December brings many things. Among them, lots and lots of reasons to give thanks to those who make this season {and every season} better. 

Starting with Thanksgiving thank you notes. It's been almost a week since Thanksgiving and we are still smiling over the memories made around the table. The fabulous food, the interesting conversations. All worthy of a big thank you to your host{ess} with the most{est}. 

If you haven't sent your thanks yet...or even if you have...here are a few fun ideas to keep in mind. For Thanksgiving AND for the upcoming holidays. Like Hanukkah, which begins at sundown today. {Happy Hanukkah!}

A THANK YOU NOTE is always appreciated

• Warm your note up with a greeting like "Thanksgiving was amazing!" or "Still thinking about that turkey..." vs. the rather mundane or chore-like "Thank you for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner." It's actually more proper NOT to start off with "Thank you" AND we think it adds much more personality.
• That being said, don't forget to actually say the words "thank you." Line 2 is the perfect place for that. :)
• Insert an important memory or two to colorfully illustrate your gratitude.
• Talk about what comes next...the next holiday? a dinner at your place? a phone call to gush a little more about the royal engagement? 

A QUICK + THOUGHTFUL EMAIL or TEXT MESSAGE to follow up the note 

• I usually pair my handwritten thank you with a quick email or text about a week after I send the note to highlight one funny story or memory that's stayed with me since the holiday. It's so fun to bring unexpected happiness to someone's day!
• Keep it short and sweet. The idea isn't to send two thank you notes...it's to let your recipient know that the effort they put into the occasion brought week{s} of wonderful memories.
• Include a photo! Sometimes the very best memory is captured best with a great/funny/important photo.

Hope these tips make holiday thank you's a little more fluid. Send early, send often! 'Tis the season...

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