My daughter turned 4 last week… I know, WHERE DOES THE TIME GO!

She is a little sweetie and the day was filled with lots of pink, princesses and a fairy hunt at dusk.  She had a wonderful day and felt like a princess, but it wasn’t until the next day that I truly understood how our children mimic us.

As you know I’m a big fan of the Thank You Note, but I have to say I was beaming with pride when my 4 year old got up the day after her birthday and busily put pen to paper.  She had written pages of squiggle lines when she came to me and asked for envelopes and stamps.  I was amused, so I asked her to read the first letter to me and she began with ‘Dear so and so, thank you for my “birthday present”, it was very sweet of you to think of me on my birthday.  I will have fun using my present with my friends.  Love Peyton.’ It was so cute I wish I would have recorded it!

I know that sometimes it’s hard to know what to say in a thank you note so here are a few basics to help get you started.  A couple of sentences is all you need.

1.  You want to say thank you for the actual thoughtfulness

2.  Say how it made you feel

3.  OR how you plan to use it

Note that you can use this format in note or via a video.  A quick personally recorded video message sent via email or a video host such as YouTube can be a huge hit and shared among your friends.

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

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The Administrative Professional is ranked among the largest occupation in the U.S. economy and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Administrative Professionals held 4.3 million jobs in 2008.

Administrative Professionals Day is April 21st 2010

The day to recognize your support professionals is fast approaching.  All year THEY keep YOU organized and help make your job run like clock work.  Now is the time to say “Thanks for all you do!”  Shop our Administrative Professionals Gift Guide to find the perfect gift this year.

Click Here for Administrative Professionals Day history

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

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PRODUCT PICK OF THE WEEK

From the artisan wrappers to the amazing chocolate…Olive & Sinclair Chocolate makes a great addition to any gift basket but adds something special to a Nashville or Tennessee themed gift.

Olive & Sinclair are based in East Nashville and create a natural chocolate treat directly from the cocoa bean.

For a list of new designs and updates please check out the Olive & Sinclair blog.

Be sure to request an Olive and Sinclair bar in your next Nashville themed gift basket.

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

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2010 Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday April 21st!!!

In a few weeks we’ll be celebrating one of the largest workplace observances… the Administrative Professional! In the United States alone there are 8.9 million (U.S. Department of Labor) Administrative Professionals. That is an excited number for gift basket and gift companies!

Administrative Professional gift ideas can be fun for the custom gift giver. From desk accessories and funny office survival strategy gifts to gourmet treats and mini baskets preparation is key.  To ensure product availability and on time delivery there is no such thing as ordering too early.

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

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Ciad Mile Failte

An old Irish greeting for you on St. Patrick’s Day!!!

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

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