Writing a thinking of you card is a simple yet utterly satisfying and rewarding act of kindness. Not only does it show your care for someone you love, but it proves that you actually took the time out of your day to sit down and write something specifically for that designated person. Instead of going out and spending money and a few seconds on picking a card that someone else has written, why not spend a few “free” minutes coming up with a simple yet rewarding thinking of you card that really expresses how you feel?

So, what if you do not exactly know how to write, or rather, you just don’t have very good writing skills? That’s no problem, because if you know how you feel about the person who is to be receiving the thinking of you card, you should have no problem writing those feelings down with the knowledge that it does not have to be perfect or even grammatically correct. As long as you get your point across, you know you have succeeded. Just think back to when you were a small child. Didn’t you ever have to write a get well or thank you card in school for your friend or perhaps your parents? Well, if you can write a card at such a young age and have it bring such positive effects, imagine the effects your thinking of you card will hold now that you are older.

The entire process of creating a thinking of you card or any card for that matter is utterly simple and may even be fun for individuals interested in writing or perhaps arts and crafts. The first thing that must be done is the acquiring of the tools that will be needed. Most of these tools may already be found around your household. These items will include a piece of paper, which will serve as the actual card, some markers or coloring pens to decorate the card, and any other stickers or decorations which will add to the appearance of your thinking of you gift card.

Once you have gathered your card making tools, you are now ready to get to the creation process. First, simply fold the piece of paper in half, vertically or horizontally, which ever best fits your idea of the card. Then, set the folded card aside so you can begin the writing process.

When writing your thinking of you card, it may be beneficial to use a scratch piece of paper first before actually writing onto the card. This will allow you plenty of rough drafting before creating the finished piece. Once you have come up with the perfect thing to say to that special someone, you may then transfer your writing onto the actual card. Once the transferring is complete, you are now ready to decorate the card. This is perhaps the most fun part because you get to use and show off your creativity. Adding stickers or small designs by pen or marker are suitable choices for decorating your thinking of you card, but remember, you’re creating it, so anything goes!

Consider the following scenarios: (1) A loved one or colleague is going through a difficult time.  You want them to know that they are in your thoughts. (2) You want to show your sister how much you care about her.  (3) You want to express your gratitude to a friend who is always there for you.

How can you show these people that they are important to you?  It is simple: give them thinking of you gift baskets.  In this day and age, we are all stretched in many different directions so gift giving, even to those that we love and care about can be stressful.  These days there is so little time to go shopping to pick out the perfect gift, wrap it, package it, mail it, or deliver it.  Besides it is sometimes difficult to choose the “right” gift even for someone that we know well.  If it is a colleague, neighbor, or acquaintance, this task can be even more challenging.

This is why giving thinking of you gift baskets are such a wonderful idea.  For one thing, giving someone a basketful of goodies is sure to cheer them up, let them know that they are cared about, or make them feel special.

Thinking of you gift baskets come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and themes.  You can find one to fit almost any interest or occasion.  For instance, for the wine connoisseurs baskets filled with a bottle of wine, fancy cheese and crackers, olives, and gourmet cookies are the perfect thinking of you gift baskets.  For harried working mothers, thinking of you gift baskets that have a spa theme – scented candles, relaxing bubble bath, and soothing tea – are just what they need.

One great thing about thinking of you gift baskets is that they can be purchased online and in some cases shipped right to the gift recipient.  What could be more convenient and less time consuming?  You can send a thoughtful, useful, fun, beautifully wrapped gift in a matter of minutes without ever leaving your own home. There are two types of thinking of you gift baskets that can be purchased online: (1) Customized – you select from a list of items that you would like to be included in the basket; (2) Pre-made – the vendor decides what items will be included in the basket.

Bear in mind that companies assemble pre-made gift baskets well before their delivery dates.  This can increase the chance that that the contents of your thinking of you gift baskets might be stale (if it is food) or damaged in some other way before the gift baskets actually reach the gift recipients.  Haphazard handling and careless shipping can also damage gift baskets.  Therefore, it is a good idea to order gift baskets at least a few weeks in advance of the occasion so that they can be returned and re-shipped if necessary.

However, if you are a creative person and have the time you can make the gift basket even more special by creating it yourself.  This will ensure that all of the items are fresh, untarnished, or undamaged. 

The very next time you are thinking about giving friends, colleagues, or loved one thinking of you gifts, consider sending them thinking of you gifts baskets.