Summer’s a particularly busy time for us. With its long, warm days, we love being out n about. Parties, weekends away, BBQs, weddings and holidays – there are countless opportunities to gather and socialise.
With the season being so full-on, it means there are many different reasons to show gratitude:
Saying thanks for watering the plants.
- For popping in to feed the cat.
- For a great party.
- For a lift to the airport.
- For listening.
And so on - you get the gist!
And did you know that saying thank you is good for us?!
Psychologists have found that people who practise gratitude feel physically healthier, sleep better and are more optimistic!
Practising gratitude has been shown to reduce our cortisol levels and aren’t we all trying to aim for this these days?!
Recognising kind acts and taking the time to say ‘thanks’ strengthens relationships and produces a ripple effect of positivity which is amazing!
You’re helping create a happier world.
It really IS in our interests to be grateful!
So, if you’re scratching your head trying to think about ways to say ‘thanks’, let us suggest:
- Baking a cake – a timeless and deeply loved way to show your gratitude. Everyone loves home-baked cake, straight from the oven to the doorstep, it’s heaven! You’ve taken the time to shop, bake, decorate and deliver- that’s pretty thoughtful.
- Offering your time – dog walking, cutting the grass, cooking a meal and delivering it (appreciated by families!), giving a lift to somewhere, ….there are numerous ways to say thanks. We live in an increasingly fast-moving world and time is precious, which makes it a particularly lovely ‘thank you’.
- Sending a good old-fashioned ‘thank you’ card – never underestimate the power of a hand-written card expressing your gratitude. Heart-felt notes, which demonstrate thought and effort, are greatly appreciated and are often held onto by the recipient long after they’ve been received. And of course, you can always add a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine.
- Sending a gourmet food gift hamper – a wonderful way to show your gratitude! Imagine receiving a surprise hamper filled to the brim with top quality produce!
Our beautifully presented hampers make great ‘thank you’ gifts! We select only the finest produce from small, independent, artisan creators across the UK.
Our alcoholic drinks come from both the UK and from renowned international vineyards.
We carefully pack our wonderful products into either a traditional wicker hamper or one of our attractive gift boxes and then we add a gift card with your personalised message. Perfect!
So what do we suggest as good ‘thank you’ hampers?
- Our Afternoon Tea Hamper: a very popular hamper. An indulgent selection of hand-baked buttery biscuits, rich fruit cake, refreshing teas and more, giving your recipient a wonderful British afternoon tea experience!
- The Red Wine and Truffles Gift: a delicious pairing of full-bodied Cote du Rhone with rich praline truffles from a Devonshire chocolatier makes this a delightful ‘thank you’ gift. Beautifully presented in a keepsake gift box.
- Connoisseur’s Wine and Cheese Basket: beautiful pairings of red wines with British cheeses plus an array of tasty sweet and savoury treats. Full of flavour and ideal for sharing, this hamper says ‘thank you’.
- Divinely Decadent Chocolate Hamper: if you know they’re chocoholics, this hamper’s for them! Filled with an interesting selection of delicious dark, milk and white British chocolate, this makes a wonderfully luxurious ‘thank you’ gift.
- Beer Festival Hamper: two great British craft beers plus tasty savoury snacks, what’s not to like?! Ideal for expressing your gratitude.
That’s just a few from our huge range of luxury thank you gift hampers suitable for saying thank you. We have a range of dietary hampers too – we believe no one should miss out- so make sure you check them out!
A Thank You BBQ – what better way of saying thank you in the summer than hosting a BBQ?! Loved by everyone, they’re great for all ages making them perfect for families. A little planning’s needed and a ‘plan B’ if the weather’s playing up but a BBQ’s the ideal occasion to gather everyone and let them know they’re appreciated.
Just a few simple ways of saying ‘thanks’ this season; whether it’s to a friend, a family member, a teacher or colleague, take a moment to express your gratitude (and lower that cortisol level).