Your Life
Writing Thank-You Notes After Stillbirth
Are you obligated to send them? No. I cannot imagine ANYONE ANYWHERE who would possibly judge you or feel slighted if they did not receive a handwritten note.
Relationships
Super-Duper Belated Baby Shower Thank-You Notes
An expectant mom thinks that her friends are likely to throw her a baby shower for baby #2 but she hasn’t sent thank you notes from her one. What should she do?
Relationships
The Etiquette of Teacher Group Gifts & Thank Yous
A teacher turns to parents for advice on how best to say thank you for a large group gift. What do you think?
Relationships
Would It Kill You to Just Say Thank You?
What should this mom do about her family members who chronically don’t send thank you notes (or even acknowledge receipt) for the gifts she gives to the kids?
Parenting
Is the Thank You Note Dead?
It seems people are relying on technology for a quick way to say thank you. Here’s why we need to bring the handwritten thank you note back.
Relationships
New Baby Thank You Notes: How Soon Is Not Soon Enough?
How long after a newborn gift should one *reasonably* expect a thank you note from the parents?
Party & Play
Birthday Mail Celebration Idea (vs. Birthday Party or Presents)
In lieu of a big birthday party for her preschooler, a mom is thinking of requesting friends and extended family members send her daughter birthday cards. She needs advice on executing her idea.