many caring ...

A little gratitude goes a long way. It keeps us humble, reminds us how lucky we are, and lets the people closest to us know they’re appreciated. But when it comes to expressing such a powerful emotion ...

Holidays, birthdays, weddings, graduations or even just because — these are all perfect opportunities to give a gift to someone you love. When you celebrate important milestones, it’s not just the ...

I’m giving her a baby shower soon. I’m toying with the idea of giving her a package of thank you notes at the shower.

As much as I was obsessed with Christmas and birthdays (read: gifts) growing up, I dreaded the mom-mandated thank-you letters I was forced to write after. And if you say you didn't, you're lying. The ...

Gratitude statements like “Thanks! You are so kind!” and “Thank you! What you did was really helpful,” are common when ...

There is no better satisfaction than showering gratitude and appreciation to those who have touched your heart with their ...

Timeliness is key when writing thank-you notes. Ideally, you should send your note within a week of receiving a gift or ...

DEAR STAYING AWAY: I understand you are miffed because you weren’t thanked for gifts you gave your niece and nephew when they ...

My daughters and nieces have not taught their children to acknowledge gifts, and if I don’t personally HAND the gift to any ...