Thank You Gift Ideas (That are Not Food)

I think saying thank you is one of the classiest things you can do. Just the other day Jake, my husband, told me that a now-coworker said how impressed he was with Jake because he sent the guy a thank you email after his interview. Just a simple thanks left a big impression on this guy. Whatever your reason for giving thanks, there are a lot of ways you can do it! All you have to do is pick the thank you gift that best fits you and the recipient.

Our list of 41 Ways to Say Thank You with Candy and our list of 41 Ways to Say Thank you with Food & Drinks are pretty popular. So, we wanted to give you some creative and cute thank you gift ideas that weren’t candy or food related. Because sometimes getting a non-perishable gift is nice. Below is our list of 23 cute ways you can say thanks.

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List of 23 Cute & Creative Thank You Gift Ideas That Aren’t Food

1. Flowers – “Thanks a BUNCH for being a great friend.” (Thank you gift: a bouquet of flowers.)

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2. Candle – “Thank you for brightening my life!” (Gift: candle for women or for men.)

3. Rolling pin – “You’re on a ROLL! Thanks for your help!” (Thank you gift: a rolling pin like this one.)

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4. Pen – “You’re stuPENdous! Thanks so much!” (Thank you gift: a pen for women or for men.)

5. Pencil – “You’re the WRITE one for the job. Thank you!” (Thank you gift: a pencil like these.)

6. Glue – “I’m holding it together because of you. Thanks for all you do!” (Gift: a package of glue like this. This is a good one for teachers.)

7. Scissors – “You’re definitely CUT OUT for this job. Thank you!” (Thank you gift: a pair of scissors like this cute rose gold one.)

8. Notebook – “Thanks! I’ve got to NOTE that you’re the WRITE one for the job.” (Thank you gift: a notebook like any of these.)

9. Magnets – “I’m glad we’re STUCK TOGETHER. Thank you!” (Gift: magnets for women or for men.)

10. Bucket/pail of something – “You deserve BUCKETS of thanks!” (Thank you gift: a bucket like this with some of the other gift ideas inside of it.)

11. Nail polish – “You NAILED it! Thanks!” (Thank you gift: a nail polish set like this.)

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12. Sweet Pea scented Lotion – “You are a SWEETheart. Thank you!” (Thank you gift: a bottle of sweet pea lotion like this.)

13. Berry scented Soap – I’m BERRY thankful for you! (Thank you gift: a berry scented soap like this bar soap or this foaming hand soap.)

14. Manicure gift – “MANI thanks for all you’ve done!” (Gift: a manicure gift set for women with nail polish or a manicure gift set for men.)

15. Lip Balm – “You’re the BALM! Thanks so much!” (Thank you gift: lip balm for women or men.)

16. Bath Bombs – “You’re the BOMB! Thanks so much!” (Gift: a bath bomb gift set like this.)

17. Perfume – “Ever SCENTS you came along, my life is better. Thank you!” (Thank you gift: a bottle of perfume like this one.) 

18. Necklace/Necktie – “Without you I’d be up to my NECK in ___. Thank you!” (Gift: a necklace for women or a necktie for men.)

List of 23 cute and creative non-food ways to say thank you. Thank you gift and card ideas that are not food like flowers, candle, tie, etc. Like this punny necktie gift with "Without you I'd be up to my neck in ____. Thank you!" Great thank you ideas for a teacher, coworker, church member, neighbor, husband, family member, or anyone who needs a nice thank you gift.

19. Socks – “You rock my SOCKS off. Thanks so much!” (Thank you gift: socks for women or for men.)

20. Ring – “Just RINGING your bell to say thanks!” (Gift: a ring like this one.)

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21. Wine glass – “Thanks! I’d be WHINING without you.” (Thank you gift: a wine glasses or a wine glass tumbler like this.)

22. Cup – Here’s a big CUP of thank yous! (Gift: a cute cup like this one.)

23. Cookie cutter – “Thanks! You’re one smart COOKIE.” (Thank you gift: a set of cookie cutters like any of these from this seller.)

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List of 23 cute and creative non-food ways to say thank you. Thank you gift and card ideas that are not food like flowers, candle, necktie, etc. Like this punny flower gift with "Thanks a bunch for being a great friend." Great thank you ideas for a teacher, coworker, neighbor, husband, wife, family member, or anyone who needs a nice thank you gift.

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